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Peeter Viirsalu

Peeter Viirsalu specialises in intellectual property, insolvency, construction, and real estate law. Recognised by Legal 500 for his professionalism and responsiveness, he is appreciated by clients for his clear, honest advice and swift turnaround. In insolvency, Peeter primarily represents bankruptcy trustees and creditors, advising on bankruptcy proceedings and disputes. He also provides guidance on intellectual property matters, including copyright, trademarks, and licensing. As an experienced litigator, Peeter has represented clients in public interest civil law disputes and construction, commercial, and contract law disputes. He has led several high-profile legal audits, including for Eesti Energia, Port of Tallinn, and the City of Tallinn. Peeter serves as the National Correspondent for INSOL Europe and has published articles on bankruptcy and reorganisation. He has lectured at the University of Tartu since 2010 and given seminars for major companies such as Swedbank, Nordea, and SEB Bank. · TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic)

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About

Peeter Viirsalu is a Partner at TEGOS (formerly TGS Baltic) specialising in intellectual property, insolvency, construction and real estate; he is recognised by Legal 500 for his professionalism and responsiveness. He represents bankruptcy trustees and creditors in insolvency proceedings, is an experienced litigator in construction, commercial and public interest disputes, serves as National Correspondent for INSOL Europe, has lectured at the University of Tartu since 2010 and has led legal audits for Eesti Energia, Port of Tallinn and the City of Tallinn.

Practice areas

Intellectual PropertyInsolvency & RestructuringReal EstateConstructionLitigationInfrastructure / PPPPlanning & Zoning

Office

Expertise

Bankruptcy proceedings and trustee/creditor representationCopyright, trademarks and licensingConstruction and commercial disputesLegal audits for energy, port and municipal clientsTraining/seminars for banks (Swedbank, Nordea, SEB)

Education

  • University of Tartu, Faculty of Law, MA (2007)
  • University of Tartu, Faculty of Law, BA (2005)

Admissions

  • Estonian Bar Association (member since 2007)
  • INSOL Europe (National Correspondent; member since 2014)

Languages

EstonianEnglishRussian