Raiko Lipstok heads the Litigation and Dispute Management group. He has over 20 years of experience in advising and representing clients and is recognised for his thorough and strategic approach to complex litigation.
He represents clients in civil and administrative courts, as well as in arbitration courts, including international arbitration proceedings. His main areas of specialisation are the law of obligations, construction law, public procurement, commercial law, and insurance law. He also serves as an arbitrator at the Court of Arbitration of the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Raiko has unique experience in Estonia advising on FIDIC-based contracts (Red and Yellow Books) and in resolving disputes arising from them. He has served as the lead advisor and representative for the Estonian Road Administration (now the Transport Administration) in several of Estonia’s largest road construction disputes.
Thanks to his professional knowledge and practical experience, including in international disputes, Raiko is a trusted partner in complex litigation.
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Raiko's experience in dispute settlement has been recognised by independent international publications:
- Chambers Global 2026 and Chambers Europe 2026 in dispute resolution
- Legal 500 EMEA 2026 Leading Partner in dispute resolution
Client feedback
"Raiko Lipstok always has the right tools at his disposal. He is an excellent discussion partner and always finds time to connect with the client."
Chambers and Partners
"He is friendly and calm as a person. He has a good sense of humor and always supports his client in a difficult situation."
Chambers and Partners
"I have nearly 15 years of experience working with Raiko Lipstok. He gives honest and objective feedback. He is proficient in various areas of law and recommend him when resolving both public procurement and debt law disputes."
Legal500
"Raiko Lipstok works like a Swiss knife with all the necessary tools always readily available."
Legal500
- Member of the Estonian Bar Association
- Arbitrator of the Arbitration Court of the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- 2001 University of Tartu, Bachelor of Law / officially equated to Master's degree