Experience
Jovitas’ key area of expertise lies in real estate and construction disputes, focusing on commercial properties, project development, commercial leases, property investment and finance. In particular, he has extensive experience in the handling of cases where the public sector is one of the parties.
He has in-depth expertise in the energy, infrastructure and transport, water and waste management industries. He also leads the team of lawyers in organising defence in major state investigations and white collar cases.
Jovitas’ recent track record includes representing the largest Lithuanian entities – real estate and construction market leaders Realco, Panevėžio statybos trestas and Panevėžio keliai, companies engaged in industrial and energy solutions such as Axis industries and Veolia, food manufacturing pioneer KG Group and utilities market leader City Service SE.
He is also continuously ranked by independent legal directories Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.
Education
University of Zurich, Law studies
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, Executive Master of Business Administration
Vilnius University, Master of Business Administration
Vilnius University, LL.M.
Career
Prior to joining the firm in 2007, Jovitas was the Head of the Legal Department of Vilnius Municipality.
Memberships
Lithuanian Bar Association
Languages
English, Russian, German, Lithuanian