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Žygimantas Stankevičius

Žygimantas Stankevičius is a Partner, Attorney at Law, and Head of the Finance Industry Group, bringing over 25 years of in-depth experience in banking and finance law. Renowned for his strategic insight and leadership, Žygimantas has a distinguished career that includes heading the legal department of one of Lithuania’s largest banks – Luminor (formerly DNB, Nordea). This experience gives him a deep understanding of both regulatory frameworks and practical business realities. He leads complex legal projects involving corporate lending and financing transactions across a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, energy, and real estate. He advises borrowers as well as local and international financial institutions, offering practical, forward-thinking solutions in high-value transactions. In addition to private sector work, Žygimantas is a trusted advisor to government entities. He regularly assists investors in obtaining payment and crypto-asset service licences from the Bank of Lithuania, advises on regulatory approvals for changes of control in regulated market participants, and ensures compliance with evolving financial regulations. He is deeply involved in the Lithuanian FinTech ecosystem, continuously supporting both established and emerging market players. His clients include Revolut, Luminor AS Lithuanian Branch, AB Šiaulių Bankas, Urbo Bankas, Mano Bankas, European Merchant Bank, AB SEB Bankas, Citadele Banka AS Lithuanian Branch, the Association of Lithuanian Banks, and numerous fintech and crypto-assets companies. Žygimantas is known for his technical excellence, commercial awareness, and results-oriented approach. · TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic)

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About

Žygimantas Stankevičius is a Partner and Head of the Finance Industry Group with over 25 years' experience in banking and finance law. He formerly headed the legal department of Luminor (formerly DNB, Nordea) and advises banks, borrowers, fintech and crypto-asset companies on corporate lending, regulatory approvals and licensing matters.

Practice areas

Banking & FinanceFinTechFinancial RegulationCorporate / M&ACrypto & Digital Assets

Office

Lithuania

TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic) · Žygimantas Stankevičius is a Partner, Attorney at Law, and Head of the Finance Industry Group, bringing over 25 years of in-depth experience in banking and finance law. Renowned for his strategic insight and leadership, Žygimantas has a distinguished career that includes heading the legal department of one of Lithuania’s largest banks – Luminor (formerly DNB, Nordea). This experience gives him a deep understanding of both regulatory frameworks and practical business realities. He leads complex legal projects involving corporate lending and financing transactions across a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, energy, and real estate. He advises borrowers as well as local and international financial institutions, offering practical, forward-thinking solutions in high-value transactions. In addition to private sector work, Žygimantas is a trusted advisor to government entities. He regularly assists investors in obtaining payment and crypto-asset service licences from the Bank of Lithuania, advises on regulatory approvals for changes of control in regulated market participants, and ensures compliance with evolving financial regulations. He is deeply involved in the Lithuanian FinTech ecosystem, continuously supporting both established and emerging market players. His clients include Revolut, Luminor AS Lithuanian Branch, AB Šiaulių Bankas, Urbo Bankas, Mano Bankas, European Merchant Bank, AB SEB Bankas, Citadele Banka AS Lithuanian Branch, the Association of Lithuanian Banks, and numerous fintech and crypto-assets companies. Žygimantas is known for his technical excellence, commercial awareness, and results-oriented approach.

Lithuania

Expertise

Corporate lending and financing transactionsPayment and crypto-asset service licensingRegulatory approvals and compliance for regulated financial institutionsAdvising fintech and crypto-asset businessesTransactions across manufacturing, energy and real estate sectors

Education

  • Faculty of Law, Vilnius University

Admissions

  • Lithuanian Bar Association

Languages

LithuanianEnglishRussian