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Marko Mehilane

Associate Partner, Attorney at Law

(+372) 512 3114marko.mehilane@njordlaw.ee

Bio

Marko Mehilane, an attorney-at-law, has been working as a legal adviser since 2004. He specializes in public procurement and construction law.

With over 20 years of experience in public procurement, Marko has represented both bidders and contracting authorities. He has been involved in preparing major public tenders in Estonia, such as the Koidula Border Station and Viru Prison, as well as advising private sector projects, including shopping centres and hotels.

Marko is a valued expert in procurement disputes, having represented clients in more than 100 cases across various sectors, including IT, construction, medical, military, and vehicle procurements. The international legal directory Who’s Who Legal has repeatedly recognized Marko as a leading procurement lawyer in Estonia. Additionally, he has shared his expertise as a guest lecturer at the Faculty of Law of the University of Tartu, conducting seminars on public procurement, and is a sought-after speaker at procurement training sessions.

Marko possesses extensive knowledge of FIDIC construction contracts developed by the International Federation of Engineering Consultants (e.g., Red Book, Yellow Book, EPC/Turnkey). He has advised clients on numerous FIDIC projects, representing them in disputes, including DAAB proceedings and arbitration.

He also has experience with other standard contracts such as Orgalime, YSE, ETÜ 2013, EKL 2016, and various procurement agreements.

What does Marko think

Areas of law

  • Public procurement
  • Real estate and construction law
  • Dispute resolution

Experience

  • 2024

    Associate Partner, NJORD Law Firm

  • 2010 - 2024

    Partner, HEED Entsik Law Firm

  • 2004 - 2009

    Attorney, Lawin (now COBALT) Law Firm

  • 2004

    Legal Counsel in the Department of Finance and Property Management, Ministry of Social Affairs

  • 2003

    Legal Counsel at the Department of Urban Economy, Tartu City Government

Educational Journey

  • 2006 - 2007

    Public Procurement Trainer Program by HAUS, the Finnish Institute of Public Management and the Estonian Ministry of Finance

  • 2003

    University of Tartu, Faculty of Law

  • 2001 - 2002

    University of Rotterdam Faculty of Law