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Our Employment Law team of attorneys is dedicated to advising and representing both employers and employees through any legal matters concerning employment relations.

Our services include guidance throughout the entire lifecycle of employment relationships, from entry into employment agreements and negotiations, to amicably ending relationships with severance agreements or representing clients in disputes before the labour dispute committees or courts.

As employment attorneys, our goal is that our clients are not only compliant but are also advantageously positioned in their respective sectors. From the peculiarities in local regulations to the challenges of cross-border employment, we bring a multifaceted understanding that caters to the diverse needs of the Baltic market.  

Whether you’re an emerging startup or an established enterprise, our team of employment lawyers is equipped to support your objectives with due professionalism.

WIDEN Lithuania employment law related services include:

  • Employment contracts and documentation
  • Incentive programs and bonus schemes
  • Cross-border and global option programs
  • Whistleblower protection
  • Employee rights and welfare
  • Work environment, health and safety
  • Immigration and work permits
  • Cross-border employment matters
  • Employee privacy
  • Workplace policies
  • Labour disputes
  • Employment termination and redundancies
  • Option programs
  • Executive employment agreements and board member agreements

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Employment - Lithuania

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

WIDEN offers an impressive labour law practice with an outstanding track record representing domestic and international employers in disputes, including those relating to dismissals, employee compensation issues and collective bargaining cases. The team is also well equipped to represent employees and trade unions.

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Strengths

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  • The team delves deeply into the details and the client’s problem. It provides high-quality service, quick responses, and most importantly, precise and pragmatic answers.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • WIDEN provides reliable support in managing employee contracts, workplace policies and compliance with evolving labor laws. Its ability to offer tailored solutions and ensure smooth handling of disputes is invaluable.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Tomas Bagdanskis
    Tomas Bagdanskis

    Tomas Bagdanskis

    Tomas Bagdanskis is highly respected in contentious and advisory employment matters, often acting for both employers and employees. He is well placed to advise on dismissal cases, compensation, working conditions and contractual matters.

    • Tomas Bagdanskis is the best employment law expert we have had the pleasure to work with.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • He is a true expert in employment law, providing tailored advice that addresses our unique challenges while keeping us ahead of regulatory changes.

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  • Vilius Mačiulaitis
    Vilius Mačiulaitis

    Vilius Mačiulaitis

    Vilius Mačiulaitis is a well-regarded practitioner with strong experience handling unfair dismissal, employment relations, reorganisations and compensation-related cases. He is especially active on behalf of employers.

    • Vilius Mačiulaitis has a pragmatic approach and the ability to integrate details into a matter.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • He aligns legal regulation with practical situation analysis.

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  • Mantas Mikalopas
    Mantas Mikalopas

    Mantas Mikalopas

    Mantas Mikalopas has recognised expertise in contentious matters. He often represents both employees and employers in compensation, suspension from work and dismissal cases.

    • Mantas Mikalopas demonstrates excellent judgment of situations and the ability to quickly grasp complex circumstances and find the most effective legal solution.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Mantas Mikalopas stands out for his exceptional client service, always providing clear, timely and practical solutions. He is highly attuned to commercial needs, offering legal advice that aligns with the client's broader business objectives.

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  • Rūta Globytė
    Rūta Globytė

    Rūta Globytė

    Rūta Globytė receives praise for her capacity to handle restructurings and employee transfers and offers strategic advice on other HR and employment matters. She also represents clients in disputes relating to dismissals.

    • She is very adaptable. She provides practical advice, and is also very responsive and easy to reach.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Rūta Globytė offers insightful, business-oriented solutions that align with our strategic goals, ensuring smooth operations and compliance.

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