The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Motieka & Audzevicius is a third tier firm,

Boutique firm Motieka & Audzevicius provides ‘innovative, workable and to-the-point’ advice. Recent instructions include representing listed agribusiness Linas Agro Group in a €3m share pledge from the UK’s Wholemark Ltd to secure debt recovery.

Within Corporate and M&A, Motieka & Audzevicius is a second tier firm,

Motieka & Audzevicius acted for a Polish pharmaceuticals group on its acquisition of Lithuanian pharmacy chain Litfarma Vaistine, and acted on the €10.5m sale of an aircraft handling company to Royalton Capital Investors II. Head of corporate Giedrius Kolesnikovas is ‘very creative in cross-border M&A’, and ‘never out of reach’.

Within Dispute resolution, Motieka & Audzevicius is a second tier firm,

Motieka & Audzevicius continues to rise in stature, attracting an array of top-end cases. It is acting for one of the main shareholders of Lietuvos Dujos in its dispute with the government over gas sector reforms. Practice head Ramunas Audzevicius is ‘a true leader in business conflicts’, ‘creative’ and ‘results-oriented’.

Within EU and competition, Motieka & Audzevicius is a second tier firm,

Disputes boutique Motieka & Audzevicius has an effective practice under Ramunas Audzevicius, who ‘knows the labyrinths of EU law like his own pocket’. The team is representing a domestic airline as third party in a Supreme Court competition dispute, and advising on the competition aspects of the acquisition of an oil exploration company.

Within Real estate and construction, Motieka & Audzevicius is a second tier firm,

Real estate and construction is a key area for Motieka & Audzevicius, which is advising on the construction of a passenger and cargo port and representing a consortium in a public procurement dispute concerning construction of a waste incineration plant. Jovitas Elzbergas leads this ‘results-oriented’ team, which ‘provides clear answers without too much legal jargon’.

Within Tax, Motieka & Audzevicius is a second tier firm,

The tax practice at Motieka & Audzevicius provides corporate support and standalone advice, and has a lengthy litigation caseload. Clients include a leading energy company, a Russian conglomerate, and numerous high-net- worth individuals. Ramunas Audzevicius has ‘great legal knowledge’.