Ellex fields a large team with established expertise in handling a broad range of transport sector matters. The group handles transactions, regulatory and compliance matters, company structuring and financings, and dispute resolution for clients in the aviation, shipping, rail and road sectors, and is highly regarded for its strength in advising on EU law and sanctions matters in the space. Practice head Dovilė Greblikienė has extensive experience in shipping law, and is active on LNG and oil and gas work. Ramunas Petravičius is a key name for infrastructure mandates, Giedrius Stasevicius is active in the aviation sector, and Vilija Vaitkute Pavan is well versed in handling transport and shipping disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Good collaboration.’

  • ‘Ellex has complex and extensive experience, knows the national regulation as well as marine legislation and regulation. The best legal partner to be chosen for vessel registration in the Lithuanian ship register.’

  • ‘Quality work and speed in resolving issues.’

Key clients

  • Kamida Group
  • Vlantana
  • Sunwing Airlines Inc.
  • Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Lithuania
  • Klaipedos nafta, AB
  • CityBee
  • BMW
  • Bolt
  • Iveco
  • ediutaVolvo
  • Abeking & Rasmussen Schiffs - und Yachtwerft SE
  • Modus Group
  • Prime Leasing
  • UAB Integre Trans
  • SĮ „Susisiekimo paslaugos“
  • Achmea Schadeverzekeringen
  • Engine Lease Finance Corporation
  • AerCap Ireland Limited
  • DSV Lithuania UAB
  • Skinest
  • AB ORLEN Lietuva
  • Avion Express UAB
  • Klaipeda Seaport Authority
  • Baltic Sea Properties
  • Girteka Logistics, UAB

Work highlights

  • Advising Klaipėdos nafta on aspects of acquiring a floating storage regasification unit.
  • Representing the Republic of Lithuania in an ongoing case brought before the Court of Justice of the European Union against the provisions of the Mobility Package potentially violating the EU law.
  • Advised European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on a secured loan of up to EUR 38,23 million for financing the renewal of the entire Vilnius trolleybus fleet.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dovilė Greblikienė

Other key lawyers

Ramūnas Petravičius, Giedrius Stasevičius, Vilija Vaitkute Pavan