Partner

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

Head of the Corporate and M&A practice group

+370 5 2000 777 giedrius.kolesnikovas@motieka.com

About

Experience

Giedrius has been leading the Corporate and M&A team of Motieka & Audzevicius since 2012. His practice concentrates on mergers and acquisitions in high-profile matters, including cross-border transactions, related competition issues, shareholder conflicts and corporate structuring. He is a key point of contact for legal advice on complex deals in local and CEE markets.

Giedrius specialises, in particular, in the aviation, energy, financial services & fintech, entertainment and technology and media & telecommunications industries.

His client base comprises domestic and international companies ranging from innovative tech-driven entrepreneurs (Brolis semiconductors, Finbee, Mobile Financial Solutions, Tamo) to large international corporations (Avia Solutions Group, Gazprom, Grupa LOTOS S.A, Vienna Insurance Group).

Giedrius is continuously ranked by independent legal directories Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.

Industries

Aviation
Energy
Entertainment
Financial services
Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Education

Vilnius University, LL.M.
Duke University, LL.M. (Fulbright Alumnus)
Riga Graduate School of Law, LL.M.
IALS, University of London, M.A. in Taxation
King’s College London, Postgraduate diploma in EU Competition Law
EMBA-Global Asia (ongoing)

Career

He started his career as a paralegal at Lawin and continued as a lawyer at Jurevičius, Balčiūnas & Partners before joining Motieka & Audzevičius in 2002.

Memberships

International Bar Association

The team has extensive experience and knowledge.
Legal 500 2019

One of the most innovative law firms in Lithuania is led by the highly rated Giedrius Kolesnikovas.
Legal 500 2018

He makes sure to get things done at the most convenient and shortest time possible.
Chambers and Partners 2018

Solves issues quickly.
Legal 500 2017

Non-standard thinking and multitasking capabilities, according to clients.
Chambers and Partners 2017

Stands in a class of his own, recommended not only for corporate matters, but also tax structuring and merger clearance related subjects.
Legal 500 2016

Appreciated for being attentive to details, seeing the broad picture and also bringing the peace of mind to his clients.
Chambers and Partners 2016

Easily pinpoints the heart of the problem and skillfully offers the most appropriate solution.
Legal 500 2015

A talent for finding a way around desperate deadlocks.
Legal 500 2014

Clients appreciate his experience and knowledge of the Lithuanian market, highlighting his understanding of investment projects.
Chambers and Partners 2012

Impressive negotiation skills and the ability to look one step further.
Chambers and Partners 2011

Experience Highlights

Rokas Jankus

17 May, 2019

Prominent investment by private equity fund

Motieka & Audzevičius corporate lawyers have successfully advised Orion Private Equity Fund I in the acquisition of a stake in well-known Lithuanian IT companies – Alna Business Solutions, Alna Software, and DocLogix.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

18 December, 2018

Assisted in the sale of IT startup Helis to Tesonet

Our M&A team consulted Helis LT, prominent startup in Lithuania, in the sale to Tesonet.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

18 December, 2018

Major merger of prominent pan-Baltic communications’ groups with HAVAS

Publicum Group (Lithuania) and Idea Group (Estonia) have joined forces to create the largest integrated communications group in the Baltic States and entered into joint venture with HAVAS.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

18 December, 2018

Successful acquisition of financial brokerage firm

Our Corporate team coordinated transaction regarding acquisition of company holding financial brokerage firm licence issued by the Bank of Lithuania.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

10 December, 2018

Acquisition of leading digital marketing agency

Digital marketing agency Socialus marketingas creates content for our region’s leading brands and recently has become fully owned by Publicum Group due to the successful acquisition of the remaining stake from shareholders.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

10 December, 2018

Acquisition of leading SEO and digital marketing services provider

Good one, known as one of SEO and digital marketing leaders in Lithuania has become a part of Publicum Group which expanded its portfolio of media companies resulting in the ability to provide a wider range of advertising services, including highly valued SEO and digital marketing services.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

08 October, 2018

Kesko Senukai acquires pan-Baltic e-commerce business

Our lawyers advised the client on acquisition of one of the leading pan-Baltic e-commerce businesses.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

03 August, 2018

Led the sale of 100% of logistics company

Our corporate and M&A team team led the sale of company with many years of experience in logistics.

Sigita Adomaitytė

19 July, 2018

Establishment of a management company

We are proud to work with highly reputable professionals well-known in finance and banking industry.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

06 July, 2018

Joint venture with funeral services group of companies

Our team advised a client on an establishment of joint venture in an industry of funeral and related services.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

29 June, 2018

Joint venture in consumer lending company

Our corporate and M&A team assisted in establishing a promising joint venture which shall be from now on considered as one of the leading companies in Lithuania providing consumer lending services.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

26 June, 2018

Advised on the acquisition of e-commerce business in the Baltics

Our team advised the client on the acquisition of e-commerce business in the Baltics.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

04 April, 2018

Assisted in the acquisition of shares in three companies

Our team was responsible for overall coordination of the acquisition of shares in three companies.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

26 February, 2018

Advised a client on cross-border swap of shares

Our team advised Wisdom Events, a leading event and high-level business meetings organiser, which organises events related to the energy and maritime sectors.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

23 February, 2018

Assisted in the acquisition of the Lithuanian news agency ELTA

Our team was responsible for preparatory works regarding acquisition of the target, leading the process and drafting of the transaction documents.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

05 February, 2018

Advised the client in M&A transaction in unconventional industry

Our team advised a client on a transaction in an unconventional industry – funeral and related services.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

18 January, 2018

Assisted in the incorporation of an investment fund

Our team has provided legal assistance in the incorporation of an investment fund dedicated for informed investors.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

16 January, 2018

Advised on the acquisition of shares of UAB ILSANTA

Our team advised on the acquisition of 100 % of shares of UAB ILSANTA, which is engaged in the installation and distribution of medical devices and equipment.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

12 January, 2018

Advised a company engaged in wholesale of fruits and vegetables

Our team has advised the buyer of shares in a well-known and market-established company engaged in the import and export of fresh fruit and vegetables.