Ellex Valiunas remains a leading firm in dispute resolution, covering the full spectrum of civil and corporate proceedings. The firm often works on behalf of the highest public authorities, including government ministries and city municipalities. The team has a particularly strong record in commercial arbitration and financial disputes. The team is led by two prominent dispute resolution practitioners, Miroslav Nosevic and Ruta Jasilione. They are closely supported by Vilija Vaitkute Pavan, a seasoned lawyer praised by clients for her ‘extensive expertise’. Other notable names include Egidijus Baranauskas, recognised for his command of business law, and Valentinas Mikelenas, who brings a wealth of experience in arbitration.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is very proactive, to the point and business-minded. Probably the best litigation team in Lithuania and our first choice for cross-border issues.'
- ‘We mostly work with Vilija Vaitkutė Pavan who is known for her extensive expertise. It is always a pleasure to work with her. Egidijus Baranauskas, who is a former Supreme Court judge, is another individual whom we evaluate. He is thoroughly familiar with the law and is always prepared to answer any questions. Other individuals with whom we have worked include Tadas Varapnickas. He is a very reputable litigator.’
- ‘Ellex is the biggest and most reputable law firm in Lithuania with a particularly strong disputes department. Their disputes team consists of lawyers with different profiles, including two former Supreme Court judges, which makes the practice very strong and distinguishes it from others. The Ellex team is flexible and responsive which is something clients always evaluate the most.’
- ‘Vilija Vaitkute Pavan is a very experienced arbitration and and dispute resolution lawyer. A true "think outside the box" individual, with a very creative mind.'
- ‘Very skilled and experienced lawyers. Exceptional capacity to absorb and analyse large amounts of complex business-related information. Provided thorough advice on very complex legal issues with impressive speed and clarity.’
- ‘Vilja Vaitkute Pavan is very experienced, proactive and to the point. What she does not know is not worth knowing. Ruta Jasilione is excellent, a very business-minded and skilled lawyer. She knows what she is doing and provides additional value.’
Key clients
- Republic of Lithuania
- Kaunas City Municipality
- AS Citadele Banka / AB SEB bankas
- AB LTG Infra
- AB Klaipėda State Seaport Authority
- Republic of Lithuania (represented by the Ministry of Justice)
- SGS Germany GmbH
- UAB Jonavos vandenys
- Adaiols Limited, Cherryview Corporation Limited, Encet Limited, Erefs Limited, Exree Limited, Jesiap Limited, Tenect Limited
- Kiwa Inspecta, UAB
Work highlights
Acted as co-counsel to the Republic of Lithuania in two bilateral investment treaty (BIT) arbitration cases.
Represented AB SEB bankas and AS “Citadele banka” Lietuvos filialas in the first major CJEU case of its kind (C-84/22) interpreting EU sanctions under Council Regulation (EC).
Represented AB Klaipėda State Seaport authority – a state-owned managing company of a national seaport in Klaipėda in a litigation initiated by a German Belgian corporate consortium.
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Practice head
Miroslav Nosevič; Rūta Jasilionė
Other key lawyers
Vilija Vaitkute Pavan; Egidijus Baranauskas; Valentinas Mikelenas