Mantas Lideika
WALLESSAt WALLESS, Evaldas Klimas leads the real estate development and construction team, while Indre Jonaityte-Grice oversees transactional matters and Laura Ziferman focuses on public procurement work. The client base includes developers, investors, municipalities and government entities, and the practice is regularly sought after to advise on high-value transactions, public procurement mandates and contractual issues. Other key practitioners include Vygintas Kuprys, Mantas Lideika and Liucija Bitinaite, who is adept at advising on built-to-suit projects.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team comprises highly skilled and experienced experts. They possess an in-depth understanding of the complexities and nuances of the industry, enabling them to provide comprehensive legal guidance.'
‘I work exclusively with Laura Ziferman and Vygintas Kuprys. Since our primary focus in Lithuania revolves around the construction of public infrastructure we highly appreciate their exceptional expertise and profound knowledge in the areas of public procurement and FIDIC contracts. The law firm and mentioned individuals stand out for their exceptional speed of delivery and quality, deep understanding of the market, and unwavering dedication to resolving matters for clients through non-litigation.’
‘Evaldas Klimas is the best in the regulatory field. Indrė Jonaitytė-Gricė is a real leader in RE transactions.'
‘Evaldas Klimas is really professional.'
- 'Indrė Jonaitytė-Gricė is always top choice without any deliberation: always efficient, quick, to the point, creative, business minded.’
‘The team's experience in the field of real estate is very broad - from technical regulations, acquisitions specific to heritage protection, coordination with state, municipal, etc. institutions, etc. This allows you to have quality managed legal issues in one hand.’
‘Evaldas Klimas' expertise makes me choose the legal services of this company in real estate. In my opinion, Evaldas Klimas is one of the strongest (or maybe the strongest) lawyers working in the field of real estate. I appreciate direct fast, professional contact, no bureaucracy, multi-layered approach to issues, good contacts and excellent negotiation skills.’
‘I would recommend Mantas Lideika as a professional in his field.’
Key clients
- UAB Memelio miestas
- AB Ignitis via Renewable Consulting Group
- Baltic Horizon Fund (BHF) Homa Group
- State Entity Ignalinos atominė elektrinė (Ignalina’s Nuclear Power Plant or INPP)
- Lidl Lietuva, UAB
- Lords LB Asset Management
- STATICUS Group
- Vilnius city municipality
- REWO (subsidiary UAB Teratus)
- Reverest Fund Management
Work highlights
- Advised Memelio miestas, UAB on the development of a multifunctional district.
- Advised Ignitis Renewables on all aspects of a large-scale transaction with E Energija concerning the acquisition of a 100% stake in two Lithuanian companies developing an onshore 300MW wind farm project.
- Advised Baltic Horizon Fund on the sale of the Domus Pro office building and retail park in Vilnius to an investment company for EUR 23.5 million.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Evaldas Klimas
WALLESSPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Evaldas Klimas, Indrė Jonaitytė-Gricė, Laura Ziferman