About Britta

Estonian lawyer specialized in Sals contracts and procurement law

2005 – … LEADELL Pilv Law Office, Partner (since 2012)
2001 – 2005 AS Chemi-Pharm, Translator and Legal Advisor in public procurements

Activity in the Estonian Bar Association:

2018 – ... Estonian Bar Association, substitute member of profiling committee

Recognitions:

2014 – 2018 The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East & Africa

The international publication on overviews of the legal market “The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East & Africa” has recognised Britta Oltjer in the fields of dispute resolution, corporate law, M&A, real estate and construction law. Britta Oltjer has also been highly rated in IT and telecoms law. “The Legal 500" notes that Britta Oltjer is "professional, reliable and effective". The publication has rewarded Britta Oltjer in consecutive years of 2014 – 2018.

2013 Chambers Europe

The international publication „Chambers Europe“ has recognised Britta Oltjer as an outstanding expert in IP area (2013).

2012 – 2018 Best Lawyers

The international publication “Best Lawyers” has repeatedly (2012 – 2018) acknowledged Britta Oltjer as one of the best experts in Estonia in the areas of corporate law, mergers and acquisitions as well as litigation.
2015 Global Law Experts
The publication „Global Law Experts“ has recognised Britta Oltjer as the best expert in Estonia in the area of public procurements (2015).

Publications:

Article "It is not always possible to avoid courtdisputes in construction procurements" with Epp Lumiste (newspaper Äripäev, Delovõje Vedomosti, 2017).

Article „Public hanging in media – acceptable or unacceptable“ with Tambet Laasik (newspaper Äripäev "Meditsiiniuudised", 2016)

“Tenderer accepts bribe – redeemable in the sense of new law?” with Epp Lumiste (news portal Ehitusuudised.ee, 2015)

“Consequences if successful bidder refuses to conclude procurement contract” with Häli Jürimäe (news portal Ehitusuudised.ee, 2015)

Article “Hand in Hand to a Meeting?” with Anneli Aab (newspaper Äripäev, 2014)

Article “Why building designers avoid liability?” with Tambet Laasik (news portal Ehitusuudised.ee, 2014)

“Does employer have a right to ordinarily cancel employment contract” (newspaper Äripäev, 2013)

“Growth Forecast for Corporate Law in Estonia” (international publication “Corporate INTL – Corporate Law Q&A”, 2013)

“Car owner – know your rights” (newspaper Postimees, 2013)

“Attorney-at-law: public information on tender would avoid many contestations” (ERR homepage, 2013)

“What to Know about Compensation of Collection Costs?” (portal Raamatupidaja.ee, 2013)

“Some Agreements Should Be Signed Twice” (newspaper Äripäev, 2012)

“Claim for Contractual Penalty to be Filed During Reasonable Period” (newspaper Äripäev, 2012)

Article in the international publication “The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Cartels & Leniency 2012” (Global Legal Group Ltd, London, 2012)

“When Does the Joint Property Relationship End?” (newspaper Äripäev, 2011)

“Claims Backed by a Mortgage have to Be Specified Thoroughly” (newspaper Äripäev, 2011)

“Creditor’s Acceptance Needed When Obligations are Handed Over” (newspaper Äripäev, 2011)

“When Do Claims Recognized by a Court Expire?” (newspaper Äripäev, 2011)

“You Need an Approval to Process Personal Data of a Contractual Partner” (Legal blog of Äripäev, 2011)

“What Can Co-owners Agree On?” (newspaper Äripäev, 2011)

“How to Assure Payment of the Sales Price?” (Legal blog of Äripäev, 2011)

“You Have to Protect Your Rights at the Right Time” (newspaper Äripäev, 2011)

“Supreme Court Explaining Again how the Economic Downturn Affects Contracts” (newspaper Äripäev, 2010)

“Agreements Between the Parties To Be Phrased Clearly in a Contract” (newspaper Äripäev, 2010)

“Effect of the Recession on Contracts” (newspaper Äripäev, 2010)

“Court Can Reduce an Unreasonably High Contractual Penalty” (Legal blog of Äripäev, 2010)

“A Contract: Read, Think and Only Then Sign” (Legal blog of Äripäev, 2010)

“Acquaint Yourself with the Contract before Signing It” (newspaper Äripäev, 2010)

“One Must Also Adhere To Customs When Signing a Contract” (newspaper Äripäev, 2010)

“Business Secrets vs Competition” (newspaper Äripäev, 2010)

“Distinctiveness of the Trademark” (newspaper Postimees, 2008)

Membership:

2005 Estonian Bar Association

Other professional activities:

• Lecture „Practical examples of civil liability cases“ at the medical law seminar of the LEADELL Pilv Law Office (2017)
• Presentation "Civil liability of board member and accountant" at the seminar of the accounting portal Raamatupidamised.ee “Tax, civil and criminal liability of board member and accountant” (2017)
• Presentation „Draft Public Procurement Act, new requirements for tenderer“ at the construction conference „Eesti Ehituskonverents 2016“ (2016)
• Presentation „Possibilities to change procurement contract in the light of new law“ at the public procurement conference „Possibilities and challenges 2017“ (2016)
• Presentation “Correctly defined request for purchase as a successful procurement” at the Äripäev seminar „Ideas from practitioners: what is effective public procurement?“ (2015)
• Participation as lecturer in seminar „Topical issues regarding public procurement“ organised in cooperation with the British-Estonian and German-Estonian Chamber of Commerce (2015)
• Participation as lecturer in the seminar “Civil Liability of Directors and Executives” organised by Tallinn Conferences (2013)
• Participation in the „Morning coffee and advice from the author of handbook” (2013)
• Lectures at Rocca al Mare School within the program „Foundation for Law“ (2013)
• Speech at the information day regarding taxation, accounting and liability of managers (2013)
• Editor and co-author of the “Contracts Handbook” of Äripäev since September 2010
• Participation in a seminar regarding UN procurements by EUPF in New York (2011)
• Lecture “Contractual remedies applicable in a sales contract” at the Tallinn Conferences seminar “Contractual legal remedies and their use in practice” on 22 September 2010
• Lecturer at the World Trade Center seminar “Contractual legal remedies” on 10 June 2010
• Lecture “Disputes between the seller and purchaser” at the Bi-Info seminar on 29 October 2009
• Lecture “What to do when your partner has arrears?” at the raamatupidaja.ee training session on 17 September 2009
• Lecture at the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry seminar on 16 September 2009
• Lecture “The Alteration and Termination of Sales Contracts” at the Äripäev seminar “The Alteration and Termination of Contracts” on 20 May 2009
• Lecture at the German-Baltic Chamber of Commerce seminar “Legal Remedies Used in Case of Breach of a Sales Contract” on 23 April 2009
• Lecture “Legal Remedies Used with Sales Contracts” at the Äripäev seminar “Legal Remedies Arising from Contracts, and their Usage” on 22 October 2008
• Lecture “Sales Contract. Breach of Contract and Legal Remedies at Breaching the Contract” at the seminar “What Has the Entrepreneur to Know about Everyday Sales Contracts?” on 17 October 2007

Languages

English, Estonian, Finnish, French

About Leadell Pilv Law Office

LEADELL law offices – Pilv in Estonia, Fogels & Vītols in Latvia, and Balčiūnas & Grajauskas in Lithuania – are among the leading business law firms in the Baltic countries, providing services to business clients.

The first part of the name LEADELL is the word “lead” and it symbolizes leading clients in the legal field. The second part of the name is the abbreviation ELL that represents Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania.

The name of the alliance incorporates an abbreviation of the Baltic States, thus underlining that the alliance offers legal services for local and global customers in this region, which are based on a local experience and knowledge.

We connect the dots and see beyond the obvious because we go beneath the surface and are passionate about what we do – secure and trustworthy legal advice.

Security. Trust. Passion.

Contact Britta

Leadell Pilv Law Office

Maakri 19/1 Tallinn, , 10145

Time Zone

UTC+2