Toomas Vaher is a partner of Ellex in Estonia. He is one of the most highly regarded litigation experts in Estonia and is also known as a long-time board member and the former president of Estonian Bar Association (2010 – 2013).
Over the years, Toomas has advised clients in many large and complex litigation matters. Toomas has participated in arbitration proceedings as arbiter and party representative, both in domestic and international arbitration, including investment-state arbitration.
Toomas Vaher is one of the top-ranked disputes lawyers in Estonia. He is active in international arbitration cases, acting as counsel or arbitrator. He also has a strong focus on bankruptcy proceedings and administrative litigation. “Toomas Vaher is a very experienced and broad-minded lawyer who is calm and who can summarise issues in an easily understandable language,” a client says.
Ellex helps Estonia defeat a claim by US investor
Lintgen acquires T1 Mall of Tallinn for 55 million euros
1996
University of Tartu, Estonia
2017-2023, since 2023
ICSID Panel of Arbitrators
2016-2022
Permanent Court of Arbitration
2004-2013, 2016
Estonian Bar Association
2010-2013
Estonian Bar Association
2006-2010, 2016
Council of Anti Money Laundering Advisory Committee of Market Participants
2013-2021
The Arbitration Institute of the Finland Chamber of Commerce
2013
International Bar Association (IBA)
2010-2013, 2022
Council of the Administration of Courts
2003-2004, 2013-2016
Estonian Bar Association
1997
Estonian Bar Association
2019
Estonia: International Arbitration 20192017
Juridica Abstract, 2, 71-812011
Austatud lugeja! (Dear reader!)
2011
Praktilisi tähelepanekuid tsiviilprotsessimisest (Practical Observations Regarding Civil Processing)
2008
Implementation of New Electronic Communications Framework in Estonia
Linked Services
- Arbitration
- Litigation
- Mediation and ADR
- Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments
- Corporate Crimes and Investigations
- Commercial and Transactional Disputes
- Constitutional and Administrative Proceedings
- Construction and Real Estate Disputes
- Directors and Officers Liability
- Foreign Investment Protection
- Insolvency and Restructuring
- Insurance Disputes
- Professional Liability
- Shareholder Conflicts
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