EU and competition

Sorainen

The competition and regulatory practice at Sorainen is spearheaded by Daivis Švirinas, a competition and regulated industries expert, and Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė, who specialises in merger control and prohibited agreement matters. Acting for a diverse range of clients, the group has represented clients in numerous cases before the Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania; it successfully represented Bitė in a high-profile TMT frequency transfer case. The practice also excels in state aid issues, cartel investigations, and cases of alleged abuse of dominance. Associate Auridas Litvinas is a particular name of note.

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Testimonials

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'They are strategic thinkers who can devise effective legal strategies to address competition-related issues. They understand the broader business goals of our company and can align legal tactics with these objectives.’
‘High expertise level and professionalism.’
‘Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė - excellent lawyer with client-oriented attitude and experience in different industries. She is a perfect adviser. She is available when the client needs her and her advice.'
'Auridas Litvinas - young lawyer who has passion what he is doing. Perfect attitude to the client, perfect written skills. Very competent and responsible.'
'Daivis Švirinas is an outstanding lawyer. His stand-out quality is that he is very knowledgeable about the specifics of our business sector. We would highly recommend him.'
'Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė is always responsive and attentive, her advice is both easy to understand and thorough.'
‘Daivis Švirinas and Auridas Litvinas are outstanding professionals.’
‘Extensive knowledge of competition law, including relevant statutes, regulations, and case law. They are well-versed in the legal principles that govern antitrust and competition matters.'

Key clients

IKI Lietuva
Bitė, Mezon, TV Play, All Media
Invalda INVL, INVL Asset Management
Limedika, Gintarinė Vaistinė, Norfos Vaistinė
TOMRA Systems ASA
Ignitis Renewables
Forum Cinemas
Žalgiris Kaunas
Kauno Tiltai
Sandoz
Laumann Beteiligungs GmbH
Rivona, Norfos mažmena
Topo Grupė
Mantinga
Entafarma
Eastnine
Roland DG Corporation
Robert Bosch
Volfas Engelman
Karcher
Eurovia
Straumann
Biovela Group
Pro Bro Group
Heidelberg Cement
Brink’s
Baltcap
Pigu Group
Lex Ano

Work highlights

Representing Gintarinė vaistinė and Limedika in the first-instance court regarding a €24m fine for an alleged price-fixing agreement.
Advised INVL Asset Management regarding its acquisition of the leading chain of sanatorium resorts in Lithuania, Eglės sanatorija, together with a competing sanatorium resort Nemunas.
Successfully represented Bitė, one of the largest mobile operators in the Baltics, in the final instance court proceedings on matters related to the €30m acquisition of Mezon.