The corporate and M&A practice at WALLESS operates jointly with the regulatory team, enabling it to integrate and provide comprehensive advice on each mandate. The firm is particularly active in the fintech, energy, infrastructure and healthcare sectors. Povilas Zukauskas, a corporate law expert, and Laura Ziferman continue to lead the team. Dovile Burgiene continues to assist clients from across the retail and healthcare sectors, while Andrius Ivanauskas specialises in venture capital, private equity, and M&A transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team stands out for its collaborative approach, responsiveness, and depth of expertise across different areas.’
- ‘Povilas Žukauskas aligns his work not only with the challenges we face today but also with those we are likely to encounter in the future, ensuring we are always well-prepared.’
- ‘We value this team for the ability to translate complex matters into clear, commercially practical solutions. Also deep understanding of our dual-use products industry and its regulations. The team is highly proactive and takes full control of the projects we entrust to them.’
- ‘I would recommend Alina Makovska and Dovile Burgiene.’
- ‘The individuals at WALLESS are both highly professional and approachable. Andrius Ivanauskas, in particular, stands out for his deep expertise and practical advice. He is very responsive, clear in communication, and always focused on achieving the best outcome.’
- ‘WALLESS team is highly skilled and very practical. They give clear, business-focused advice and are always quick to respond. Compared to other firms, they stand out for combining strong legal knowledge with a commercial mindset. The team is modern, innovative, and easy to work with.’
Key clients
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Work highlights
Advised Salling Group on its EUR 1.3 billion acquisition of Rimi Baltic Group from ICA Gruppen – a landmark transaction involving 314 stores and 11,000 employees across Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia – providing full cross-border legal support, from due diligence and merger control to facilitating Salling’s market entry and ICA’s strategic exit.
Advised InMedica on its sale to Mehiläinen, representing the largest healthcare investment in the Baltic region and marking Finland's leading healthcare group's strategic entry into the Lithuanian market.
Advised Scandi Standard on its EUR 23.5 million acquisition of four Lithuanian poultry companies, establishing complete vertical integration from farm to finished product and securing strategic market positioning in the Baltic region.
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Practice head
Povilas Zukauskas; Laura Ziferman
Other key lawyers
Dovile Burgiene; Andrius Ivanauskas