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The dispute resolution team at Averus is uniquely placed in Lithuania, with not just an office in Vilnius but also in the port of Lithuania at Klaipeda. One of the core focuses of the firm remains dispute resolution, with strengths in the transport and aviation sectors. Head of the department, Jonas Sakalauskas, brings particular expertise in the regulated sectors of customs and trade, waste management, and energy, and the disputes arising therefrom.
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  • ‘What’s great about Averus is how fast they are with their services. They have experts in different legal areas, so we get everything we need without going anywhere else. Their ability to handle critical situations with ease is something we truly appreciate, and it’s what makes them unique.’

  • ‘Partner Jonas Sakalauskas is great, both as a person and as a lawyer. He’s very empathetic, which makes communication easy—we trust him and his advice, and he always delivers on what he promises and what we need. He provides clear strategies and helps us solve problems. What we really appreciate is how he finds the best solutions, quite often through negotiation, keeping us out of court whenever possible.'

  • 'We enjoy working with Vaidas Rakauskas. He’s sharp, especially in criminal cases, and his attention to detail is great.’

  • ‘AVERUS stands out for its proactive, client-focused approach and deep sector expertise.’

  • ‘Great involvement, operative assistance, consultations, always searching for the best solution for the client, assuming additional duties and responsibilities that other firms do not assume, competence and experience.'

  • ‘Jonas Sakalauskas. Great sense of responsibility, and a very quick orientation. Practical experience and the amount of theoretical knowledge helps to quickly and promptly solve the issues that have arisen. Attention to detail. Strong analytical skills.' 

Key clients

  • Koncernas CONSUS UAB
  • Ecoservice UAB
  • Pon Bike Lithuania UAB
  • PETROHIM INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS, UAB
  • VILNIUS TOWN GROUP UAB
  • Maviga Pro UAB
  • Lipnus UAB,
  • Oregon Baltic UAB
  • Zollmax Transit Logistik GmbH
  • Baltic Air Logistics Terminal UAB
  • Lietuvos prekybos, pramonės ir amatų rūmų asociacija
  • Tegasus

Work highlights

Represented Ecoservice UAB, one of the largest waste management companies in Lithuania, in the complex investigation of a fire incident at a major waste management facility in Vilnius.
Represented the largest hazardous waste collection and recycling company in Lithuania in both a criminal investigation and an environmental damage recovery procedure following a major fire at one of the country's largest waste management facilities in Kaunas City.
Represented a client in a case in the Supreme Court, resulting in a decision that is significant for many insurance companies, as the terms and conditions of the carriers' liability insurance prepared by them often contain the provisions examined by the Supreme Court of Lithuania regarding the territory of insurance coverage.

Practice head

Jonas Sakalauskas; Raimondas Kivylius

Other key lawyers

Vaidas Rakauskas