Ellex Valiunas is home to one of the largest TMT teams in Lithuania, covering the entire scope of the practice area, including niche fields such as life sciences and biotechnology. The team leverages connections to the firm’s broader industry and regulatory practice to assist with complex cases, including cross-border transactions, competitive disputes, and consumer protection matters. The team’s recent notable work involves representing a major telecoms company before the Consumer Rights Protection Authority (CRPA) and acting as data protection counsel for an entertainment conglomerate. The team is led by Jaunius Gumbis, an esteemed TMT professional whose profile includes major transactions in the industry. Other notable practitioners include Ruta Karpiciute, who is highly regarded for her expertise in life sciences and healthcare-related matters, and Tomas Kamblevicius, a specialist in commercial law.
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- ‘We also had an opportunity to work with the Ellex TMT team in previous years, and we have no doubt that they have the most extensive and well-integrated team dedicated to these matters of any full-service Lithuanian law firm. Their deep specialisation means they offer not just expert advice but also a personal touch that feels tailored to our needs. We truly appreciate their attention to detail and their ability to think outside-the-box. Plus, their client-first approach has made every interaction smooth and positive.’
- ‘We've worked with the Ellex team on various matters and have had the opportunity to collaborate with a number of their professionals. We've handled several TMT cases led by Tomas Kamblevičius, Jaunius Gumbis, and Edvinas Beikauskas, and we can confidently say they demonstrated remarkable attention to detail, outstanding quality, and top-level expertise in ensuring our compliance with legal requirements.'
- ‘What makes Ellex’s legal practice unique is the strength of our long-standing relationship. The team has worked with us for many years and has developed a deep understanding of our business and the industry we operate in. This familiarity allows them to provide highly efficient and tailored support in our core legal areas.'
- ‘The key reason we continue working with Ellex is the exceptional quality of a few of their people (e. g. partner Marius Juonys). The team includes highly skilled, efficient, and uniquely thoughtful professionals who consistently demonstrate deep expertise and a genuine commitment to client needs.'
Key clients
- Acme
- Actona
- Adapteo
- American Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania
- Amway
- Baltic Classifieds Group
- Baltic Petroleum
- BMW
- Bolt
- BSH Home Appliances
- Cgates
- Coca-Cola HBC
Work highlights
Represented one of the largest telecommunications companies in the Baltic states – Telia Lietuva – in a misleading advertising case against a competitor.
Continued to act as an exclusive adviser on day-to-day and ad hoc compliance matters to the major vehicle and motorcycle manufacturer, BMW, in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Extended a helping hand to one of the largest commercial broadcasters in Lithuania – LNK Television Group – on a variety of media and entertainment law matters.
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Practice head
Jaunius Gumbis
Other key lawyers
Ruta Karpiciute; Tomas Kamblevicius; Edvinas Beikauskas; Marius Juonys