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Firms To Watch: TMT

CEE Attorneys has a deep knowledge of the international e-commerce landscape, handling the legal compliance of digital and physical goods for online sale and compliance with online advertising – the team is led by Rytis Rudzinska.

TMT in Lithuania

Ellex

The TMT team at Ellex covers a wide range of TMT fields. The practice covers tech, telecoms, media and advertising, entertainment, and data protection issues, competently assisting clients throughout these areas. The team benefits from the leadership and experience of Jaunius Gumbis, who brings experience in the areas of telecoms, pharmaceuticals and life sciences. Further support is provided by Ruta Karpičiūtė, who leads the life sciences and healthcare regulatory team, and Migle Petkeviciene, who leads the data protection and compliance team.

Praxisleiter:

Jaunius Gumbis


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ruta Karpiciute; Migle Petkeviciene


Referenzen

‘We appreciate the legal advice given by Jaunius Gumbis – always timely, professional with a good value for money.’

‘I mostly work with Ellex on GDPR topics, they are competent in this and what is also very important is that they dive deep into our business and help us find necessary solutions.’

The team I used to work with is very professional and well-balanced. In each meeting, the team shows that they care about the client’s situation and want to offer the most efficient solution for the raised issue. Daily communication is very quick, well-prepared, and always on point.’

Kernmandanten

AbbVie


Accenture


Adapteo


Alcodis


Alticor


American Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania


Amway


Arquivio Architects


Baltic Classifieds Group


BMW


Bolt


Brink’s


BSH Home Appliances


Cargopoint


Cgates


Coca-Cola HBC


Dassault Systemes


Deichmann


Dojus agro


Douglas


Ekspress Grupp (Delfi)


Eli Lilly


ERGO Insurance


General Electric


H & M Hennes & Mauritz


Hansgrohe


Heidelberg Materials


Husqvarna


IBM


Ignitis Group


Innovation Agency Lithuania


Interlux Group


Japan Tobacco International


JCDecaux


Kyndryl


Lithuanian Post


Lithuanian Society of Oncologists and Chemotherapists


LNK Television Group


Lrytas


Mary Kay


Mayoly Spindler


Modus Group


Nordic Solar


Olympic Entertainment Group


Ondato


QS Lasers


Signicat (Dokobit)


Smurfit Kappa


Sormedica


Sportland


Telia Company


Telia Lithuania


Teva Pharmaceuticals


Theca Furniture


Thermo Fisher Scientific


Thule


Trevio


TV3 Group


Volvo Bus


Volvo Car


Volvo Trucks


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented the seller in the sale of M-1 Group – an operator of radio stations in Lithuania.
  • Helped the packaging industry client Smurfit Kappa to audit its data protection activities and revamp its data protection practices.
  • Continued to act as a replacement for the legal department function in the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian subsidiaries of IBM.

Sorainen

Sorainen's tech, media and telecoms team regularly handles a range of matters throughout the practice area. The group works closely with tech companies, both global names and local leaders, offering a range of relevant services related to software agreements, technology licensing, e-commerce support and data protection issues. The team is particularly well-placed to navigate advertising regulations, consumer protection rules and the heavily regulated gambling industry. The team benefits from a wealth of experience and expertise brought by practice co-heads Laimonas Skibarka, Stasys Drazdauskas and Jonas Kiauleikis.

Praxisleiter:

Laimonas Skibarka; Stasys Drazdauskas; Jonas Kiauleikis


Referenzen

‘Practical guidance, good industry knowledge, and good contacts with the regulator.’

‘The Sorainen team is distinguished by their exceptional responsiveness, consistently delivering high-quality legal assistance with impressive speed.’

‘The team’s deep understanding of the TMT sector further enhances their value, allowing them to provide tailored advice that addresses the unique challenges of this fast-evolving industry. They have a keen awareness of the latest trends, regulatory developments and market dynamics, which ensures that their clients receive advice that is both current and forward-looking.’

Kernmandanten

Bitė Group


Mezon


Microsoft


Google


TV3 Group


Jonas Software


Pigu


CGTrader


Melsoft


Nordcurrent


Wargaming group


PVcase


Vilnius International Film Festival Kino pavasaris


Klett Lernen und Information GmbH


Nuvei


Baltnetos komunikacijos


Cast AI Baltics


Accenture


Mosaic


DappRadar


EPAM


Simplanova


Shif4 Payments


CV Keskus


Amazon Web Services


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the US private equity company Warburg Pincus to invest in the Lithuanian cyber security company Nord Security.
  • Advised Bitė Group, a telecommunications and media group in the Baltics, on a EUR 920m senior secured notes issue.
  • Advising Google in legal areas such as consumer protection, media regulation, provision of information to the public, information society services, e-commerce, intellectual property and other areas, as well as on the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (known as the “Digital Services Act”) in Lithuania.

Cobalt

Cobalt‘s TMT team, as a part of its general commercial law department, is continuously engaged to handle a variety of matters across the practice area. The practice group offers a wide range of legal services from advising on regulatory compliance and legal environment matters, to handling large mandates brought by global companies involving new media or new technologies. The team is led by practice head Žilvinas Kvietkus, who has particular expertise in the life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors.

Praxisleiter:

Žilvinas Kvietkus


Referenzen

‘High-level professionals, provide excellent service in all 3 Baltic countries. We receive the answers very quickly, they have a really good understanding of our business needs.’

‘COBALT’s TMT team stands out for its highly professional approach, prompt responsiveness and practical attitude, consistently delivering tailored, client-focused advice. Their deep expertise across technology, media and telecommunications, combined with a commitment to understanding each client’s unique needs, ensures that their guidance is not only precise but also commercially effective.’

‘Žilvinas Kvietkus, as a senior member of COBALT’s team, stands out for his exceptional knowledge and deep expertise in the TMT sector. His strategic approach and attention to detail ensure that clients receive insightful and practical solutions tailored to their specific needs. Zilvinas’s ability to anticipate challenges and provide proactive advice distinguishes him from competitors, and his dedication to client service is truly unparalleled.

Kernmandanten

Huawei Technologies


TiVo SmartTV


Wolt Enterprises Oy


Bolt


UAB Media bitės


Evolution Lithuania


TikTok


Volkswagen Gmbh


Apple


Bayer


Masergy Communications, Inc.


Lithuanian Basketball League


Ferrero


Virto Commerce


Johnson & Johnson Poland Sp. Z o.o.


Atea Baltic UAB


Membershop


Novian technologies


Danone


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised a US-based provider of smart TV solutions – TiVo Smat TV regarding the launch of services in Lithuania.
  • Negotiating a contract on behalf of a National Basketball League (LKL) with an official broadcasting partner regarding the tracking and broadcasting services which include augmented reality.
  • Advising Huawei Technologies (Vilnius), UAB on Lithuanian regulation related to various statutory compliance issues, e.g., 5G development.

WALLESS

WALLESS' TMT team is continuously engaged in handling a variety of matters across the market. The practice demonstrates the capabilities to handle a range of issues, from data protection solutions to the introduction of new applications and services and handling the use of AI. Demonstrating the team’s breadth of knowledge in this area, they assist numerous clients from a range of associated areas including automotive, telecoms, healthcare and biotech. The team is led by the experienced Laura Ziferman, with key support from Dovile Burgiene.

Praxisleiter:

Laura Ziferman


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Dovile Burgiene


Referenzen

‘Collaboration and professional experience.’

‘Walless’ practices are unique in their collaboration with clients and responding institutions. Rational allocation of time and resources and a specific outcome without disrupting the client’s routine but helping to anticipate logical future actions.’ 

‘High professional competence and outstanding work ethic and culture set the company and its members apart from others.’

Kernmandanten

Favro AB


Estoty LLC


Johnson Matthey


Akropolis Group


Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania


Robolabs, UAB


Inchcape


Northern Horizon Capital UAB


Inchcape Motors


Affidea Group


CCC S.A.


Bolt


CV Group (carVertical)


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented CarVertical in a dispute over database rights and modern IT regulations.
  • Enabled Horizontal Media’s transition to an online marketplace while supporting ongoing platform development.
  • Assistance to Swedish IT company Favro while handling SaaS-related IT contract negotiations and ensuring regulatory compliance.

ECOVIS ProventusLaw

ECOVIS ProventusLaw's telecoms and IT and data protection team has extensive experience in the technology market, with a specific emphasis and expertise in the fintech, telecoms and data protection sectors. The team offers a wide service, from assisting with GDPR audits and advising on IT service agreements to handling data protection issues and conducting training courses. The team is led by Loreta Andziulytė, a specialist in data protection work with a particular focus on developing services and products.

Praxisleiter:

Loreta Andziulytė


Referenzen

‘Ecovis has a very strong technology and data protection team, they are focusing on new developments in technologies and upcoming regulations. They combine legal and technological skills.’

‘The group leader is Loreta Andziulyte, she is very active in the market, always eager to try new IT and AI solutions. She is a very open-minded person, always looking for solutions.’

‘ECOVIS law firm specialises in data protection, with a strong focus on helping clients navigate complex privacy matters. A key partner, Loreta, is an active Lithuanian Data Protection Officer Association member, reflecting her deep commitment to the field. The firm frequently organises events on data protection, sharing valuable insights and fostering community engagement.’

Kernmandanten

Bebawa, UAB


Okeo payments, UAB


UAB Phoenix payments


UAB Saugus kreditas


Maneuver LT


Vilniaus šilumos tinklai


UAB Travel Union


UAB Albars


CargoGo Logistics


International payment union


Manax AG


Lietuvos draudimo brokerių įmonių asociacija


UAB CGI Lithuania


UAB Tesla Pay


Highlight-Mandate


  • Conducted for Vilniaus Silumos Tinklai Ecovis a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) on VŠT’s Mobile Device Management (MDM) system, as mandated by the Lithuanian Data Protection Authority.
  • Providing Travel Union, UAB with comprehensive GDPR services to ensure the company’s compliance with data protection regulations.

Eversheds Saladžius (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)

The TMT team at Eversheds Saladžius (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) represents a range of clients from technology developers, distributors and suppliers, to those supplying software, systems and IT services. The team advises on various matters, from data protection and privacy to cloud computing, commercial contracts and licensing agreements. The team is led by co-heads Jonas Saladžius and Rimtis Puišys, with the latter also leading the data privacy group at the firm.

Praxisleiter:

Jonas Saladžius; Rimtis Puišys


Referenzen

‘Highly innovative firm with a strong focus on sustainability.’

‘Extremely collaborative.’

‘It is an extremely innovative firm.’

Kernmandanten

CGI


NTT Data


Samsung Electronics Baltics


Euronet


Convera


Miss group


TransUnion


ProIT


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising a Japanese multinational information technology service and consulting company NTT DATA in setting up a JV with the Lithuanian partner for IT consultations and software development.
  • Supporting American consumer credit reporting agency TransUnion in the process of reorganising the company.
  • Advising CGI, a multinational IT consulting and systems integration company, on its overall business in Lithuania, including numerous cross-border projects covering different jurisdictions across the Baltic-Nordic region.

Motieka & Audzevicius

Motieka & Audzevicius' TMT practice offers clients wide-ranging advice from data protection to GDPR compliance. The team combines experience in niche areas of IT law with a background in GDPR implementation to successfully act for companies across various sectors. The team is led by Raminta Girtaviciute, who has extensive experience spanning a range of industries, including IT, financial services and e-commerce.

Praxisleiter:

Raminta Girtavičiūtė


Kernmandanten

Akola Group AB


OAK9 ENTERTAINMENT, UAB


Užstato sistemos administratorius, VšĮ


Žabolis Partners


Superia UAB


Probanx Solutions, UAB


Crowdpear, UAB


Brolis Defence Group, UAB


Highlight-Mandate


  • Performed a comprehensive GDPR audit for a major Lithuanian non-profit and deposit system administrator Užstato sistemos administratorius identifying key compliance gaps and recommending necessary improvements.
  • Advised Lithuania’s leading animation and game art producer OAK9 Entertainment on critical legal matters.
  • Provided critical IT legal consultancy to a leading international banking software company Probanx Solutions enhancing their data protection and operational frameworks.

Triniti Jurex Law Firm

Triniti Jurex Law Firm's IT, data protection and privacy team is led by co-heads Aurelija Rutkauskaitė and Vilija Viešūnaitė, both boasting wide experience across various TMT practice areas. Whilst both are registered patent attorneys, Aurelija is also a certified data protection officer, enabling the team to offer specialised guidance throughout IP protection and data processing stages of vital TMT transactions. Furthermore, the team has a deep focus on IT transactions, strengthening the offering to clients in this practice area.

Praxisleiter:

Aurelija Rutkauskaitė; Vilija Viesunaite


Referenzen

‘The team is goal-oriented and actively engages with individual problems, seeking the best solutions. I particularly would like to emphasize the personal approach which is very helpful, especially in business-sensitive cases. ’

‘I have worked with the data protection team.  Aurelija Rutkauskaite not only arranged strategic solutions but also provided hands-on assistance, which was crucial for the business at that time.’

‘Triniti Jurex’s TMT practice stands out for its deep, industry-specific knowledge and a truly forward-thinking approach to legal challenges. What I’ve found most valuable is their ability to not just keep up but stay ahead of the fast-paced changes in tech, media, and telecoms. Honestly, the collaboration across the team—from experienced partners to enthusiastic associates—creates a dynamic environment where every angle is considered. Compared to others, Triniti Jurex doesn’t just offer legal advice—they provide strategic insights that align perfectly with what clients need.’

Kernmandanten

TikTok Pte. Ltd.


LG Electronics Latvia


TV Play Baltics


Exleasingcar


Atrandi Biosciences (Droplet Genomics)


GameSuite


Deeper


‘Milk Agency’


Interneto vizija


SK Impeks Medicinos diagnostikos centras


Light Conversion


Naresta


GINDAT GmbH


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised TikTok on its expansion into the Baltic States, including Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, focusing on regulatory compliance and risk assessment to ensure a successful market entry.
  • Advised LG Electronics Latvia on a licensing agreement for an HR platform, ensuring legal protection and compliance with data protection laws.

WIDEN

WIDEN's data protection, intellectual property and IT team advises major media, software development, telecoms and banking companies on a wide range of legal issues, particularly data protection matters in this sector. The firm is known for handling GDPR compliance in large international groups, dealing with intra-group data transfer issues as well as international data transfers. The team is led by Asta Macijauskienė, who brings a wealth of experience in data protection, consumer protection and contract law issues to the team.

Praxisleiter:

Asta Macijauskienė


Referenzen

‘One of the team members of WIDEN used to work in the state data protection inspectorate for more than a decade. Therefore if our clients have any administrative procedures, we refer them to WIDEN, because their knowledge of unpublished practice is crucial and valuable in these cases.’

‘WIDEN also has a good reputation for managing large-scale data breaches. They work in a team with their public relations partners who help with reputational issues in case of data leakage disclosed in media.’

‘Asta Macijauskienė has very deep expertise in TMT as she provides services to major media companies. As she participates in several business associations, she has a very broad understanding of the media and technology market.’

Kernmandanten

European Merchant Bank


Delfi


Bitė Lietuva


Nordcode technology


INVL Asset Management


Vaikų linija


Decathlon Lietuva


Oxylabs


Nordic Sugar Kėdainiai


Lietuvos Bankas


Telesoftas


Highlight-Mandate


  • Continually advising the European Merchant Bank on GDPR issues related to their activity in the banking sector.
  • Representing Delfi in a case alleging the infringement of its copyright to the software for searching and processing content of online fake news and propaganda.