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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- Ruta Jasilione and Giedre Aukstuoliene are both exceptional lawyers — smart, reliable, and always fully committed. Ruta stands out for her strategic view and creative thinking; she sees the bigger picture and what is very important - she identifies potential gaps, suggests practical improvements, and even shares valuable insights proactively, even when we are not actively working together – we truly appreciate that. Giedre Aukstuoliene is very thorough, calm, and professional, which gives great confidence in every step. Both of them are very easy to work with — professional but also kind and open. They make complex matters simple and always deliver on time with excellent quality.
- Ellex Valiunas’ dispute resolution team stands out for its strategic depth, impeccable professionalism, and business-oriented mindset. Ruta, who leads the dispute team, is not just a legal service provider – she is a real partner in solving our problems.
- Excellent knowledge and experience, pleasant and warm communication, contact at any time.
- Ellex Valiunas has a great mix of experience and a fresh perspective. The team’s co-heads – long-standing partners Miroslav Nosevic, Giedre Aukstuoliene, Vilija Vaitkute Pavan, and Ruta Jasilione – show how strong mentorship and collaboration can work in practice. I see that Ruta brings new ideas and energy to their dispute resolution team, combined with deep experience. The team is diverse, uses modern technology and AI tools, and works closely with experts from different fields to deliver the best results.
- Tadas Varapnickas and Olga Petroseviciene always find the best strategies and solutions. They have excellent knowledge and experience, with pleasant and warm communication, and are available to contact at any time.
- Simona Budreikate is the most professional lawyer we’ve worked with – in terms of her qualifications, approach to work, client focus, and sense of ownership over the issue. Working with her is both effective and efficient, and the results speak for themselves.
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