Operating from both Vilnius and Klaipeda, shipping, logistics and transport specialists Averus assists with a range of disputes relating to customs and international trade, and sanctions issues, combined with a growing presence in cases involving waste management, environmental protection and human rights elements. The practice is led by Regina Derkintytė-Kaupienė, who is a highly experienced maritime lawyer; Raimondas Kivylius, who is a tax and financial crime expert, and Jonas Sakalauskas, who is an expert in the customs, trade and regulated industries. Associate partner Marius Barisevičius and advocate Greta Motiejūnienė are other key names within the team, as is Vaidas Rakauskas.
Testimonials
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‘Averus ensure a good combination of legal expertise, a high level of quality and attention to the real needs and expectations of the client. I think Averus' strengths are that they have the environmental and public procurement expertise that our sector needs.'
‘Culture of quick reaction, quality solutions; very friendly and collaborative; leaders in their fields of expertise - up to date knowledge.’
Key clients
- Kauno termofikacijos electrine (Kaunas Termofication Power Plant)
- Vilniaus BDT
Work highlights
- Representing Žalvaris UAB in the investigation of a fire incident at one of the largest waste management facilities in Lithuania in Kaunas city and in an inspection by the Department of Environmental Protection.
- Representing an individual person in a civil case forming the basis for the protection of same-sex partners rights in Lithuania.