Sorainen has an extensive projects and energy offering, covering renewables, infrastructure development, PPP projects, manufacturing and utility services. The firm’s clients predominantly come from the clean energy sector. One notable project that the team was involved in was helping an international company begin the installation of battery energy storage systems (BESS), one of the first in the country. The team is co-led by Asta Augutytė-Rapkevičienė, an expert in energy and infrastructure development, and Sergej Butov, who routinely advises investors looking to enter the renewables market. Energy specialist Andrius Šimkus provides support in renewable energy project developments. The firm is strengthened by the arrival of Andrius Venckūnas, who brings in-house experience of energy law.
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Testimonials
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- High sector knowledge, very proactive and solutions-oriented. Asta Augutytė-Rapkevičienė is a standout.
- Their real estate and construction people are extremely knowledgeable and detail-oriented.
- ‘Deep knowledge of the Baltic balancing market framework and relevant institutions.’
- ‘Andrius Šimkus is exceptionally well versed in the area, the primary point of contact when it comes to balancing market/offtake agreements in the Lithuanian Energy market.’
Key clients
- Nord Energija
- Nordex Lithuania
- Aura Power Development
- Inland Waterways Directorate
- Eiffel Investment Group
- Energix Group
- Green Energy Growth Fund
- Enery Development
- Baltic Renewables ApS
- Mars Incorporated
- Enefit Green
- Ignitis Renewables
Work highlights
Advised international renewable energy company Energix Group on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Taupi energija from the Danish company European Energy.
Advising the Aura Power group on development of a utility-scale solar park in Lithuania with a projected installed capacity of 375 MW and permitted generating capacity (network output) of 300MW.
Advising VMG Energy UAB, a subsidiary of VMG Group, in establishing a sustainable energy production and consumption complex at Akmenė Free Economic Zone (Akmenė FEZ) in Lithuania.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Edgaras Markevičius
Practice head
Sergej Butov; Asta Augutytė-Rapkevičienė
Other key lawyers
Andrius Šimkus; Andrius Venckūnas