Advising a combination of financial institutions, venture capitalists, and companies, Cobalt advises both lenders and borrowers on large cross-border investments, financings and transactions, with other areas of expertise covering restructuring and bond issues.  The practice is led jointly by M&A and financing expert Eva Suduiko and Akvilė Bosaitė, noted for her experience assisting startups and venture capitalists, among others. They are also joined by well-known M&A, banking, and competition lawyer Elijus Burgis along with managing associate Aurelija Balčiūnė, who brings additional depth in compliance, anti-money laundering and aircraft finance. Senior associate Vytautas Vosylius is also highly active, focusing on regulatory compliance and security transactions. The firm has broad sector experience encompassing companies operating in foods, tech, and aviation.

Ellex‘s ‘responsive and commercially-minded’ banking and finance team advises global banks and investors on large transactions and project financings. Sustainable loan structures as well as the issuing of private bonds are further areas of expertise, as is ensuring compliance with sanctions. Co-head Ieva Dosinaite  is experienced on cross-border financings, capital markets, and fintech. Co-head Giedrius Stasevicius  offers standout expertise in complex lending structures and bond issues, while Eglė Neverbickienė assists on secured financing and transactions. Eglė Radvilaitė is mentioned for her financial regulation experience, which includes the areas of financial institution licensing and fintech, as is Domantas Gudonis on fintech regulation, IT, and licensing.

The ‘top quality’ practice at Sorainen remains a prominent player in sustainable energy sector transactions and financings, with other core areas of expertise in bond and eurobond mandates. Moreover, the team also provides advice on innovative financial services such as crowdfunding, as well as support on ESG compliance. Key to this is co-head Tomas Kontautas who has a strong record in regulatory cases across the banking, fintech, and ESG landscapes. Co-head Augustas Klezys is highly experienced on transactions and derivatives;, while Other key names include Agnė Sovaitė  on M&A financing and Vitalija Impolevičienė on ESG, finance and insurance regulation. Lina Aleknaitė-van der Molen joined the team from Cobalt in the latter half of 2023.

WALLESS works with borrowers and lender on large financings spanning from renewables to transportation. Bond work and M&A financing also represent key areas of expertise, symbolised by the firm’s recent advice to Siauliu Bankas on merging parts of their retail business with INVL. Practice head Joana Baublytė-Kulvietė has experience advising on cross-border restructuring, transactions, and regulatory compliance, as does Gediminas Reciunas , a highly respected practitioner who has further expertise on aviation financing, among other areas. Additional key names include capital market and insurance expert Laurynas Narvydas and Enrika Tamasauskaite , noted for their work on secured lending and aviation finance.

Eversheds Saladžius (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) regularly works on behalf of multinational financial institutions and commercial banks on a series of regulatory compliance, structured and loan financing matters. Benefitting from the firm’s , clients praise the team for being ‘responsive, commercial and clear‘, in addition to their ‘vast knowledge’. Managing partner Jonas Saladžius is well-placed to assist on deal structuring and regulatory aspects of the banking, finance, and fintech sectors. With deep experience, Tomas Rymeikis  focuses on financing transactions as well as related competition aspects. Justina Drėgvaitė is noted for her work on licensing, while Ana Čepinskienė  regularly handles cross-border transactions, the raising of secured loans, and corporate reorganisations.

GLIMSTEDT Bernotas & Partners advise on a range of structuring, licensing, and financings for  private investment funds, venture capitalists, and banks as they look to enter and expand into the Lithuanian market. Practice co-head Linas Sesickas  has great experience assisting on banking and insolvency, while co-head Egidijus Bernotas , also known as an energy and litigation specialist, advises on M&A, private equity, and PPP financing.  Ausra Maliauskaite-Embrekte and Michailas Molis  are noted for their involvement in private equity and venture capital mandates, whereas Tautvydas Užkuras has expertise in financial regulation, licencing and AML matters.

Noewe' banking and finance practice group is led by Agnė Jonaitytė, who has deep experience advising on cross-border transactions and compliance as well as sustainable finance and corporate governance. Managing partner Robert Juodka also supports, advising a balance of domestic and foreign clients on infrastructure, green energy, and real estate financing, acquisitions, and regulatory matters. Senior associate Greta Bagdanavičiūtė is also very active, providing assistance on regulatory, licensing and public procurement, among other areas.

LEADELL Balciunas ir Grajauskas has notable specialisms assisting insolvent credit unions through bankruptcy proceedings and portfolio transactions as well as representing several leading banks on a range of loan disputes. Further, the practice has also seen a number of further highlights involving electronic money institutions as well as assisting on the acquisition of a company developing an onshore wind farm. With former experience in-house at major financial institutions, Marius Grajauskas is highly experienced on loan transactions and debt recovery, among his broader specialisms in arbitration. Gintaras Balciunas is another well-respected financial litigator having served as a former Minister of Justice, while Lina Balciune is noted for her anti-money laundering expertise. Jurgita Najulyte is also mentioned for her AML compliance for banks and fintechs.

ECOVIS ProventusLaw is especially well-suited to assist on regulatory compliance and licensing requirements for alternative finance providers, including fintechs and crowdfunding platforms, in addition to providing auditing, compliance, and anti-money laundering services. Practice head Inga Karulaitytė-Kvainauskienė  has experience handling regulatory issues, together with assisting clients in obtaining banking licenses and complying with sanctions and AML legislation. Daiva Lideikienė is particularly prominent on internal auditing and risk management, while Loreta Andziulyte is also an active member of the team.

FORT offers a broad range of services throughout the banking and finance space ranging from assistance on transactions and financings, and bond issuance to regulatory compliance for crowdfunding platforms and fintechs. The experienced Andrius Mamontovas covers a broad set of financings, regulatory and disputes cases. He is supported by Mindaugas Zolynas and associates Gytis Kuncevičius, Agnė Mecelienė, and Vytautas Pasvenskas.

 

Response regularly advises on bond issuances, licensing, anti-money laundering compliance, and regulatory matters for a range of financial institutions, asset management companies and crowdfunding groups. Praised for its ‘highly qualified professionals’, the firm is led by licensing and alternative finance specialists Vytautas Šenavičius and Tadas Lukošius, as well as regulatory and fintech expert Jakaterina Govina who draws on her prior in-house experience. Senior associates Kristupas Bagdonavičius and Karina Zenkevičiūtė are also highly active, as is Andrius Karmonas on AML compliance.

 

 

Law Firm TESET specialises in establishment, regulatory and compliance matters for asset management companies and investment funds, as well as providing advice to fintechs, crowdfunders, and other electronic money platforms. Managing partner Tomas Talutis, an experienced insurance, banking, and alternative finance specialist, heads the team, while Agnė Sodaitė is another integral member.