Asta Augutytė-Rapkevičienė
SorainenSorainen's energy and infrastructure team is well known for handling high-profile M&A deals, PPPs, transactions and financing matters within the renewable energy space. On the energy side of the practice, onshore wind projects are a key area of instruction, while on the infrastructure side, the group has been kept busy advising on prominent, design-related construction and rail development projects. Cross-border matters are another key driver of work for the team, which has a solid track record in assisting European and other international investors with entering into the Lithuanian energy market. Corporate and energy lawyer Sergej Butov and real estate, construction and environmental law expert Asta Augutytė-Rapkevičienė co-head the practice. Counsel Andrius Šimkus brings expertise in energy law, while Paulius Murauskas handles public procurement projects.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is caring, proactive and always demonstrates a keen interest in the matter. And, most importantly in today's world, react very quickly.’
‘Asta Augutyte-Rapkeviciene is very structured, explaining complex issues in a step-by-step and simple way, always finds a way out even in very desperate or difficult situations. Asta is also very attentive to details and is very diligent because she notices even the smallest important details that usually go unnoticed. Andrius Simkus is a top European-level lawyer with a broad and comprehensive knowledge of energy issues. When you entrust him to analyse a legal matter, you know it will be thought through from every possible angle. Real expert.’
‘Team of strong lawyers, flexibility, experience.’
‘Andrius Simkus was eager to provide the best support and service for the client. Tailor-made approach. Respect for details.’
‘High level of expertise. Capacity to explain the subject clearly and give an opinion.’
‘High level of involvement and rigorous approach.’
‘The lawyer Andrius Simkus was an excellent expert in the energy field and one of the best in managing all tasks on time and in a very efficient manner.’
Key clients
- Encavis AG
- Rgreen Invest
- Ignitis Renewables
- European Energy Exchange
- Vilniaus daugiafunkcis kompleksas
- Elenger
- Hidroenergija
- Fluency Energy GmbH
- Lietuvos geležinkeliai (Lithuanian Railways)
- Vilnius Gediminas technical university
- Kapsch TrafficCom AG
- State Enterprise Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant
Work highlights
- Assisted Encavis AG with entering into the Lithuanian market by acquiring an onshore wind farm in Lithuania.
- Advised the European Energy Exchange (EEX) on acquiring a 66% stake in GET Baltic, operated by the Lithuanian gas transmission system Amber Grid.
- Advised Ignitis Renewables on an agreement to acquire a 100% stake in a company developing an onshore wind farm in Northwest Lithuania.
Lawyers
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.
Sergej Butov, Asta Augutytė-Rapkevičienė