Paul Varul
Described by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 as “extremely knowledgeable” and “widely respected,” Paul Varul is often referred to as the father of Estonian bankruptcy law. He advises on all areas of private law, with deep expertise in insolvency and contract law, and has acted in numerous high-profile disputes, including international arbitration in Stockholm, London, and Washington. He is also a respected arbitrator and expert witness in global proceedings. Paul was a principal drafter of the Estonian Bankruptcy Act and chairs the Ministry of Justice’s Insolvency Law Expert Commission. A member of the International Insolvency Institute and INSOL Europe, he also co-authored the European Common Frame of Reference and led the drafting of Estonia’s Law of Obligations Act, Commercial Code, and Civil Code General Part as Chair of the Private Law Commission. · TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic)
About
Paul Varul is widely regarded as the father of Estonian bankruptcy law, advising across private law with deep expertise in insolvency and contract law and acting in numerous high‑profile disputes and international arbitrations. He is a respected arbitrator and expert witness, was a principal drafter of the Estonian Bankruptcy Act, chairs the Ministry of Justice’s Insolvency Law Expert Commission, and led drafting of Estonia’s Law of Obligations Act, Commercial Code and Civil Code General Part.
Practice areas
Office
Expertise
Education
- PhD, Legal Science, St. Petersburg University (1985)
- BA (cum laude), Faculty of Law, University of Tartu (1975)
Admissions
- Member, Estonian Bar Association