The banking and finance practice group at Cobalt assists clients with large financing transactions, M&A transactions involving financial institutions, financial regulatory matters, and financial compliance. Recently, the firm has seen involvement in some of the largest assignments in the market, and alongside its Estonian and Latvian offices, provides advice across the Baltics. The team benefits from the joint leadership of Akvilė Bosaitė, who is well respected for her experience in large financing projects, both in Lithuania and foreign jurisdictions, and Eva Suduiko, who in recent years has been involved in large banking industry transactions, large financing transactions, and complex capital market deals.

The banking and finance practice at Ellex is frequently engaged in a diverse range of work, offering advice on issues ranging from general financing and international institution-led financing, to popular bond issuances, project financing, regulatory fintech, and private equity and venture capitalist work. The team demonstrates the depth of knowledge at the firm through the diverse sectors it is engaged with, from renewable energy to real estate. The team is led by co-heads Ieva Dosinaitė and Giedrius Stasevičius, who bring expertise in managing pan-Baltic legal projects and complex financing projects, such as bond issuances, securitisations, and secured lending deals.

The banking and finance team at Sorainen has experience in handling complex transactional, as well as regulatory, matters for both Baltic and foreign financial institutions. The firm continues its work in aviation finance, with other notable business in the real estate sector. The team is involved in various innovative financial services, such as non-bank payments and lending, e-money, and crowdfunding. Co-head Tomas Kontautas maintains a strong banking regulatory profile, dealing with complex matters in both the financial market and fintech industry, while vo-head Augustas Klezys continues to provide experienced advice on transactions and financial regulation.

WALLESS‘s banking and finance team has extensive knowledge and experience throughout the market. The team is well-versed in handling issues regarding commercial lending, refinancing, and loan portfolio transfers, as well as the restructuring of financial institutions and regulatory-driven M&A transactions. The practice represents both banks and borrowers in a range of projects, including renewable energy projects, commercial real estate developments, and aircraft acquisitions. Leading this knowledgeable team is Joana Baublyte-Kulviete, who brings particular expertise in financing transactions, funds, and fintech work, with a recent focus on expanding the financial regulatory and fintech service line at the firm.

The banking and finance team at Eversheds Saladžius (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) has extensive knowledge and experience in advising banks and financial institutions on both regulatory and banking law compliance, loan financing, and finance transactions. Alongside such advice, the team works with corporate clients in a capacity as a lender, borrower, and security provider is notable. Against the backdrop of a growing Lithuanian fintech market, the firm is well-placed to offer advice to companies bringing new financial products into the market. The team is led by co-heads Jonas Saladžius and Tomas Rymeikis.

GLIMSTEDT Bernotas & Partners‘s banking and finance team is consistently involved in a range of matters across the market. The team has a historical background in the field of private equity funds, working on the formation of the first of such structures in Lithuania. The practice is well-respected for its work in the structuring, formation, and licensing management of companies and investment funds, with a particular focus on venture capital and private funds, recently extending to infrastructure and real estate funds. The team is jointly led by Linas Sesickas and Egidijus Bernotas.

Noewe Legal‘s banking and finance group provides legal and regulatory support to financial institutions and crypto-related businesses. Key projects for the firm include fintech licensing, MiCA licensing, compliance services, capital raising, banking law regulatory matters, and cross-border secured financing. The team is jointly led by Robert Juodka, who focuses on matters involving the energy and infrastructure markets, and Ieva Bakutienė, who brings expertise in capital market and financial regulatory work.

LEADELL Balciunas ir Grajauskas‘s banking, bankruptcy, and restructuring team is recognised as a leading firm in this space, handling several bankruptcy proceedings of credit unions. Additionally, the firm is also regularly engaged to advise clients on AML, risk management, and compliance issues. The team is led by Marius Grajauskas and Gintaras Balčiūnas.

Response‘s banking and finance group works with various legal projects related to the regulations on financial services. They are regularly engaged by clients to handle licensing processes, representation before the Bank of Lithuania, due diligence, and compliance work, alongside the creation and evaluation of AML systems. The team benefits from the wide experience of the leadership team, comprised of Vytautas Šenavičius, Tadas Lukošius, and Jakaterina Govina.

ECOVIS ProventusLaw provides advice surrounding a plethora of financial services matters, with particular strength when dealing with regulatory compliance and licensing requirements for financial providers, as well as providing audit and anti-money laundering services. Under the leadership of practice head Inga Karulaityte Kvainauskiene, the firm benefits from experience in various fields, particularly in fintech and regulatory issues in the finance sectors.

The team at FORT offers a range of services within the banking and finance sector. Aiding with regulatory compliance and licensing, dealing with intricate banking, financing, peer-to-peer, and crowdfunding platform operations. The firm also provides strategic guidance on various matters within finance structuring, bank financing, and refinancing. The team is lead by managing partner Andrius Mamontovas, who takes his experience into a broad range of banking and finance cases.

The banking and finance practice group at Law Firm TESET focuses mainly on regulatory work within the financial sector. The team advises clients on matters related to the authorisation and activity of banks, fund managements, and investments and electronic money institutions. The team is led by Tomas Talutis, who has particular experience in the areas of financial service regulation and the authorisation and activity of both banks and investment funds.

WIDEN‘s banking and finance team is consistently involved in various projects throughout the market. The main areas of focus for the firm include commercial lending transactions, refinancing, and loan portfolio transfers. The depth of knowledge at the firm is evidenced by the diverse industries the team is involved with, ranging from energy to transportation. Aušra Brazauskienė leads the ‘easy to work with’ team.