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Sorainen's large tax team is very well known for advising on transactions and business structuring, and is equally strong in handling VAT, transfer pricing and tax disputes. The client base includes a number of international businesses and start-ups, some of which are active in areas such as crypto. Tax expert Indrė Ščeponienė co-heads the practice with firm managing partner Saulė Dagilytė, who has an established track record in advising on a range of tax matters. Counsel Gerda Skirbutienė is singled out for her contributions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They have demonstrated their expertise by thoroughly examining the issue from multiple angles and have found the right solution.’

  • ‘Gerda Skirbutiene is a top-notch professional who answered all my questions and took the time to explain the intricacies of the local tax requirements. I can confidently say that working with such professionals is a true pleasure.’

  • ‘Sorainen boasts a multifaceted legal team with expertise spanning various domains, including tax matters. What sets their tax team apart is their innovative approach, which adeptly reconciles conventional tax and legal principles and requirements with the demands of cutting-edge businesses and novel models.’

  • ‘The main strength of the team is the ability to adhere the strict deadlines and ensure the high-quality service.’

  • ‘Sorainen has wide knowledge in the Tax field which enables them to quickly assemble a team which can cover a wide field of issues. Deep knowledge, ability to communicate clearly (especially to individuals outside tax/legal field), quick response - this makes them top pick to solve problems and get answers.’

  • ‘Large, competitive, responsive.’

  • ‘Individuals are very dedicated to the customers, they are attentive, patient, flexible.'

  • ‘Indre Sceponiene is a very experienced tax professional. She is very knowledgeable and helpful. Always a pleasure to work with.’

Key clients

  • Taurus Wealth
  • Invalda INVL
  • Encavis AG
  • Norcurrent group
  • Lords LB

Work highlights

  • Advised INVL group on a tax assessment of a deal with Šiaulių Bankas to merge retail businesses.
  • Assisted Encavis AG with tax due diligence and post due-diligence matters concerning its acquisition of an onshore wind farm in Lithuania.
  • Represented the Nordcurrent Group in a tax audit and subsequent tax dispute involving taxation on dividends.

Lawyers

Rising stars

Gerda Skirbutienė

Gerda Skirbutienė

Sorainen

As an experienced domestic and international tax adviser and employment lawyer, in my role as a counsel with Sorainen since 2013 I combine professional legal knowledge and a business-minded attitude.

Leading individuals

Saulė Dagilytė

Saulė Dagilytė

Sorainen

Heading the firm’s Tax team in Lithuania means three things – solving some of the most complex tax issues, attending to the needs of Lithuanian and international businesses, and working with the most talented, engaged and eager-to-learn team I have ever met.

Next Generation Partners

Indrė Ščeponienė

Indrė Ščeponienė

Sorainen

As the leader of the firm’s Tax team in Lithuania and a co-head of the regional team, I help clients ensure effective communication with the tax administrator. In advising on tax issues, I always seek creative solutions that meet client needs. 

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Saulė Dagilytė, Indrė Ščeponienė

Other key lawyers

Gerda Skirbutienė