Source: https://wlt.lt/en/ Language: en WISE LAW · KLAIPĖDA # Law that leads to a solution. We step in when a matter requires more than a general answer — a clear strategy, a strong position and responsible representation. Start with the situation Briefly describe the matter. We will assess what needs to be done and which steps should come first. [Contact us](https://wlt.lt/en/#contact) Location **Klaipėda** Reach **Across Lithuania** Wise Law ## Competence areas ### [Criminal law](https://wlt.lt/en/services/criminal-law.html) Financial, economic and corruption cases, contraband, excise-goods, narcotic and psychotropic-substance cases, and other criminal matters. ### [Administrative offence cases](https://wlt.lt/en/services/administrative-offence-cases.html) Challenges to protocols and decisions, assessment of evidence, administrative measures and representation before authorities and courts. ### [Civil cases and disputes](https://wlt.lt/en/services/civil-commercial-disputes.html) Contractual, property, family and commercial disputes, damages, negotiations, interim measures and representation in court. ### [Business law](https://wlt.lt/en/services/business-law.html) Company formation and governance, shareholders’ agreements, transactions, corporate structuring, reorganisations and business separation. ### [Insolvency law](https://wlt.lt/en/services/bankruptcy-restructuring.html) Bankruptcy and restructuring, intentional bankruptcy issues, management liability, transaction challenges and creditor protection. ### [Tax law](https://wlt.lt/en/services/tax-disputes.html) Tax disputes, negotiations with the tax authority, tax audits, and coordination of tax and criminal-law risks. ### [Arbitration](https://wlt.lt/en/services/arbitration.html) Drafting and assessment of arbitration agreements, representation in domestic and international arbitration, recognition and enforcement of awards. ### [International law and proceedings](https://wlt.lt/en/services/international-law-proceedings.html) European order for payment procedures, international commercial disputes, enforcement of foreign decisions and intercountry adoption. About Wise Law A legal problem is not a document. It is a situation that needs to be managed. We advise and represent businesses and private clients in disputes, criminal matters and complex civil and commercial proceedings. We assess every case from the objective backwards: what result the client needs, what the real risks are and which legal strategy is most effective. [Meet the team](https://wlt.lt/en/#team) **01**Clear assessment of the situation **02**Procedural and negotiation strategy **03**Consistent protection of interests Why Wise Law ## Experience that allows us to see a case from more than one side. Our lawyers’ experience in investigations, prosecution and defence helps us assess evidence and procedural risks from several perspectives. Regimantas Sriebalius ### Investigation and leadership experience in complex financial cases Extensive experience in financial-crime investigations and investigative leadership. In his previous professional career, he also headed the FNTT Klaipėda Regional Board. Linas Kiaurakis ### Former prosecutor in organised crime and corruption Professional experience in the Organised Crime and Corruption Investigation Division of the Klaipėda Regional Prosecutor’s Office. Edenas Leleiva ### Investigator and defence experience in complex cases His previous investigative work included money laundering, VAT fraud, fraudulent accounting and criminal bankruptcy. His legal practice also includes financial and economic criminal cases, contraband and excise-goods cases, and investigations involving psychotropic substances. **Beyond criminal law** The firm also advises on business law, civil and commercial disputes, bankruptcy and restructuring, real estate and construction matters, international proceedings and arbitration. The team is selected according to the nature of the matter and the client’s objective. Team ## Lawyers directly responsible for your matter. ### [Linas Kiaurakis](https://wlt.lt/en/team/linas-kiaurakis.html) Attorney-at-law · criminal · tax · administrative offence cases · business law Languages · LT · RU · DE [linas@wlt.lt](mailto:linas@wlt.lt) · [+370 698 75 919](tel:+37069875919) · [Profile →](https://wlt.lt/en/team/linas-kiaurakis.html) ### [Regimantas Sriebalius](https://wlt.lt/en/team/regimantas-sriebalius.html) Attorney-at-law · criminal and tax cases · business law Languages · LT · RU [regimantas@wlt.lt](mailto:regimantas@wlt.lt) · [+370 687 46 424](tel:+37068746424) · [Profile →](https://wlt.lt/en/team/regimantas-sriebalius.html) ### [Edenas Leleiva](https://wlt.lt/en/team/edenas-leleiva.html) Attorney-at-law · business and civil law · commercial disputes · insolvency · criminal cases Languages · LT · EN [edenas@wlt.lt](mailto:edenas@wlt.lt) · [+370 678 08 038](tel:+37067808038) · [Profile →](https://wlt.lt/en/team/edenas-leleiva.html) Insights ## Practical answers to questions that arise before important decisions are made. Business law · Shareholder disputes ### Court investigation of a legal entity: when is it useful and where should you start? The mandatory pre-action request, its content and timing, the role of experts and the difference between an investigation and a compulsory share sale. [Read](https://wlt.lt/en/insights/investigation-of-legal-entity-activities.html) Business law · Shareholder disputes ### Compulsory sale of shares or membership interests: grounds, process and price Buying another participant’s stake versus requiring purchase of your own: legal conditions, the two court stages, valuation and payment. [Read](https://wlt.lt/en/insights/compulsory-sale-of-shares.html) Criminal law ### What should you do during an FNTT search? Early decisions during a search can affect the entire defence strategy. [Read →](https://wlt.lt/en/insights/fntt-search.html) [All insights](https://wlt.lt/en/insights/) Cross-border matters ### Cross-border solutions for businesses and private clients. We advise where a legal matter extends beyond Lithuania: foreign company formation and structuring, international transactions, cross-border disputes and proceedings that require coordination between professionals in several jurisdictions. Where necessary, we work with foreign lawyers, tax advisers and other specialists while remaining the client’s coordinating point of contact in Lithuania. [International law and proceedings →](https://wlt.lt/en/services/international-law-proceedings.html) [International business structuring](https://wlt.lt/en/services/business-law.html) Contact ## Let’s discuss your situation. Phone [+370 698 75 919](tel:+37069875919) Email [linas@wlt.lt](mailto:linas@wlt.lt) Address [S. Šimkaus g. 12, Klaipėda, Lithuania](https://maps.google.com/?q=S.+Šimkaus+g.+12,+Klaipėda) --- [About us](https://wlt.lt/en/about.html) · [Contact](https://wlt.lt/en/#contact) · [Legal information](https://wlt.lt/en/legal-information.html) · [Privacy](https://wlt.lt/en/privacy.html)