Associate

Rokas Jankus

Deals with mergers and acquisitions in aviation, entertainment and technology, media & telecommunications

+370 5 2000 777 rokas.jankus@motieka.com

About

Experience

As part of our team Rokas has been involved in a wide range of complex transactions. His main area of expertise lies in mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures with experience ranging from conventional holding company joint ventures to complicated structures with corporate governance issues, as well as post-acquisition integrations.

Rokas’ knowledge of business lies in the industries of aviation, entertainment and technology (IP & IT), media & telecommunications with a particular focus on innovative entrepreneurs.

Industries

Aviation
Entertainment
Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Education

Vilnius University, LL.M.
King’s College London, Postgraduate diploma in European Union Law (expected in 2019)

Career

Rokas joined us 2012.

Memberships

Member of Disciplinary Committee at Lithuanian Basketball League
Public Advisor at the Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania (2013-2015)

Languages

English, Lithuanian

The lawyers are able to always respond quickly and provide quality, reasoned and client-friendly legal advice that is based on business specifics and economic and tax issues.
Chambers and Partners 2019

One of the most innovative law firms in Lithuania.
Legal 500 2018

They are quick. They understand my business, they understand my needs.
Chambers and Partners 2018

The firm is considered not only a legal adviser, but as a business partner to their clients.
Chambers and Partners 2017

Experience Highlights

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

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

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

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.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

10 January, 2018

Assisted with the acquisition of Seesam Insurance

Our team provided support for the transaction of acquisition of Seesam Insurance by Vienna Insurance Group.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

09 January, 2018

Advised Grupa LOTOS S.A. on the sale of shares

Our team has advised Grupa LOTOS on the sale of shares of AB LOTOS Geonafta – a Lithuanian entity active and leading in oil exploration, prospecting and production in Lithuania.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

03 August, 2017

Joint venture of companies’ group engaged in communication activity

Our corporate and M&A team assisted the client in forming a joint venture in public communication sector.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

31 July, 2015

Incorporation of the non-life insurance company

Motieka & Audzevičius has advised VIENNA INSURANCE GROUP AG Wiener, the top player in the CEE insurance market, on the incorporation of the first group company, a non-life insurance insurer, in the Baltic States.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

30 July, 2015

A side-step cross-border merger of Lithuanian entertainment business leaders

Motieka & Audzevičius has advised the Lithuanian entity, holding of Lithuanian entertainment business leaders engaging in entertainment (casinos) and catering business, on “a-side step merger”.

Giedrius Kolesnikovas

17 March, 2015

Advised on a sale of a wholesale medical company

Our team advised a buyer (management team) on the purchase of 94% shares in UAB Ilsanta, a wholesale medical company supplying medical devices, equipment and disposables for hospitals and healthcare centres in the Baltics.