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Provided by Žygimantas Stankevičius
Žygimantas Stankevičius is a Partner, Attorney at Law, and Head of the Finance Industry Group, bringing over 25 years of in-depth experience in banking and finance law. Renowned for his strategic insight and leadership, Žygimantas has a distinguished career that includes heading the legal department of one of Lithuania’s largest banks – Luminor (formerly DNB, Nordea). This experience gives him a deep understanding of both regulatory frameworks and practical business realities.
He leads complex legal projects involving corporate lending and financing transactions across a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, energy, and real estate. He advises borrowers as well as local and international financial institutions, offering practical, forward-thinking solutions in high-value transactions.
In addition to private sector work, Žygimantas is a trusted advisor to government entities. He regularly assists investors in obtaining payment and crypto-asset service licences from the Bank of Lithuania, advises on regulatory approvals for changes of control in regulated market participants, and ensures compliance with evolving financial regulations.
He is deeply involved in the Lithuanian FinTech ecosystem, continuously supporting both established and emerging market players. His clients include Revolut, Luminor AS Lithuanian Branch, AB Šiaulių Bankas, Urbo Bankas, Mano Bankas, European Merchant Bank, AB SEB Bankas, Citadele Banka AS Lithuanian Branch, the Association of Lithuanian Banks, and numerous fintech and crypto-assets companies.
Žygimantas is known for his technical excellence, commercial awareness, and results-oriented approach.
Practice areas:
*Banking & Financial Services
Industries:
*Financial Services
*Defence
*Startup
*Lithuanian Bar Association
*Alumni of the Faculty of Law of Vilnius University
Provided by Chambers
Žygimantas Stankevičius is head of the law firm's finance industry group. He advises both domestic and international clients on their financing projects in Lithuania.
Provided by Chambers
Žygimantas Stankevičius is a great lawyer who is commercially driven and understanding of clients' needs.
Žygimantas Stankevičius understands the business needs of financial institutions, delves into problems and offers the best solutions.
Žygimantas Stankevičius is a great lawyer who is commercially driven and understanding of clients' needs.
Žygimantas Stankevičius understands the business needs of financial institutions, delves into problems and offers the best solutions.