Mr Elijus Burgis > Cobalt > Vilnius, Lithuania > Lawyer Profile
Cobalt Offices
Lvivo 25
09320 Vilnius
Lithuania
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Mr Elijus Burgis
Work Department
M&A, banking, project finance and competition law matters
Position
Elijus Burgis is a Partner and Head of the firm’s Corporate Transactions Department.
During the years of his practice Mr Burgis has been an adviser in a number of the largest M&A transactions and financing projects in Lithuania and has also advised clients on various matters related to corporate, banking and finance, securities and competition law.
Career
Partner at COBALT Lithuania (since 2009)
Elijus Burgis has more than 20 years of experience in advising on different M&A, banking, project finance and competition law matters.
Languages
Lithuanian, English, Russian
Memberships
Member of the International Bar Association (IBA) (since 2009)
Member of the Lithuanian Bar Association (since 2002)
Since 2002 Member of the European Young Bar Association, President (2005-2006)
Since 2000 Member of the Lithuanian Young Bar Association, President (2004-2009)
Education
Faculty of Law, Stockholm University, Sweden (Master of European Law (2001) Faculty of Law, Vilnius University, Lithuania (Law degree) (1999)
Lawyer Rankings
Lithuania > Commercial, corporate and M&A
(Leading partners)Advising a wide range of local and multinational clients, Cobalt is highly active in a plethora of major M&A spanning from defence and aerospace to maritime, transportation, energy, and IT. The firm is also noted for its strong cross-border capabilities, assisting acquisitions both into and out of Lithuania. A highly experienced team, managing partner Irmantas Norkus has broad transactional, banking, and competition experience, as does partner Elijus Burgis . Heading the M&A practice group is corporate and private equity expert Juozas Rimas , meanwhile life science and EU pharmaceutical expert Zilvinas Kvietkus also supports. Akvilė Bosaitė, co-head of the banking and finance practice, is another notable expert on M&A.
Lithuania > Banking, finance and capital markets
(Hall of Fame)Advising a combination of financial institutions, venture capitalists, and companies, Cobalt advises both lenders and borrowers on large cross-border investments, financings and transactions, with other areas of expertise covering restructuring and bond issues. The practice is led jointly by M&A and financing expert Eva Suduiko and Akvilė Bosaitė, noted for her experience assisting startups and venture capitalists, among others. They are also joined by well-known M&A, banking, and competition lawyer Elijus Burgis along with managing associate Aurelija Balčiūnė, who brings additional depth in compliance, anti-money laundering and aircraft finance. Senior associate Vytautas Vosylius is also highly active, focusing on regulatory compliance and security transactions. The firm has broad sector experience encompassing companies operating in foods, tech, and aviation.
Lawyer Rankings
- Banking, finance and capital markets Lithuania
- Commercial, corporate and M&A Lithuania
- Hall of Fame Lithuania > Banking, finance and capital markets
- Leading partners Lithuania > Commercial, corporate and M&A
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking, finance and capital markets
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
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- EU and competition
- Fintech
- Intellectual property
- Real estate and construction
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