Assisting a blend of private companies and state municipalities, WALLESS is a key player for state aid competition cases, with recent instructions including acting for Lithuanian Airports and Klaipeda Free Economic Zone Management Company. Under the combined leadership of public procurement and regulatory expert Laura Ziferman and highly experienced competition lawyer Darius Miniotas, the practice has also seen involvement in sizeable merger clearance cases and recently acted in a large LCC cartel case in the pharmaceuticals sector. In September 2023, the team was further strengthened with the addition of Edita Daukšienė, who is noted for her extensive expertise in competition work combined with her previous experience at the Lithuanian Competition Council.
Testimonials
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‘Deep knowledge and collaboration.’
‘Partner Laura Ziferman looks for and suggests the proposals most appropriate for the client.’
‘WALLESS' team provides quick, efficient and practical advice on numerous matters related to EU competition law and the application of EU sanctions. We value their team for their practical approach, quick responses and constant availability. They are also able to offer innovative services which are otherwise limited in the market. They also handle competition-related work for us, particularly related to merger control and creation of joint ventures and are very good at that.’
‘Darius Miniotas is a top professional in the field of EU and competition law. He is very responsive, quickly grasps complex situations, offers immediate answers and solutions, and achieves the desired results. He is a pleasure to work with, a great lawyer.’
‘Great selection of professionals.’
‘Outstanding level of partner engagement.’
‘Walless' EU and competition practice team gives fast and valuable advice and consultations. We appreciate the high quality and efficiency of the work.’
‘Darius Miniotas provides extensive advice and reacts to our needs efficiently and professionally.’
Key clients
- AB Šiaulių bankas
- Lithuanian Airports
- Bolt
- Modus Group
- Idex Baltic
- SANITEX
- HISK
- Elektrum Lietuva
- Socialinių mokslų kolegija (University of Applied Sciences)
- Lithuanian association of private healthcare companies
- Klaipėda Free Economic Zone Management Company
- CV Group (carVertical)
- Mandatum Life Insurance Company Ltd
- Vinted
- SPA Vilnius
- Media Traffic
- Green Genius
- Scandagra Group
- Energy Cells
- Medical SPA Eglės sanatorija
- LitCapital
- Iron Wolf Capital
- Lidl
- Lithuanian Radio and Television
- Multikino Lithuania
- Panevėžio statybos trestas
- Capital Realty
- REWE-ZENTRALFINANZ eG
- Voodoo SAS
- Lithuanian Cable Television Association
- Antano Rinkevičiaus valymo įrenginiai
- Northway Group
- Rimi Lietuva (ICA Gruppen)
- Tamro
- Siemens
- Kautra
- Omniva
- Biotechpharma
- ACME Film
- Vilnius City Municipality Administration
- Kaunas City Municipality Administration
- Elecnor
- Palink (REWE Group)
- Orivas
- OP Financial Group
- Affidea Group
- Topo Centras (Topo Group)
- Baltic Horizon Fund
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Orlen Lietuva
Work highlights
- Assisted Šiaulių bankas with merger clearance procedure in Lithuania for acquiring retail investment fund and pension fund management businesses in Lithuania as well as the life insurance business in Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia of Invalda INVL.
- Representing a wholesale pharmaceuticals supplier UAB Tamro and its retail pharmacy chain BENU Lietuva – subsidiaries of Phoenix Group – before the court regarding the annulment of a Lithuanian Competition Council decision.
- Advised Lietuvos oro uostai (Lithuanian airports) on preparing and implementing a financing mechanism for the development and promotion of strategic air routes, including state aid elements.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Laura Ziferman, Darius Miniotas