Banking, finance and capital markets

Ellex

The banking and finance practice at Ellex is frequently engaged in a diverse range of work, offering advice on issues ranging from general financing and international institution-led financing, to popular bond issuances, project financing, regulatory fintech, and private equity and venture capitalist work. The team demonstrates the depth of knowledge at the firm through the diverse sectors it is engaged with, from renewable energy to real estate. The team is led by co-heads Ieva Dosinaitė and Giedrius Stasevičius, who bring expertise in managing pan-Baltic legal projects and complex financing projects, such as bond issuances, securitisations, and secured lending deals.

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Testimonials

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‘What truly sets Ellex's Banking and Finance team apart is their expertise and personalized approach. As the largest Banking and Finance team in Lithuania, they handle everything from general financing and intricate international deals to popular bond issuances with remarkable skill.'
‘Eglė Neverbickienė is a consummate professional and a pleasure to work with. We always find common ground, as she is flexible and adaptable to our needs. In most cases, her proposals are provided promptly, are comprehensive, and include terms that are acceptable to us.'
‘Ellex stands out for its deep understanding of both the local and regional legal landscapes, coupled with a global outlook. This combination allows the firm to provide tailored legal solutions. Ellex's extensive network across the Baltic region is a distinguishing factor, enabling cross-border cooperation.'
‘Special thanks go to Eglė Neverbickienė for her exceptional contributions. Her expertise, dedication, and attention to detail have been invaluable throughout our multiple projects. We truly appreciate her professionalism and commitment to delivering outstanding results.’
‘Working with Eglė Neverbickienė, Associate Partner, has been an absolute pleasure and a significant asset to our projects. Her outstanding legal acumen, combined with her proactive and exceptional client-focused approach, makes her a standout legal partner and one of the finest legal professionals I have ever collaborated with. Several of the qualities that highlight Ellex as a top-tier legal firm are directly attributable to Eglė’s extraordinary work.'
‘We have been working with Ellex for years and recently had several important projects with their Banking and Finance team. They supported us in raising financing through bond issues for a real estate project in Vilnius. Ellex prepared everything we needed for continuous bond offerings, ensuring everything was approved by the Bank of Lithuania.'
‘Giedrius Stasevičius and Ieva Dosinaitė lead the team with strong expertise and clear guidance. They listen to our needs and always provide smart solutions. Eglė Neverbickienė and Eglė Radvilaitė are very responsive and pay attention to details, which makes the process smooth. We appreciate their professionalism and ability to tackle complex issues, giving us confidence in our financial projects.'
‘I can freely say that Ellex’s Banking and Finance practice expertise is top-notch. They handle all kinds of financial deals, from loans to restructuring. Their team is smart and always gives advice that fits our needs. What makes Ellex special is their creative way of solving tough problems. They think outside the box and give practical advice, even on hard issues.’

Key clients

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Nordic investment bank
European investment bank
EIG Global Partners
Partners Group (UK) Limited
Quaero European Infrastructure Fund II
Orkela, UAB
AB Šiaulių bankas
Northway Biotech
Capitalica Z114 Real Estate Fund
UniCredit Bank and Raiffeisen Bank
Banca Comercială Romana
ING Bank
OTP Bank Romania SA
SBA Furniture Group
NextPower III Poland Holdco sp. z o.o.
UAB “Audifina”
UAB “Lasinta”
SBA Furniture Group

Work highlights

Advised initial bond purchasers and mandated lead arrangers representing ING Bank N.V., Citigroup Global Markets Limited, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, HSBC Continental Europe, J.P. Morgan SE, Swedbank AB, and UniCredit Bank GmbH on the issuing and financing Bite Group´s EUR920m bond issue.
Advised EBRD on providing EUR25m investment for energy efficiency upgrades in Vilnius Residential Buildings.
Advised Baltic Rezo, a company from the Quaero European Infrastructure Fund II, on borrowing EUR50m from SEB Bank for the development of sustainable telecommunications infrastructure in the Baltic States.

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