Lawyers in Lithuania

Tomas Janušauskis

Senior Associate

WIDEN

EnergyRenewable Energy+3

International TradeCustoms+6

Tomas Kamblevicius

Tomas Kamblevičius is an expert experienced in advising local and global businesses — many of which are Fortune Global 500 and FTSE 100 companies — in a variety of industries on a mix of commercial law matters. His expertise in international, EU and domestic trade covers in-depth knowledge of general trade regulation, customs regulation, export and import controls, commercial agreements, product-specific regulation, product liability and other matters. He also has valuable experience in complex IT projects as well as extensive knowledge of electronic communication law. Tomas often leads large domestic transactions and is often responsible for cross-border legal projects.

Ellex Valiunas

InsuranceBanking & Finance+5

Tomas Kontautas

Partner and Head of the Finance & Insurance in Lithuania. Although my passion is insurance law, over the years I have also developed a strong banking regulatory profile while dealing with complex regulatory matters of traditional financial market players and the fintech industry. The regulatory world is dynamic, always related to the bigger picture – transactions, competition law, disputes, government relations. I am happy to navigate clients through all these fields.

Sorainen

EmploymentCorporate / M&A+1

Ugnė Baradinskaitė

Junior Associate

WIDEN

Real EstateConstruction+5

Vaida Gedvilė

Senior Associate

WIDEN

Real EstateConstruction+6

Vaidas Mackonis

Partner, Attorney at Law, Head of Real Estate and Construction

WIDEN

Dispute ResolutionCriminal Defence+1

Vaidas Rakauskas

Associate Partner, Attorney-at-Law

Averus

Competition & RegulatoryCommercial+4

Vaidotas Puklevicius

Partner | Attorney at Law

WALLESS

TransportShipping & Maritime+3

Vaiva Mašidlauskienė

Keeping a focus on three areas of expertise complementing each other – transport law, commercial contracts and trade – allows me to address clients’ business needs from the legal standpoint. Regardless of whether you need assistance in an aircraft lease transaction, regulatory overview of maritime claims, or a commercial contract designed to safeguard your interests in daily commercial transactions, I am here to help.

Sorainen

International ArbitrationLitigation+5

Valentinas Mikelenas

Prof. habil. dr. V. Mikelėnas is a partner and a former judge of the Supreme Court of Lithuania, who has more than 30 years of legal experience. He was the head of the drafting group of the Civil Code and is one of the most prominent legal theorists and legal scholars in Lithuania. He is an expert in arbitration disputes, a member of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences, was a member of the study group of the European Civil Code, a member-expert of the European Family Law Commission, a founding member of the European Law Institute and an ICSID arbitrator. His significant experience also includes membership in the International Association of Procedural Law (IAPL), the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) and the International Arbitration Institute (IAI). Valentinas has also gained exceptional and especially valuable expertise in contract, tort and family law, civil procedure, arbitration and private international law — he works on legal projects of state importance.

Ellex Valiunas

Real EstateReal Estate Development+5

Vidas Rudokas

Partner, Attorney at Law, Head of Real Estate and Construction

WIDEN

Real EstateConstruction+2

Vidas Stankevičius

Counsel

WIDEN

Capital MarketsCorporate / Commercial+5

Vidmantas Drizga

Vidmantas Drizga is a Partner and Attorney at Law, and one of the most experienced capital markets lawyers in the Baltic region. With over 20 years of legal practice, he is a go-to advisor for high-value, strategically important transactions, including public listings, IPOs, SPOs, and bond issuances. Having advised on the majority of securities offerings across the Baltics, Vidmantas is trusted by leading banks, top-tier venture capital funds, business angels, and high-performing companies for his deep knowledge of securities law, shareholder relations, and corporate structuring. He is frequently called upon to navigate complex shareholder disputes and regulatory issues involving bonds and shares. Vidmantas’ impact extends beyond transactional work – he has played a central role in developing Lithuania’s legal framework for capital markets, funds, and corporate governance. His expertise also spans corporate restructuring and insolvency, private equity, and general corporate advisory.

TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic)

LithuaniaEnglish, Lithuanian +1

Viktorija Dusajeva

Senior Associate

WALLESS

Capital MarketsFinancial Regulation & Compliance+4

Viktorija Mačiulienė

Senior Associate | Attorney at Law

WALLESS

Real Estate

Data ProtectionIntellectual Property+2

Viktorija Stančikė

Senior Associate

WIDEN

International ArbitrationLitigation+2

Vilija Vaitkute Pavan

Vilija Vaitkutė Pavan is a partner, actively engaged in arbitration and frequently serves as an arbitrator and counsel in numerous international and domestic arbitration proceedings under arbitration rules of the ICC, SCC, FCCC, CCIG, LCIA, UNCITRAL, and VCCA (Vilnius Court of Commercial Arbitration). Chambers Global describes Vilija as “highly respected for her work in high-profile Lithuanian arbitration cases, and is praised by one client as being excellent for strategic advice” and additionally notes that Vilija “has an impressive grasp of court psychology” and “interviewees and peers see her as one of the strongest names for both arbitration and litigation” in jurisdiction. Vilija was an ICC Arbitration Court member for Lithuania thus giving her the opportunity not only to read thousands of various arbitral awards’ drafts but also to be involved in numerous discussions over complicated arbitration issues. For more than 15 years Vilija was the Head of Ellex Valiunas Dispute Resolution practice. She regularly gives lectures at international conferences and is the author of a number of articles and papers on arbitration. Vilija is also the Honorary Consul of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in Lithuania. In 2020 and 2021, Mrs. Pavan was nominated as the only professional negligence lawyer in the Baltic States by Who`s Who Legal and received Litigation Star ranking by the legal directory Benchmark Litigation.

Ellex Valiunas

LitigationInternational Arbitration+4

Vilius Bernatonis

FCIArb Vilius Bernatonis is the Managing Partner and Chair of the Baltic Board, with over 25 years of legal experience across banking and finance, energy, international arbitration, and corporate law. Widely recognised as a leading legal expert in the region, Vilius advises major local and international financial institutions, as well as companies of national strategic importance. He regularly acts as both arbitrator and counsel in complex, high-value international disputes, bringing deep legal insight and sound strategic judgement to each case. Beyond his legal practice, Vilius is a respected public voice on banking, finance, and economic policy. He is frequently invited to speak or moderate at high-level conferences, industry forums, and policy events, where he shares insights on financial regulation, market trends, and economic developments in Lithuania and the wider region. His ability to engage a broad range of audiences – from business leaders and policymakers to legal professionals – makes him a sought-after contributor to public discourse. Vilius also plays an active role in the American Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania, contributing to the improvement of the business environment and promoting transatlantic economic cooperation. He participates in social impact initiatives and in leadership networks such as the Vilnius Executive Club and family-focused educational organisations.

TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic)

EmploymentHealth & Safety+1

Vilius Mačiulaitis

Partner, Attorney at Law, Head of Employment

WIDEN

Commercial / RegulatoryIntellectual Property+5

Vilius Norvaisas

Vilius Norvaišas is a senior associate in the Commercial & Regulatory practice specializing in the fields of intellectual property, information technology law, media, advertising and entertainment law as well as personal data protection. Vilius’s professional strengths include the ability to quickly capture the essence of a matter and understand client needs, creative thinking, academic knowledge, and its effective application in practical situations, as well as excellent communication skills. Vilius has a wide range of international academic and professional experience: he holds an LL.M. degree in intellectual property and ICT law from KU Leuven; obtained a certificate in US intellectual property law from Harvard Law School; completed a Blue Book traineeship at the European Commission; deepened his knowledge in exchange studies at the University of Melbourne and the University of Bologna.

Ellex Valiunas