Victory in a cross-border media law dispute

Motieka & Audzevičius Dispute Resolution team has successfully represented an international media company in an administrative case initiated by the Radio and Television Commission of Lithuania (RTCL). The dispute concerned the legality of the accessibility of the worldwide services of the media company in Lithuania.

The Supreme Administrative Court overturned the ruling of the court of the first instance and stated that the request of the RTCL is submitted within a breach of requirements of the essential procedures.

Although the case concerned compliance with the provisions of the Audiovisual media services directive, the Supreme Administrative Court held that analysis of this question is irrelevant due to the per se unlawful submission of the request.

Motieka & Audzevičius Dispute Resolution team is well known for their in-depth knowledge and understanding of key industries and ability to help manage complex or emergency matters. Our law firm has been involved in the most unprecedented, significant and complicated cases in the region, contributing to and shaping the judicial practice in Lithuania and beyond.