Tax Directors Handbook recognised the tax practice of Varul Vilgerts Smaliukas Estonia by placing the firm in the first tier. The publication  praises partner Helmut Pikmets for offering ‘quick and effective solutions, always with a couple of alternatives to choose from’. Clients describe him as ‘absolutely brilliant’ at tax matters, being ‘pretty much the No.1 choice when you need someone to solve the most complicated tax disputes’. Partner Vaido Põldoja is also being listed as one of the leading tax practitioners in Estonia.