WALLESS Estonia welcomes 2025 with a New Managing Partner

As of January 1, 2025, Karl-Erich Trisberg has taken on the role of Managing Partner at WALLESS Estonia, succeeding Piret Kergandberg.
“It is a great honour to assume the role of Managing Partner at WALLESS Estonia,” said Trisberg. “Our strength lies in our people-focused values, an exceptionally talented team, and the deep trust we have built with our clients. My goal is to drive WALLESS forward in the fast-changing professional services market while ensuring we remain the first choice and a strategic partner for our clients, no matter how complex the challenges they face.”
He added: “The era of artificial intelligence brings both opportunities and challenges for law firms. While the democratization of knowledge may shift client expectations and demands, the need for personalized, high-quality legal services delivered by experienced professionals will remain a cornerstone of the industry.”

At WALLESS, the position of Managing Partner rotates every three to five years. This leadership rotation ensures that leaders maintain a strong connection with their daily professional work while periodic changes bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the organization.
Outgoing Managing Partner Piret Kergandberg, who will continue as a Partner at WALLESS, shared: “It has been a great privilege to lead WALLESS over the past five years – a journey filled with change and challenges. I am confident that Karl-Erich’s energy, vision, and dedication will drive WALLESS to even greater success in the years ahead.”

Karl-Erich Trisberg is a highly regarded attorney specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate law, and contract law. Known for his strategic approach, he focuses on building strong client relationships, fostering organizational culture, and advancing team development. He is highly respected by both clients and colleagues alike.

WALLESS is a leading law firm in the Baltics, with over 50 professionals working in its Tallinn and Tartu offices and more than 170 professionals across the Baltics. Renowned for its excellence, the firm has earned recognition from prestigious international directories such as Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, and IFLR1000. In 2024, WALLESS merged with the law firm FORT and relocated to the newly completed Arter business district, further enhancing its presence and capacity to deliver high-quality legal services.

Contact Information:
• Karl-Erich Trisberg, Attorney-at-Law, Managing Partner, as of January 1, 2025: [email protected]
• Piret Kergandberg, Attorney-at-Law, Partner: [email protected]