I specialize in financial services regulation, fintech and banking as well as corporate law.
During my career I have accumulated valuable experience in the areas of finance and credit, as well as business and corporate advisory. Combined with my expertise in the field of financial regulatory compliance, this enables me to assist fintech sector companies in preparing to launch and successfully scale their business operations. My work involves leading companies through regulatory matters, such as advising on licensing issues and other fintech business and regulatory compliance specifics. When providing legal advice my goal is to deliver the exact and effective solution that suits business needs.
My experience and advice have been duly acknowledged by the clients as I have been individually ranked by two international law directories in 2023: IFLR1000 and Chambers and Partners. In 2024 I have been also mentioned in Legal500 international law directory between the key experts in the field of Fintech in Lithuania. Some of the feedback of the clients:
“Liutauras Vasiliauskas is a strong professional, with a high level of responsiveness. He is able to approach complex problems and deliver solutions in an efficient manner.” – Chambers and Partners
“We enjoy working with Liutauras Vasiliauskas – he is thorough, knowledgeable and a strong sense of intellectual curiosity.” – Legal500
“Senior associate Liutauras Vasiliauskas is constantly deepening his fintech knowledge and provides strong argumentation in complex fintech regulatory matters.” – Legal500
2022-2024
Licensing, business and products structuring advise
I advised several clients on establishment, providing business and products structuring advice as well as preparation of documents required for the licensing process of e-money and payment institutions as well as P2P lending operator and crowdfunding service provider. I coordinated the licensing processes.
2018-2024
Compliance advice, including advice in respect to investigations and inspections
I advised a great number of financial institutions operating in Lithuania and EU in respect to passporting, outsourcing, safeguarding, AML and other regulatory compliance issues.
2022
Acquisition of fintech company
I advised the client (combined valuation of over EUR 1.5B) on a licensed fintech company acquisition matters, including legal due diligence as well as obtainment of regulatory permit.
2020-2022
Licensing of e-money institutions
I advised several clients on establishment, preparation of documents required for the licensing process and obtainment of the licenses of e-money institutions. I coordinated the licensing processes.
2021
Financing of fintech company
I advised the client in the fundraising process (EUR 2.5M), including providing regulatory compliance advice.
2021
Acquisition of fintech company
I advised the client on a licensed fintech company acquisition transaction (USD 250M) matters, including legal due diligence as well as obtainment of regulatory permit.
2020
Advice regarding financing facility
I advised the client on a review of the financing facility agreement (approx. EUR 30M) and related transaction documents as well as on structuring and preparing the security documents.
2019-2020
Licensing of e-money institution
I advised the client on establishment, preparation of documents required for the licensing process and obtainment of the license of e-money institution. I coordinated the licensing process.
2019-2020
Licensing of payment institution
I advised the client on establishment, preparation of documents required for the licensing process and obtainment of the license of payment institution.
2017-2019
Licensing of e-money institutions
I advised several clients on establishment, preparation of documents required for the licensing process and obtainment of the licenses of e-money institutions.
