Augustas Klezys
FinTech Guide 2025
Band 1 : FinTech Legal
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About
Provided by Augustas Klezys
Practice Areas
Augustas is a Finance Sector Team Leader at the firm, leading a team of legal experts to identify and address clients’ specific legal needs, delivering precise and effective solutions. FinTech firms frequently turn to Augustas for guidance on licensing their activities within the EU and optimizing operations post-licensing, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
During his career, he has had the privilege of advising financial sector companies on some of the most complex and innovative transactions. Notable examples include his work with Lithuanian legal teams on key projects such as Nasdaq, Luminor, Šiaulių Bankas, and the LNG Terminal transactions.
In 2018, Augustas co-authored the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) netting country opinion for Lithuania. As a representative of Sorainen, an ISDA member, he actively participates in meetings and provides insights on national derivatives-related regulations.
Professional Memberships
Lithuanian Bar Association
Member of the Board of the British Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania
Chambers Review
FinTech
Augustas Klezys advises FinTech companies on licensing applications, including e-money institution and virtual asset service provider licences. He also advises on AML and counter-terrorism finance compliance.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Augustas Klezys provides a broad range of high-standard legal services relevant in FinTech. He is a highly qualified and experienced lawyer, well known for his specialisation in financial services."
"Augustas Klezys demonstrates attentiveness to clients and is insightful and forward-thinking, aligning his approach to support clients' broader business goals."
"Augustas Klezys has a very good reputation and lots of experience in this market."
"Augustas Klezys provides a broad range of high-standard legal services relevant in FinTech. He is a highly qualified and experienced lawyer, well known for his specialisation in financial services."
"Augustas Klezys demonstrates attentiveness to clients and is insightful and forward-thinking, aligning his approach to support clients' broader business goals."
"Augustas Klezys has a very good reputation and lots of experience in this market."
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