WALLESS‘s corporate and M&A team continually plays a significant role in some of the market’s largest transactions in current and growing industry sectors, such as renewable energy, life sciences, and the financial markets. This year, they represented Ignitis Renewables in a major project concerning the acquisition of an onshore wind farm, as well as handling major merger transactions in the banking and retail arena. Co-heads Povilas Žukauskas and Laura Ziferman, who brings expertise in commercial and construction contracts, lead a team that also features the highly regarded Dovile Burgiene.
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Testimonials
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‘They are an exceptional set of people. Truly professionals. Collaboration is 10 of 10.’
‘Dovile Burgiene - a brilliant professional, outstanding human being, and exceptional managing partner.'
‘The whole team seems to be very business-savvy and business-oriented. They come up with creative solutions that are not only legally sound but also have a business rationale. The team also has country-leading knowledge of the healthcare industry.'
'They are obviously on top of all the latest official and unofficial developments within healthcare.’
‘Dovile Burgiene - a great leader, has a very sharp mind, is very creative.'
‘WALLESS's corporate/M&A team is not only proficient in the legal field but understands business matters exceptionally well and has a deal-closing attitude.’
‘Dovile Burgiene - exceptional negotiation skills oriented to solution.'
'Povilas Zukauskas - exceptional legal/commercial risk management skills and business-oriented attitude.'
Key clients
- Accel
- Ignitis Renewables
- Coinvest Capital
- Šiaulių bankas
- Modus Group
- Pulsar Group
- Johnson Matthey
- Press Glass
- REWE Group
- Affidea
Work highlights
Advised AB Šiaulių bankas, a key player in the Lithuanian banking industry, on a highly complex transaction concerning the acquisition of retail investment fund and pension fund management businesses in Lithuania, as well as a life insurance business in Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia.
Advised UAB “Ignitis renewables“ on a market-leading deal with E-energy invest, UAB concerning the acquisition of 100% of shares in two companies developing a wind farm of a combined capacity of around 300MW.
Aassisting UAB Energy Cells with the largest energy storage project in the Baltics, overseeing the successful design, construction, and installation of four 200MWh battery facilities across four cities.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Povilas Zukauskas; Laura Ziferman
Other key lawyers
Dovile Burgiene