I specialize in banking and finance law, providing legal counsel to both domestic and international investors seeking to establish or expand operations within the regulated financial services sector. My advisory work encompasses licensing, operational structuring, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on ensuring that clients’ activities are fully aligned with applicable legal frameworks and supervisory authority requirements.
My practice includes legal support for companies applying for licenses to operate as banks, electronic money institutions, payment institutions, management companies, and other regulated financial institutions.
I also advise licensed financial institutions on matters related to regulatory compliance, supervisory requirements, and ongoing operations. This includes assessing and adapting business models, preparing and updating business plans, managing the regulatory processes related to the assessment and appointment of new management, engaging with investors, and addressing other legal aspects relevant to the institution’s activities.
2025
Legal Advisory on Internal Control Matters of Financial Institutions
Consultations on shareholders, management, supervisory board candidates, internal control assurance, as well as the application of regulatory requirements and best practices in financial institutions.
2025
Legal advisory services to an electronic money institution on investor attraction
Advisory on securing international fund investments and representation before the Bank of Lithuania.
2025
Advisory on public bond issuance authorization and listing of bonds on the First North market
Legal support regarding the process, preparation of the information memorandum and bond subscription agreement, as well as representation in negotiations with the licensed distributor.
2025
Legal consultations for a specialised bank on compliance issues
Legal assessment of internal policies, client advice on process optimization, and improvement of regulatory compliance.
2025
Advisory on the Licensing of a Management Company
Consultations on potential business model, shareholder structure, governing bodies, etc. Preparation of licensing documentation.
2025
Legal Advisory on the Acquisition of a Financial Institution
Successfully advised on and coordinated a transaction involving the acquisition of an electronic money institution, managing the process with the Bank of Lithuania and providing comprehensive regulatory and strategic guidance throughout the process.
2024
Updating of Brokerage Firm Operational Documents
Comprehensive update of operational documentation in line with the latest best practices and regulatory requirements.
2024
Legal Advisory on Bond Issuance
Advising clients on public and private bond issuances, preparation of information memoranda, bond subscription agreements, and other related documentation.
2024
Expansion of Electronic Money Institution Operations
Advising the client on business model expansion and coordinating the process with the Bank of Lithuania.
2024
Licensing of Crowdfunding Service Providers under the EU Crowdfunding Regulation
Preparation of licensing documentation, client advisory services, and representation before the Bank of Lithuania.
2024
Legal Advisory for Independent Intermediary Operating under the Republic of Lithuania Law on Credit Related to Real Estate during Bank of Lithuania Inspections
Ongoing advisory services and representation during the Bank of Lithuania’s inspection, including updates to operational documentation.
2024
Expansion of a Limited Activity Electronic Money Institution License to a Full-Scope License
Legal advisory services, updating of client documentation, and representation before the Bank of Lithuania.
Preparation of licensing and operational documentation, advisory services on business model development, and representation in the licensing process before the European Central Bank and the Bank of Lithuania.
2023–2024
Specialized Bank Licensing
Preparation of licensing and operational documentation, advisory services on business model development, and representation in the licensing process before the European Central Bank and the Bank of Lithuania.
2023–2024
Licensing of Management Companies under the Republic of Lithuania Law on Managers of Alternative Collective Investment Undertakings
Preparation of licensing and operational documentation, and representation in the licensing process before the Bank of Lithuania.
2023
Licensing of Crowdfunding Service Providers under the New EU Crowdfunding Regulation
Preparation of licensing and operational documentation, and representation in the licensing process before the Bank of Lithuania.
2023
Legal Due Diligence of Brokerage Firm Operational Documents
Legal assessment of operational documentation, identification of risks and deficiencies, and provision of recommendations to the client
2023
Cross-Border Expansion of Payment Institution Operations
Preparation of licensing and operational documentation, advisory services on business model development, and representation in the licensing process before the Bank of Lithuania.
2022
Audit of Investment in NFT Tokens Legal Advisory for the Client
Business Model Analysis and Preparation of Legal Documentation.
2022
Advisory on Foreign Capital Fund Investments in a Prospective Electronic Money Institution in the Republic of Lithuania
Preparation of Legal Documentation and Process coordination.
2022
Advisory on Obtaining a Brokerage Firm License
Preparation of Operational Documents for the Licensing Process, Legal Advisory, and Process Management.
2022
Issuance of Subordinated Bonds
Preparation of Legal Documentation Required for the Offering.
Since 2018
Compliance Advisory Services for Financial Institutions
Legal Services for Electronic Money Institutions in Preparation for Commencement of Operations, Representation before the Bank of Lithuania.
Since 2018
Legal advice for prospective financial institutions
Since 2018
Licensing of Electronic Money and Payment Institutions
