{"id":16166,"date":"2023-06-08T18:08:53","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T15:08:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.litigante.ee\/uuswp\/?page_id=16166"},"modified":"2025-09-26T10:10:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T07:10:59","slug":"minust","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/litigante.ee\/en\/minust\/","title":{"rendered":"About me"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;80&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;80&#8243; border_color=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Katrin Kiisk<\/h2>\n<p>Partner, lawyer<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"te:+37253852302\">(+372) 53 852 302<\/a> | <a href=\"mailto:katrin@litigante.ee\">katrin@litigante.ee<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221; color=&#8221;#e8e8e8&#8243;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Work experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2022-2023 &#8211; Ministry of Justice (adviser to the minister)<\/li>\n<li>2019 \u2013 \u2026 \u2013 LITIGANTE Law firm<\/li>\n<li>2018 \u2013 Arum\u00e4e &amp; Sipari Law firms<\/li>\n<li>2016 \u2013 STK Law firm<\/li>\n<li>2013 \u2013 Law firm \u00d5igus ja Kord<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tallinn University, law, MA (2016) <em>cum laude<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Tallinn School of Economics, legal service, RKH (2013)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Memberships<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SA Pere Sihtkapital (chairman of the supervisory board, 2019)<\/li>\n<li>Estonian Association of Large Families (member of the management board, 2018)<\/li>\n<li>Estonian Association of Lawyers (2014)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;16583&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f8f8f8&#8243; border_color=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;80&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;80&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since 2012, I have specialised in litigation in family matters, representing and advising clients on issues related to marriage and registered partnerships, custody disputes between parents, maintenance cases, guardianship proceedings, dealing with a child\u2019s property, and disputes concerning filiation. Additionally, I have extensive experience in international law and cross-border cases, including motions for the return of children (commonly known as child abduction proceedings) and cases related to ensuring the right of access of a parent living abroad.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This dedicated focus has allowed me to manage very complex legal disputes and make several policy recommendations to legislators to address legal gaps identified through these disputes, thereby increasing legal certainty throughout the country.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ensuring children\u2019s rights is a personal priority for me. Consequently, I am a member of several governing bodies of organisations promoting children\u2019s welfare and family values. I have completed numerous in-service training courses, participated in thematic working groups, and authored three research papers on children\u2019s rights, the latest of which was highly praised by the Ministry of Social Affairs in 2016.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In 2018, I was awarded the \u201cGolden Potato\u201d award for my dedication to foster care, and in 2019, I was recognised by the Minister of Justice for my legislative activities and excellent cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, I represent clients in administrative proceedings at various institutions, in disputes concerning contract law, and I am competent to advise on matters of succession law both domestically and within the European Union. I have years of experience as an estate administrator in judicial proceedings.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;99&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;90&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">FEEDBACK<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;small&#8221; position=&#8221;center&#8221; down=&#8221;26&#8243; up=&#8221;20&#8243; color=&#8221;#818181&#8243;]<div class='testimonials_holder clearfix dark'><div class=\"testimonials testimonials_carousel\" data-show-navigation=\"yes\" data-animation-type=\"fade\" data-animation-speed=\"\" data-auto-rotate-slides=\"10\" data-number-per-slide=\"1\"><ul class=\"slides\"><li id=\"testimonials16570\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p style=\"font-size:14px\">\"I was lucky that I once came across you and that at that moment you were able and willing to deal with my issues. The cooperation has been long (even 5 years), emotional and unique. With you, I felt that I was cared for and understood. You were always honest with me, even when I didn't have the strength to accept the situation. You have given a lot of yourself so that my voice and that of my loved ones was clearly and concretely conveyed and heard. Thank you for being there for me!\"<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">O. M.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials16569\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p style=\"font-size:14px\">\"Invaluable experience and cooperation! Katrin's dedication was extraordinary. [...] She was more than just a professional advisor to me; she was a reliable guide through a difficult challenge. Her empathy and understanding gave me the confidence to face my greatest fears. Katrin is characterized by determination and persistence in protecting rights and finding the best solutions. Her perseverance and determination were a great inspiration to me. I could not have imagined a better lawyer to solve the most difficult chapter of my life. Her professionalism, dedication, determination and support were an invaluable support to me, and I am deeply grateful to her for that.\"<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Liis S.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials16567\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p style=\"font-size:14px\">\"I turned to Katrin based on the recommendations of friends who described her as a superb specialist in her field. First of all, I would like to point out her extremely high professionalism - she has deep professional knowledge, exceptional communication skills, works quickly, efficiently, competently and effectively. I would especially like to point out her high level of empathy, understanding and listening skills, while explaining each stage of the court proceedings to the client in a comprehensible and thorough manner. What I liked most was that she has the ability to see the hidden source of a problem like an x-ray machine. She is able to ask uncomfortable questions and look at the situation from different perspectives, which is probably also the key to her success. Finally, Katrin has high professional and personal values \u200b\u200bthat she will never betray, no matter what price is offered to her. We have been through and experienced this situation with her, which is why I am even more convinced that Katrin is at a high level in her position and there is no one better. I highly recommend!\"<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Nataliya R.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials16384\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p style=\"font-size:14px\">\"I appreciate Katrin\u2019s professionalism, but at the same time her ability to empathise; her quick feedback and support in such a delicate area as family law. Katrin\u2019s competence in the area was confirmed, among other things, by her expertise and wealth of experience. Working with Katrin, I felt very safe and that my concern was being addressed and justice was being defended. I am extremely grateful to Katrin for her work and help.\"<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Kaie <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials16383\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p style=\"font-size:14px\">Katrin helped me and my children a lot in a very difficult family situation. We always got answers to all our questions. Thanks to Katrin\u2019s proper and accurate work, my children and I live a stable and peaceful life. Katrin is an excellent professional. I highly recommend!\u201d<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Vadim<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials16382\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p style=\"font-size:14px\">When going to court, Katrin was determined and supportive. One day I got an e-mail that everything went well, and I got sole legal custody. It was the day we had been waiting for every day for over two years. I don\u2019t think I can ever be grateful enough to Katrin. She saved our lives. She helped us start a new chapter safe and sound. You are one of a kind, Katrin, and I thank the universe every day for somehow bringing us together. We will never forget you. I have recommended you to women hundreds of times and I will continue to recommend you, because there is one good saying that characterises you as a person: \u2018Your legacy is every life you\u2019ve touched.\u2019\u201d<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Katre Keinast<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials16381\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p style=\"font-size:14px\">\"The lawyer Katrin Kiisk was thorough in her work and obviously very experienced, and as a result of her professional work, the court\u2019s decision was, in my opinion, reasonable and instantly resolved several disagreements between the parents.\u201d<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Tarmo <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials16304\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p style=\"font-size:14px\">\u201cWhat I liked most about Katrin was that she maintained humanity and understanding throughout the process. Katrin did not get lost in the articles of law or the strictly official framework, but always kept the focus on the child and the child\u2019s well-being. Katrin won my greatest respect with the attitude that she did not blindly do as I wanted but analysed the situation and, if my wishes did not match the best interest of the child in her eyes, she also resolutely expressed her opinion. This is very important, because in disputes over legal custody of a child, the line between \u201cgetting one over\u201d and actually fighting for the child\u2019s well-being can easily disappear. I can definitely recommend Katrin if you are looking for a caring and considerate representative.\u201d<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Siim S.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space]<a  itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.litigante.ee\/tagasiside\/\" target=\"_self\"  class=\"qbutton  medium default\" style=\"\">READ MORE<\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;80&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;80&#8243; border_color=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] Katrin Kiisk Partner, lawyer (+372) 53 852 302 | katrin@litigante.ee[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221; color=&#8221;#e8e8e8&#8243;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Work experience &nbsp; 2022-2023 &#8211; Ministry of Justice (adviser to the minister) 2019 \u2013 \u2026 \u2013&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"full_width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-16166","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/litigante.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16166","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/litigante.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/litigante.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/litigante.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/litigante.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16166"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/litigante.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16166\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16600,"href":"https:\/\/litigante.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16166\/revisions\/16600"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/litigante.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16166"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}