Sorainen’s employment practice is well-versed in assisting companies with relocating to the Lithuanian market, notably those impacted by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Collective terminations and misconduct investigations are other areas of expertise, as is compliance with changing legislation, including anti-violence and harassment policies. Algirdas Pekšys and counsel Agnietė Venckienė jointly lead the practice, bringing extensive experience in assisting foreign investors and businesses on market entry issues, HR work and transactional advice. Jurgita Karvelė is noted for employment disputes, liability cases, and mandates involving family offices, while Aurelija Daubaraitė has experience handling collective agreements.
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‘Efficient cooperation between different teams as usually topics are more complex, high level of expertise, deep knowledge of court practices, suggestions for process improvements, teamwork (coverage if urgent consultation is needed), flexibility with bilingual consultations.’
‘Competent, trusted, approachable, helpful team. You know you have an external partner in all types of employment questions and issues. It is great to know you will get professional answers and also the routes of possibilities around tough challenges.’
‘All the people I have personally had contact with left a positive impression. Few of them to mention: Agnietė Venckienė, Aurelija Daubaraitė, Jurgita Karvelė.’
‘Key factor - focus on client's needs and very accurate research of the best solution for the client.’
‘Their advice is always very comprehensive.’
‘Quick reaction and great availability on short notice. Excellent quality of service, going above and beyond in order to help the client.’
Rising stars
A double specialization in both dispute resolution and employment law enables me to successfully advise and represent clients in employment disputes. These provide an opportunity for extensive direct communication with company representatives, managers and employers, which in turn promotes a true understanding of clients’ needs.
Next Generation Partners
As a counsel leading our Employment practice in Lithuania, I have been supporting business in all employee-related legal matters for more than ten years.
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Algirdas Pekšys, Agnietė Venckienė