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4 partners, 7 fee earners based in Vilnius

COBALT Vilnius Banking & Finance expertise and in-depth knowledge cover the full range of financing, financial services regulation, and capital markets advice, including cross-border financing, aircraft finance, loan portfolio transfers, M&A of financial institutions, FinTech (licencing and post-licencing), compliance, anti-money laundering, venture and growth investments, funds and asset management, structured finance and securitisation, finance litigation, insurance, equity capital markets, debt capital markets, compliance, sovereign debt, and derivatives.

  • Advised EBRD, Swedbank, and Citadele banks providing EUR 86 million syndicated loan for the development of UAB Vakarų medienos grupė.
  • Advised the US „buy now, pay later“ unicorn Sezzle in receiving the e-money institution licence to expand their activities in Europe.

Key Clients: EBRD, Luminor bank, Swedbank, Practica Capital, Sezzle.

Contact: Eva Suduiko, Partner, Akvilė Bosaitė, Partner                  

Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

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Banking & Finance - Lithuania

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

COBALT's highly reputed banking and finance practice advises clients on a range of high-value financing mandates. The acclaimed group works for prominent international banks and domestic corporate clients, as well as private equity houses. The practice regularly advises on bond issuances, securitisation matters, credit facility agreements and refinancing mandates, with further expertise in fundraising rounds. COBALT also advises on regulatory issues in the financial sector.

Work Highlights

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  • COBALT advised Luminor on a EUR500 million issuance of covered bonds.

Strengths

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"COBALT has strong lawyers in the banking and finance field, who are capable of taking on difficult tasks."

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"It is a team of highly skilled lawyers who know how to solve the issues."

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"We received answers and comments promptly."

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"The team's key strength is to deliver solution-focused advice and driving matters forward."

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"COBALT's key strengths are its attitude and on-point discussions with good follow-through that are not wasting time."

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Notable Practitioners

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Akvilė Bosaitė
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Akvilė Bosaitė
2
Band 2

Akvilė Bosaitė acts on both sides of financing transactions. She has particular experience in securitisation transactions and fundraising rounds.

"Akvile has a very effective strategy in negotiations, she helps us to move forwards in difficult matters."

"Her ability to mediate and stay loyal to the client is a strength."

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Eva Suduiko
4
Eva Suduiko
4
Band 4

Eva Suduiko advises clients on bond issuances, revolving facilities and refinancing mandates, acting for both borrowers and financiers. She also acts on security agreements and guarantees.

"She is very customer-centric, and always listens to the needs of the client."

"She is solution-focused and has great availability."

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Aurelija Balčiūnė
U
Aurelija Balčiūnė
U
Up and Coming

Aurelija Balčiūnė assists both borrowers and lenders with financing. She additionally acts on securitisation matters and regulatory topics.

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Akvilė Bosaitė
2
Akvilė Bosaitė
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Eva Suduiko
4
Eva Suduiko
4
Band 4
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Aurelija Balčiūnė
U
Aurelija Balčiūnė
U
Up and Coming
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