Sorainen > Vilnius, Lithuania > Firm Profile

‘Lina Aleknaitė-van der Molen was in particular a pleasure to work with. Timely answers and outside-the-box thinking.’

‘Great versatile team with a sound grasp of all disciplines relating to banking, finance and capital markets law. Always available to deliver on short notice.’

‘Evaldas Dudonis is very knowledgeable and proficient. He swiftly assembles a capable team to deliver results and is always available to provide excellent strategic legal advice on an ad hoc basis.’

‘Augustas Klezys is efficient and clear in his explanations. Committed to the client.’

‘Sorainen is according to my perception a leading choice for banking in the Baltics.’

‘The team was hands-on with the matter, highlighting weak points in advance and providing solutions right away. Very pragmatic and commercially sensitive, deep understanding of the market and the renewables products.’

‘Flexibility, responsiveness, and a great deal of experience with cross-border financings. To the point and practical advice combined with the ability to accommodate challenging timelines provided for smooth cooperation and the successful outcome of the transaction.’

‘Dominykas Kulakas – excellent lawyer committed to covering all aspects of the transaction to bring the deal across the finish line.’

‘The Sorainen team is distinguished by their exceptional responsiveness, consistently delivering high-quality legal assistance with impressive speed. They are known for their proactive approach, always available to provide expert guidance when needed. What sets them apart is their ability to craft innovative solutions, especially in complex or challenging situations that demand creativity.’

‘The team led by Sergej Butov had an efficient balance of commercial and legal thinking, providing practical advice on how to navigate a jurisdiction which for us was foreign and difficult to penetrate.’

‘Sergej Butov was solid and efficient during negotiations (for a private M&A transaction). We concluded that he did a superior job at moving the process forward and achieving results compared to the opposing counsel from a competing firm.’

‘The team of associates supporting Sergej Butov were very diligent and efficient.’

‘The team is competent and reacts quickly.’

‘Individuals are pleasant and friendly, highly professional and responsive.’

‘The Sorainen team demonstrated exceptional professionalism and responsiveness. Their solutions were both efficient and accurate, showcasing excellent consulting expertise in problem-solving. While innovations were not necessary in my particular case, their approach to addressing my needs was thorough and highly effective.’

‘Evaldas Dūdonis was extremely supportive and a pleasure to communicate with. He was professional, and straightforward, and I appreciated that it never felt like more hours were being booked than necessary.’

‘Kazimieras Karpickis is, to me, the face of the team – always available, with a very good connection with magistrates and police, and coordinates perfectly his team.’

‘This practice has experienced attorneys and thought leaders, global reach and local expertise, client-centred approach and innovative practices.’

‘We have worked with the litigation team in an arbitration procedure held in Italy. The team was very efficient in involving the client, explaining the gaps between the local and Italian systems, and providing all the documents timely.’

‘I worked with Kazimieras Karpickis, a partner in the dispute resolution team. He is very experienced and proactive.’

‘The whole team is very knowledgeable, approachable and supportive. They have offices in different countries, and are able to communicate in many languages.’

‘We have mainly dealt with Kęstutis Švirinas. His legal knowledge and communication skills are excellent and they have supported us every step of the way. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them as a law firm.’

‘I worked with the Lithuanian team. The team is strong, with a good and commercial focus on their clients in assisting them in international matters.’

‘Kęstutis Švirinas has an outstanding reputation, and well deserved! He is close to his clients with a strong focus on their needs. He has a solid international network.’

‘We work with Sorainen on all material employment law matters in Lithuania, so far the law office has helped to manage with the solutions.’

‘The Sorainen team usually is very accurate to the details, able to point out risks known from own practice or the general national case law.’

‘Recognised company for global projects, collaboration.’

‘Bilingual experts with local practice knowledge.’

‘Competent, responsive, and very friendly.’

‘We cooperate with this law firm in several countries, among others also in Lithuania, mostly in the area of labour and corporate law. They have a good mix of attorneys who are always ready to help.’

‘They reply in a reasonable period of time, and their knowledge of English is good. They are detail-oriented oriented, can explain things in a way that everyone can understand. They try to find solutions to help the client.’

‘Deep expertise in employment law; strong litigation partners.’

‘Clarity of the consultation and deepening of the client’s problem.’

‘Always active and reactive! Tried to work with other law firms but returned to Sorainen.’

‘Daivis Švirinas is the best competition lawyer in the market. Has a great understanding of our industry. Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė provides clear advice that is business-oriented. A stand-out lawyer.’

‘We would recommend Daivis Švirinas highly. He always sees the big picture and offers several possible approaches. Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė is attentive to detail and responsive.’

‘Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė and Daivis Švirinas are very professional and know market conditions.’

‘Skills and knowledge.’

‘Sorainen’s main strength is their deep experience with our sector. Each member of the team is familiar with how the business works.’

‘The team covers all relevant areas of competition law. Among their key strengths are a large team and specific sector knowledge. In terms of innovations, Sorainen is the leading competition team when it comes to using digital tools.’

‘Sorainen’s Fintech practice is highly competent, offering detailed and well-structured legal analyses. They are particularly strong in corporate, product-related, and insurance dispute matters, where they provide clear and qualified assessments. The team’s familiarity with our business and its nuances has made collaboration seamless, as they understand the specific challenges we face.’

‘They are all highly skilled, and we have found them easy to work with due to their understanding of our business specifics.’

‘Well you cannot really describe in words what great legal advice means, but to be short and direct it’s SUPERB!’

‘Tomas Kontautas. Man of the hour! Fighting and thinking for the client’s needs from various angles!’

‘Regional mindset, experienced lawyers, attention to clients, helpful approach.’

‘Structured approach, following industry news and regulations.’

‘Full professionals.’

‘Focussed.’

‘They are very knowledgeable and have exceptionally clear communication skills.’

‘They are caring, attentive, and proactive in understanding our situation and providing relevant advice.’

‘Very experienced and provides clear advice. Their strengths are responsiveness and the ability to provide non-standard solutions.’

‘Stasys Drazdauskas – Very professional, an expert of IP law that can also cover other relevant areas of law.’

‘Sorainen’s Intellectual property team is very professional, reliable and knows market conditions.’

‘Stasys Drazdauskas is very professional and reliable, knows market conditions, and provides clear and understandable advice and recommendations.’

‘Comprehensive legal services, multi-faceted approach to legal issues, legal knowledge combined with an understanding of business needs.’

‘They are possibly the most experienced team in the Projects and Energy sector, providing us with support on a wide range of complex and challenging issues. What sets them apart is their prompt and exceptionally smooth communication with clients. Their sector knowledge is outstanding, and it’s a genuine pleasure to collaborate with them as close partners.’

‘The law firm has been an invaluable resource for supporting a power project which we executed in Lithuania. Sorainen continues to work with us through a dedicated team of lawyers with specialisations which are invaluable for navigating public procurement in the local market. Friendly, supportive, and always on hand with pragmatic advice throughout the lifetime of the project. ’

‘Very pleased with the continued working relationship with the team of Paulius Murauskas, Donatas Jasaitis, Edgaras Markevičius, Asta Augutytė-Rapkevičienė and Kazimieras Karpickis. Services received are seamless and I have felt well managed as a client to the firm.’

‘The team is always checking the pulse on market needs and regulatory environment so they are ready whenever you call in. They are simply ready for action and they know what is needed from the market.’

‘Quick responsiveness, in-depth analysis, a broad spectrum of the team’

‘Analytical skills, easy communication, good insights, easy accessibility.’

The team’s strengths and key capabilities are: 1) quick reaction time to the request; and 2)human resources. If necessary, the answer to a specific question can be given within a day; 3)high quality of service. The question is always answered in detail and the information is presented in a representative way.’

‘Working with Sorainen makes business easy. They take care of legal things as if they were a piece of cake. Exceptional service and attention to detail.’

The experience of the team is unique as it comes from practice.’

‘The high level of expertise of the workforce – we can see that the insights provided by Sorainen’s representative were of a much higher standard and broader context compared to that provided by the external legal advisors engaged by the other party (the land buyer).’

‘The team provides excellent professional services, always meeting timelines and staying well-organised. Billing is automatic and aligns with the approved budget, with no unexpected changes throughout the project, which is very important to us. They bring specialists from different areas and can quickly involve additional experts if needed. Their helpful suggestions and focus on results give us great confidence in their work.’

‘We have collaborated with Kęstutis Adamonis, a partner at Sorainen, on multiple projects, and his involvement has always made a positive difference. He quickly understands the project scope and challenges, ensuring smooth progress. Kęstutis stands out for his proactive support during negotiations, offering practical solutions and helping us navigate any issues. His expertise, reliability, and commitment have been invaluable throughout our collaboration.’

‘Sorainen has assembled a team of highly qualified specialists specialising in various fields. This is especially important when a specific business or its field can communicate with specialists of different competencies and receive refined answers and court practices, instead of a general legal answer. In the case of a complex issue, more specialists are added to the team.’

‘The Sorainen team is a team you can trust in the most difficult stages of your work. They are professionals in the field of real estate, constantly improving, and participating in legislative processes, so if there is a question of uncertainty, even if we do not have a case, we turn to them for clarification. They quickly understand the essence of the matter, respond quickly, and present legal arguments, and this allows us to know all the risks and make decisions.’

‘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.’

‘Expertise in Lithuanian aviation matters.’

‘Vaiva Mašidlauskienė is very conscientious and hard-working, reliable, and an excellent support on Lithuanian transactions. She had excellent knowledge of local procedures and guided us through some complicated local formalities.’

‘The employees go deep into the problem and offer effective solutions.’

‘Our contact persons are distinguished by special professionalism, excellent insights, offer solutions and prevention.’

‘The SORAINEN team is very experienced and practical and they can always support our business promptly.’

‘Indrė Ščeponienė is an inspiring leader who gives us insights and formulates strategies.’

‘Attention to detail, incredibly knowledgeable not only about specific situations but also able to share broader information related to the case, building trust with the client, considering and providing multiple options and clearly describing each of them.’ 

‘Good experts, look deeper and find unique solutions.’

‘The team comprises highly skilled professionals who assist clients in addressing the most challenging tax-related inquiries. Their experts possess deep knowledge and extensive experience in various aspects of tax law and regulations.’

‘The individuals I work with stand out due to their exceptional expertise, dedication and innovative approach to solving complex tax-related issues. They prioritise understanding the unique needs and goals of each client. They build strong relationships based on trust and transparency, ensuring that clients feel supported and valued.’

‘The Sorainen tax team is knowledgeable, responsive, assertive, proactive and solution-oriented. They are good at explaining complex legal/tax topics with extensive life and professional experience. Everybody understands what needs to be done.’

‘Indre Ščeponienė is an insightful and experienced practitioner with strong tax and legal knowledge. She is proactive, responsive and business-oriented.’

‘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.’

‘The team is professional and responsive, we collaborate yearly on various projects for a big international tech company and they always deliver the best advice.’

‘One team for three different jurisdictions (Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia) with expertise in different aspects of new technologies (GDPR, copyright law, competition, consumer protection law). The synergy between different team members while working on the same project in different jurisdictions was excellent. It helps provide more complex, standardised, and harmonised answers, assessments etc. They have a clear subdivision of the team structure which helps in cooperating with them.’