Chambers Global rankings 2026: Motieka & Audzevičius among leading law firms

Motieka & Audzevičius is a business law firm in Lithuania consistently ranked by Chambers and Partners for its expertise in Dispute Resolution and Corporate/Commercial law. Chambers Global rankings are based on independent research, client feedback, and market analysis, and are widely regarded as one of the most reliable indicators of quality in the international legal market.

Dispute Resolution in Lithuania – Band 1 firm

In the Chambers Global Dispute Resolution rankings for Lithuania, Motieka & Audzevičius is ranked in Band 1, the highest tier awarded to law firms with a leading reputation in complex commercial litigation and arbitration.

Individual lawyer rankings in Dispute Resolution include:

• Ramūnas Audzevičius – Band 1. He has an outstanding reputation as a market-leading expert in dispute resolution. He regularly assists clients with complex, multi-jurisdictional litigation and arbitration proceedings, and has experience at all levels of court
• Rimantas Daujotas – Band 3. He is active in investor-state arbitration and represents clients in the enforcement of arbitral awards.
• Albertas Šekštelo – Band 4. He acts on litigation matters and is experienced in cases of an international nature. He displays strength in commercial disputes, including contractual litigation.
• Jovitas Elzbergas – Band 4. His practice spans litigation and arbitration matters, offering notable strength in construction and public procurement disputes.
• Justinas Jarusevičius – Up and Coming. He is well respected for his ability to act on cross-border and domestic litigation and arbitration proceedings, including those related to contract terminations and sanctions issues.

These recognitions highlight the firm’s strong position advising large corporate clients in high-stakes disputes and international arbitration matters.

Corporate/Commercial in Lithuania – Band 2 firm

Motieka & Audzevičius is also ranked in the Chambers Global Corporate/Commercial category in Lithuania, achieving Band 2 recognition.

Individual Corporate/Commercial lawyer rankings include:

• Giedrius Kolesnikovas – Band 3. He is experienced in handling high-value deals and cross-border transactions spanning across Europe and the USA.
• Rokas Jankus – Band 4. He often advises domestic startups on raising investments. He also acts on high-value deals and international transactions.
• Laurynas Ramonas – Associates to Watch. He assists with the purchase and sale of shares and has additional knowledge in merger control matters.

These rankings reflect the firm’s experience advising business owners, CEOs, and in-house legal teams on corporate structuring, transactions, investments and strategic commercial matters. The department is well-equipped to handle high-value international deals and frequently advises on mandates that span multiple European jurisdictions. It often represents holding companies, domestic startups and private equity funds.

Why Chambers rankings matter for business clients

Chambers and Partners rankings are based on in-depth market research and direct client feedback. Band rankings and individual recognitions provide an objective benchmark for evaluating law firm capabilities in specific practice areas.

Consistent recognition of Motieka & Audzevičius in Dispute Resolution and Corporate/Commercial categories demonstrates the firm’s strategic focus on:

• complex dispute resolution,
• strategic business law advisory,
• high-value commercial matters in Lithuania and internationally.