Gediminas Dominas
Hall of fameWALLESSWALLESS‘s dispute resolution and arbitration team is highly active in a range of complex and high-profile disputes. Core areas of focus for the firm include arbitration, unfair competition litigation, and environmental damage, construction, shareholder’s utilities, and waste management disputes. Furthermore, the team has seen significant growth in work related to climate change, energy, and sanctions disputes. The practice is led by Simona Drukteiniene, a distinguished individual in the fields of commercial litigation, civil liability, and civil liability insurance disputes. Key support is provided by Gediminas Dominas and Tomas Balčiūnas.
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‘This is a very professional team, willing to support their clients every step of the way. I was very impressed by the team's commitment to our case, working around the clock. The practice also works closely together with other teams inside the firm to provide the client bespoke solutions.’
‘Tomas Balciunas has been helping us along the whole process. He has demonstrated qualities in advising us on a tactical as well as strategic level.’
‘Exceptionally high competence.’
‘Competence and integrity.’
‘Professional experience, accuracy, deep understanding of the context.’
‘Sense of responsibility, open communication, willingness to help.’
‘The Walless team is characterized by exceptionally warm and pleasant communication. They always respond to the client's needs. When we collaborate, we only encounter highly qualified professionals.’
‘Professionalism, knowledge, experience, ability to listen to the client and consider his needs, pleasant communication, speed of service provision and compliance with agreed deadlines.'
Key clients
- Environmental Protection Department
- Roquette Amilina
- UAB Diaverum Klinikos
- UAB Finansinės paslaugos ‘Contis’
- ERGO Insurance SE
- Kaunas Regional Waste Management Centre
- LITGRID AB
- Vilnius University
- IKI Lietuva, UAB
- Vilnius City Municipality
- UAB Energy Cells
- UAB Voltas
- Kaunas City Municipality
- Elecnor Servicios y Proyectos, S.A.U.
- Elecnor S.A, Instalaciones Inabensa S.A.
- VšĮ Ignalinos Atominė Elektrinė
Work highlights
- Representing the public institution, Environmental Protection Department under the Ministry of Environment, in landmark interconnected penal and administrative cases against one of the largest paper and wood industry companies in Lithuania and the Baltics.
- Representing one of the largest insurers in Lithuania in a high-profile case brought by a major Lithuanian company over the non-payment of a EUR4m business interruption insurance benefit.
- Represented Elektrum, one of the main power supply companies, in a high-value dispute relating to the alleged breach of contract by virtues of the implementation of EU sanctions based on a claim by a sanctioned entity in all court instances.
Lawyers
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simona Drukteinienė