German Desk

The lawyers of the firm advise German-speaking clients on various matters linked with Lithuania, including investment opportunities in Lithuania, commercial transactions made in Lithuania, trade transaction between German and Lithuanian companies, and various other tax and civil law matters. German speaking clients are also represented in contentious matters, both in litigation and arbitration proceedings.

Similarly, we offer a legal advice to local clients who are wishing to expand their business operations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

The fluency in German minimises the risks caused by lack of understanding of cultures and approaches used in different jurisdictions. We are able quickly to identify the differences and similarities between German and Lithuanian laws, explain them to our clients, and help to choose the most appropriate strategy.

In some cases, it may be necessary to get a specific German legal expertise. Our the law firm established and cherished good relations with German, Austrian and Swiss lawyers, and we are in position to help our clients by referring German lawyers who specialize in that area.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Legal advice on investments and disinvestment in Lithuania, incorporation of companies, subsidiaries, representative offices, closing of companies in Lithuania
Advising German-speaking clients on re-organisations, and transfers of business (M&A transactions)
Advising German-speaking client on diverse commercial transactions (sale purchase agreements, contracts concerning real estate, distribution, franchising agreements, etc.);
Advising on secondments to German companies
Advising German-speaking clients regarding investigation of fraudulent management of Lithuanian companies as well as on the criminal proceedings against suspected local managers
Regulated industries legal advice, liaison with Lithuanian public authorities regarding acquisition of public licenses and permits for local business activity
Acting on behalf of German-speaking clients in court and arbitral proceedings in Lithuania
Preparation of legal opinions on applicable Lithuanian laws for legal proceedings in German-speaking countries
Assistance to German-speaking clients in criminal proceeding undergoing Lithuania

International experience

NOTABLE EXPERIENCE

Advising a German client on sale of a company in Lithuania (management buy-out transaction, value of the deal - €300,000)
Provision of legal opinions for German companies; advising on various tax matters pertaining to the sale of goods
Legal assistance to a Lithuanian client regarding acquisition of eight CRJ Bombardier and one Airbus aircraft from a leading German aircraft leasing company (value of the deal more than US$20,000,000)
Acting on behalf of a Lithuanian client who pursued legal proceedings against a Swiss company
Acting on behalf of a Lithuanian client in the proceedings regarding identification of the ultimate beneficial owners of a Swiss shell company and claiming them
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