Ellex Valiunas is home to a robust projects and energy practice, situated within the broader regulatory industries and trade team. Its clients include leading companies in energy provision, technology, electricity, and the oil and gas sector. Recently, the team successfully represented a renewable energy developer in a contentious dispute regarding grid capacity. Dovile Greblikiene leads the practice group. She is well-regarded in the market for her regulatory expertise and strong record in the energy sector, which encompasses both renewables and more traditional energy sources. Another notable practitioner is Edvinas Beikauskas, a regulatory expert in the energy and utilities sector.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The individuals I have worked with stand out for their exceptional professionalism, expertise, and dedication. What truly differentiates them from competitors is their ability to combine deep legal knowledge with clear, solution-oriented guidance. I have particularly valued their responsiveness, precision, and the genuine care they demonstrate toward achieving the best outcome for their clients.'
- ‘Ellex’s team – in particular Dovilė Greblikienė and Simona Bumblauskytė-Kiauleikienė – demonstrated a unique combination of regulatory knowledge, legislative drafting skills, and ability to engage constructively with public authorities.'
- ‘Dovilė Greblikienė – she combines deep energy sector knowledge with the ability to design innovative legal frameworks. For us, her strategic input was critical in bridging gaps between existing law and the regulatory reality of operating. She brings authority in discussions with regulators and stakeholders, which gave us confidence in every stage of the process.'
- ‘Dovile Grieblikiene – legal professional, truly cares about the client's legal and business matters. Helps reaching success and shares her deep understanding and extensive knowledge in Lithuanian and EU energy sector. Simona Bumblauskyte-Kiauleikiene – legal expert with extensive experience. Listens to client expectations and ensures that consultations cover all the potential angles of the topic involved. Clearly communicates and raises questions for better understanding client needs.’
- ‘What makes Ellex unique is its ability to react quickly to a fast-changing market while keeping sight of long-term regulatory strategy. Lithuania’s renewable energy framework has been shifting rapidly, with grid capacity challenges and regulatory reform creating major uncertainty for investors. The Ellex team guided us through this turbulence, ensuring that our projects remain on track despite shifting rules and regulatory conflict between authorities and developers.’
- ‘The energy & projects team – Dovilė Greblikienė, Edvinas Beikauskas, Simona Bumblauskytė-Kiauleikienė, and Karolina Nauronė – stand out for their ability to combine deep sector knowledge with speed and pragmatism. They navigate shifting regulations with confidence and always keep projects moving forward, even in uncertain environments. Their advice is practical, timely, and business-oriented, which distinguishes them from many competitors.'
Key clients
- Nordic Solar
- UAB ABOVO
- Pamario jegainiu energija
- ORLEN Lietuva
- Gren Partners Group
- European Energy
- Baltpool
- E-Energija
- UAB "AE saulės vatas"
- Energy Unlimited
- Green Genius
- Veolia Environnement
Work highlights
Advised the Danish client Nordic Solar in three solar energy projects with more than three hundred MW and electricity storage solutions development in Lithuania.
Successfully represented the interests of Windfarm Akmenė Two, UAB, a company developing a 100 MW wind energy farm, in a legal dispute with UAB Telšių vėjo parkas regarding the reservation of grid capacities for the power plant connection to the electricity transmission grid.
Advised Rivage Investment, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, and Norway’s Kommunal Landspensjonskasse on a EUR 300 million IPP financing for the construction of 1.3 gigawatts of solar PV, wind, storage, and hybrid parks in the Baltics and Poland, provided to renewable energy producer Sunly.
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Practice head
Dovilė Greblikienė
Other key lawyers
Edvinas Beikauskas; Simona Bumblauskytė-Kiauleikienė; Karolina Nauronė