The TMT practice at Sorainen remains a prominent force in Lithuania's technology and media legal landscape. The firm services a wide range of clients, including global companies and domestic industry leaders, assisting with compliance, licensing and various disputes. Its notable work includes advising a major international telecoms company on entering the local market and subsequent registration as a communications provider in Lithuania. The group is led by three prominent TMT experts: Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė, Stasys Drazdauskas and Jonas Kiauleikis. Migle Petkeviciene, a data protection expert, joined the team from Ellex Valiunas in 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The data protection team at Sorainen Lithuania distinguishes itself through its innovative approach to cross-sectoral data protection matters, delivering practical solutions to complex challenges. Our experience is of a practice committed to collaborative and collegiate working, who are extremely responsive and client-oriented, with deep sector specialisation.’
- ‘Sidas Sokolovas and Raminta Matulytė demonstrate remarkable attention to detail and innovative problem-solving skills that exceed expectations for their level. In our experience, they consistently distil complex legal concepts into clear, actionable solutions.’
- ‘Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė and Marijus Dingilevskis are both extremely qualified lawyers who inspire a strong sense of trust from the start. They’re easy to work with, clear in their communication, and very effective at helping us navigate complex legal issues without unnecessary complication. Their calm, confident approach makes a real difference, and we’ve always felt well-supported when working with them.’
- ‘The team are all subject matter experts, not only do they provide the knowledge they provide opinions and guidance on approach to ensure the best and most effective outcome for the client. This may also include complex discussions where the client has a particular approach given the company they work for, Sorainen's team listens and adapts the advice or work accordingly. The team are fast, provide estimated deadlines and are very adapatable.’
- ‘The team has demonstrated outstanding expertise in navigating Lithuanian and Estonian intellectual property law as well as public funding opportunities. They delivered an excellent analysis and prepared all the necessary documentation. The lawyers were attentive, thorough, and deeply engaged, leveraging both their knowledge and network to achieve the best outcome.’
- ‘The lawyers from the firm who worked with us were proactive, fast, highly competent, and true professionals in their field. I would particularly like to highlight Marijus Dingilevskis, Nojus Jasmontas, and Stasys Drazdauskas, whose dedication and expertise made a real difference.’
Key clients
- Bitė Group
- Microsoft
- TV3 Group
- Pigu
- CGTrader
- Melsoft
- Nordcurrent
- Wargaming group
- PVcase
- Vilnius International Film Festival Kino pavasaris
- Tauras Films
Work highlights
Advising Google nearly daily, covering its main products as well as the local operations of its entities Google Lithuania UAB and Google Payment Lithuania UAB (an obliged entity supervised by the Bank of Lithuania).
Advised Globalstar Inc., an American telecommunications company operating a satellite constellation in low Earth orbit (LEO), on market-entry procedures and registration as a satellite communications provider in Lithuania.
Advising Bitė Group (one of the largest telecommunications operators and media groups in the Baltics, a member of Providence Equity Partners), on general compliance matters and high-profile complex transaction cases.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė; Stasys Drazdauskas; Jonas Kiauleikis
Other key lawyers
Migle Petkeviciene; Sidas Sokolovas; Raminta Matulytė; Marijus Dingilevskis; Nojus Jasmontas; Laimonas Skibarka