` Dr Dalia Foigt-Norvaišienė | COBALT

Dr Dalia Foigt-Norvaišienė

Specialist Counsel / Lithuania

About

Dr Dalia Foigt-Norvaišienė is a Specialist Councel at the Employment Law Practice Group at COBALT Lithuania. She has an extensive over 30 years of experience in advising clients on Employment, Corporate Law issues and is a recognized expert on international and domestic arbitration. She provides both day-to-day counselling, as well as assists clients in more extensive projects and cross-border transactions. She has assisted numerous local and international clients upon choosing the best solution for establishing a business in Lithuania and upon setting up and operating these businesses including but not limited to employment matters. Dalia is frequently invited to share her experience and knowledge in international publications, conferences, seminars and trainings.

Before starting a private practice Dalia gained her PhD in the area of Environmental Law and continued her career as Senior Researcher and Associated Professor of Vilnius University. Dalia has also taken part in legislative work in Lithuania in the areas of Environmental Law and Litigation.

Dalia is active member of business community and maintains regular contacts with municipal and central government institutions while representing business community and seeking to improve business environment.

Practice

Recognition
  • Employment – Band 3, Chambers 2020
CV

Languages

  • Lithuanian, English, German, Russian, Polish

Membership & education

  • Chairwoman of the Court of Honor of Lithuanian Advocates (2022-now)
  • Member of the Lithuanian Bar Council (2018-2022)
  • International Bar Association (IBA)
  • Lithuanian Bar Association (1996)
  • Business Women Association, chairperson of the Board
  • Lithuanian Lawyers’ Association, member of the Board
  • 1986 Doctor Juris, LL.D, USSR Academy of sciences, Institute of State and Law
  • 1980 Master’s degree in Law, LL.M, Vilnius University (Lithuania)

    We are driven by your recognition

    "It's easy to talk with Dalia, she is easy-going, understands the international environment and is responsive."
    Chambers Europe 2023, Employment
    "Dalia offers perfect communication, depth of knowledge and quick assessment of situations."
    Chambers Europe 2023, Employment
    "Led by Dalia Foigt-Norvaišienė, the firm has been assisting German pharmaceutical company Bayer with the implementation of the new Labour Code. Clients include the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Lithuania."
    The Legal 500 2019