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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

Email:  [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

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What the Team is Known For

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 advised Mehiläinen on its acquisition of InMedica.

Strengths

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COBALT is the top law firm in Lithuania. It offers very good support and is always available.

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COBALT has a good team with strong experts and great communication.

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The lawyers are always available with a positive attitude. They are efficient, dig deep and consider business matters from various angles and different perspectives.

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The senior partners are always accessible and spend time on transactions.

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The team can manage complex problems.

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Notable Practitioners

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Elijus Burgis
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Elijus Burgis
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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 is a true M&A professional.

Elijus Burgis is a highly experienced M&A lawyer.

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Irmantas Norkus
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Irmantas Norkus
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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 seasoned professional.

He is very easy to work with and has excellent, substantive knowledge.

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Juozas Rimas
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Juozas Rimas
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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.
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Elijus Burgis
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Irmantas Norkus
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Irmantas Norkus
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Juozas Rimas
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Juozas Rimas
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