Julija Šlekonytė

Meet Julija Šlekonytė, partner, attorney at law with over 14 years of experience. Julija is a trusted legal advisor specializing in complex financial services regulatory matters. She works closely with clients across the FinTech and digital payments space, helping them navigate today’s challenging regulatory landscape with confidence and clarity.

Julija provides end-to-end legal support – from obtaining licences, to advising on product qualification, implementing robust internal control and governance frameworks, and representing clients in dealings with regulatory authorities.

Her key strengths lie in her deep understanding of the EU FinTech legal framework, her technical grasp of innovative financial products, and her strategic approach to regulatory compliance. Julija Šlekonytė is particularly skilled at translating complex regulatory requirements into practical, business-focused solutions that support innovation without compromising compliance.

Whether you’re launching a new FinTech venture, scaling your operations, or facing regulatory challenges, Julija is here to guide you every step of the way.

FIELDS OF SPECIALITY:

- Banking, Finance and Capital Markets

- Fintech and Web3 Law

- Financial regulation and compliance

- AML/CFT and KYC

- Startups and Scaleups

2025 Widen, Partner, Attorney at Law

2021 – 2025 Ellex, Attorney at Law, Associate Partner

2019 – 2021 Ellex, Attorney at Law, Senior Associate

2016 – 2019 Slekonyte and partners FINLEX, Attorney at Law

2013 – 2016 Attorney at Law Diana Gumbreviciute office, Assistant Attorney

2011 – 2013 Constitutional Court, Assistant to the Judge

Vilnius University, MA Law

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