Ellex Valiunas is home to a strong shipping and transport team, which is part of its broader industry and regulatory practice. The team serves as a go-to representative for Lithuanian government bodies in high-ranking, contentious matters related to transport. It has recently acted on behalf of the Republic of Lithuania before the Court of Justice of the European Union, winning a dispute regarding the provisions of the Mobility Package. Dovile Greblikiene leads the practice, offering both a focus on regulatory compliance and disputes, particularly in the automobile sector, and expertise in oil and gas, making her uniquely suited to shipping matters regarding oil terminals. Another notable practitioner is Ramunas Petravicius, who excels in transport infrastructure dispute resolution.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This practice group managed, within an exceptionally short time, to gain in-depth understanding of a specific regulatory area, analyse foreign practices, and provide proposals for the road sector based on a visionary approach. The team stands out for its excellent collaboration and responsiveness.’
- ‘Karolis Kačerauskas is a professional with a broad approach to solving legal issues, always seeking fair and creative solutions. Karolis Šimanskis has a very deep knowledge of public procurement and has an excellent command of public procurement regulation.’
- ‘The team stands out for its deep industry knowledge, speed, and professionalism. They’re highly responsive, commercially minded, and consistently deliver clear, strategic advice. Compared to other firms, they’re more agile and better at understanding our business. Their use of technology, transparent billing, and collaborative approach make them genuinely easy to work with.’
- ‘We have worked with Associate Partner Edvardas Racius for several years and have entrusted him with multiple disputes in the shipping and transport sector. He stands out for his utmost professionalism, deep understanding of the business environment, and ability to handle complex matters efficiently. Edvardas is highly responsive, fast, and detail-oriented. His legal advice is always clear, practical, and tailored to our needs, which sets him apart from competitors.’
- ‘Ellex stands out for its collaborative working model: the team coordinated seamlessly with regulators, technical experts, and internal stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted operation of a critical energy facility. Their proactive engagement and pragmatic communication make them distinct from peers, who may focus narrowly on legal interpretation rather than full project execution.’
- ‘Dovilė Greblikienė combines deep energy sector expertise with the ability to provide clear strategic direction. In this project, her role in legislative analysis and in aligning Lithuanian law with EU and international frameworks was decisive. Simona Bumblauskytė-Kiauleikienė is known for her precision and structured approach. Karolina Nauronė brought strong analytical skills in assessing overlapping legal regimes, especially in areas of regulatory control and technical compliance. Edvinas Beikauskas made significant contributions with hands-on support, including preparing documentation, researching complex international issues, and coordinating across different workstreams.'
Key clients
- Engine Lease Finance Corporation
- Veho Group
- Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Lithuania
- BMW
- Danish Air Transport
- KN Energies, AB
- Vlantana
- STADLER Polska Sp. z o.o.
- Via Lietuva, AB
- AB “LTG Infra”
- AB “LTG Link”
- Delamode Baltics
Work highlights
Advising the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) in their €80 million co-financing to support the expansion of green public transport in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Successfully advised and represented the Republic of Lithuania, winning the dispute in the case brought before the Court of Justice of the European Union against the provisions of the Mobility Package potentially violating the EU law.
Representing and advising the Ministry of Transport and Communications in two bilateral investment treaty (BIT) arbitration cases.
Practice head
Dovilė Greblikienė
Other key lawyers
Ramunas Petravicius; Karolis Kačerauskas; Karolis Šimanskis; Edvardas Racius; Simona Bumblauskytė-Kiauleikienė; Karolina Nauronė; Edvinas Beikauskas
