The fintech team at Ellex Valiunas operates within the broader banking and finance practice area. It is one of the largest teams in the Lithuanian market and is well-regarded for its regulatory and compliance capabilities, drawing on the expertise of its AML-focused colleagues. Despite the tightening of regulations by the Bank of Lithuania (BoL), the firm’s fintech practice has increased, with significant new clients joining. Such additions include Robinhood, the only financial services company so far to receive a crypto-asset service provider licence from the BoL thanks to the firm’s work, and Payhawk, a global spend management platform. The team is led by Ieva Dosinaite, an internationally recognised fintech specialist praised by clients for her ‘technical expertise’ and pragmatic approach. She is closely assisted by Neringa Mickeviciute, an AML expert with over 15 years of experience in white-collar crime prevention and sanctions regulatory issues.
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Testimonials
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- The partner Ieva was an outstanding professional - very knowledgeable, respectful, and very kind!
- Amazing, well-coordinated team, everything worked perfectly well with them during our project.
- ‘Ellex’s fintech advisory team combines deep legal expertise with clear, practical advice. They anticipate risks, react quickly, and keep things straightforward. Unlike many competitors, the team has the depth to handle complex matters without relying on external advisers, ensuring consistency and efficiency.’
- ‘The individuals we work with stand out for their mix of strong legal skills and practical, results-oriented advice. Ieva Dosinaitė combines technical expertise with a clear sense of what works in real life, while Lina Radavičienė is fast, clear, and approachable, always providing useful outcomes without delay.’
- 'Compared with other firms, Ellex Valiunas brings a broader perspective and the confidence to handle complex, cross-border financial matters that many others would hesitate to take on.’
- 'She [Ieva Dosinaite] leads with clarity and pragmatism. Neringa Mickevičiūtė, an AML expert, is thoughtful, reliable, and always focused on achieving the best outcome. Lina Radavičienė is a perfect financial regulatory expert who adds another dimension with her responsiveness and practical approach, ensuring a smooth and efficient client experience.'
Key clients
- Advent International
- Robinhood
- Payhawk
- Vinted
- Nuvei
- NIUM EU
- Nayax
- Taiwania Capital
- Bank of America
- TransferGo
Work highlights
Advised Robinhood on obtainment of MiCA and MiFID licences and establishing its first European hub in Lithuania.
Advised one of the largest private equity firms Advent International on its proposed acquisition of Nuvei Corporation, a global payment processing platform listed in Canada.
Advising Payhawk, Bulgaria’s first unicorn and a leading global spend management platform, on the establishment and development of its operations in Lithuania as an Electronic Money Institution.
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Practice head
Ieva Dosinaitė; Neringa Mickevičiūtė
Other key lawyers
Lina Radavičienė; Jurgita Žiaušytė