TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic)‘s robust EU and competition practice is active in audits, disputes and regulations. It is also well regarded for its advisory role in relations with the European Commission. Clients include domestic and foreign companies operating in the energy, investment, telecom and tobacco industries. The firm is particularly visible in Lithuania’s public sector, often representing government bodies and major service providers in regulatory restructuring. Dr. Lina Darulienė, praised by clients for her ’competence and experience’, leads the EU and competition team. She is closely assisted by Jonas Šalna and Auguste Linauskaite.
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Testimonials
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- ‘TEGOS is my preferred competition law firm in the Baltics, with whom we collaborate regularly through the Distribution Law Centre, where they serve as the contributor for the Baltic States. The team combines deep expertise with a practical and no-nonsense approach, consistently delivering clear, actionable advice. Their responsiveness and efficiency make them an exceptionally reliable partner to refer clients to.
- ‘During the audit mentioned above, I had the pleasure of working closely with Lina Daruliené and Triinu Järviste, both of whom are outstanding professionals—each excelling in their own right. I want to give a special shout-out to Triinu for her exceptional communication skills. Auguste Linauskaite also made a strong contribution in her role as senior associate.’
- ‘Lina Darulienė was leading the team with the main concept and ideas of what to expect from the competition council regarding the M&A in question and how to overcome the possible challenges. She had competence and experience, which was obvious during communication.
- ‘Jonas Šalna is at the forefront of the practice, especially valued due to taking the initiative to solve the problems without constant verification.’
- ‘The core person of the team is the partner Lina Daruliene, who possesses deep knowledge of the matter, eagerness to understand business nature and their needs and ability to find business-friendly solutions while mitigating the risks. Senior Associate Auguste Linauskaite has already been a go-to person regarding the competition questions in the retail industry, where she demonstrated her business acumen and provided relevant and implementable solutions.’
- ‘Lina Darulienė and Jonas Salna represented us before the Competition Council with genuine professionalism and care – everything was handled smoothly and without stress. They clearly know their field inside out, and their calm, thoughtful approach gave us complete confidence. I especially appreciated how clearly they explained complex issues and how quickly they came up with practical, workable solutions. They make a great team and are truly a pleasure to work with.’
- 'Good expertise and excellent knowledge of the state aid subject.'
- 'The team is precise, efficient with no endless feedback loops – all that you want from competition processes.'
Key clients
- Rickman Trade OU
- Energy cells UAB
- Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania
- LRT
- LITGRID AB
- Electrolux
- MS Galleon GmbH
- Lords LB Asset Management
- WYG SAVJETOVANJE
- Ministry of the Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania
- Philip Morris Baltic
Work highlights
Advised Rickman Trade OU, the distributor of market-leading European coffee machines in the Baltics, in a landmark investigation by the Lithuanian Competition Council.
Advised Energy Cells, Lithuania’s designated operator of the national electricity storage system, on the legal and regulatory structuring of a €100m state aid scheme.
Advised the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania on securing the European Commission approval for a €193m state aid scheme to support the development of offshore wind parks in the Baltic Sea.
Practice head
Lina Darulienė
Other key lawyers
Jonas Šalna; Auguste Linauskaite; Triinu Järviste