Averus' 'excellent' practice is highly regarded for its expertise in shipping and aviation law. On the shipping side, the group acts for shipbuilders, repair companies, cargo firms, and state seaport authorities, and has a solid track record in handling complex disputes. In the aviation space, the team regularly represents asset managers, leasing companies, and Lithuanian airlines in a range of work, including transactional matters. Practice co-head Regina Derkintytė-Kaupienė is a maritime law expert, while practice co-head Laura Čereškaitė-Kinčiuvienė has extensive expertise in aviation law. Ignas Kerbelis and Greta Motiejuniene are singled out for their contributions.

Ellex fields a large team with established expertise in handling a broad range of transport sector matters. The group handles transactions, regulatory and compliance matters, company structuring and financings, and dispute resolution for clients in the aviation, shipping, rail and road sectors, and is highly regarded for its strength in advising on EU law and sanctions matters in the space. Practice head Dovilė Greblikienė has extensive experience in shipping law, and is active on LNG and oil and gas work. Ramunas Petravičius is a key name for infrastructure mandates, Giedrius Stasevicius is active in the aviation sector, and Vilija Vaitkute Pavan is well versed in handling transport and shipping disputes.

Viewed as ‘nothing short of exceptional’, Sorainen's team has an excellent track record in handling matters for clients in the rail, road, aviation and shipping sectors. The group's workload includes aircraft leasing, transactional matters, entrances into the Lithuanian market and ship mortgages, as well has advising on regulatory and compliance issues. Construction and infrastructure matters are another key driver of work for the team. Daivis Švirinas co-heads the practice with Vaiva Mašidlauskienė; Svetlana Rudaja is another key practitioner.

At Cobalt, the team is highly regarded for its expertise in transport law, and is recognised for its strength in handling cross-border transport disputes, often involving customs and delay, damage, or loss of cargo issues. The client base includes transport, logistics and insurance companies. Practice head Vaidas Mackonis brings over 15 years of experience advising on transport and regulatory matters. Managing associate Nerijus Jurkus, who assists with customs and tax issues, is a key name.

The shipping and transport team at Noewe acts for an established client base of domestic and international companies in the logistics, construction and transport sectors, advising on public procurement, customs, compliance and regulatory and contentious matters. The group is also adept at assisting clients with entering into the Lithuanian market. Robert Juodka heads up the practice; Tomas Venckus is singled out for his experience in advising on PPPs. Senior associates Jaroslav Pavlovskij and Greta Bagdanavičiūtė are also names to note.

WALLESS has a strong track record in handling aviation financing, which is a key area of strength for practice co-head Gediminas Reciunas. Reciunas brings over 20 years of experience in advising on cross-border aircraft financing and leasing matters, however the department is equally adept at advising on a broad range of transport sector issues, including related competition and regulatory matters. Practice co-head Laura Ziferman and Marius Dobilas bring expertise in advising on public procurement and competition issues, often relating to major regional rail and road infrastructure projects. Enrika Tamasauskaite is a name to note for aviation finance.

Šulija Partners Law Firm Vilnius focuses primarily on handling aviation sector mandates, with an established track record in advising on aircraft acquisitions, sales, and leases. Under the leadership of Gintautas Šulija, the team often acts on behalf of foreign multinationals, private investors, leasing companies and airlines. Senior associate Eduard Plešak brings expertise in assisting with international trade matters and disputes.

Eversheds Saladžius (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)'s practice acts for a solid client base of public and private clients in the transport sector. Practice co-head Sigitas Groblys fields expertise in handling cross-border transactions, acquisition finance, and real estate-related construction projects. Practice co-head Justinas Usonis brings experience in advising on road transport and employment matters. Associate Arnoldas Jokubaitis is a key name for contentious work.

LEADELL Balciunas ir Grajauskas continues to assist stevedoring company KLASCOS with a broad range of legal matters, as well as acting as counsel to logistics companies, freight forwarders and shipping entities. Recent work for the team includes handling contractual matters relating to trading issues with Ukraine. Disputes expert Vaidas Radvila heads up the practice, and is ably supported by Gintaras Balciunas and Gintaras Stankevičius.

The team at Verum Law focuses on logistics sector disputes, and the firm is well known for being a member of LINEKA, the Lithuanian Association of Forwarders and Logistics. Practice head Mindaugas Šimkūnas is highly regarded for his expertise in transport law. Albertas Buta handles regulatory, contractual and contentious transport matters.