TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic) is home to an active projects and energy team, providing end-to-end support throughout all phases of the project. The firm’s clients operate predominantly in the public sector, and it has been involved in several pivotal projects in the Baltics, such as helping a major client adjust to the new environment in the aftermath of the region’s electricity synchronisation with continental Europe. The team is led by three established practitioners, Paulius Zapolskis, Karolis Smaliukas and Dainius Stasiulis, and aided by managing partner Vilius Bernatonis.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This practice stands out for combining deep legal expertise with a practical, business-focused mindset. The lawyers are highly responsive, often available beyond standard working hours, and their advice is always clear and solution-oriented. What makes them different is the genuine attention they give to our needs — we feel treated as a priority client with tailored support. Their transparency on costs and modern, efficient ways of working make the cooperation both smooth and reliable.’
- ‘Dr. Ieva Povilaitienė is a remarkable professional who combines accuracy with accessibility. She is always willing to assist, even on short notice, and consistently delivers advice that is both precise and practical for business decisions. Her dedication and ability to simplify complex matters make her stand out from competitors. We greatly value her commitment and the confidence she brings to every situation — when I think about legal support, my first thought is simply to call Ieva.’
- ‘Listened to our requests, flexible on delivery timelines, understood our assignment really well, delivered on agreed deadlines.’
- ‘Dalia Tamašauskaitė-Žilienė is a real expert, a pleasure to work with.’
- ‘Deep understanding of the renewable field in terms of relevant local laws & regulations, always willing to find innovative solutions and engage with dialogue with governmental entities on our behalf.’
- ‘Augustinas Razumas specifically demonstrates immense regulatory knowledge on energy, goes to great lengths to strike deals with governmental entities.’
- ‘They are expert legal "translators" who can distil intricate regulatory legal terms into understandable, actionable business advice. The combination of deep expertise and an easy-going, approachable manner helps to foster strong, long-term personal relationships, making the difficult parts of business much smoother to navigate.’
- 'Perfectly working team covering many issues related to energy sector.'
Key clients
- Litgrid AB
- The Ministry of Energy
- Nala Renewables Limited
- AB Amber Grid
- UAB A-Geoinvest
- Miesto gijos (previously AB Vilniaus silumos tinklai)
- UAB EPSO-G
- KN Energies, AB
- Enefit Green, UAB
- BaltCap
Work highlights
Advised the Lithuanian state-owned energy company, UAB EPSO-G, on investing in Rheinmetall Defence Lietuva, UAB.
Advised AB Amber Grid, an operator of Lithuania’s natural gas transmission system, on its strategic and successfully finished GIPL (Gas Interconnector Poland – Lithuania) project and complex regulatory matters in the fields of construction, energy and national security.
Assisted the Ministry of Energy in the preparation of mandatory initial legislation for two offshore wind tenders to commence and was heavily involved in the preparation of relevant secondary legislation.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Paulius Zapolskis; Karolis Smaliukas; Dainius Stasiulis
Other key lawyers
Vilius Bernatonis; Ieva Povilaitienė; Dalia Tamašauskaitė-Žilienė; Augustinas Razumas