The Legal 500 rankings highlight AVERUS as recognised market experts in transport and shipping law.

“AVERUS is unique in operating offices both in the capital Vilnius and in the port city of Klaipėda. The firm successfully acts for leading clients across all transport sectors – from road transport and logistics, shipbuilding companies and freight forwarding, to ferry and railway industry players. The practice is led by shipping law expert Regina Derkintytė-Kaupienė and head of aviation practice Laura Čereškaitė-Kinčiuvienė,” notes Legal 500.

According to Managing Partner Laura Čereškaitė-Kinčiuvienė, AVERUS has for many years invested heavily in specialised knowledge of transport, shipping and aviation law.

“We are proud that our firm and our experts are often the first choice when clients face legal issues in the aviation or shipping sectors in Lithuania. Our reputation and expertise have long since extended beyond Lithuania: we advise clients from the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, the United States and even the Pacific islands,” says Laura Čereškaitė-Kinčiuvienė.

Recognised in the highly competitive field of Dispute Resolution

The dispute resolution practice is co-headed by partners Raimondas Kivylius and Jonas Sakalauskas. Jonas has extensive experience in complex customs, environmental and energy disputes, and stands out as a trusted adviser in environmental crisis management – where deep legal expertise must be combined with rapid response and the ability to coordinate complex solutions.

“Niche areas and in-depth industry knowledge are the firm’s strengths. Strategically, this may appear limiting, yet in reality, the depth of our expertise means we have virtually no competitors in our chosen fields. Clients recognise and value this,” says partner Jonas Sakalauskas.

Crisis management capabilities highlighted

“What is remarkable is the speed of AVERUS’s services. They have experts across different legal areas, so everything can be handled in one place without needing to go elsewhere. We especially value their ability to manage crisis situations with ease – that is their uniqueness,” clients told the Legal 500.

Human connection valued

“Partner Jonas Sakalauskas is outstanding both as a lawyer and as a person. Highly empathetic, which makes communication easier – we trust him and his advice, and he always delivers on what is promised. He provides a clear strategy and helps resolve problems. We particularly appreciate his ability to find the best solution, often through negotiation, whenever court proceedings can be avoided,” clients emphasised.

Individual practitioners distinguished 

• Regina Derkintytė-Kaupienė, head of shipping, was inducted into the Legal 500 Hall of Fame – the highest recognition, awarded to experts who consistently deliver excellence over many years. Client feedback praised not only her exceptional legal skills but also her strong understanding of psychology.

• Laura Čereškaitė-Kinčiuvienė was included in the prestigious Leading Individuals category in aviation law – a significant recognition of her expertise and contribution. This category is reserved for standout practitioners who consistently demonstrate exceptional knowledge, excellent client service and a strong market reputation.

• Senior associates Ignas Kerbelis and Greta Motiejūnienė were acknowledged as experienced specialists in transport and shipping law.

About AVERUS

AVERUS is a business law firm with offices in Vilnius and Klaipėda. Since 2016, the international legal directory Legal 500 has ranked AVERUS among Lithuania’s leading firms in aviation, shipping and transport, dispute resolution and real estate.

About Legal 500

The Legal 500 is the world’s leading legal directory, with more than 35 years of history. Each year, it surveys over 300,000 clients worldwide and compiles rankings based on feedback and achievements.