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Anu Kirss

Anu Kirss

Counsel, Co-Head of Employment Practice Group
About

Anu Kirss is an experienced lawyer specialising in employment law, corporate law, data protection, and the energy sector. International legal directories such as Chambers Europe and Legal 500 recognise her as a “calm and precise lawyer” known for her fast response times and innovative approach.

With over 15 years of experience, Anu advises clients on both individual and collective employment relations, including management contracts, business secrets protection, and issues related to mergers, acquisitions, and company restructuring. She has represented clients in complex employment disputes and has been a member of the Employment Law Committee of the Estonian Bar Association since 2017.

Anu also has deep expertise in data protection and privacy law, guiding clients through General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance, conducting audits, and delivering training. In the energy sector, Anu has over 10 years of experience advising electricity, gas, and heat companies on energy market issues, price coordination procedures, and disputes with regulators. She has assisted clients with network operator service areas, cogeneration plants, wind farms, and renewable energy issues. Recently, Anu has advised several international gas companies on their activities in Estonia.

Testimonial

"She is very thorough, patient, quick-thinking and business-minded."
Chambers Europe

CV

Professional career
Since 2025

Counsel, law firm TEGOS (formerly TGS Baltic)

2017 - 2025

Senior Associate, law firm TGS Baltic

2008 - 2017

Senior Associate, law firm Varul

2004 - 2008

Associate, law firm Varul

2004

Lawyer, law firm Varul

2003

Lawyer, G4S Eesti

2002

Intern, District Court of Tartu

2002

Legal Assistant, Local Government of Otepää

Memberships
2017

Employment Law Commission of Estonian Bar Association

2004

Estonian Bar Association

Education
2005

Central European University, International Business Law, LLM (with distinction)

2005

Asser College Europe, International Trade and Business Law, Post-Graduate Course

2003

Erasmus University Rotterdam, Faculty of Law (Student Exchange Program)

2003

University of Tartu, Faculty of Law, BA