Averus is home to a leading shipping and transport team, covering the full scope of the practice area. The firm maintains a strong presence in the shipping, road transport and aviation industries, with rare expertise in specialist areas such as aircraft leasing and maritime insurance. Its clients operate predominantly in logistics, construction and technical maintenance. The team's notable recent work includes advising a heavy cargo carrier during regulatory investigations and representing a timber exporter in a cross-border freight dispute. Regina Derkintytė-Kaupienė, a distinguished maritime lawyer, leads the team together with Laura Čereškaitė-Kinčiuvienė an expert in aviation law. Ignas Kerbelis and Greta Motiejuniene assist them in employment and dispute resolution, respectively.
Shipping and transport in Lithuania
Averus
Praxisleiter:
Regina Derkintytė-Kaupienė; Laura Čereškaitė-Kinčiuvienė
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ignas Kerbelis; Greta Motiejūnienė
Referenzen
‘Averus is, in our view, the true aviation law supplier in the Baltics. The team’s depth of knowledge and commitment set them apart, and they have been a valuable partner to us, including supporting on legislative initiatives in aviation law matters.’
‘The practice is led by Laura Čereškaitė-Kinčiuvienė, whose knowledge and leadership makes Averus experts in aviation law issues in the region. She and her team are the go-to advisors for both industry stakeholders and clients alike.’
‘They have extensive knowledge of transport and maritime law, which is not that common in this region. They win cases and negotiate settlements but what is more important is that they don’t rush to court, rather advising on the potential implications of court proceedings.’
Kernmandanten
Danes perlas, UAB
Magnetic Parts Trading Limited
Heston Airlines
Heston Materials
Jump Air, UAB
SIA Marine Underwriting Services
Scania Finans Aktiebolag Lietuvos filialas
Scania Lithuania
Nurminen Maritime, UAB
Litana ir Ko, UAB
Rhenus svoris, UAB
Autonomas, UAB
First Logistics, UAB
Manvesta, UAB
Klaipeda State Seaport Authority
Sventoji Seaport Authority
Adoris, UAB
Auto praba, UAB
Logikrauta, UAB
Arkama, UAB
Solid way, UAB
Baltic safety partners, MB
Maviga PRO, UAB
State Enterprise/Inland Waterways Authority
J&C Aero, UAB
HDI Global Specialty
Laivu technika, UAB
Baltransped, UAB
META Engineering UAB
Asstra-Vilnius, UAB
TransDylas, UAB
AURISETA UAB
Rontgen Aviation Fund, KŪB
Ruby Enterprise Ltd
Accredited Insurance (Europe) Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Lithuanian ocean rower Aurimas Mockus in securing the Guinness World Record recognition for a solo, unsupported Pacific crossing, including international evidence validation and national record submissions.
- Acted as permanent legal advisor to Sentry Aerospares Limited in multiple aircraft landing gear sale, purchase and lease transactions, including preparation of tailored lease documentation.
- Advised Heston Airlines on a number of asset transactions, including for aircraft and engines, as well as charter agreements.
Ellex Valiunas
Ellex Valiunas is home to a strong shipping and transport team, which is part of its broader industry and regulatory practice. The team serves as a go-to representative for Lithuanian government bodies in high-ranking, contentious matters related to transport. It has recently acted on behalf of the Republic of Lithuania before the Court of Justice of the European Union, winning a dispute regarding the provisions of the Mobility Package. Dovile Greblikiene leads the practice, offering both a focus on regulatory compliance and disputes, particularly in the automobile sector, and expertise in oil and gas, making her uniquely suited to shipping matters regarding oil terminals. Another notable practitioner is Ramunas Petravicius, who excels in transport infrastructure dispute resolution.
Praxisleiter:
Dovilė Greblikienė
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ramunas Petravicius; Karolis Kačerauskas; Karolis Šimanskis; Edvardas Racius; Simona Bumblauskytė-Kiauleikienė; Karolina Nauronė; Edvinas Beikauskas
Referenzen
‘This practice group managed, within an exceptionally short time, to gain in-depth understanding of a specific regulatory area, analyse foreign practices, and provide proposals for the road sector based on a visionary approach. The team stands out for its excellent collaboration and responsiveness.’
‘Karolis Kačerauskas is a professional with a broad approach to solving legal issues, always seeking fair and creative solutions. Karolis Šimanskis has a very deep knowledge of public procurement and has an excellent command of public procurement regulation.’
‘The team stands out for its deep industry knowledge, speed, and professionalism. They’re highly responsive, commercially minded, and consistently deliver clear, strategic advice. Compared to other firms, they’re more agile and better at understanding our business. Their use of technology, transparent billing, and collaborative approach make them genuinely easy to work with.’
Kernmandanten
Engine Lease Finance Corporation
Veho Group
Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Lithuania
BMW
Danish Air Transport
KN Energies, AB
Vlantana
STADLER Polska Sp. z o.o.
Via Lietuva, AB
AB “LTG Infra”
AB “LTG Link”
Delamode Baltics
Kamida Group
Sunwing Airlines Inc.
Skuba, UAB
CityBee
Bolt
Iveco
Volvo
Modus Group
Prime Leasing
SĮ „Susisiekimo paslaugos“
Achmea Schadeverzekeringen
AerCap Ireland Ltd
DSV Lithuania
Skinest
AB ORLEN Lietuva
Klaipeda Seaport Authority
Baltic Sea Properties
Girteka Logistics
KESKO group
Vakarų laivų gamykla
Autobrava
Continexus
Saferoad Holding ASA
Engine Lease Finance Corporation
Veho Group
Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Lithuania
BMW
Danish Air Transport
KN Energies, AB
Vlantana
STADLER Polska Sp. z o.o.
Via Lietuva, AB
AB “LTG Infra”
AB “LTG Link”
Delamode Baltics
Kamida Group
Sunwing Airlines Inc.
Skuba, UAB
CityBee
Bolt
Iveco
Volvo
Modus Group
Prime Leasing
SĮ „Susisiekimo paslaugos“
Achmea Schadeverzekeringen
AerCap Ireland Ltd
DSV Lithuania
Skinest
AB ORLEN Lietuva
Klaipeda Seaport Authority
Baltic Sea Properties
Girteka Logistics
KESKO group
Vakarų laivų gamykla
Autobrava
Continexus
Saferoad Holding ASA
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) in their €80 million co-financing to support the expansion of green public transport in Vilnius, Lithuania.
- Successfully advised and represented the Republic of Lithuania, winning the dispute in the case brought before the Court of Justice of the European Union against the provisions of the Mobility Package potentially violating the EU law.
- Representing and advising the Ministry of Transport and Communications in two bilateral investment treaty (BIT) arbitration cases.
Noewe Legal
Noewe Legal has a broad shipping and transport offering, covering logistics, regulatory compliance, customs and construction, among others. Notable recent work includes providing legal assistance to a major shipping company, enabling it to enter the Lithuanian market. Robert Juodka, praised by clients for his ‘strategic approach and market knowledge’, leads the practice. He is closely assisted by Tomas Venckus, a public procurement specialist, and Jaroslav Pavlovskij, who is also active in energy and construction.
Praxisleiter:
Robert Juodka
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tomas Venckus; Jaroslav Pavlovskij
Referenzen
‘Noewe Legal team has great experience in the transport area that spans at least 20 years. They have helped us in the past and continue to help us in many transport and shipping-related issues that constantly arise in our business. The quality of the team is really remarkable and their prices are competitive in the market. Definitely recommended for Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. They have very deep understanding of the regulatory environment in transport and the reasons behind the regulations, which always proves helpful. Usually their clients, like us, are big international players having many cross-border issues.’
‘Robert Juodka stands out here with his business approach, helpfulness, strategic approach and insights, market knowledge and experience. Tomas Venckus is also highly valuable and reliable. There are also many other team members who ensure the good quality of the work. We trust and like the team very much!’
‘They know the Baltic, shipping, and transport market really well. They provided us with tailored solutions adequate to business expectations.’
Kernmandanten
Solaris Bus & Coach / CAF Group
Hapag – Lloyd
Vestas
ENEFIT
DB Schenker
MICHELIN
BRIDGESTONE Corp.
Mirbud
Ziya Nehir Lojistik Ticaret
ZUE
VOGLERS
ELKE Group
LUX EXPRESS OÜ
TILTS SIA /MO-24
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Hapag Lloyd on transport law, including regulatory compliance, logistics, customs disputes, customs clearance, housing infrastructure, and transport operations, as well as employment issues.
- Assisted Solaris Bus & Coach to successfully participate in and win a major project of delivery of 73 electricity powered trolleybuses to Vilnius city municipality for the value exceeding 56 mln EUR.
- Advised Vestas on the transportation of oversized wind turbine towers (TST towers), exceeding 6m of height, through Lithuania.
Sorainen
Sorainen has a comprehensive shipping and transport offering, with a primary focus on transactions, regulatory and sanction-related work. The team advises on a broad range of issues, including aviation leasing, maritime, shipping, logistics, and road transport. It has notably been representing the Lithuanian Transport Safety Authority (LTSA) in several administrative disputes against major coach operators. The team is led by Daivis Švirinas, a prominent competition lawyer well-versed in transport regulatory work. He is closely assisted by Vaiva Mašidlauskienė, an expert in transport law who was recently promoted to the partnership.
Praxisleiter:
Daivis Švirinas; Vaiva Mašidlauskienė
Referenzen
‘Deep knowledge and experience of a very specific field.’
‘Responding very fast, typically within 1 working day, no matter the circumstances.’
‚The Lithuania Sorainen Team is very good, always eager to help with a variety of complicated legal topics!’
Kernmandanten
Uber
Aviatic MRO
GetJet Airlines
Willis Lease Finance Corporation
Toyota Baltic AS
Nissan Nordic Europe
Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration
Heston Airlines
Inland Waterways Directorate
LTG Infra
Lithuanian Railways
Kelių priežiūra
Auto100 AS
Hokla
Hertransus
Lithuanian Airports
Wizz Air Hungary
KIA Auto (Motus auto UAB)
UAB Apparel
MAN Finance & Mobility Services GmbH
Komatsu Financial Europe NV
Fulmenn
Highlight-Mandate
- Successfully represented the Lithuanian Transport Safety Authority (LTSA) – the national authority responsible for ensuring the safety of transport and playing a key role in regulating and overseeing passenger transport by coach services on long-distance routes – in high-profile administrative disputes concerning long-distance coach services.
- Advised Komatsu Financial Europe NV, a Belgium-based financial leasing company, on the legal and tax implications of offering cross-border financial lease services to VAT-registered customers in Lithuania. The planned leasing transactions involve high-value machinery equipment.
- Advised Salling Group on transport and logistics matters in the EUR 1.3 billion acquisition of RIMI Baltic, including the review of supply chain agreements, assessment of continuity risks, and post-acquisition logistics integration across all three Baltic countries.
Šulija Partners Law Firm Vilnius
Šulija Partners Law Firm Vilnius is a boutique law firm specialising in aviation. The firm covers the full array of aviation matters, including sales, acquisitions, financing and leasing of aircraft. Its current area of focus is private aviation; the firm services the majority of private jet charters and business aircraft operators active in the region. The team has recently overseen several major aircraft acquisition deals, providing end-to-end support throughout the transaction and during subsequent resale. Gintautas Šulija, one of the leading aviation lawyers in Lithuania, heads the practice. He is closely assisted by Eduard Plešak, an expert in aircraft leasing and financing.
Praxisleiter:
Gintautas Šulija
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Eduard Plešak
Referenzen
‘Šulija Partners Law Firm is an exceptional partner for us, delivering utmost commitment, the depth of knowledge and support in aviation law.’
‘Partner Gintautas Šulija’s expertise and dedication make Šulija Partners Law Firm the first choice for any aviation law issues.’
‘Profound Legal Knowledge, Practical Application, Proactive Problem-Solving, Effective Legal Assistance.’
Kernmandanten
GetJet Airlines
GetJet Airlines Latvia
Airhub Airlines Ltd
CastleLake
Macquarie AirFinance
Aviatic MRO
Plieniniai sparnai
Elix Aviation (Abelo)
Airhub Aviation FZE
JSC “Aircompany “SCAT”
Litcargus
ACC Aviation Ltd.
World Star Aviation
VTL Vernetzte-Transport-Logistik GmbH
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised ACC Aviation’s Dubai-based subsidiary in connection with the acquisition of a Bombardier DHC8402 Q400.
- Advised World Star Aviation in connection with the financing of three Boeing 737/800 aircraft.
- Advised UAB GetJet Airlines in connection with the operating lease and subsequent acquisition of two Boeing 737800 aircraft from AerCap.
TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic)
TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic) is home to a robust shipping and transport team that focuses on disputes, regulatory compliance, transactions and public procurement. The firm is particularly active in Vilnius’ infrastructure sector, having recently participated in several large-scale public transport procurements in the capital. Another notable matter includes representing three Lithuanian airports in a series of contentious and non-contentious disputes concerning retail premises. The team is led by Žydrūnė Stuglytė, an experienced transport and industry lawyer.
Praxisleiter:
Žydrūnė Stuglytė
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ieva Povilaitienė
Referenzen
‘Fast, polite, professional service.’
‚Ieva Povilaitienė and her team are pleasant to work with, have high integrity, professionalism, and a proactive attitude.’
Kernmandanten
DHL
Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania
AB Lithuanian Airports
Vilnius public transport
Terramare Oy
AB Via Lietuva
Girteka Cargo, UAB
Lithuanian railways
Boskalis
Transporto Inovacijų Asociacija (Transport Innovation Association)
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised the Transport Innovation Association on its participation in the EU-funded ADMIRAL project, coordinated by VTT Finland and involving 20 partners from 9 EU member states, which aims to create a digital marketplace for multimodal logistics – an important step toward decarbonizing and digitalising freight transportation across Europe.
- Advised the Republic of Lithuania on defending a significant EUR 63 million damages claim filed by Gargždų geležinkelis, UAB, related to access to public railway infrastructure.
- Advised AB Lithuanian Airports on a landmark administrative dispute against Ryanair and Wizz Air, challenging airport charges introduced at Vilnius Airport.
WALLESS
WALLESS has a broad transport offering, divided between two teams: aviation and aircraft finance, and competition and regulatory. It primarily advises on aircraft financing and acts as a local counsel to lenders, although it also services clients in aircraft leasing, railway services, logistics, automotive distribution, and airport services. Gediminas Rečiūnas, a prominent finance practitioner with extensive experience in aviation law, leads the practice together with Laura Ziferman, an expert in public procurement.
Praxisleiter:
Gediminas Reciunas; Laura Ziferman
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tomas Balčiūnas
Referenzen
‘Availability on demanded time, result-focused, reasonable bills. Deep knowledge in the legal field.‘
‘I would like to point out Laura Ziferman and Tomas Balčiūnas. They’re truly experts, providing useful advice, being here whenever you need them. Great professionals with a results-focused attitude.’
Kernmandanten
AerCap
Aviator
Avolon
DAT
Elecnor
Girteka group
Lietuvos Gelezinkeliai (Lithuanian Railways)
Lietuvos oro uostai (Lithuanian Airports)
Inchcape group
Vilniaus Vystymo Kompanija (Vilnius Development Company)
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Abelo, the dedicated turboprop aircraft lessor and an emerging market leader, on a new warehouse financing facility, providing a substantial platform for the company’s next phase of growth. The facility was underwritten by Deutsche Bank and closed with Deutsche Bank acting as Sole Structuring Agent and both Deutsche Bank and MUFG acting as Joint Lead Arrangers.
- Advised Deutsche Bank AG and UMB Bank N.A. as a local counsel in portfolio financing of 17 aircraft to Aviator and creating local security in each jurisdiction where the aircraft is operated and registered.
- Advised European Investment Bank in respect to the financing of Eldrive for installation of electric vehicle charging stations located in Lithuania, Bulgaria and Romania.
Eversheds Saladžius (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)
Eversheds Saladžius (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) has a broad transport offering, covering regulatory compliance, employment issues, transactions and dispute resolution in the transport infrastructure industry. The firm has notably been representing a major European airline before the Lithuanian courts in connection with compensation and passenger assistance claims. Sigitas Groblys and Justinas Usonis lead the team. Clients highlight their ‘fantastic technical knowledge’ and responsiveness.
Praxisleiter:
Sigitas Groblys; Justinas Usonis
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Arnoldas Jokūbaitis
Referenzen
‘High-level team.’
‘I would recommend Arnoldas Jokūbaitis.‘
‘Dominant law firm in transport and shipping with excellent clientele. Has exceptional industry knowledge, a client-centric mindset. They connect to other offices in other countries and have a strong international approach. Very good size and diverse team, great value for money and innovative billing solutions for us.‘
Kernmandanten
Turkish Airlines
Eleport
Jozita
SmartPosti
FedEx Express Lithuania
SYSTRA SA
GoodYear
Brenntag Lietuva
Highlight-Mandate
- Successfully representing Turkish Airlines in courts in relation to Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 of the European Parliament.
- Ongoing legal support to FedEx Express Lithuania, an international courier delivery services and shipping company, on a broad range of employment and dispute management matters.
- Advising SYSTRA SA, a multinational engineering and consulting group in the transport sector, on its acquisition of ARDANUY Ingenieria S.A., which holds a subsidiary in Lithuania and public procurement contacts at Rail Baltica project.
NOOR
NOOR is home to a growing shipping and transport group, representing transport, logistics, and freight forwarding companies in a diverse range of commercial disputes. Its notable recent work includes representing an international cargo business in a high-value recourse claim. The group is led by Andrius Košel, an expert in transport and customs law with extensive experience in logistics.
Praxisleiter:
Andrius Košel
Kernmandanten
GEN Cargo
Longavia
Amber Terminal Klaipėda
Amber Terminal Kaunas
Amber Terminal Group
TLSC
ASE.LT
Go Cargo B.V.
SIAT SOCIETA‘ ITALIANA ASSICURAZIONI E RIASSICURAZIONI PER AZIONI
Nationale-Nederlanden Schadeverzekering Maatschappij N.V.
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Nationale-Nederlanden and Go-Cargo in a recourse claim against a road carrier over damaged refrigerated cargo.
- Represented Longavia in a carrier liability dispute concerning alleged gross negligence by the actual road carrier, resulting in a favourable settlement.
- Representing Ahlers Klaipėda in asset enforcement proceedings to secure payment for cargo transport and storage services.
Verum Law
Verum Law has extensive experience in the transport sector, covering logistics, regulatory compliance, insurance and aviation law. The firm is particularly active in disputes, having recently secured several favourable outcomes for its clients over compensation claims. Mindaugas Šimkūnas and Albertas Buta lead the team.
Praxisleiter:
Mindaugas Šimkūnas; Albertas Buta
Referenzen
‘I like its personal approach to every client, ensuring that each case is handled with dedication, speed, and attention to detail. I value not only professional knowledge and expertise, but also the fact that this company is always approachable, responsive, and solution-oriented. Compared to other firms, I like its efficiency and flexibility.’
‘VERUM Law’s Shipping and Transport practice is, in our view, unparalleled in Lithuania. The team combines over 20 years of highly specialised experience in transport law with an exceptional understanding of the logistics sector. What sets them apart is their deep, longstanding cooperation with leading international logistics companies and their ability to address both domestic and cross-border challenges.‘
‚I would recommend Mindaugas Šimkūnas (Managing Partner): With more than 30 years of experience in transport law, he is widely recognised in Lithuania as a leading authority in the field. His ability to combine litigation expertise with policy-level insights has made him an invaluable adviser for our members. His regular publications and public commentary demonstrate both his deep knowledge and his commitment to educating the industry.‘
Kernmandanten
Nunner Logistics
DHL Logistics Lietuva
Autolink
ACE logistics
DLG
Litcargo
Auteks
Transfera
Breitto
Mylios
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Lithuanian transport company MB Kigas in the Supreme Court of Lithuania in the case against a natural person (consumer) regarding adjudgment of the costs related to the import duty taxes.
- Representing the interests of a Turkish trading company in a court dispute against a Lithuanian freight forwarding company over compensation for damages resulting from the loss of a full truckload of LEGO toys.
- Representing a French forwarding company in a legal dispute before a Lithuanian court against a Lithuanian company.
WIDEN
WIDEN is home to an active transport practice, specialising in freight logistics and restructuring. The team was boosted in March 2025 by two hires from Cobalt: Vaidas Mackonis, an experienced transport lawyer who joined as practice head, and Nerijus Jurkus, an expert in regulatory compliance within the transport sector. The firm has recently been granted a tender to advise on a range of procurement matters for Rail Baltica, one of the largest infrastructure projects in the region.
Praxisleiter:
Vaidas Mackonis
Kernmandanten
Rail Baltica
Ryanair
TÜV NORD Mobilität GmbH & Co. KG
Armadio OÜ
Kauno tiltai
DS-1
Baltic Agro
Parnasas
Petro Transport
Emplonet
Highlight-Mandate
- Provided legal services for the the Rail Baltica project, following a procurement process.