EU and competition

Sorainen

Sorainen‘s competition and regulatory team is regularly tasked with handling a range of matters, and the firm is well-positioned, with pan-Baltic roots, to assess the risks of unlawful agreements and abuse of dominant positions in all three Baltic states, whilst assisting in pan-Baltic merger proceedings. Further, the firm is involved in antitrust investigations, fast merger clearances, and state aid matters. The team benefits from the joint leadership of Daivis Švirinas and Monika Mališauskaite-Vaupšiene, who bring experience operating in competition and antitrust, state aid, and EU law fields to the team.

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Testimonials

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‘Clarity of the consultation and deepening of the client's problem.’
‘Always active and reactive! Tried to work with other law firms but returned to Sorainen.'
‘Daivis Švirinas is the best competition lawyer in the market. Has a great understanding of our industry. Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė provides clear advice that is business-oriented. A stand-out lawyer.'
‘We would recommend Daivis Švirinas highly. He always sees the big picture and offers several possible approaches. Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė is attentive to detail and responsive.'
‘Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė and Daivis Švirinas are very professional and know market conditions.’
‘Skills and knowledge.'
‘Sorainen’s main strength is their deep experience with our sector. Each member of the team is familiar with how the business works.'
‘The team covers all relevant areas of competition law. Among their key strengths are a large team and specific sector knowledge. In terms of innovations, Sorainen is the leading competition team when it comes to using digital tools.’

Key clients

Limedika, Gintarinė Vaistinė
Google
IKI Lietuva
Bitė
Mezon
TV Play
All Media
Gjensidige Forsikring ASA
AS BMGS
Forum Cinemas
State Enterprise Lithuanian Inland Waterways Authority
Aktsiaselts Auto 100 Lietuvos filialas
Bolt Food
Danske Bank
Enefit, UAB
Sandoz
Intrum AB
Straumann Group
Technopolis
Heidelberg Materials Lietuva Betonas
Nissan Nordic Europe Oy
Topo Grupė
Entafarma
Volfas Engelman
Biovela Mėsa
SAPI S.p.a.
Novo Nordisk UAB
VšĮ Vilniaus tarptautinė mokykla

Work highlights

Representing the pharmaceutical wholesaler Limedika and the pharmaceutical retailer Gintarinė Vaistinė in court proceedings regarding a decision of the Lithuanian Competition Council.
Advised Intrum AB on the sale of their business in the Baltic countries to Aktiva Finance Group.
Representing VšĮ Vilniaus tarptautinė mokykla in proceedings in the European Court of Justice related to local language requirements for employees.