Ellex‘s competition practice handles a unique portfolio of cases throughout the market. The team engages in high-profile abuse of dominance cases, including those investigated by the Lithuanian Competition Council. Furthermore, the group represents clients in merger control cases (including ex-post merger review cases), competition law matters in anti-competitive agreements, and cartel investigations, and has specific expertise in state aid matters. The team is jointly led by Marius Juonys, who has particular experience handling abuse of dominance cases, and Lauras Butkevičius, who brings specific experience advising companies in the trade, pharmaceuticals, and TMT sectors on competition and state regulatory issues.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent qualifications, individualised approach, innovative proposals.'
'Team stands out as a market leader due to its unmatched expertise, extensive experience, and strong track record in handling complex competition law matters. The team offers comprehensive services across key areas such as mergers, anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance, and cartel investigations, both locally and in EU-wide contexts.'
‘Marius Juonys is a clear market leader, able to lead any competition matter from any business field.'
‘Over our decade-long collaboration, we’ve come to fully appreciate the quality of Ellex's services and their team's ability to handle a diverse range of needs. Ellex has consistently shown impressive expertise in these specialized areas, which are subject to very technical legal regulation.'
- 'Ellex distinguishes itself through its commitment to excellence and a client-centric approach that goes beyond standard expectations. Their team ensures the highest quality of legal services, whether it is navigating complex litigation or compliance issues, we have found them to be exceptionally thorough, responsive, and dedicated.'
- 'Their unique strengths lie in their deep industry knowledge and the ability to handle niche legal areas with expertise that is hard to find elsewhere. In our experience, Ellex's capability to integrate specialized knowledge with a practical understanding of our business needs sets them apart in the Lithuanian legal market.’
‘The practice is consistently involved in the most complex competition cases handled by the Lithuanian Competition Council and Courts in Lithuania.’
‘Marius Juonys is one of the thought-leaders in Lithuania's competition law scene who dares to take on ever more sophisticated competition assessments.'
Key clients
- OÜ Aktiva Finance Group
- UAB Vikonda Grupė
- UAB Urban hub
- Lithuanian Pharmacies Association
- Lithuanian Chamber of Notaries
- Lithuanian Association of Real Estate Agencies
- Mantinga Group, UAB
- Cgates, UAB
- MV Group, UAB
- Ermitažas, UAB
Work highlights
Representing the pharmacy retailer Eurovaistinė, UAB and its related group companies (Siromed Pharma, UAB, EVRC, UAB and EVD, UAB), as well as Lithuanian Pharmacies Association, in a cartel case that challenges the legality of collective lobbying activities.
Representing the leading elevator maintenance company Kauno Liftai, UAB in obtaining conditional merger clearance in the ex-post merger review procedure.
Representing the Lithuanian Chamber of Notaries and its members of Presidium in the cartel case with substantial effect on the regulatory approach towards this profession in Lithuania.
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
Marius Juonys; Lauras Butkevičius