About

Provided by Motieka & Audzevičius

MOTIEKA advises international, regional, and local businesses on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, tax structuring, merger control, private equity, venture capital, and other key corporate matters.

Known for a strategic, hands-on approach, the team delivers practical advice and long-term solutions. Clients value their commercial insight and ability to simplify complex processes across jurisdictions.

The firm has led some of the region’s most notable deals, including the redemption of shares of Mindaugas Marcinkevičius and Vladas Numavičius, who were shareholders of the largest Lithuanian capital business group, the complex sale of MailerLite shares to Vercom for EUR 90 million, which was followed up by an exit from Vercom in a related transaction (the largest ever tech exit in Lithuania).

The firm is recognised by Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, and CEE Legal Matters.

MOTIEKA offers full-scope project management – from deal structuring and negotiation to tax planning and regulatory clearance. Merger control is handled by the same transactional experts, ensuring consistency and business-aligned execution.

With academic credentials from Duke University, the Columbia Business School, the London Business School, the Royal College (London), and the University of London, the team combines global perspective with local precision. Expertise spans VC/PE, capital markets, commercial contracts, and fast-evolving sectors such as technology, financial services.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Lithuania

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Motieka & Audzevičius is an experienced law firm that assists clients with M&A and investments. The department is equipped to handle high-value international deals and frequently advises on mandates spanning several European jurisdictions. It often represents holding companies, domestic startups and private equity funds.

Work Highlights

  • Motieka & Audzevičius acted as local counsel to the shareholders of Anderson Optimisation on the sale of the company to PVcase.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Giedrius Kolesnikovas
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Giedrius Kolesnikovas
Head of Corporate/Commercial
2
Band 2
Giedrius Kolesnikovas is a highly active M&A lawyer who represents a variety of clients, including holding groups, individuals and private equity funds. He is experienced in handling high-value deals and cross-border transactions spanning across Europe and the USA.

His strategic approach consistently drives exceptional outcomes in complex transactions.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas is very experienced.

He has strong negotiation skills and deep knowledge in the corporate and M&A field.

Rokas Jankus
4
Rokas Jankus
Head of Corporate/Commercial
4
Band 4

Rokas Jankus often advises domestic startups on raising investments. He also acts on high-value deals and international transactions.

Rokas Jankus is diligent.

He is strongly client-oriented, delivering high-quality results on time.

Rokas is very constructive to work with.

He is a high-level professional with a business-oriented approach to various matters. He is very responsive and easy to communicate with, and has a deep knowledge of the business.

Ranked Lawyers at
Motieka & Audzevičius

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Lithuania

Corporate/Commercial

Giedrius Kolesnikovas
2
Giedrius Kolesnikovas
Head of Corporate/Commercial
2
Band 2
Rokas Jankus
4
Rokas Jankus
Head of Corporate/Commercial
4
Band 4

Members

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Aivaras Grigas

Darius Amšiejus

Daumantas Vilniškis

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

Head of Department

Laurynas Ramonas

Raminta Girtavičiūtė

Rokas Jankus

Rokas Jankus

Head of Department

Clients

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Akola Group

Brolis Defence Group

Estilita

Genys Brewing

Nter Private Equity Fund I

Turing College

Vercom

Videoprojektai LT

Šviesa

Industries

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Aviation

Energy

Entertainment

Financial Institutions

Real Estate

TMT

Trade and Distribution