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Firms To Watch: TMT

Established in the Lithuanian legal market in March 2022, CEE Attorneys' e-commerce, media and technology group has been kept busy handling advertising and data protection matters. The team is led by Rytis Rudzinska.
Under the leadership of Raminta Stravinskaitė, the team at Motieka & Audzevicius continues to handle a broad range of work for Lithuanian companies, including the use of cookies, GDPR compliance, data transfer challenges and data breach responses.

TMT in Lithuania

Ellex

At Ellex, the ‘very capable’ team is well versed in handling a wide range of TMT matters, including transactions, regulatory issues and compliance work. Under the leadership of Jaunius Gumbis, the group continues to advise global technology, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing companies on cross-border TMT issues. Ruta Pumputiene fields expertise in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and biotech matters, while Migle Petkeviciene focuses on data protection and GDPR compliance issues in the technology and fintech arenas. Tomas Kamblevičius is a key practitioner to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jaunius Gumbis


Autres avocats clés:

Ruta Pumputiene; Migle Petkeviciene; Tomas Kamblevicius; Ignas Sidaras


Les références

‘What I value most when working with this team is the quick response to all inquiries, clear guidance, not only the situation is presented, but alternatives are also proposed.’

‘We use Ellex’s services in complex data privacy matters since they have outstanding data privacy counsel.’

‘Partner Migle Petkeviciene and senior associate Ignas Sidaras have impressive knowledge of the GDPR and other applicable regulation, perfectly understand the business rationale at the product-level depths, thus are able to assess and tackle privacy related risks and suggest tailor-made solutions in each situation.’

Principaux clients

AbbVie


Adapteo


Alticor


American Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania


Amway


Baltic Classifieds Group


BMW


Bolt


Brink’s


BSH Home Appliances


Cargopoint


Carlsberg Group


CityBee


Coca-Cola HBC


Dassault Systemes


Douglas


Eden Springs


Eksma Optics


Ekspress Grupp


Eli Lilly


Fleet System Competence


General Electric


IBM


Ignitis Group


IKEA


Innovation Agency Lithuania


Interlux Group


Investors’ Forum


Japan Tobacco International


JCDecaux


Kyndryl


Lithuanian Society of Oncologists and Chemotherapists


Lithuanian Society of Ophthalmologists


LNK Television Group


LR Global


Mayoly Spindler


Modus Group


QS Lasers


Signicat (Dokobit)


Sinch


Smurfit Kappa


Sormedica


Sportland


Storent


Telia Company


Telia Lithuania


Teva Pharmaceuticals


Theca Furniture


Thermo Fisher Scientific


Trevio


TV3 Group


Viessmann


Volvo Car


Volvo Bus


Volvo Trucks


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Baltic media house, TV3 Group, on the acquisition of major Lithuanian radio stations owned by M-1 Group.
  • Advised media and publishing company Ekspress Grupp on acquiring Lithuanian news portal Lrytas.

Sorainen

Sorainen has an excellent reputation for advising on a broad range of TMT matters. Key drivers of work for the group include data protection, regulatory and compliance issues, TMT transactions, related M&A deals and market entry issues. The client base includes prominent global companies Microsoft and Google, alongside media, telecoms, tech and IT entities. The practice is led by the triumvirate of Laimonas SkibarkaJonas Kiauleikis and Stasys Drazdauskas, who specialises in information technology, IP, and data protection law. Matas Mačiulaitis and Mindaugas Dominykas Baniulis have expertise in handling large venture capital investments. Sidas Sokolovas and Irma Kirklyte are key names to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Laimonas Skibarka; Stasys Drazdauskas; Jonas Kiauleikis


Autres avocats clés:

Matas Mačiulaitis; Mindaugas Dominykas Baniulis; Sidas Sokolovas; Irma Kirklyte


Les références

‘The team provides practical advice in a timely manner. The advice is both useful from a business perspective as well as from a legal perspective. We work with Sidas Sokolovas who is always great. He is practical, timely, business-oriented and legally correct!’

‘Very professional and engaging team. What is important is that the Sorainen team can explain complex subjects to everyone at every level.’

‘The individuals I worked with are their subject matter experts. We don’t get one person who handles all of our cases but we get individuals who are experts in their field.’

Principaux clients

Bitė Lietuva


Mezon


Microsoft


Google


TV3 Group


Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty


Jonas Software (part of Constellation Software)


Pigu


CGTrader


Melsoft


Nordcurrent


Wargaming group


PVcase


Vilnius International Film Festival Kino pavasaris


Elephant VC


Klett Lernen und Information GmbH (part of the Klett Group)


Nuvei


Open Circle Capital


Nosto


Baltnetos komunikacijos


Cast AI Baltics


Oxylabs


Orange Business Services


Booking.com


Accenture


Mosaic


DappRadar


EPAM


Shif4 Payments


Shopify


Rocket Sofware


Oxipit


Litilit


Principaux dossiers


  • Successfully represented Mezon before the Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania concerning a dispute over the transfer of frequencies.
  • Advised PVcase on a USD 100 million investment.
  • Assisted Oxlylabs with its acquisition of Webshare Software Company, based in Silicon Valley.

Cobalt

Representing major technology giants Huawei and Apple, as well as payment service providers and pharmaceutical companies, Cobalt's team has a solid track record in handling prominent TMT matters in Lithuania. Practice head Zilvinas Kvietkus stands out for his 'exceptional knowledge of pharmaceutical business', and is adept at advising on contentious and non-contentious TMT cases in the sector. Renata Vasiliauskienė focuses on data protection, licensing, and regulatory compliance, and managing associate Julija Beldeninovienė handles contentious mandates. Juras Žymančius is another key contact.

Responsables de la pratique:

Žilvinas Kvietkus


Autres avocats clés:

Renata Vasiliauskienė; Julija Beldeninovienė; Juras Žymančius


Les références

‘Cobalt’s offices are established in all Baltic countries, and they are able to work as one team when solving the issues related to all Baltics. Cobalt covers all the areas needed for business companies-starting from labour law and finishing by M&A processes. The answers and solutions given by them are clear and easy to implement. They are offering not only legal advice, but also different training, including the specialized training for our company.’

‘Zilvinas Kvietkus has exceptional knowledge of pharmaceutical business. He helps us a lot in the communication with governmental authorities. Juras Žymančius has a very good knowledge of the data privacy regulations.’

Principaux clients

Huawei Technologies (Vilnius), UAB


Wolt Enterprises Oy


Evolution Lithuania, UAB


AT&T


Volkswagen Gmbh


Apple


15min


Bayer


Masergy Communications, Inc.


Visa


Mastercard


eObuwie.pl, S.A.


Johnson & Johnson Poland Sp. Z o.o.


Novartis


Ipsen Pharma


Merck Sharp & Dohme


Danone


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising AT&T on telecommunication regulatory compliance issues.
  • Acting as counsel to Volkswagen on the enrolment of on-demand functions of mobile online services and connected services in VW vehicles.
  • Provides ongoing advice to Huawei Technologies (Vilnius), UAB on Lithuanian regulation related to 5G development and assisting the company in communication with the government in relation to 5G development in the country.

WALLESS

WALLESS' practice is well known for its specialist focus on IT and GDPR matters, and is also highly regarded for its experience in handling transactional TMT work. Software, fintech and healthcare are among the group's key sector strengths. The practice is led by Laura Ziferman, who has expertise in technology and GDPR issues. Dovile Burgiene is a key name for transactional matters, while Guoda Sileikyte advises on data protection and regulatory and compliance issues within the life sciences sector. The group has been bolstered by the arrival of Raimondas Andrijauskas, a former director of the State Data Protection Inspectorate.

Responsables de la pratique:

Laura Ziferman


Autres avocats clés:

Dovile Burgiene; Guoda Sileikyte; Gabrielė Gudauskienė; Raimondas Andrijauskas


Les références

‘Key team’s strengths are senior lawyers who are experts in GDPR/IT/IP fields and understand the ever-changing world of technology. WALLESS’ team is very motivated and sets high standards for quality of work. Their clear and straightforward legal answers go hand in hand with perfect understanding of business needs.’

‘Highly professional, deep understanding of the market, collaboration.’

‘Guoda is very professional, deeply engaged in the subject, great attitude to the clients needs.’

Principaux clients

Favro AB


Robolabs, UAB


Inchcape Motors


Taiwania Capital Management Corporation


Affidea Group


Benu / Tamro (Phoenix Group)


CCC S.A.


Bolt


CV Group (carVertical)


Lithuanian Maritime Academy


Northway


Association of Lithuanian private healthcare organizations


National Association of Medical Spa and Rehabilitation centers


Mary Kay


Press Glass


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Lithuanian Maritime Academy on an anticipated merger with Vilnius TECH University in order to create a national tech hub for joint research and engineering projects.
  • Assisted Taiwania Capital with an investment in a Lithuanian biotechnology start-up, Oxipit.

AAA Law

Justina Nike heads the practice at AAA Law, which has a strong reputation for handling advertising, marketing, IT and data protection matters. The group reports an uptick in work from healthcare clients, as well as assisting start-ups in developing areas such as AI. IT and tech lawyer Edvardas Steckis and senior associate Indrė Kuizinienė, who has extensive expertise in data protection law, are also key contacts.

Responsables de la pratique:

Justina Nike


Autres avocats clés:

Edvardas Steckis; Indrė Kuizinienė


Les références

‘Versatile expertise in various fields of law, good and professional legal team.’

‘Very professional partners, true experts in their fields of practice, professional and responsive associates.’

‘Technical know-how, billing, communication.’

Principaux clients

Perfectionai, UAB


Dr. Vet (Vet ventures group)


VM robotika, UAB


I asset management, UAB


Grand Hotel Vilnius, UAB


Auto10


Ketavila, UAB (Vilniaus Juvelyrika)


Ivo ir KO, UAB


Antakalnio stomatologijos klinika


Norstat, UAB


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting as counsel to AI start-up “Perfection42”.
  • Provides ongoing assistance to a Lithuanian food retailer with matters related to its marketing communication, from product labelling to advertising and e-commerce-related issues.
  • Advised a client on GDPR compliance matters.

ECOVIS ProventusLaw

ECOVIS ProventusLaw's 'expertise in data protection is particularly impressive'. The group has extensive experience in assisting start-ups, IT companies, and financial service providers with a range of TMT matters, and is well known for handling fintech work. Practice head Loreta Andziulyte brings over two decades of experience in telecoms, IT, and data protection law. Brigida Bacienė and senior associate Milda Šlekytė are key practitioners.

Responsables de la pratique:

Loreta Andziulytė


Autres avocats clés:

Brigida Bacienė; Milda Šlekytė


Les références

‘Very experienced team.’

‘What sets this team apart, in our view, is their remarkable proficiency in handling intricate technical scenarios. It’s quite rare to find legal professionals who not only understand the intricacies of the law but also possess a deep knowledge of technology and related matters, and this is an area where the law firm excels. Their expertise in data protection is particularly impressive, enabling them to navigate even the most intricate challenges seamlessly.’

‘Brigida is always looking to achieve maximum compliance with the regulation and is taking into account her vast knowledge of latest legal practices and decisions while providing legal advice.’

Principaux clients

AAX Fintech, UAB


HuobiPay, UAB


Travel Union, UAB


Silvergate LT, UAB


Dolores Dei, UAB


Okeo Payments, UAB


Bebawa, UAB


Albars, UAB


SONECT Europe, UAB


Bitė Lietuva, UAB


CGI Lithuania


Estnaila, UAB


TBF Finance, UAB


Saugus kreditas, UAB


Lithuanian Association of Insurance Brokers.


International Payment Union, UAB


Phoenix Payments, UAB


MTTC, UAB


Majestic Financial, UAB


DeVere E-Money, UAB


Paytend Europe, UAB


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Albars, UAB on privacy issues and the use of cookies following the launch of two new products by the client.
  • Assisted Sonect Europe, UAB with international data transfers.

Eversheds Saladžius (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)

Eversheds Saladžius (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) has an established track record in handling IT, employment and transactions in the TMT space for a solid client base of domestic and international companies, including technology developers, IT service providers, and media entities. Practice head Rimtis Puišys advises on data privacy and protection matters, including GDPR cases. Senior associates Neringa Bubnaityte and Milda Jasaitiene are also key contacts.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rimtis Puišys


Autres avocats clés:

Neringa Bubnaitytė; Milda Jasaitienė


Principaux clients

CGI


Demerzel Solutions (Nethermind)


IPXO UK


Miss Group


Syncreality


Principaux dossiers


  • Providing continuous legal advice for CGI, a multinational IT consulting and systems integration company, including in cross-border projects covering different jurisdictions across the Baltic-Nordic region.

GLIMSTEDT Bernotas & Partners

GLIMSTEDT Bernotas & Partners‘ technology, media and communications team is led by Giedrė Rimkūnaitė-Manke, who is active in data protection and IT matters in the financial services, sport and entertainment sectors, to name a few. The group is also adept at representing start-ups in work, and counts compliance issues as a key area of instruction.

Responsables de la pratique:

Giedrė Rimkūnaitė-Manke


Principaux clients

Neste Lietuva, UAB


Apollo Group


Impuls and Gym LT (Lemon Gym)


VELUX


Discontract (Virtualioji darbo rinka, UAB)


Narbutas Group companies


Aradas, UAB


Peek & Cloppenburg


Militra, UAB


Credit union Neris


Linstow group


ELITAZ Group, UAB


LAT Grupė, UAB


Šiuolaikinės mokyklos centras


Kaunas aircraft maintenance service UAB


Market Pay Denmark affiliate in Lithuania


Veika, UAB


Principaux dossiers


  • Successfully defended Neste Lietuva in a number of cases concerning alleged violations of advertising and data protection regulations.
  • Advised Aradas, UAB on the creation of a new e-shop.
  • Advising Militra, UAB on a major redesign of its online platform.

Triniti Jurex Law Firm

Triniti Jurex Law Firm advises on a broad range of licensing and data matters for clients in a wide range of sectors. Practice head Aurelija Rutkauskaite is well versed in handling GDPR compliance matters, while Akvilė Bužinskaitė assists with data protection and e-commerce cases. Mantas Rimkevičius fields expertise in advertising law and information technology issues.

Responsables de la pratique:

Aurelija Rutkauskaitė


Autres avocats clés:

Mantas Rimkevičius; Akvilė Bužinskaitė


Principaux clients

Omnisend, UAB


Interneto vizija, UAB


Terasky Baltics, UAB


Block Games Ltd.


Biznio mašinų kompanija, UAB


CV group, UAB


Aardvark Technologies, UAB


Ecso, UAB


EBV Finance, UAB


TV žaidimai, UAB


GreenTech Baltic, UAB


BICS


Oxipit, UAB


Droplet Genomics, UAB


Deeper, UAB


British Telecom


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising marketing start-up Omnisend on shaping the legal framework for marketing automation solutions.
  • Conducted a comprehensive feasibility study on Lithuania’s telecommunications legal framework for British Telecom.

WIDEN

WIDEN's team stands out for its 'deep knowledge in the IT sector', and is adept at advising on data transfers, data breaches and GDPR compliance. The client base includes a number of prominent financial institutions, as well as telecoms and media sector companies. Practice head Asta Macijauskienė is sought after for handling compliance, contractual matters and disputes in the space. Other key practitioners include Viktorija Stančikė, Renata Jankauskytė, and Daiva Tamulionienė.

Responsables de la pratique:

Asta Macijauskienė


Autres avocats clés:

Viktorija Stančikė; Daiva Tamulionienė; Renata Jankauskytė


Les références

‘ILAW LEXTAL’s team has the know-how of highly experienced experts. This team is not only knowledgeable about the practice, but also has a deep understanding of the specific business area, which helps them understand the needs of entrepreneurs. I always recommend them to my clients. Added to this they have a huge successful practice in data breach management.’

‘We communicate with Asta Macijauskienė. She is a professional who is capable of communicating in a very simple way even the most complicated issues. She has a strong business attitude.’

‘Deep knowledge in the IT sector. Always available on time. Good negotiation skills in IT contracts. Systematic view to problem solving, including personal data issues.’

Principaux clients

European Merchant Bank


Delfi


Bitė Lietuva


Nordcode technology


Decathlon Lietuva


Nordic Sugar Kėdainiai


INVL Asset Management


Vaikų linija


Oxylabs


Telesoftas


Principaux dossiers


  • Acts as counsel to the European Merchant Bank on banking-related GDPR issues.
  • Assisted Baltic media company Delfi with the acquisition of the news agency ELTA.