The dispute resolution practice at Ellex is an experienced and knowledgeable team. The firm has an impressive track record in investment arbitration proceedings. Furthermore, the practice is a key player in the commercial arbitration arena, engaging in both domestic and international cases. The firm handles a range of litigation matters, from real estate and construction disputes, to commercial issues in the energy, transport, and infrastructure markets. Led by co-heads Giedrė Aukštuolienė and Rūta Jasilionė, the strength of the team is evidenced by the support provided by Valentinas Mikelėnas and Vilija Vaitkutė Pavan.
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‘We engaged the Ellex team for the first time concerning a corporate matter involving the management of risks of a potential dispute. We were impressed with Ellex's performance – we received an in-depth analysis with various alternative options and risk management strategies that helped to resolve our issue fully. The lawyers in the firm were very responsible and provided cost-effective solutions.'
‘Rūta Jasilionė possesses in-depth knowledge of the law, but what truly sets her apart is her ability to craft strategies that are both creative and tailored to my needs. She’s always willing to go the extra mile, we can always contact her and get answers right away. Rūta's foresight in anticipating potential challenges, and risks and preparing for them has been key to our success.’
‘People and collaboration stand out. We had a complex dispute resolution matter that required urgency, and they were able to guide us through a stressful situation to a good resolution, also involving cooperation with international partners in Malta, UK, and Estonia.’
‘Ellex has a truly unique Dispute Resolution team. First, I cannot praise enough their teamwork and collaboration. It ensures that our cases are approached from multiple angles, allowing for more effective solutions. Second, the team’s deep legal expertise and creative problem-solving skills have enabled them to tackle the complex disputes we had.'
‘The Ellex Dispute resolution team has extensive knowledge of court practice for any particular dispute.'
- 'They have suggested a strategy, and their advice was very helpful when protecting the company's interest in Vilnius Court of Commercial Arbitration.’
‘Giedrė Aukštuolienė - a professional, with deep knowledge, out-of-the-box thinking, and a great strategist.'
‘The dispute team is amazing: both very nice as persons, and very professional, and their competence is of the highest level. They are always available, and they provide high-quality and business-focused legal advice.’
Clients clés
- Republic of Lithuania
- UAB Darnu Group
- UAB Mitnija
- AB LTG Infra
- Orlen Lietuva, AB
- Nium EU, UAB
- Republic of Lithuania
- SGS Germany GmbH
- UAB Jonavos vandenys
- Šarūnas Narbutas
Points forts
- Acting as co-counsel to the Republic of Lithuania in a bilateral investment treaty arbitration case brought up by one of the largest potash fertiliser producers in the world, state-owned Belarussian company OAO Belaruskali.
- Represented UAB Darnu Group, one of the largest real estate development companies in Lithuania, in a complex litigation that lasted for 8 years against the Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre concerning the annulment of a real estate sale and purchase contract and the application of restitution.
- Supporting Orlen Lithuania, AB, with its ambitious Modernisation Programme, environmental upgrade, and expansion programme of the existing oil refinery complex.
Avocats
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Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
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Responsable de la pratique
Giedrė Aukštuolienė; Rūta Jasilionė
Autres avocats clés
Valentinas Mikelena; Vilija Vaitkute Pavan.