The EU and competition practice at WALLESS is active in public procurement, merger clearance, state aid matters and proceedings before the competition authorities; it has a strong record before the Competition Council of Lithuania (CCL). The team’s due diligence and compliance capabilities are also noteworthy, and the firm is prominent in the retail, healthcare, construction, media and food industries. Darius Miniotas, praised by clients for his ‘professionalism, clarity, and genuine client focus’, co-heads the team with Laura Ziferman, an esteemed professional in competition law and public procurement.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What we value most in the WALLESS competition team is the deep personal involvement and dedication of its leading individuals. Partner Dr. Darius Miniotas stood out for his exceptional command of competition law and strategic litigation skills. Unlike competitors who often delegate critical work, Dr. Miniotas was personally engaged at every stage, ensuring precision, consistency, and a clear strategic direction.'
- ‘Darius Minotas stands out with efficient advice, excellent availability, as well as a deep understanding of sector specifics and competition authority's practice. ’
- ‘This competition law team impressed us with their professionalism, responsiveness, and deep legal expertise. They represented us in a Competition Council investigation and in court, handling both stages with clarity and confidence. Clients will appreciate their quick reactions, clear communication, and ability to simplify complex legal matters. Advocate Darius, in particular, took the time to understand our case in depth and showed genuine dedication to helping us. While we didn’t observe specific innovations, the entire process was smooth, efficient, and highly professional. The team’s personal approach and commitment truly set them apart.’
- ‘Advocate Darius stood out for his professionalism, clarity, and genuine client focus. He was quick to respond, communicated in a clear and human way, and always kept a realistic yet optimistic outlook. His ability to explain complex legal matters in understandable terms and his commitment to helping us made a real difference.’
- ‘The lawyers at Walless approach problems effectively and are focused on the client's needs. The main areas in which the firm consults and works with Walless are: public procurement, corporate law, labour law, and environmental law.’
- ‘Walless lawyers carefully examine all issues, try to take into account the client's needs and defend his position. With Walless, our company has won many significant cases. Best Walless lawyers are: Partner, Attorney at law: Laura Ziferman, Alina Makovska, Povilas Zukauskas Partner Expert: Marius Dobilas, Renata Jatuzyte-Muleviciene Senior Associate: Giedre Cesiulyte-Megine, Migle Jeremiciute ’
Key clients
- ICA Gruppen, AB Carlsberg Group ŠVYTURYS-UTENOS ALUS REWE-ZENTRALFINANZ eG Tamro / BENU Group Affidea Group Topo centras Lidl Lithuanian National Radio and Television Artea AB Lithuanian Airports Bolt Modus Group SANITEX HISK Aljansas Aibė, UAB Filmai ir kvapai, MB Multikino Vilniaus baldai Conference of Directors of Lithuanian Higher Education Institutions Vilnius City Municipality Administration Capital Realty Media Traffic Grinda, UAB CarVertical (CV Group)
Work highlights
Helped ICA Gruppen secure maximum value in its landmark EUR1.3billion sale of Rimi Baltic Group to Salling Group – one of the highest value transactions in the Baltic region in a decade.
Successfully defended wholesale pharmaceuticals supplier UAB Tamro and its retail pharmacy chain BENU Lietuva in the first instance court against unprecedented fines totalling EUR 72 million in Lithuania’s largest cartel case.
Successfully advised Vilnius City Municipality before the European Commission during the notification procedure for the modification of state aid granted to one of the largest projects in Lithuanian history – Vilnius multifunctional complex – and obtained respective state aid clearance.
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Practice head
Laura Ziferman; Darius Miniotas
Other key lawyers
Alina Makovska; Povilas Zukauskas; Marius Dobilas; Renata Jatuzyte-Muleviciene; Giedre Cesiulyte-Megine; Migle Jeremiciute