Competition/Antitrust
Europe Guide 2024 : Lithuania
Band 2
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Sorainen is active on both merger filings and behavioural matters. The law firm represents clients in investigations into allegations of bid rigging, hub-and-spoke agreements and resale price maintenance. The team further assists clients with appeals against fines and disputes concerning merger notifications. It cooperates with its other offices to assist clients with large-scale compliance projects.
Work Highlights
- Sorainen advised Invalda on the competition law aspects of its proposed acquisition of Eglės sanatorija.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The level of expertise of this firm is high. I can say that they understand our industry very well."
"All team members have excellent communication skills."
"All of our requests were analysed from the economic and legal viewpoints and we received clear and thorough answers."
"We receive reliable and strong advice from a passionate team."
"One of the firm's strengths is coming up with creative solutions to problems that are not standard."
"The level of expertise of this firm is high. I can say that they understand our industry very well."
"All team members have excellent communication skills."
"All of our requests were analysed from the economic and legal viewpoints and we received clear and thorough answers."
"We receive reliable and strong advice from a passionate team."
"One of the firm's strengths is coming up with creative solutions to problems that are not standard."
Notable Practitioners
Daivis Švirinas remains one of the top lawyers in Lithuania for merger control filings. He has additional impressive experience representing clients in behavioural investigations, particularly into allegations of cartel participation.
"He provides very thorough and balanced legal advice."
"He is the best competition lawyer in the market. He understands our business perfectly."
"He is a real expert in competition law providing value-added advice and smart, out-of-the-box ideas to deal with complex matters."
"He has extremely wide knowledge of antitrust and is very experienced in Lithuanian cases. I was impressed by his knowledge and the way he deals with cases is exceptional."
Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė moves up in the rankings on the basis of her strong work in investigations, assisting clients with defence against allegations of hub-and-spoke agreements, resale price maintenance and unnotified mergers. She also advises clients on merger control filings and competition law compliance matters.
"She is energetic and a very good lawyer."
"She is a pleasure to work with because she is extremely responsive and has excellent analytical and project management skills."
"She is very client-oriented and helpful. Her advice is always clear and to the point."
Auridas Litvinas has a broad competition law practice, assisting clients with merger clearance filings, behavioural investigations and appeals against fines.
"He is easy to work with, very responsive and has a strong knowledge of case law."
"He has a perfect approach to the clients."
"He is quick to respond, smart and quickly understands what's needed."
Ranked Lawyers at
Sorainen
Lithuania