Employment

Ellex

The employment law practice at Ellex has a strong and diverse team that handles various employment law-related matters. The team is led by Ramūnas Petravičius, who has a wealth of experience specialising in the area. Raimundas Lideika and Jurgita Samrickiene handle employment-law disputes, whilst nationally renowned tax experts Gintaras Balcius and Rūta Švedarauskienė provide practical advice on all aspects of employee share plans, incentives, and employment taxes. Furthermore, Migle Petkeviciene assists clients with employee data protection matters, and Nerijus Patlabys offers key support across the department.

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Testimonials

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‘Ellex's employment law practice is very strong, with good knowledge of local Lithuania employment law. Their advice is short, sharp, and practical. I enjoyed working with the Ellex employment law team.’
‘What distinguishes Ellex is their extensive expertise and the fact that they have the largest team in Lithuania, making them consistently accessible and ready to assist. Their team includes specialists in even the most niche areas, ensuring that we receive the best advice tailored to our specific needs. Rimantas Stanevicius stands out for his ability to navigate complex employment issues with clear, practical solutions.'
‘Ellex Employment team recently helped us with a very sensitive issue that required complete confidentiality. They handled every step carefully, ensuring no disruptions to our operations and keeping the process smooth. Even with all the challenges, Ellex managed everything perfectly, making sure the management changes were discreet and seamless.'
'Rimantas Stanevicius and Nerijus Patlabys truly stand out for their professionalism, confidentiality, and hands-on approach. They provided complete support, from creating the legal plan to drafting all necessary corporate and employment documents, always ensuring the highest level of discretion.'
‘For more than 15 years our company has been working with Ellex and we couldn't be happier. High-level expertise in complex issues, always finding the most suitable way for us, quick responses, calm approaches and knowing that we work with the best labour law team on the market. They understand both local and international business needs and give advice that fits perfectly with business goals, which is especially important for us.'
‘We primarily work with Nerijus Patlabys from the Ellex Labour practice team, and we couldn't be happier. He has a deep understanding of our business needs, so whether it's communicating with authorities or handling labour law and employment matters, we know he’s always ready to assist and deliver top-quality results.'
‘Exceptional knowledge of local laws and business environment. The team proactively handles sensitive matters and guides customers through the process. Established a solid reputation among state institutions. Can trust them on any labour-related dispute.’
‘Rimantas Stanevicius - always up to date on recent changes in the regulative environment, always picks up the phone, responds quickly, and has multiple times proved to be the No.1 expert in Employment practice.’

Key clients

Moody's
IBM
3M
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Culligan International
World Courier
Pfizer
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy GmbH & Co
Novartis
SAI360
Ansell Limited
Fima
MWek Solutions Limited
Baaarvoice
Zentiva

Work highlights

Advised Culligan International on its acquisition of Primo Water Corporation’s European business in a transaction valued at up to USD575m.
Assisted SAI360, a leading provider of Risk, Learning, EHS, and Sustainability software, with the local implementation of a global business transfer transaction.
Assisted My Fitness AS, a Baltic-based sports club chain My Fitness AS (which is the largest provider of sports club services across the Baltic region) with the acquisition of VS Fitness.