Legal recovery of debts through court and enforcement
If your company is facing an unpaid invoice in Estonia, legal action may be the most effective way to recover the debt.
Erovik Law Office assists foreign companies with the recovery of debts from Estonian individuals and businesses. Our work focuses on legally enforceable claims — from demand letters to court proceedings and enforcement.
We handle cases where payment has stopped, communication has broken down, or the debtor refuses to cooperate.
Our services
Pre-legal debt recovery
Before going to court, we assess the claim and usually send a formal legal demand letter to the debtor.
This step often leads to payment or settlement.
Typical work includes:
- legal assessment of the claim
- drafting a demand letter
- negotiating settlement
- analysing debtor responses
Court proceedings
If the debtor refuses to pay, the claim can be enforced through the Estonian court system.
Depending on the claim size and situation we may use:
Payment Order Procedure (Maksekäsu kiirmenetlus)
A simplified procedure suitable for clear monetary claims.
Civil lawsuit
Used when the claim is disputed or exceeds the simplified procedure limits.
We assist with:
- drafting the claim
- submitting documents to the court
- legal representation during proceedings
Enforcement of court decisions
Once a court decision is obtained, the claim can be enforced through bailiff enforcement proceedings.
This may include:
- seizure of bank accounts
- seizure of assets
- wage garnishment
Why work with a local legal professional?
Debt recovery in Estonia requires knowledge of:
- Estonian contract law
- court procedure
- enforcement system
A properly prepared claim significantly increases the likelihood of recovery.
Typical cases we handle
- unpaid invoices
- contract breaches
- commercial debts
- service agreements
- cross-border claims involving Estonian companies
About Erovik Law Office
Erovik Law Office is an independent legal practice based in Tallinn, Estonia.
The office focuses primarily on:
- debt recovery
- contract disputes
- civil litigation
The practice has handled over 150 dispute proceedings and more than 250 legal disputes since 2020.
Start the recovery process
If you have an unpaid invoice in Estonia, send us the basic information:
- debtor name
- amount of the claim
- contract or invoice
- any previous communication
We will review the case and advise on the next steps.
Debt recovery for international companies
Many foreign companies face difficulties when trying to recover unpaid invoices from Estonian businesses.
A local legal professional can help navigate court procedures, enforcement actions and communication with the debtor.
Contact:
Erovik Law Office
Tallinn, Estonia
info@erovik.ee