Corporate/Commercial
Europe Guide 2024 : Lithuania
Band 1
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Provided by COBALT
3 partners, 15 fee earners based in Vilnius
- Represented Lithuanian State-owned enterprise AB Lietuvos radijo ir televizijos centras in the sale of its data transmission and digital television business developed under the "Mezon" brand to a competing Bitė Group company (part of Providence Equity Partners).
- Advised INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund, the largest private equity investment fund in the Baltic region, on investing in MBL Group, a leading European manufacturer of medical mobility devices, headquartered in Denmark, with manufacturing facilities located in Poland and China.
Key Clients: Luminor Bank, KJK Management, INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund, Johnson&Johnson, Coca-Cola HBC, Walmark, Zentiva group a.s., Reitan.
Contact: Dr Juozas Rimas, Head of M&A Practice Group; Dr Irmantas Norkus, Managing Partner; Elijus Burgis, Partner
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Chambers Review
COBALT fields an outstanding practice, focusing on complex corporate structuring matters, advising on both reorganisations and strategic partnerships. The team represents corporate as well as financial institutions in M&A and investments in Lithuania, and is well versed in handling cross-border transactions covering the Baltics, the Nordics and CEE. Additionally, the law firm is experienced in handling matters undergoing merger clearance through competition authorities of several jurisdictions.
Work Highlights
- COBALT represented MediCA in its merger with InMedica.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers' responsiveness, clear communication and ability to anticipate challenges make the entire process efficient and remarkably stress-free."
"The law firm is full-service and can handle anything."
"The team has very experienced senior partners. The lawyers are highly responsive."
"The lawyers give business options and address the business needs very thoroughly."
"The lawyers' responsiveness, clear communication and ability to anticipate challenges make the entire process efficient and remarkably stress-free."
"The law firm is full-service and can handle anything."
"The team has very experienced senior partners. The lawyers are highly responsive."
"The lawyers give business options and address the business needs very thoroughly."
Notable Practitioners
Irmantas Norkus is a key M&A lawyer who handles high-value cross-border transactions, with particular activity in deals involving Baltic and Nordic jurisdictions. He regularly advises on mandates pertaining to the technology sector.
"Irmantas Norkus is a great leader and deal supporter."
Elijus Burgis is a highly active lawyer advising clients such as private equity funds on significant transactions within various sectors, most notably the renewable energy industry.He is well versed in handling transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions.
"Elijus Burgis is a very experienced and hands-on partner."
Juozas Rimas is a skilled lawyer who advises on corporate restructurings and M&A deals. He handles cases across a wide number of industries, with recent activity in the technology, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors.
"Juozas provides prompt assistance on a wide range of topics in the Baltics."
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