Sorainen‘s transport and logistics team provides expert advice in the shipping and transport markets across the Baltic region. The work covers regulatory, maritime and aviation, rail and road, logistics, smart mobility and tourism sectors. Further, the services offered include vessel and aircraft registration, freight forwarding and various transportation solutions. In recent years the firm has developed a specialism in handling sanction matters in the transport sector, with numerous sanction-related advice, often involving the Lithuanian Customs’ investigations, navigated by the team. Daivis Švirinas leads the team alongside co-head Vaiva Mašidlauskienė, who has a focus on transport law, covering aviation, rail, roads and maritime issues.
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Testimonials
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‘Flexibility, the importance of the client's interests, high communication culture, professionalism, and quick response.’
‘Professionalism and understanding of the specifics of the client's activities.’
‘Their specific knowledge and high competence in the field of transport.’
‘Expertise in Lithuanian aviation matters.’
‘Vaiva Mašidlauskienė is very conscientious and hard-working, reliable, and an excellent support on Lithuanian transactions. She had excellent knowledge of local procedures and guided us through some complicated local formalities.'
‘The employees go deep into the problem and offer effective solutions.’
‘Our contact persons are distinguished by special professionalism, excellent insights, offer solutions and prevention.'
Key clients
- Uber
- Willis Lease Finance Corporation
- Toyota Baltic AS
- Nissan Nordic Europe
- Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration
- Forus International
- ASG Finance DAC
- Heston Airlines
- Inland Waterways Directorate
- LTG Infra
Work highlights
The team assisted Avia Solutions Group, a global aviation group, in issuing $300m in senior unsecured bonds with a tenure of 5 years at a rate of 9.75%.
Assisted LTG Infra in a dispute over potential damages incurred due to having no access to the public railway infrastructure.
Assisted Willis Lease Finance Corporation in connection with the financing of aircraft engines and aircraft.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Daivis Švirinas; Vaiva Mašidlauskienė