Viewed as ‘nothing short of exceptional’, Sorainen's team has an excellent track record in handling matters for clients in the rail, road, aviation and shipping sectors. The group's workload includes aircraft leasing, transactional matters, entrances into the Lithuanian market and ship mortgages, as well has advising on regulatory and compliance issues. Construction and infrastructure matters are another key driver of work for the team. Daivis Švirinas co-heads the practice with Vaiva MašidlauskienėSvetlana Rudaja is another key practitioner.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Sorainen is a strong law firm in the Baltic states with a particularly impressive presence in Lithuania. The firm provide top level legal assistance.’

  • ‘I work with Vaiva Mašidlauskienė since she is an outspoken expert on shipping and transport matters, including ship mortgage law.’

  • ‘This is a professional team, which provides solutions to our problems.’

  • ‘Working with Sorainen means always know that everything will be done in time and with exceptional accuracy. They approach the task responsibly, assessing risks that we could not even think of, and also comprehensively analyze the situation, attracting the necessary specialists who are professionals in their field. Always adhere to the established deadlines and work ahead of the curve.’

  • ‘It is worth to mention Vaiva Mašidlauskienė, whose outstanding work helps us a lot during our cooperation.’

  • ‘Quick responses by lawyers to inquiries and detailed consultations are provided.'

  • ‘I have been collaborating with Sorainen for many years, and our partnership has been nothing short of exceptional. Our relationship extends beyond professional engagements and reflects a strong bond built on trust and mutual respect.'

  • ‘Vaiva Mašidlauskienė is a highly accomplished lawyer specialising in logistics, corporate matters and litigation. Her unique combination of expertise, dedication, and innovative thinking consistently distinguishes her.'

Key clients

  • Nova Post
  • Mogo LT
  • Vinted Go
  • Toyota Baltic AS
  • UAB “Finėjas”
  • DP World Commodities and Logistics FZE
  • Lietuvos geležinkeliai (Lithuanian railways)
  • AB LTG Infra
  • Willis Lease Finance Corporation
  • Ionity GmbH
  • Baltic Workboats
  • Towmar
  • DHL Lietuva
  • AB Kelių priežiūra
  • Wizz Air Hungary Ltd.
  • Uber B.V.
  • Nissan Nordic Europe Oy
  • GetJet Airlines
  • Auto 100 A/S

Work highlights

  • Acted as Lithuanian legal counsel to Vinted Go, specifically on regulatory and contractual matters, concerning Vinted Go's acting as intermediary for shipment of parcels.

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.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Daivis Švirinas, Vaiva Mašidlauskienė

Other key lawyers

Svetlana Rudaja