Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Lithuania
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Sorainen houses a top-notch banking and finance team, acting on transactional and regulatory financing matters. The team assists clients with a range of work, including acquisition and project finance, and offers further noteworthy expertise in bond and note issuances. Sorainen regularly acts for banks, payment institutions, investment management companies, insurance companies and consumer credit providers. The team has in-depth experience in credit facility agreements and securitisation transactions.
Work Highlights
- Sorainen advised Barclays and BNP Paribas as dealers on Lithuania's issuance of a ten-year Eurobond worth EUR650 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sorainen prioritises the client's needs and ensures prompt and efficient communication."
"Sorainen provides the highest quality legal services in the banking field."
"It is a goal-oriented team, offering great responsiveness."
"The lawyers have good industry insights."
"Every team member that we have worked with has strong expertise in the field and we are always confident in getting the best results working with Sorainen."
"Sorainen prioritises the client's needs and ensures prompt and efficient communication."
"Sorainen provides the highest quality legal services in the banking field."
"It is a goal-oriented team, offering great responsiveness."
"The lawyers have good industry insights."
"Every team member that we have worked with has strong expertise in the field and we are always confident in getting the best results working with Sorainen."
Notable Practitioners
Tomas Kontautas remains in the top tier of the rankings on the back of impressive work advising lenders on high-profile Eurobond issuances.
"He listens to the client's needs and provides constructive guidance to reach the goals."
"Tomas Kontautas has been an instrumental part of our success."
"He anticipates potential challenges and opportunities, allowing us to stay ahead in a dynamic business environment."
"Tomas' attention to detail has proven to be crucial, ensuring that no aspect is overlooked and that our legal strategies are thorough and precise. His leadership and dedication to excellence have made a significant impact on our business, and we value his contributions immensely."
"Working with Tomas Kontautas has been a truly rewarding experience, and we highly commend his proactive approach and meticulous attention to detail."
Augustas Klezys moves up in the rankings on the back of his work for financial sector clients on the issuance of bonds and notes, as well as project financing matters and guarantee agreements. He has further experience in negotiating revolving credit facilities and syndicated financing agreements, and acts on issues around securitisation and derivatives.
"He is always reachable and oriented to the result."
"Augustas Klezys is our first choice for legal consultations."
"He provides a superb service."
"He offers a great service and responsiveness, as well as valuable knowledge and experience."
"He is a very knowledgeable person."