The fintech practice at WALLESS is regularly engaged in a range of work across the sector. The team is specialised in key areas, including payments, financial service regulations, and anti-money laundering, as well as compliance and general financial regulatory work. Within a growing industry, the practice has developed a strong knowledge of crypto-currency regulations and digital assets. The practice benefits from the leadership and experience of practice head Joana Baublyte-Kulviete, with key support from Gediminas Rečiūnas and Laurynas Narvydas.

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Key clients

  • Vinted
  • NEO Finance
  • DiPocket
  • ScaleWolfManagement
  • RIA Lithuania
  • Typhoon Wealth Group Limited
  • Sound Asset Management
  • Nuvei
  • Yapily
  • SumUp EU Payments
  • Bigbank
  • Citadele

Work highlights

  • Advised Vinted on obtaining an electronic money institution license from the Bank of Lithuania, as well as launching licensed activities in Lithuania and abroad.
  • Advised Siauliu Bankas, the largest bank with Lithuanian capital, on signing an agreement with INVL, the leading investment management and life insurance group in the Baltic region, to merge segments of their retail businesses.
  • Assisted ScaleWolf Management with obtaining a management company licence from the Bank of Lithuania.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Joana Baublyte-Kulviete

Other key lawyers

Gediminas Reciunas, Laurynas Narvydas