Europe Guide 2026 : Lithuania
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Our firm has wide expertise in all M&A transactions, especially those that are sophisticated in nature and present unusual circumstances. Our experts have advised on major deals in the local market and globally, both as independent advisors and by working closely with the best law firms in Europe and beyond.
We support our clients daily with corporate governance, compliance and liability advice, but it is at key moments when we are most heavily relied upon – business structuring and restructuring, strategic changes, new directions and crisis response. The solutions we offer reflect our extensive international experience and our deep-rooted local knowledge.
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Ellex Valiunas offers a respected team representing foreign and domestic investors, individuals and corporates in high-value M&A transactions and commercial issues. The work includes investments, joint ventures, structurings, IPOs and stock exchange listings. The team is highly visible on cross-border deals that cover several European markets and Asian jurisdictions.
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Ellex Valiunas advised Vinted on its secondary share sale led by TPG.
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The lawyers demonstrate a commercial attitude and responsiveness.
The department has strong cross-border capabilities. Its seamless coordination across jurisdictions consistently delivers exceptional results.
They know us very well and have experience in our sector.
The law firm demonstrates a superior ability to break down complex issues into manageable components.
From the smallest detail to the largest transaction, their dedication and excellence come through every time.
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Managing partner Rolandas Valiūnas is an accomplished lawyer with a wealth of experience advising on all aspects of cross-border transactions.
Rolandas Valiūnas is known as one of the most influential lawyers in Lithuania.
He is excellent at setting strategy, simplifying complex issues and anchoring negotiations. He brings the right experts in precisely when needed and keeps everyone aligned.
Rolandas brings real impact to every transaction, combining legal insight with sharp commercial instinct.
Rolandas Valiūnas leads with calm, decisive execution.
He consistently offers reliable support, guiding with strategic vision and future-oriented solutions.
We really admire and appreciate his knowledge, engagement and overall approach.
Paulius Gruodis demonstrates strong leadership, strategic foresight and an ability to coordinate cross-border elements with precision.
He is keen to learn and is an outstanding team leader.
He is always ready to help and delivers what he promises.
Paulius Gruodis is highly experienced.
Robertas has industry-leading commercial awareness and an ability to work on complex and sophisticated cases. He has a very high overall level of intelligence.
Robertas Čiočys has a good understanding of the client.
Robertas is consistently accessible and proactive in keeping us informed.
He has a talent for distilling complex issues into clear, actionable strategies that are both legally sound and commercially viable.
He is very intelligent, knowledgeable and helpful.
Ramūnas Petravičius handles cross-border M&A, including deals in regulated industries such as the insurance and defence sectors. He is also knowledgeable in the employment law aspects of corporate transactions.
He is a truly exceptional lawyer who plays a pivotal role in the success of the most complex investment deals.
Ramūnas is a highly regarded expert who applies his knowledge in a to-the-point manner and covers the risks to the best extent.
Ramūnas Petravičius is a well-known lawyer.
Ramūnas Petravičius is a smart lawyer.
Department co-head Rūta Armonė receives notable acclaim for her growing M&A practice, with particular expertise in private equity and venture capital deals, often acting on startup mandates. She also handles transactions in the renewable energy sector.
Rūta Armonė is very calm and in control.
What distinguishes Rūta is her clear strategic thinking, strong communication skills and rare ability to act as a bridge between legal and financial workstreams.
She explains things clearly and always knows what the next step is.
She is consistently calm, pragmatic and constructive.
Rūta Armonė is very good at proactively bringing up things that we haven't thought of, providing solutions that drive our business forwards.
Žilvinas Zinkevičius is highly skilled.
Corporate/Commercial
Head of Corporate/Commercial
Corporate/Commercial
Corporate/Commercial
Corporate/Commercial
Corporate/Commercial
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Rūta Armonė
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View profile of Rolandas ValiūnasŽilvinas Zinkevičius
View profile of Žilvinas ZinkevičiusRamūnas Petravičius
View profile of Ramūnas PetravičiusRobertas Čiočys
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Practice area: Corporate/Commercial
Location: Lithuania
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