Commercial, corporate and M&A

Sorainen

With one client commending their ‘top-notch service’, Sorainen handles high-value deals including M&A as well as shareholder relations, investments, and corporate structuring. Also noted is the private equity and venture capital group that is well-placed to advise foreign investors on Lithuanian market entry. Mantas Petkevičius leads this part of the team, while Sergej Butov, a highly experienced M&A and energy lawyer, oversees the broader practice as a whole. Laimonas Skibarka, the firm’s managing partner, also assists on M&A, foreign investments, and TMT matters. Other key names include Evaldas Dūdonis and Jonas Kiauleikis , the last of which also co-heads the firm’s TMT area, as well as Mindaugas Dominykas Baniulis .

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘The team appears to be the go-to-shop when doing business in Lithuania. They are pleasant to work with and respect deadlines.’
‘I am delighted to share my enthusiastic testimonial for Sorainen, a legal team that has consistently exceeded my expectations in every way. My experience working with them has been nothing short of exceptional, and I wholeheartedly trust and recommend their services.'
'From the moment I engaged with Sorainen, I was impressed by their depth of knowledge and practical experience. Their team's legal expertise is not only grounded in sound theoretical foundations but also enriched by years of hands-on practice. This unique blend of theoretical education and practical experience sets them apart in the legal field and instills confidence from the outset.'
‘I am delighted to provide a glowing description for two exceptional lawyers, Jonas Kiauleikis and Matas Mačiulaitis. Their combined expertise and dedication have made them indispensable assets in navigating complex legal matters.'
‘The Sorainen team possesses all the necessary competencies that our company requires. They are a group of highly skilled professionals with extensive experience. Moreover, they are proficient in professional English, a crucial factor for our company. In the specific case they handled for us, they demonstrated an in-depth understanding of the matter, provided expert guidance, maintained a proactive approach, and did not encounter the delays often associated with legal services. The outcome exceeded our expectations, largely due to their impeccable organization of all relevant documents.’
‘I believe their primary strength lies in their team. The individuals here are not only friendly and sincere but also highly professional and experienced. One noteworthy aspect is that specialists from diverse fields collaborate on significant transactions, enabling them to provide a comprehensive assessment from multiple perspectives. They consistently exhibit responsiveness and active engagement, making the client feel prioritized, even if they have other commitments at the moment. Additionally, their support team is another formidable asset, known for their accuracy and reliability.’
‘Client-oriented with excellent teamwork. In our project, the M&A schedule was moved forward suddenly without enough explanation. Although some members of the team took a vacation as scheduled, the other members took over the project without any burden on us and the project continued to go well. After the members came back from their vacation, without any burden on us again, they shared the progress internally very well and the project continued to go well. Not only partners but also counsels and associated are talented.’

Key clients

PVcase
Oxylabs
Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania
Invalda INVL
INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund
Encavis
Ignitis renewables
Green Landscaping Group
Klett Lernen
Litilit
Agricultural Information and Business Centre
Pet Baltija
Stichting Administratiekantoor Kemplake
Cosentino Global SLU
Roland DG Corporation
Institut Straumann AG

Work highlights

Advised the global leader in solar project design software, PVcase on attracting $100m in investment.
Assisted the Lithuania-based public web data gathering solutions provider Oxlylabs in acquiring Webshare Software Company based in Silicon Valley.
Advising the Ministry of Finance on consolidation of all national development institutions in Lithuania into a single super national development institution with the intended portfolio of financial instruments in the amount to €10bn.

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