Averus is home to a leading shipping and transport team, covering the full scope of the practice area. The firm maintains a strong presence in the shipping, road transport and aviation industries, with rare expertise in specialist areas such as aircraft leasing and maritime insurance. Its clients operate predominantly in logistics, construction and technical maintenance. The team's notable recent work includes advising a heavy cargo carrier during regulatory investigations and representing a timber exporter in a cross-border freight dispute. Regina Derkintytė-Kaupienė, a distinguished maritime lawyer, leads the team together with Laura Čereškaitė-Kinčiuvienė an expert in aviation law. Ignas Kerbelis and Greta Motiejuniene assist them in employment and dispute resolution, respectively.
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Testimonials
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- The team is easy to reach, proactive, and always suggests new ways to complete the transactions.
- Lina and Laura always pick up the phone or text back. In time-sensitive business like ours, it is vital to have a legal perspective as soon as possible, and I couldn't expect a better service than what I am getting now.
- ‘Regina Derkintytė-Kaupienė is very professional in Lithuanian maritime law and arbitration practice, which is to her advantage, relative to other law firms. It is always easy to communicate with Regina and to decide on professional issues.’
- 'The team is easy to reach, proactive and always suggesting new ways to complete transactions.'
- ‘They have extensive knowledge of transport and maritime law, which is not that common in this region. They win cases and negotiate settlements but what is more important is that they don't rush to court, rather advising on the potential implications of court proceedings.’
- ‘Averus is, in our view, the true aviation law supplier in the Baltics. The team's depth of knowledge and commitment set them apart, and they have been a valuable partner to us, including supporting on legislative initiatives in aviation law matters.’
Key clients
- Danes perlas, UAB
- Magnetic Parts Trading Limited
- Heston Airlines
- Heston Materials
- Jump Air, UAB
- SIA Marine Underwriting Services
- Scania Finans Aktiebolag Lietuvos filialas
- Scania Lithuania
- Nurminen Maritime, UAB
- Litana ir Ko, UAB
- Rhenus svoris, UAB
- Autonomas, UAB
Work highlights
Represented Lithuanian ocean rower Aurimas Mockus in securing the Guinness World Record recognition for a solo, unsupported Pacific crossing, including international evidence validation and national record submissions.
Acted as permanent legal advisor to Sentry Aerospares Limited in multiple aircraft landing gear sale, purchase and lease transactions, including preparation of tailored lease documentation.
Advised Heston Airlines on a number of asset transactions, including for aircraft and engines, as well as charter agreements.
Lawyers
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Greta Motiejuniene
Ignas Kerbelis
Practice head
Regina Derkintytė-Kaupienė; Laura Čereškaitė-Kinčiuvienė
Other key lawyers
Ignas Kerbelis; Greta Motiejūnienė