WALLESS has developed a wide real estate practice, covering transactions, development and construction-related matters. The team is active in a range of sectors, maintaining a particularly strong presence in infrastructure and real estate investment. Its most notable recent work includes advising a Czech firm on a major cross-border infrastructure initiative and helping Lithuania’s Ministry of Environment develop new construction regulations for public buildings. Evaldas Klimas spearheads the practice; he specialises in real estate development. He is closely assisted by Indre Jonaityte-Grice, an expert in transactions, and Laura Ziferman, who leads the PPP and public procurement practice. The team benefits from the expertise of energy partner Vaidotas Puklevicius, who handles energy infrastructure matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘WALLESS' real estate practice is the strongest in Lithuania. They have a big team with senior specialists dedicated to all real estate fields: zoning and planning, design and construction contracting, construction permitting, acceptance to use, sale etc. We work only with them, because they offer one shop service.’
- ‘Partner Evaldas Klimas is always very direct. He gives quick answers and does not waste our time on long discussions and promises which cannot be fulfilled. His team is big and he quickly appoints the responsible associate for every question we have.'
- ‘Indrė Jonaitytė-Gricė is a professional with wide knowledge, experience and attitude to clients.’
- ‘The real estate legal team we work with distinguishes itself through a combination of deep market knowledge, responsiveness, and practical, business-oriented advice. What makes their practice unique is their ability to balance technical legal precision with an understanding of the commercial realities of real estate transactions. They are not just issue-spotters—they are problem-solvers who help move deals forward efficiently and effectively.'
- ‘We have been clients of WALLESS law firm since 2020. We are extremely satisfied with this cooperation and the quality of services provided. With its diverse team of professionals, WALLESS fully meets our needs in all areas of real estate development. The WALLESS team accompanies us through all stages of real estate development, from property acquisition and design to the final stage of property realization.’
- ‘Evaldas Klimas – seasoned industry professional, a heavyweight. Despite being a superstar – very approachable, down-to-earth and easy to talk to.'
Key clients
- Eurovia CZ
- Rizzani de Eccher S.p.A.
- Baltic Horizon Fund
- UAB HE Investments
- ICA Gruppen (RIMI)
- Capitalica Asset Management (CAM)
- Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania
- Darnu group
- Lords LB Asset Management
- Hanner
Work highlights
Working with Mykolas Romeris University, advised the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania on new construction regulations for the national buildings reform package, helping to create a clearer and more business-friendly legal framework and standing out as the only law firm in Lithuania regularly trusted to prepare core legislation.
Advised ICA Gruppen on its EUR 1.3 billion sale of Rimi Baltic Group to Salling Group, one of the largest transactions in the Baltics in a decade, providing full cross-border legal support across three jurisdictions and helping accelerate regulatory approvals by 15%, while coordinating with international advisors J.P. Morgan, Gernandt & Danielsson, and working opposite Sorainen.
Advises Eurovia CZ on its EUR 100 million role in the Rail Baltica railway project, one of the largest cross-border infrastructure developments in the Baltics, providing full legal support on procurement strategy, FIDIC-based contract management, and regulatory compliance, and helping position the client as a key player in the long-term transformation of regional transport connectivity.
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Practice head
Evaldas Klimas; Indrė Jonaitytė-Gricė; Laura Ziferman
Other key lawyers
Vaidotas Puklevicius; Liucija Bitinaitė