Ellex Valiunas‘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 led by Marius Juonys, who has particular experience handling abuse of dominance cases. Since publication, former department co-head Lauras Butkevičius departed the firm.
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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.'
Key clients
- OÜ Aktiva Finance Group
- UAB Vikonda Grupė
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.
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