Averus‘ transport department are recognised specialists in the shipping and transport industry. The firm remains unique in its offering by having an office in both Vilnius, the capital, and Klaipeda, the port of Lithuania. Averus has successfully managed matters with leading clients in all transport sectors, from road transport and logistics, shipbuilding companies and towage service providers to clients in the seafaring and railway industries. The team is led by co-heads Regina Derkintytė-Kaupienė, a specialist in shipping law, and Laura Čereškaitė-Kinčiuvienė, head of the aviation practice.
Shipping and transport in Lithuania
Averus
Praxisleiter:
Regina Derkintyte-Kaupiene; Laura Cereskaite-Kinciuviene
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‘Very professional legal team. Quick to respond to clients’ requests. Good specialists in different areas of law. ’
‘Many years of personal contact with a partner of the firm Regina Derkentyte. Regina is a very competent lawyer with excellent knowledge of law and psychology.’
‘Professional, excellent industry knowledge. Very responsive and high-quality advice.’
Kernmandanten
Danes perlas, UAB
Baltijos pervežimai, UAB
Magnetic Parts Trading Limited
Heston Aviation
Aero Norway, AS
Jump Air, UAB
SIA Marine Underwriting Services
Towmar Baltic, UAB
Scania Finans Aktiebolag Lietuvos filialas
ITF Lithuania
Nurminen Maritime, UAB
Litana ir Ko, UAB
Topada, UAB
arine Legal Bureau OÜ
Rhenus svoris, UAB
Autonomas, UAB
SIDC PASSER GROUP, UAB
Compensa Vienna Insurance Group, ADB
TransRental UAB
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Heston Aviation, as aircraft manager, in acquiring one Airbus A320-232 aircraft from Aergo.
- Represented Jump Air, as lessee, in the refinancing of one ATR 72-500 aircraft.
- Representing Uosto vartai, UAB, in a court dispute with LTG Cargo, AB, a subsidiary of a state-owned railway company group in the Baltic States, regarding the unlawful termination of a carriage contract.
Ellex
Ellex's transport team is recognised as a leader in the transport sector. The practice is regularly engaged in a range of matters, from consulting on sanctions disputes, third-party claims and projects concerning internal water transport services, to working alongside Lithuania’s Ministry of Justice to bring two actions before the Court of Justice of the European Union against the provisions of the new mobility package, one that potentially violates EU Law. The team is led by Dovilė Greblikienė, who has extensive expertise in the transport and shipping sector, focussing on regulatory, infrastructure and transactional projects.
Praxisleiter:
Dovilė Greblikienė
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‘Ellex’s shipping and transport team is exceptional, particularly when it comes to handling complex cases. They are regularly relied upon for their expertise in navigating intricate legal issues, offering practical and effective solutions tailored to the complexities of the shipping and transport sectors.’
‘What we appreciate most about this team is their proactive communication and dedication. They anticipate our needs and provide clear, practical advice, making everything run smoother. Their teamwork and commitment to quality make them excellent partners for our projects. Dovilė, as the team lead, has a lot of experience and a strategic approach that helps us tackle complex regulations effectively. She has a talent for breaking down complicated legal issues.’
‘The team is competent in EU law. It is well-prepared and ready on short notice to address the legal issues of the client.’
Kernmandanten
Vlantana
UAB Integre Trans
AB ‘LTG Infra’
AB ‘LTG Link’
STADLER Polska Sp. z o.o.
Skuba, UAB
Kamida Group
Sunwing Airlines Inc.
Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Lithuania
KN Energies, AB
CityBee
BMW
Bolt
Iveco
Volvo
Modus Group
Prime Leasing
SĮ [‘Susisiekimo paslaugos’
Achmea Schadeverzekeringen
Engine Lease Finance Corporation
AerCap Ireland Limited
DSV Lithuania UAB
Skinest
AB ORLEN Lietuva
Klaipeda Seaport Authority
Baltic Sea Properties
Girteka Logistics, UAB
KESKO group
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising AB ‘LTG Infra’ on litigation and pre-litigation disputes for EUR 442.6m and in parallel negotiations with its contractor related to the electrification of the Vilnius railway hub and line to Klaipėda.
- Advising the Republic of Lithuania in the case brought before the Court of Justice of the European Union against the provisions of the mobility package potentially violating EU law.
- Representing and advising the Ministry of Transport and Communications in a bilateral investment treaty (BIT) arbitration case brought up by a large potash fertiliser producer.
Sorainen
Sorainen‘s transport and logistics team provides expert advice in the shipping and transport markets across the Baltic region. The work covers regulatory, maritime and aviation, rail and road, logistics, smart mobility and tourism sectors. Further, the services offered include vessel and aircraft registration, freight forwarding and various transportation solutions. In recent years the firm has developed a specialism in handling sanction matters in the transport sector, with numerous sanction-related advice, often involving the Lithuanian Customs’ investigations, navigated by the team. Daivis Švirinas leads the team alongside co-head Vaiva Mašidlauskienė, who has a focus on transport law, covering aviation, rail, roads and maritime issues.
Praxisleiter:
Daivis Švirinas; Vaiva Mašidlauskienė
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‘Flexibility, the importance of the client’s interests, high communication culture, professionalism, and quick response.’
‘Professionalism and understanding of the specifics of the client’s activities.’
‘Their specific knowledge and high competence in the field of transport.’
Kernmandanten
Uber
Willis Lease Finance Corporation
Toyota Baltic AS
Nissan Nordic Europe
Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration
Forus International
ASG Finance DAC
Heston Airlines
Inland Waterways Directorate
LTG Infra
Lithuanian Railways
RB Rail AS
TRATON Group
Baltic Workboats AS
Towmar
Kelių priežiūra
Auto100 AS
Hokla
Setna iO LLC
Hertransus UAB
DP World commodities & Logistics FZE
Lithuanian Airports
Wizz Air Hungary
Nova Post Lithuania
Highlight-Mandate
- The team assisted Avia Solutions Group, a global aviation group, in issuing $300m in senior unsecured bonds with a tenure of 5 years at a rate of 9.75%.
- Assisted LTG Infra in a dispute over potential damages incurred due to having no access to the public railway infrastructure.
- Assisted Willis Lease Finance Corporation in connection with the financing of aircraft engines and aircraft.
Cobalt
The environment, transport and regulatory practice group at Cobalt boasts extensive experience across the market. The firm provides legal advice to carriers, freight forwarders and companies engaged in the transport of goods by road, sea, air and rail as well as the storage of goods, customs procedures and passenger transport services. The team is led by Vaidas Mackonis; with a wealth of experience in this area, he advises clients on various shipping and transport matters.
Praxisleiter:
Vaidas Mackonis
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‘Cobalt has a wide range of experts in most fields our company needs. Always professional and willing to find an original approach to cases.’
Kernmandanten
Kuehne + Nagel, UAB
Alpi Baltika, UAB
Lithuanian National Road Carriers Association LINAVA
TOKIO MARINE KILN INSURANCE LIMITED
UAB “BTL Group“
UAB “Baltic transline”
UAB “Baltic transline transport”
Helvetia Assurances SA
UAB “BRETALITA”
UAB “Transfera”
AB Lietuvos geležinkeliai
Litlumber Group OU
Air Baltic Corporation A/S
FlixBus Polska sp. z o.o.
UAB FlixBus Lithuania
TollNet a.s.
UAB Serfas
Blue/Yellow
VšĮ “European Local Development Action”
UAB “Iksija”
UAB “Grinda”
UAB “Terra Recycling”
UAB “Global Commerce”
UAB “Cargopro”
UAB “Mavis”
UAB “Aibera”
UAB “Aike Logistics”
UAB “Mylios”
SKAT Transport P.S.A.
UAB “Amber Distribution Lithuania”
UAB “Hollister Lietuva”
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing client KUEHNE + NAGEL, UAB in a dispute with UAB Swiss Steel Baltic Lithuania regarding the storage of goods (steel products) delivered from Turkey to Klaipeda Sea Port Terminal, Lithuania.
- Representing the Client UAB ‘BRETALITA’ in a dispute regarding the loss of goods from France to Poland by road transport.
- Represented the Client UAB Transfera, a transport company engaged in the provision of international transportation services, employment of carriers across Europe, and supply of trucks to logistics companies, in a dispute with the State Tax Inspectorate regarding a tax audit.
Noewe Legal
Noewe Legal‘s shipping and transport practice group is routinely engaged to handle various matters across the market. The team has deep knowledge and experience within the transport area, including rail, road, seaports and aviation sectors. Services provided by the team include handling international freight transportation issues, transport and logistics activities, and advising manufacturers and importers in the automotive industry, and clients with transport infrastructure matters. The team is led by the experienced Robert Juodka, who draws on wide-ranging experience.
Praxisleiter:
Robert Juodka
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‘Working with NOEWE LEGAL is a great experience. They are responsive, to the point, and business-oriented. Their big advantage is that they offer advise not only in local and English languages (which is a must-have) but they also have Polish-speaking attorneys which is very helpful.’
‘Robert Juodka advises in a pragmatic way thinking about our client needs. I truly recommend working with him in any case across the Baltics.’
Kernmandanten
Hapag – Lloyd
DB Schenker
MICHELIN
BRIDGESTONE Corp
Ziya Nehir Lojistik Ticaret AS
Mirbud SA
ZUE SA
VOGLERS
ELKE Group
LUX EXPRESS OÜ
TILTS SIA /MO-24
NUKAS
VAZNIŠKIŲ ŽEMĖS ŪKIO BENDROVĖ
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Hapag Lloyd on transport law, including regulatory compliance, logistics infrastructure, and transport operations, as well as employment issues in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia,
- Advising DB Schenker on transport law, disputes, management issues, and matters of customs warehousing in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Ukraine.
- Advising Michelin on transport law, transport and tire safety regulation in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia.
Šulija Partners Law Firm Vilnius
Šulija Partners Law Firm Vilnius‘ aviation desk has an exceptional background serving clients throughout the aviation industry. The firm focuses its practice on serving foreign clients, or local businesses with global interests, representing lessees, lessors and private clients in an array of transactions across the industry. These transactions include the acquisition, sale and finance leases of aircraft and helicopters. The team is led by Gintautas Šulija, recognised as one of the most experienced aviation lawyers in the Lithuanian market.
Praxisleiter:
Gintautas Sulija
Highlight-Mandate
- The law firm assisted Treefowertree Zero Limited, an affiliate of GetJet Airlines, with the acquisition of an aircraft and securing financing from a world-class lender.
- The law firm assisted International Aviation Holding, a UAE-based company and subsidiary of a corporation listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, in the acquisition of a Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation G650.
- The law firm advised Aviatic MRO on various acquisitions and trades of aircraft spares, including aircraft engines and other parts. The legal support covered all aspects of these transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, and tax regulations.
WALLESS
WALLESS‘ aviation and aircraft team and competition and regulatory team are formed to cover all shipping and transport-related matters at the firm. Gediminas Rečiūnas leads the aviation team, supporting clients throughout their transactions with specific experience in finance leasing, operating leasing, sale and leasebacks as well as the purchase and sale of aircraft, engines and spare parts. The team also offers advice to companies dealing with aircraft repossessions and airline insolvencies. Laura Ziferman leads the competition and regulatory team which handles matters throughout the infrastructure sector, including roads, railways, shipping and airports. The practice, led by the two experienced lawyers, possesses deep industry knowledge.
Praxisleiter:
Gediminas Reciunas; Laura Ziferman
Kernmandanten
AerCap
Aviator
Avolon
DAT
Elecnor
Girteka group
Lietuvos Gelezinkeliai
Lietuvos oro uostai
Modus group
Vilniaus Vystymo Kompanija
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Vilnius City Municipality on the reconstruction of Vilnius Railway Station complex, Central Station Square and Public Transport (Bus) Terminal owned by Lithuanian Railways and Vilnius City.
- Advising a consortium of Elecnor and Instalaciones Inabensa on the implementation of a EUR 360m contract for electrification works of a railway section.
Eversheds Saladžius (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)
Eversheds Saladžius (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)‘s transport team provides distinct transport-related legal advice to clients in both the public and private sectors. The practice works with clients from across the market, including aviation, rail, road and shipping industries. The team is led by co-heads Sigitas Groblys and Justinas Usonis, with key support in this area provided by Arnoldas Jokubaitis.
Praxisleiter:
Sigitas Groblys; Justinas Usonis
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Arnoldas Jokubaitis
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‘They give valuable insights about complex international cases where unclear law and differing jurisdictions may apply.’
‘We worked with Arnoldas Jokubaitis – a highly experienced lawyer. Having experience and knowledge about international transport, business, and internal law practice. Lawyers not only explained but also interacted with clients working as a team to screen all facts, timing, and circumstances. Closely working together we, as clients, understood how deep and how correct the case management was. Arnoldas was able to look at the case from a neutral position, to think as a judge might think, how opponents might attack, where, and how they might put arguments – overall this process made us trust the company and person 100%.’
‘Deep knowledge of the market and regulatory environment. Very proactive in providing the possible solutions considering the specifics of the business.’
Kernmandanten
Turkish Airlines
FedEx Express Lithuania
Maersk
Autrona
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Turkish Airlines in multiple cases in courts regarding compensation claims due to denied boarding, cancellation or long delay of flights under Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 of the European Parliament.
- Ongoing legal support to FedEx Express Lithuania, an international courier delivery services and shipping company, on various employment, data protection, corporate and real estate matters.
- Ongoing advice to Danish worldwide shipping company group Maersk on legal issues regarding shipments in Lithuania.
Verum Law
Verum Law‘s transport law team is a specialist firm with a focus on transport and logistics law. Their extensive experience is demonstrated by collaborations with a wide variety of transport and logistics companies in Lithuania. The team is led by Mindaugas Šimkūnas, who advises carriers, logistics companies and insurance companies, and co-headed by Albertas Buta, who provides further support in regulatory and contractual matters.
Praxisleiter:
Mindaugas Šimkūnas; Albertas Buta
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‘Professionalism. Very good knowledge of transport and logistics, fast reactions to any inquiry or question. Personal service from the start of the problem till the end of the process.’
‘Mindaugas Šimkūnas’ deep understanding of the legal landscape, combined with his passion for the transport and logistics industry has made him a trusted advisor. His expertise has been instrumental in guiding us through complex legal issues and ensuring that our association operates in compliance with relevant regulations.’
‘We wholeheartedly recommend Mindaugas Šimkūnas and Verum Law for their exceptional legal services and commitment to supporting the transport and logistics industry.’
Kernmandanten
Nunner Logistics, UAB
DHL Logistics Lietuva, UAB
Rhenus logistics, UAB
ACE logistics, UAB
Autolink, UAB
Litcargo, UAB
Treka, UAB
DLG, UAB
Transfera Logistics, OU
Mylios, UAB
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing the interests of Lithuanian transport and forwarding company DLG, UAB in the court dispute with a Polish forwarding company regarding compensation for damages due to loss of cargo.
- Represented the interests of the carrier Danvila, UAB in the Supreme Court of Lithuania in a case against a former employee regarding the award of wages for overtime and daily allowances.