Sorainen‘s employment team is regularly engaged in handling a variety of employment law-related matters across the market. Among key types of work and areas of recent growth, the firm has been assisting clients with the preparation of violence and harassment policies, as well as providing employee training sessions on the same topics. With a continued strong migration practice, including relocations and the renewal of residence permits, the firm demonstrates its considerable breadth of knowledge. The team is led by Algirdas Pekšys and Agnietė Venckienė who bring expertise in large-scale business reorganisations and cross-border employment projects.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We work with Sorainen on all material employment law matters in Lithuania, so far the law office has helped to manage with the solutions.'

  • ‘The Sorainen team usually is very accurate to the details, able to point out risks known from own practice or the general national case law.'

  • ‘Recognised company for global projects, collaboration.'

  • ‘Bilingual experts with local practice knowledge.'

  • ‘Competent, responsive, and very friendly.'

  • ‘We cooperate with this law firm in several countries, among others also in Lithuania, mostly in the area of labour and corporate law. They have a good mix of attorneys who are always ready to help.'

  • 'They reply in a reasonable period of time, and their knowledge of English is good. They are detail-oriented oriented, can explain things in a way that everyone can understand. They try to find solutions to help the client.’

  • ‘Deep expertise in employment law; strong litigation partners.'

Key clients

  • Deel
  • Wizz Air
  • Roland DG
  • Technopolis
  • Dexcom
  • DXC Technologies
  • Architus
  • Hes-Pro
  • Shift4 Payments

Work highlights

  • Assisting Nasdaq with various employment matters, such as updates of employment contracts and internal documents and specialised advice regarding changes to laws that may apply to Nasdaq, as well as migration matters.
  • Assisting the world’s leading bicycle company Pon.Bike with opening a new factory in Lithuania.
  • Advised the world’s leading provider of digital printing solutions Japan-based Roland DG on the acquisition of shares for UAB Dimense Print, a manufacturer and vendor of wallpaper-related products headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Algirdas Pekšys, Agnietė Venckienė