Department profile
Sorainen

Competition/Antitrust

Europe Guide 2026 : Lithuania


Sorainen

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Competition/Antitrust - Lithuania

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Sorainen covers a range of competition law matters, assisting clients with obtaining competition law approval for proposed mergers, as well as representing them in investigations into alleged anti-competitive behaviour. The law firm also has experience in challenging authority decisions and appealing the conduct of dawn raids. The team also advises clients on compliance with competition legislation and state aid regulations.

Work Highlights

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  • Sorainen assisted Saferoad with the merger control aspects of its proposed acquisition of GATAS.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers do not just give advice from the legal perspective but they give you options and explain why to choose each option.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
  • We appreciate the team's in-depth knowledge of the area.

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  • Sorainen‘s competition team stands out in the market for its exceptional and broad case strategy.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
  • The lawyers really have in mind the whole history of the company, really remember everything and give you feedback on historical data which is very valuable.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
  • The Competition Law team stands out for its practical, business-focused advice and deep expertise in the field.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Daivis Švirinas
    Band 1Daivis Švirinas

    Daivis Švirinas

    Daivis Švirinas is a key figure for competition law issues in Lithuania, particularly in the area of behavioural questions. He represents clients in investigations, as well as advising on appeals against fines. He also has experience in merger control filings and competition law compliance matters. He has a number of clients in the pharma and retail sectors.

    • He knows our business very well and proposes great case strategies.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
    • He is a high-level lawyer, with a deep understanding of complex legal problems and our industry.

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    • He is an authoritative lawyer.

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  • Band 2Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė
    Band 2Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė

    Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė

    Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė advises clients on merger clearance filings. She has further experience in investigations into possible cartels and disputes concerning the legality of dawn raids. She also assists with competition law compliance matters.

    • She provides solutions tailored for the business, superior attention to detail, and outstanding knowledge and experience.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
    • She is an outstanding lawyer who provides actionable advice.

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    • She offers great support in competition law consultancy.

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  • Associates to watchAuridas Litvinas
    Associates to watchAuridas Litvinas

    Auridas Litvinas

    Auridas Litvinas has a broad competition law practice that covers both merger clearance filings and behavioural investigations, as well as appeals against authority decisions. He also has experience advising clients on compliance with competition regulations.

    • He is an experienced specialist, with outstanding know-how and a deep understanding of the retail industry.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
    • He is great - responsive and practical.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
    • Auridas Litvinas is a young and very perceptive lawyer.

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  • Associates to watchLinas Petronaitis
    Associates to watchLinas Petronaitis

    Linas Petronaitis

    Linas Petronaitis enters the rankings this year on the back of positive referee feedback. He has experience assisting clients with merger control filings, state aid mandates and competition law compliance issues.

    • Linas Petronaitis is a rising star in the area of competition law in Lithuania.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
    • It seems like he was born with competition law because he knows everything, he has a great business understanding.

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