Kadri Matteus

Attorney-at-law / partner
kadri@abmatteus.ee
+372 53419810

I am an attorney with over 10 years of experience, and my mission is to provide top-notch and flexible legal services in specific fields and sectors. Having previously worked extensively in a leading Estonian law firm, I understand the significance of delivering professional services, client-centeredness, and absolute dedication to my field.   Nowadays, success can't be achieved by just knowing something, but delving deep into clients' and one's field provides a true competitive advantage.

I am one of the most recognized lawyers in Estonia in the field of public procurement, advising both contracting authorities and entrepreneurs from the development of procurement procedures to representation in court disputes. I have conducted numerous procurement proceedings, possessing practical experience as a lawyer working for the contracting authority and advising companies participating in tenders. I also have extensive knowledge and experience in other administrative law disputes. Therefore, I am a reliable partner for both the public and private sector.

In the field of public procurement law, I am a respected speaker and one of the authors of the commented publication on the Estonian Public Procurement Act. I maintain the only procurement blog Riigihankeblogi and podcast in Estonia since 2019.

I am also a conciliator under the Conciliation Act, with experience and recognition as a legal expert in resolving disputes arising from the performance of public procurement contracts, including serving as a member of Dispute Adjudication Boards (DAB) in FIDIC contracts.

Since 2020, I have been a member of the Administrative Law Commission of the Estonian Bar Association.

I am a continuous learner, activist, and enthusiast. As evidence of this, I have received some colleague awards during my long journey at COBALT: Enthusiast of the Year, Influencer of the Year, and Activist of the Year.

Recognitions:

  • International legal catalog Legal500 - 2023 Rising Star in Dispute Resolution: "Kadri Matteus is seen as one of the most renowned public procurement lawyers in Estonia, having advised contracting authorities and entrepreneurs on a wide range of issues."
  • International legal catalog Lexology (previous Who's Who Legal) - 2023 & 2024 Recommended Lawyer in Government Contracts and 2023 Client's Choice













CV

Previous Employment: 

2013-2023 - Attorney at Law / Legal Advisor at the law firm COBALT 

2011-2013 - Legal Counsel at SA Tallinn 2011 / SA Tallinn Creative Hub

Education: 

2014 - University of Bonn, Intellectual Property Summer School, Germany 

2013 - University of Tartu, Faculty of Law, Master's Degree in Law 

2012 - WIPO International Summer School on Intellectual Property, Croatia 

2010 - University of Tartu, Faculty of Law, Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Law Curriculum

Languages: 

Estonian, English

Membership: 

2014 - Estonian Bar Association 

2020 - Member of the Administrative Law Commission of the Estonian Bar Association

Selected Previous Work:

  • Participated in a team advising on the lease negotiations of ten school buildings of the City of Tallinn with Vivatex Holding OÜ and BCA Center OÜ (2023 — 07)
  • Successfully represented the Tallinn Education Department in a financial correction dispute resulting in the annulment of a provision of a government regulation due to constitutional issues (Supreme Court Constitutional Review Chamber decision 5-23-2) (2023 — 06)
  • Advised the subsidiary R-S OSA Service OÜ of AS RAGN-SELLS (2019 — 2023)
  • Represented AS Ragn-Sells in numerous public procurement disputes (2014 — 2023)
  • Advised Tallinn Creative Hub SA on public procurement (2013 — 2023)
  • Successfully represented the Government of the Republic of Estonia in the VEB Fund case (2023 — 05)
  • Advised the Estonian Association of Civil Engineers on activities and disputes related to professional qualifications (2019 — 2023)
  • Advised on Estonia's first alliance procurement (Transport Board and Brainteam OÜ) (2023 — 05)
  • Represented Hundipea OÜ in disputes related to Paljassaare Harbor (2023 — 04)
  • Successfully represented ATIProject in a public procurement dispute related to the design of Tallinn Hospital (2021 — 12)
  • Advised the Estonian Institute of Memory on the public procurement for the museum planned for Patarei Sea Fortress (2021 — 04)
  • Represented a construction company in a complex defense and security-related procurement dispute (2021 — 03)
  • Successfully represented the marketing communication agency HAVAS in a public procurement dispute (2020 — 12)
  • Successfully represented Helmes, Estonia's largest provider of comprehensive IT solutions, in a public procurement dispute (2020 — 11)
  • Successfully represented clients in a dispute with the Data Protection Inspectorate regarding the resolution of a complaint under GDPR (2020 — 09)
  • Represented the European Commission in significant state aid cases in Estonian and European courts (2020 — 02)
  • Successfully represented a private school in appealing Language Inspectorate decisions (2019 — 12)
  • Conducted training on the compliance assessment of structural support in public procurement for the State Shared Service Center (2019 — 11)
  • Prepared a guide on the principles of public procurement for the Estonian Credit and Export Guarantee Fund (KredEx) (2019 — 05)