LYNX Estonia

Silja Holsmer

Partner

Attorney at Law

LYNX Partner specializing in dispute resolution, public administrative disputes, real estate development, and energy law.
EXPERIENCED
Practicing as an attorney since 1999, bringing over two decades of litigation expertise to navigate complex disputes with confidence and precision.
SPECIALIZED
Deep focus on renewable energy disputes and governmental proceedings, ensuring clients secure favorable outcomes in regulatory challenges.
CONNECTED
Member of the Estonian Bar Association, providing clients with trusted counsel that meets the highest professional standards.

About

Silja advises clients across the full spectrum of contentious matters, with particular strength in public administrative disputes and energy sector challenges. Her practice encompasses zoning and land use issues, construction contract structuring, and complex negotiations for renewable energy developments. Clients value her strategic mindset and clear, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving. Fluent in Estonian and English, she bridges communication gaps when coordinating with international stakeholders or navigating cross-border matters.

Before joining LYNX, Silja built her reputation at Cobalt Law Firm, one of the largest and most respected practices in the Baltic region. This institutional foundation sharpened her analytical skills and deepened her understanding of high-stakes litigation. She earned her Master of Arts in Law from the University of Tartu in 1998, establishing the academic groundwork for her career. Clients working with Silja gain an advisor who combines regional market knowledge with rigorous legal analysis to deliver practical results.

Practice Areas

Discover our focus, your advantage.

Dispute Resolution

Resolve high-stakes domestic and cross-border disputes with targeted strategies, hard-won arbitration expertise, and litigation strength tested across CEE. 

Real Estate and Construction

Advance real estate and construction projects across CEE with commercial instinct and local knowledge from ...

Energy

Unlock investment and accelerate your energy projects with specialist expertise in CEE power markets.

Explore Silja's professional background

University of Tartu, Estonia (MA in Law)

Estonian Bar Association

Advised clients on renewable energy projects, including complex disputes with governmental authorities.
Handled zoning and land use matters for energy developments.
Structured, negotiated, and drafted construction contracts for renewable energy projects.

Estonian
English

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