WALLESS successfully defended Sirje Tael and law office Kuklase & Partnerid in Harju County Court

Partner Margo Lemetti successfully defended Sirje Tael in Harju County Court. In the same case, attorney Silver Reinsaar, in cooperation with Andres Simson, successfully defended the Law Office Kuklase & Partners. Read more: https://rb.gy/cn3v9

According to the attorneys, the key in such complex cases is to keep a cool head and stick to the chosen defence tactics. In high-profile trials, it is important to provide support to your clients and, if necessary, explain your legal position to the media.

In these trials our litigators were surprised by the extensive surveillance carried out by the law enforcement agencies. It was shocking to see the prosecution giving significant importance to evidence obtained through the surveillance, even when they lacked any real evidentiary value.

The two trials highlight the prosecution’s misunderstanding of the permissibility and purposes of communication with public officials. Having more substantive or detailed communication with public officials does not automatically constitute corruption. Furthermore, decisions taken by public officials within their decision-making powers should not be considered as bribery.