Praised by clients for its ‘exceptional combination of expertise, innovation, and dedication’, boutique firm Motieka & Audzevicius is regularly at the forefront of high-stakes international arbitrations and disputes before top Lithuanian and European courts. With over two decades of disputes experience, Ramūnas Audzevičius is a highly regarded litigator and arbitrator with substantial experience representing clients before the ECHR, CJEU, and Lithuanian Supreme Court, among other courts across the central Eastern Europe. New York qualified Justinas Jarusevičius is another key name for high-profile and multi-jurisdictional litigation, whereas Jovitas Elzbergas specialises in real estate and construction litigation. Highlighted for his ’quality of advice', Rimantas Daujotas excels in arbitration proceedings, while Valentas Mitrauskas acts as lead counsel on public procurement disputes and Edvinas Lenkauskas focuses on tax disputes. Further key names include associates Albertas Šekštelo, Denis Parchajev, and Mantas Juozaitis.
Testimonials
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‘I like Motieka’s team. Their lawyers in international arbitration deserve profound acclaim for their exceptional practice and unparalleled skills. Their ability to navigate the intricate web of international laws and regulations while deftly managing cross-border disputes is remarkable. They exhibit an extraordinary command of multiple legal systems, coupled with a deep understanding of diverse cultural nuances, allowing them to forge effective solutions to complex global disputes. Their proficiency in negotiation, advocacy, and arbitration procedures ensures that we receive equitable outcomes in the international arena.’
‘Motieka's team is a restless fighter for the clients' interests.’
Key clients
- ICOR, UAB and related individuals
- Braitin, UAB
Work highlights
- Representing ICOR in a notable case where a State would withdraw its €240m ICSID investor-state arbitration counterclaim in the wake of the Achmea CJEU judgment and convert it into an independent claim filed in its own national courts against EU investor.
- Representing LIFOSA, AB in the €2bn EU sanctions-related litigation against Lithuanian State authorities regarding the appointment of the restrictive measure (temporary administration) and allegedly listing LIFOSA, AB as the sanctioned person.