WALLESS has a sizeable projects and energy offering, covered by the broader competition and regulatory, and real estate development teams. The firm is particularly active in the public sector; its clients are city municipalities, government bodies and major state-owned companies. The team’s notable recent work includes advising a client on a major infrastructure project involving PPP contract negotiations and preparing several complex financial and legal proposals. Laura Ziferman, a recognised expert in public procurement, leads the team. She is closely assisted by Vaidotas Puklevicius, who has a proven track record in energy law.
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Testimonials
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- Marius Dobilas has a great contextual and background understanding, which is instrumental in developing unique public sector projects.
- ‘Laura Ziferman and Marius Dobilas are the best in public procurement issues.’
- ‘What makes WALLESS’s Projects and Energy practice unique is the personal approach they bring to legal services. The team invests in building genuine relationships with clients, which translates into trust and confidence in their advice. Unlike many firms that can feel transactional, WALLESS ensures that the relationship is collaborative and personal.'
- ‘I would recommend Giedrė Banytė-Mačionė.’
- ‘Partner Vaidotas Puklevičius is very strong in energy law.'
- ‘From my perspective as a client, what sets Laura Ziferman and Vygintas Kuprys apart is not only their impressive technical expertise but also their ability to consistently deliver clarity and solutions in some of the most complex and high-stakes railway infrastructure projects. Both have an exceptional depth of knowledge built over many years of hands-on experience, and their long history of involvement in major projects has given them a perspective that very few competitors can match.'
Key clients
- Vilnius City Municipality
- Vilniaus Vystymo Kompanija
- Kaunas City Municipality
- Ignalinos atominė elektrinė
- Elecnor S.A.
- KN Energies
- Energy Cells
- IDEMIA group
- LIDL Lietuva
- Ministry of Environment
- UAB Conres LT
- Olana Energy
Work highlights
Advised and represented UAB Conres LT and UAB Fegda on participation in the tender procedure held by Ministry of Defence to select partner(s) for implementation of PPP project for Rūdninkai Military Campus with a total value exceeding EUR 2 billion, and on all related structuring and financing issues.
Advised and represented UAB Kautra on participation in the public procurement tender for 1 years of passenger transportation services in Vilnius City by electronic buses, with a total value exceeding EUR 1 billion, and on all related financing issues.
Advised UAB Vilniaus Vystymo Kompanija on implementation of 10 Educational Institutions project in Vilnius by employing a project implementation structure which is completely novel for public projects in Lithuania.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Laura Ziferman
Other key lawyers
Vaidotas Puklevicius; Marius Dobilas; Giedrė Banytė-Mačionė