Cobalt is home to an experienced dispute resolution team, covering the full scope of the practice, including shareholder disputes, arbitration work, and insolvency proceedings. The team regularly represents clients before the European Commission and other superior courts in high-value disputes. The firm is also actively involved in human rights matters, handling an array of discrimination cases. Rimantas Simaitis, a renowned litigator, leads the team. He is closely assisted by Marius Inta, head of the commercial disputes practice, and Milda Markevičiūtė, who is recognised for her work on high-profile contentious matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Marius Inta is very professional, eloquent, with profound expertise, pragmatic. At the same time very pleasant and easy to work with.'
- ‘This law firm provides excellent legal support fast and they are easy to approach.’
- ‘The Cobalt team always offers a hands-on approach. They provide an immediate response whenever we need an advice. They are always being proactive, accessible, and solution-oriented, ensuring that our interests are always at the center of their advice.’
- ‘We mostly work with Valdemaras Kovalevskis, who takes a highly hands-on role with clients. He is personally available to provide immediate support and ensures that the right expertise from across the firm is brought in whenever needed. This combination of personal involvement and access to the full breadth of the firm’s capabilities sets the practice apart and gives clients confidence that their interests are always protected.’
Key clients
- AB Lietuvos geležinkeliai
- UAB Vilniaus energija
- UAB Litesko
- Enercon GmbH
- Uždaroji akcinė bendrovė GRIFS AG
- Riga International Airport
- AB ORLEN Lietuva
- UAB Merko statyba and Merko Ehitus AS
- A/S BMGS
- UAB ATEA Baltic
- UAB ATEA
- UAB ELSIS
Work highlights
Represented Veolia Group companies in a case regarding EUR240 M damages, initiated by the Republic of Lithuania (represented by the Ministry of Energy).
Represented a creditor in the out-of-court insolvency proceedings of AB Inter Rao Lietuva.
Represented local municipalities (Šalčininkai district municipality and Vilnius district municipality) in cases against the State Language Inspectorate.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Rimantas Simaitis
Other key lawyers
Marius Inta; Milda Markevičiūtė; Vaidas Kontrimas; Valdemaras Kovalevskis