Leading Associates

Projects and energy in Lithuania

Ellex Valiunas

Ellex Valiunas is home to a robust projects and energy practice, situated within the broader regulatory industries and trade team. Its clients include leading companies in energy provision, technology, electricity, and the oil and gas sector. Recently, the team successfully represented a renewable energy developer in a contentious dispute regarding grid capacity. Dovile Greblikiene leads the practice group. She is well-regarded in the market for her regulatory expertise and strong record in the energy sector, which encompasses both renewables and more traditional energy sources. Another notable practitioner is Edvinas Beikauskas, a regulatory expert in the energy and utilities sector.

Responsables de la pratique:

Dovilė Greblikienė


Autres avocats clés:

Edvinas Beikauskas; Simona Bumblauskytė-Kiauleikienė; Karolina Nauronė


Les références

‘The individuals I have worked with stand out for their exceptional professionalism, expertise, and dedication. What truly differentiates them from competitors is their ability to combine deep legal knowledge with clear, solution-oriented guidance. I have particularly valued their responsiveness, precision, and the genuine care they demonstrate toward achieving the best outcome for their clients.’

‘Dovile Greblikiene, a partner leading the team, brings outstanding strategic insight and leadership, while the associates provide excellent support through thorough preparation and attention to detail. Together, they form a highly effective, client-focused team that inspires complete confidence.’

‘Ellex’s team – in particular Dovilė Greblikienė and Simona Bumblauskytė-Kiauleikienė – demonstrated a unique combination of regulatory knowledge, legislative drafting skills, and ability to engage constructively with public authorities.’

Principaux clients

Nordic Solar


UAB ABOVO


Pamario jegainiu energija


ORLEN Lietuva


Gren Partners Group


European Energy


Baltpool


E-Energija


UAB « AE saulės vatas »


Energy Unlimited


Green Genius


Veolia Environnement


AB „KN Energies“


Siemens Energy Oy


Elektrum


Imlitex


Vindo Solar B.V.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the Danish client Nordic Solar in three solar energy projects with more than three hundred MW and electricity storage solutions development in Lithuania.
  • Successfully represented the interests of Windfarm Akmenė Two, UAB, a company developing a 100 MW wind energy farm, in a legal dispute with UAB Telšių vėjo parkas regarding the reservation of grid capacities for the power plant connection to the electricity transmission grid.
  • Advised Rivage Investment, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, and Norway’s Kommunal Landspensjonskasse on a EUR 300 million IPP financing for the construction of 1.3 gigawatts of solar PV, wind, storage, and hybrid parks in the Baltics and Poland, provided to renewable energy producer Sunly.

Sorainen

Sorainen has an extensive projects and energy offering, covering renewables, infrastructure development, PPP projects, manufacturing and utility services. The firm’s clients predominantly come from the clean energy sector. One notable project that the team was involved in was helping an international company begin the installation of battery energy storage systems (BESS), one of the first in the country. The team is co-led by Asta Augutytė-Rapkevičienė, an expert in energy and infrastructure development, and Sergej Butov, who routinely advises investors looking to enter the renewables market. Energy specialist Andrius Šimkus provides support in renewable energy project developments. The firm is strengthened by the arrival of Andrius Venckūnas, who brings in-house experience of energy law.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sergej Butov; Asta Augutytė-Rapkevičienė


Autres avocats clés:

Andrius Šimkus; Andrius Venckūnas


Les références

‘Deep knowledge of the Baltic balancing market framework and relevant institutions.’

‘Andrius Šimkus is exceptionally well versed in the area, the primary point of contact when it comes to balancing market/offtake agreements in the Lithuanian Energy market.’

Principaux clients

Nord Energija


Nordex Lithuania


Aura Power Development


Inland Waterways Directorate


Eiffel Investment Group


Energix Group


Green Energy Growth Fund


Enery Development


Baltic Renewables ApS


Mars Incorporated


Enefit Green


Ignitis Renewables


Lord LB Asset Management


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised international renewable energy company Energix Group on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Taupi energija from the Danish company European Energy.
  • Advising the Aura Power group on development of a utility-scale solar park in Lithuania with a projected installed capacity of 375 MW and permitted generating capacity (network output) of 300MW.
  • Advising VMG Energy UAB, a subsidiary of VMG Group, in establishing a sustainable energy production and consumption complex at Akmenė Free Economic Zone (Akmenė FEZ) in Lithuania.

Cobalt

Cobalt is home to a robust projects and energy team, specialising in major infrastructural developments. The team is particularly active in regulatory matters, transactions, contracts and public procurement projects. Its notable recent work includes advising an energy firm on the construction of a major wind turbine project, which included complex contractual work, territorial planning and permit acquisition. Artūras Kojala leads the team, bringing a proven track record in the real estate sector and an active involvement in infrastructure transactions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Artūras Kojala


Autres avocats clés:

Elijus Burgis


Les références

‘Very well-organised M&A practice with competencies in Renewable energy projects’

‘I would recommend Elijus Burgis.’

Principaux clients

Nter Asset Management


BaltCap Infrastructure Fund


Aquila Capital Management GmbH


Rheinmetall


Lietuvos geležinkeliai, AB


Prosperus Asset Management


Evolis


Merko statyba


LITGRID, AB


Šiauliai Free Economic Zone Management Company


Kėdainiai Free Economic Zone Management Company


Enery Lithuania


Amberwind


European Energy A/S


Lords LB Asset Management


E Energija Group


Enefit Green


Höegh LNG


Vėjų spektras,


Vėjo gūsis


Vėjo vatas


Energia futura


Hanner


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Rheinmetall on establishing a joint venture with Lithuanian state-owned firms Epso-G Invest and Giraitės Armaments Plant to build a 155 mm artillery ammunition plant in Baisogala, set to open in mid-2026 with 150 employees.
     
  • Represented real estate company Hanner in completing negotiations with investment company BaltCap and reaching an agreement on the transfer of the National Stadium complex project.
  • Represents Nter Asset Management in public procurement for the Šiauliai Detention Centre, the first newly built prison in independent Lithuania.

Eversheds Saladžius (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)

Eversheds Saladžius (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) maintains a strong presence in the projects and energy arena; clients praise the team’s ability to deliver ‘end-to-end legal support on complex infrastructure and energy developments across multiple jurisdictions’. The team is particularly active in the renewables sector, having recently acted for an energy company in the development of one of the largest wind power projects in the country, as well as working within the aviation sector. Jonas Saladžius and Rimtis Puišys lead the team, which benefits from the arrival of Deivis Valiulis, a real estate expert who assists with major infrastructural matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jonas Saladžius; Rimtis Puišys


Autres avocats clés:

Deivis Valiulis; Sigitas Groblys; Ana Cepinskiene


Les références

‘Top-tier energy and projects team. Highly prominent firm with a client-centric approach. Excellent pricing and value for money. Fantastic technical skills, excellent project management. They have a great multi-jurisdictional reach, and it is a very significant international law firm in Lithuania.’

‘Jonas Saladzius is highly regarded for depth of expertise and technical knowledge. He is excellent in client services, always available and highly efficient. Jonas helps to solve problems and takes strategic approach. Rimtis Puisys has a strong sector understanding. Sigitas Groblys and Ana Cepinskiene are very good for technical expertise. ’

‘Eversheds Sutherland’s Projects and Energy practice stands out for its ability to deliver integrated, end-to-end legal support on complex infrastructure and energy developments across multiple jurisdictions. The team combines deep sectoral expertise in renewables, conventional power, grid infrastructure, and emerging technologies—such as hydrogen and storage—with a strong command of regulatory frameworks, project financing structures, and risk allocation. What makes the practice unique is its ability to advise across the full project lifecycle—from initial planning and procurement to construction, operation, and divestment—always with commercial pragmatism and technical precision.’

Principaux clients

Vėjas 1


Vėjas 2


Gren Lietuva


Petrofac International


FEPS GmbH


Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein (IB.SH)


Eleport


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Vėjas1 and Vėjas2 on development of two major renewable energy projects: 230 MW wind farm and 170 MW hybrid wind-solar-storage plant.
  • Advising FEPS GmbH on the legal framework for public-private partnerships (PPP) and potential real estate development projects (construction of military campuses in Lithuania).
  • Advising Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein (IB.SH) on the legal framework for integrating green hydrogen (GH2) into aviation in Lithuania.

TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic)

TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic) is home to an active projects and energy team, providing end-to-end support throughout all phases of the project. The firm’s clients operate predominantly in the public sector, and it has been involved in several pivotal projects in the Baltics, such as helping a major client adjust to the new environment in the aftermath of the region’s electricity synchronisation with continental Europe. The team is led by three established practitioners, Paulius Zapolskis, Karolis Smaliukas and Dainius Stasiulis, and aided by managing partner Vilius Bernatonis.

Responsables de la pratique:

Paulius Zapolskis; Karolis Smaliukas; Dainius Stasiulis


Autres avocats clés:

Vilius Bernatonis; Ieva Povilaitienė; Dalia Tamašauskaitė-Žilienė; Augustinas Razumas


Les références

‘This practice stands out for combining deep legal expertise with a practical, business-focused mindset. The lawyers are highly responsive, often available beyond standard working hours, and their advice is always clear and solution-oriented. What makes them different is the genuine attention they give to our needs — we feel treated as a priority client with tailored support. Their transparency on costs and modern, efficient ways of working make the cooperation both smooth and reliable.’

‘Dr. Ieva Povilaitienė is a remarkable professional who combines accuracy with accessibility. She is always willing to assist, even on short notice, and consistently delivers advice that is both precise and practical for business decisions. Her dedication and ability to simplify complex matters make her stand out from competitors. We greatly value her commitment and the confidence she brings to every situation — when I think about legal support, my first thought is simply to call Ieva.’

‘Listened to our requests, flexible on delivery timelines, understood our assignment really well, delivered on agreed deadlines.’

Principaux clients

Litgrid AB


The Ministry of Energy


Nala Renewables Limited


AB Amber Grid


UAB A-Geoinvest


Miesto gijos (previously AB Vilniaus silumos tinklai)


UAB EPSO-G


KN Energies, AB


Enefit Green, UAB


BaltCap


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the Lithuanian state-owned energy company, UAB EPSO-G, on investing in Rheinmetall Defence Lietuva, UAB.
  • Advised AB Amber Grid, an operator of Lithuania’s natural gas transmission system, on its strategic and successfully finished GIPL (Gas Interconnector Poland – Lithuania) project and complex regulatory matters in the fields of construction, energy and national security.
  • Assisted the Ministry of Energy in the preparation of mandatory initial legislation for two offshore wind tenders to commence and was heavily involved in the preparation of relevant secondary legislation.

GLIMSTEDT Bernotas & Partners

GLIMSTEDT Bernotas & Partners has a broad projects and energy offering, specialising in complex infrastructure and PPP projects. The firm often serves publicly owned companies and state bodies. Its notable recent work includes advising a district municipality on amendments to an existing PPP contract, a matter that involved complex negotiations with the private partner and a government agency. The team is led by Marius Embrektas and Feliksas Miliutis.

Responsables de la pratique:

Marius Embrektas; Feliksas Miliutis


Les références

‘Exceptional knowledge of industry and market participants, extensive experience and references in PPP, infra projects, project financing, fast and quality delivery of the results, great pricing, trustworthy partners and associates.’

‘Partner Marius Embrektas has exceptional knowledge of the PPP, infrastructure and project development and project finance areas. Due to engagement in multiple PPP / infra projects in Lithuania he has an instant knowledge of the key PPP projects’ documents, position of supervising body CPMA (Central project management agency), lenders, EPC and O&M contractors and other relevant parties, which significantly simplifies the process. His opinion is valued and respected by industry.’

Principaux clients

Naujoji Akmenė district municipality administration


Grupo Puentes


Q-free


Eika Construction


Eika group


European energy efficiency fund


Neste Lietuva


Egis Rail


Elektrum Lietuva


Smartecon Group


Kaunas metal


Ignalina nuclear plant


Ignalinos butų ūkis


Ignalina district municipality administration


Kupiškio autobusų parkas


Klaipėda district municipality administration


Panevėžio specialus autotransportas


Panevėžys city municipality administration


Telšiai district municipality administration


Ministry of Environment’s Project Management Agency


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising the Administration of Telšiai District Municipality on a landmark project involving the concession of its district heating system—the first of its kind in Lithuania following the prohibition of lease-based heat supply arrangements.
  • Provided comprehensive legal counsel to UAB “Klaipėdos paslaugos” in structuring a direct award contract for municipal public transport services without a competitive procedure.
  • Advised Kaunas District Municipality on complex amendments to an existing PPP contract for public-purpose buildings, aiming to avoid the reclassification of the project as part of the government balance sheet under Eurostat rules.

LEADELL Balciunas ir Grajauskas

LEADELL Balciunas ir Grajauskas services major clients in the gas, pharmaceuticals, renewables, logistics and chemical industries on projects and energy matters. One of its most significant recent mandates involves providing legal assistance for an onshore wind-farm development, one of the largest in the country. The firm benefits from the extensive energy law expertise of Gintaras Balčiūnas, the practice head. Another notable practitioner is Vaidas Radvila, an expert in renewable energy.

Responsables de la pratique:

Gintaras Balčiūnas; Vaidas Radvila


Principaux clients

Achema


Klaipėdos jūrų krovinių kompanija


Renerga


Smeltės Vėjų Jėgainės


Roche Lietuva


ECOIL


Achema Gas Trade


Gaschema


Klaipėdos laivų remontas


LT energija


Pagėgių vėjas


ITM


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisting UAB « Renerga » with one of the largest onshore wind development projects in the Baltics.
  • Assisting stevedoring company KLASCO with the development of berths and other port infrastructure.
  • Advising the cutting-edge fuels project of UAB “Ecoil”.

Noewe Legal

Noewe Legal has a broad projects and energy offering, covering public procurement, infrastructure, development and various energy matters. The team has worked with numerous finance companies seeking to enter the energy market, providing end-to-end legal support throughout various projects. It also maintains a strong presence in cross-border development projects, particularly in the renewables sector. The team is led by three prominent lawyers: Robert Juodka, Tomas Venckus and Ernesta Žiogienė.

Responsables de la pratique:

Robert Juodka; Tomas Venckus; Ernesta Žiogienė


Autres avocats clés:

Jaroslav Pavlovski


Les références

‘They are engaging and interested in the commercial outcome, leveraging the legal tools available.’

‘Noewe Legal’s Projects and Energy team consists of 6 people who are able to perform almost any very complex work. We have used them for several complicated cross-border projects in Lithuania, and our experience has always been of the highest class. Their main strength is very rich and decades-long experience in this field, which allows them to quickly identify the real issues at hand and solve them using their experience, skill and very wide personal professional network. The team has all the needed capacities and rich experience to deliver the best results for a very balanced and reasonable price. So the value for money is clearly there.’

‘Robert Juodka (Managing Partner) and Tomas Venckus (Partner) stand out from the team, closely followed by Jaroslav Pavlovski (Senior Associate). They are always very responsive and quick to respond to our clients’ requests.’

Principaux clients

VEOLIA ENERGY


Vestas Northern & Central Europe


INVL Asset Management


ENEFIT


Fairwind


EVECON


Eesti Energia Group


Vestas


PK Invest


Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A.


Litgrid AB


Polimex-Mostostal SA


Naftoremont Naftobudowa SA


Menard Polska


DIFF Develop


DIFF Assets Investment Group


VEJUSTA


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Vestas Central Europe A/S on resolving a legal and infrastructure issue in Lithuania involving oversized wind turbine transport and negotiations with the national electricity operator ESO.
  • Advised Essendi on a IBIS hotel divestment deal in Lithuania using a rare legal structure (“sale of essential part of an enterprise”) for a smooth cross-border transfer.
  • Advised INVL Asset Management (REFI Solar) on developing solar and battery energy projects in Lithuania, Poland, and Romania, including structuring, financing, and local permitting.

NOOR

NOOR has a growing projects and energy practice, with a strong presence in energy transactions and infrastructure matters. The firm has recently represented sellers in a transaction opposite a major player in Lithuania's renewables market. The group is led jointly by Evaldas Petraitis, an experienced transactions lawyer with a focus on the renewable energy sector, and Povilas Karlonas, a seasoned real estate and infrastructure specialist.

Responsables de la pratique:

Povilas Karlonas; Evaldas Petraitis


Principaux clients

Taupi energija


Capital City Group


East Wind Brokers


Lietuvos nacionalinis radijas ir televizija


TELE2


Kartu ratu


Lietuvos radijo ir televizijos centras


Akropolis Group


Modus Group


Groa Capital


Triniti Jurex Law Firm

Triniti Jurex Law Firm has a broad projects and energy offering, covering renewables, gas, energy, development and public procurement. The firm’s notable recent work includes advising a development company seeking to enter the energy market on the construction of several wind farm projects, helping the company secure permits that would make the construction possible. Vytautas Kalmatavicius leads the team. He is best known for handling acquisition and development matters in the renewable energy sector.

Responsables de la pratique:

Vytautas Kalmatavičius


Autres avocats clés:

Olga Siomina


Les références

‘Olga Siomina was very responsive, reliable.’

Principaux clients

Utilitas Wind OÜ


DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH, Sweco Lietuva


TRIAS AVI sp. z o.o.


NTER Asset Management


Energijos parkas


Tolimojo keleivinio transporto kompanija


Elektrum Lietuva


Veikmės statyba


Vėjo sesės


Homa group, UAB


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Utilitas Wind on a €500 million cross-border renewable energy transaction involving project development, contract negotiations with Vestas and Merko Statyba, and strategic alignment with Latvenergo’s investment objectives.
  • Advises Homa group on the development of two wind farm projects at the initial stage, focusing on compliance with legal requirements for notifying affected landowners within the wind turbines’ impact zones.
  • Advised UAB Energijos parkas on the €2 million development and restructuring of one of Lithuania’s first landfill gas-to-energy projects, including contract execution, risk management, and financial adjustments within a pioneering PPP framework.

WALLESS

WALLESS has a sizeable projects and energy offering, covered by the broader competition and regulatory, and real estate development teams. The firm is particularly active in the public sector; its clients are city municipalities, government bodies and major state-owned companies. The team’s notable recent work includes advising a client on a major infrastructure project involving PPP contract negotiations and preparing several complex financial and legal proposals. Laura Ziferman, a recognised expert in public procurement, leads the team. She is closely assisted by Vaidotas Puklevicius, who has a proven track record in energy law.

Responsables de la pratique:

Laura Ziferman


Autres avocats clés:

Vaidotas Puklevicius; Marius Dobilas; Giedrė Banytė-Mačionė


Les références

‘Laura Ziferman and Marius Dobilas are the best in public procurement issues.’

‘What makes WALLESS’s Projects and Energy practice unique is the personal approach they bring to legal services. The team invests in building genuine relationships with clients, which translates into trust and confidence in their advice. Unlike many firms that can feel transactional, WALLESS ensures that the relationship is collaborative and personal.’

‘I would recommend Giedrė Banytė-Mačionė.’

Principaux clients

Vilnius City Municipality


Vilniaus Vystymo Kompanija


Kaunas City Municipality


Ignalinos atominė elektrinė


Elecnor S.A.


KN Energies


Energy Cells


IDEMIA group


LIDL Lietuva


Ministry of Environment


UAB Conres LT


Olana Energy


UAB Energy Unlimited


Kaunas District Municipality


UAB Ignitis Renewables


Eurovia C.Z.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised and represented UAB Conres LT and UAB Fegda on participation in the tender procedure held by Ministry of Defence to select partner(s) for implementation of PPP project for Rūdninkai Military Campus with a total value exceeding EUR 2 billion, and on all related structuring and financing issues.
  • Advised and represented UAB Kautra on participation in the public procurement tender for 1 years of passenger transportation services in Vilnius City by electronic buses, with a total value exceeding EUR 1 billion, and on all related financing issues.
  • Advised UAB Vilniaus Vystymo Kompanija on implementation of 10 Educational Institutions project in Vilnius by employing a project implementation structure which is completely novel for public projects in Lithuania.

WIDEN

WIDEN is home to an active projects and energy team, focusing on renewables, energy distribution and infrastructural projects. The team maintains a strong presence in the energy solutions sector, having recently advised a major renewables player regarding several solar park projects. The team is led by Jolanta Stonė, an expert in real estate and energy law.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jolanta Stonė


Autres avocats clés:

Tomas Janušauskis


Les références

‘In real estate, Jolanta Stonė is an exceptional lawyer and personality. She is very smart and has a far-reaching view. She keeps control of the project from the beginning till the end. Jolanta understands the client’s needs and addresses them perfectly. She is a really empathic lawyer.’

‘The team is very enthusiastic, proactive, very responsive, and most importantly, incredibly efficient. Tomas Janušauskis is very strong in projects related to renewable energy. They are very good at attracting new team members who enhance their potential.’

Principaux clients

Alfa Laval


DS-1


Decathlon


Geolift


Baltic Agro


Rail Baltica


Ryanair


Pastatų sistemos


Biosistema


Rizikos cesija


Veesla


Bevielės technologijos