The finance and insurance team at Sorainen has a knowledgeable practice that allows it to advise clients on a range of matters, from the development of banks, e-money, and payment institutions, and crypto-asset services, to licensing processes, product and operations structuring, AML policies, and compliance work. Tomas Kontautas has a strong banking regulatory profile dealing with both traditional financial market players as well as those in the fintech industry. He leads the practice alongside Augustas Klezys, who has particular expertise in advising clients on their licensing activities in the EU.
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'Sorainen’s Fintech practice is highly competent, offering detailed and well-structured legal analyses. They are particularly strong in corporate, product-related, and insurance dispute matters, where they provide clear and qualified assessments. The team’s familiarity with our business and its nuances has made collaboration seamless, as they understand the specific challenges we face.'
'They are all highly skilled, and we have found them easy to work with due to their understanding of our business specifics.'
‘Well you cannot really describe in words what great legal advice means, but to be short and direct it's SUPERB!’
‘Tomas Kontautas. Man of the hour! Fighting and thinking for the client's needs from various angles!’
‘Regional mindset, experienced lawyers, attention to clients, helpful approach.'
‘Structured approach, following industry news and regulations.'
‘Full professionals.'
‘Focussed.'
Key clients
- Nuvei Corporation
- BENKER UAB
- Hokodo
- Finolita Unio
Work highlights
- Advised Nuvei Corporation on concluding a definitive agreement to be taken private by Advent International.
- Advised B2B payment service provider Hokodo on raising EUR100m financing in the form of a multi-jurisdictional securitisation transaction.
- Advised BENKER on obtaining the electronic money institution license and passporting to the EU, investigation by the BoL, and other legal and tax daily matters.
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Practice head
Tomas Kontautas; Augustas Klezys