News

Process of preparation of new codified planning and building laws

Jurisdiction – ESTONIA

The process of preparation of new codified planning and building laws has reached the phase where public discussions (that will take place during 2012) have been initiated. Interest groups have been asked by the Ministry of Justice  to submit their initial views on the draft legislation by 9^th of April. It is advisable for any entrepreneurs engaged in real estate or construction sector to get acquainted with the planned extensive amendments.

Public Procurement seminar in cooperation with Äripäev

On 24.04.2012 Law Office Nordeus (predecessor of FORT) in cooperation with Äripäev will hold a seminar Public Procurements: myths that hinder the protection of rights. Read more…

FORT supports start-ups

Nordeus (predecessor of FORT) is a partner for Startup Wise Guys, an accelerator for early stage start-ups. We believe that our economy needs more new ideas and entrepreneurs who have the passion and courage to pursue their dreams and we are willing to give them our support.

How to determine the characteristics to which the object of the sale agreement has to conform?

Jurisdiction – ESTONIA

Primarily the object of the sale agreement has to conform to the characteristics agreed in the sale agreement. But how to proceed in case the parties to the sale agreement have not specified the necessary characteristics and quality requirements? Read more…

Andreas Veeret published an article in magazine

Law Office Nordeus (predecessor of FORT) attorney Andreas Veeret published an article in accountants’ magazine “Raamatupidamise praktik”.

The article in Estonian is available HERE.

Office Manager Kadri Lensment joined FORT Tallinn

In January 2012, Tallinn office manager Kadri Lensment joined our team. Kadri assists the attorneys in their daily work and is responsible for all administrative issues. Before joining FORT, she worked as a management assistant at Tark Grunte Sutkiene and AS Eesti Telekom. She is an experienced legal assistant having also worked as a consultant at the Legal Affairs Committee of the Parliament of Estonia.

Law Office FORT is representing Estonian Academy of Arts in challenging the decision by Archimedes Foundation

Our attorney at law Jaana Nõgisto represents Estonian Academy of Arts in challenging the decision by Archimedes Foundation which annulls its previous decision of financing the construction of the Academy’s new university building with 12 million euros and refuses the Academy’s request to prolong the project’s eligibility period and the deadline for submitting the building permit.

Attorney explains the details of the challenge in Reporter news, the interview is in Estonian and available HERE.

Lay-off – who should be preferred?

Jurisdiction – ESTONIA

When considering lay-off, employers have a tough task in determining which of the employees should be laid-off. In comparison to previous wording of the Estonian Employment Contracts Act (ECA), the current version grants employers with wider discretion. Read more…

Riigikogu supported Chancellor of Justice’s proposal to bring the Citizenship Act into comformity with the Constitution

Jurisdiction – ESTONIA

The Chancellor of Justice Indrek Teder proposed to Riigikogu that the Citizenship Act should be brought into conformity with the Constitutional principles of legitimate expectation and equality. Read more…

Inadequate source document brings about an obligation to pay income tax

Jurisdiction – ESTONIA

Companies have to pay income tax on expenses unrelated to their business. Among others, payments concerning which the taxpayer does not have an adequate source document, shall be taxable by income tax. Read more…