Elijus Burgis is a Partner and Head of the firm’s Corporate Transactions Department. He has more than 15 years of experience in advising on different M&A, privatisation, banking, project finance and competition law matters. International law directories have ranked him among the leading Lithuanian experts in M&A, Banking and Competition law. Elijus Burgis holds a Law degree from Vilnius University, Lithuania and a Master of European Law degree from Stockholm University, Sweden.
During the years of his practice Mr Burgis has been an adviser in a number of the largest M&A transactions and financing projects in Lithuania and has also advised clients on various matters related to corporate, banking and finance, securities and competition law.
- Head of the corporate transactions department,Elijus Burgis is described as "very fast, creative, dedicated and a strong negotiator." His scope of expertise also extends to M&A and competition. He attracts particular acclaim for transactional mandates. (Chambers Europe 2016, Banking and finance)
- Market commentators note Elijus Burgis for his visibility on high-end competition cases. Clients describe him as "very fast, creative, dedicated and a strong negotiator." His expertise includes merger clearance, cartels and abuse of dominance cases. (Chambers Europe 2016, Competition/Antitrust)
- Heading the corporate team, Elijus Burgis has extensive experience in transactional matters and is also a leading banking lawyer. He led the team advising state-owned EPSO-G on its acquisition of shares in Lietuvos dujos, Amber Grid and LESTO by EPSO-G and Lietuvos Energija. (Chambers Europe 2016, Corporate/Commercial)
- "Versatile Elijus Burgis divides his time among financing, M&A and competition matters." (Chambers Europe 2015, Banking and finance)
- "Elijus Burgis has significant experience in competition law and is also a highly recognised financing and corporate law expert." (Chambers Europe 2015, Competition/Antitrust)
- "Observers call him [Elijus Burgis] “charismatic” and “exceptionally professional"." (Chambers Europe 2012, Banking and finance)
- Languages
- Lithuanian, English, Russian
- Education & membership
- Faculty of Law, Stockholm University, Sweden (Master of European Law) (2001)
- Faculty of Law, Vilnius University, Lithuania (Law degree) (1999)
- Member of the International Bar Association (IBA) (since 2009)
- Member of the Lithuanian Bar Association (since 2002)
- Since 2002 Member of the European Young Bar Association, President (2005-2006)
- Since 2000 Member of the Lithuanian Young Bar Association, President (2004-2009)
- Publications
- Baltic Competition Law News - December 2017
- Baltic Competition Law News - November 2016
- Baltic Competition Law News - May 2016
- Baltic Competition Law News - July 2015
- Baltic M&A Monitor 2015
- Lithuanian Competition Law News (April, 2014)
- Lithuanian Competition Law News (January, 2014)
- Baltic M&A Monitor 2014
- Lithuanian Competition Law News (October, 2013)
- Lithuanian Competition Law News (July, 2013)
- Baltic & Belarus M&A Monitor 2013
- Lithuanian Competition Law News (May, 2013)
- Baltics M&A Monitor 2012
- COBALT has successfully defended the interests of the Luxembourg-based bank East West United Bank S.A. in a EUR 44 million claim
- COBALT represents INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund in its indirect acquisition of the InMedica chain of medical clinics
- COBALT is consulting Stemma Group, UAB on the sale of shares in two subsidiaries to Lietuvos energija, UAB
- COBALT successfully defended the German energy company Danpower in an extraordinary case against the Ministry of Energy
- COBALT advised UAB Gaudrė on the sale of 100% of the shares to the global concern Würth Group
- COBALT is advising UAB Lords LB Asset Management on the merger of UAB Parkdema and UAB Unipark
- COBALT advised Otravo on the acquisition of UAB Interneto partneris
- COBALT obtains a fine reduction for UAB Ministerium by more than a half
- COBALT is advising UAB Media bitės on the acquisition of UAB Žurnalų leidybos grupė
- COBALT advises Livonia Partners on the acquisition of Cgates
- COBALT advised Lords LB Special Fund III on its acquisition of UAB Vilniaus miesto projektai
- COBALT advised Energy and Infrastructure SME Fund on the acquisition of UAB Čiurlionio tiltas
- COBALT advised AB Amilina on the acquisition of shares in AB Lignoterma
- COBALT advised UAB Amberwind in connection with the development of the largest wind park in the Baltics
- COBALT advised Practica Venture Capital on its investment in UAB Softneta
- COBALT advised Practica Venture Capital in granting a loan to UAB East West Agro
- COBALT advised GECO Investicijos on competition law matters
- COBALT assists Viking Malt Oy in a merger clearance procedure
- COBALT advised Nets on its acquisition of Nordea Merchant Acquiring for EUR 230 million
- COBALT advises UAB 3 RILL on the acquisition of shares in UAB Putokšnis
- COBALT advises Mid Europa Partners on its sale of Bite
- COBALT advises BaltCap in acquiring Baltic operations of financial automation company OpusCapita
- COBALT acted for a syndicate of banks in a major financing transaction with AS Graanul Invest
- COBALT represented Amberwind in the acquisition by Kamineros grupe of joint control in the company
- COBALT advised UAB Kelprojektas on the acquisition of controlling interest in UAB Kelvista
- COBALT advised UAB EPSO-G on the acquisition of shares in AB Amber Grid from E.ON Ruhrgas International
- COBALT advised UAB LTk capital and UAB G Capital on the sale of 100% interest in UAB Kruzas Nordic Cosmetics Distribution
- COBALT advised UAB Future Retail on attracting financing from a venture capital investor
- COBALT advised UAB Kelprojektas, controlled by BaltCap, on the acquisition of controlling interest in UAB Urbanistika
- COBALT advised Small Planet Airlines‘ executives on the acquisition of shares in the company
- COBALT contributed to the establishment of two Practica Capital funds
- COBALT represented creditors of bank Snoras in relation to an investment dispute against the Lithuanian government
- COBALT successfully assisted in the dairy cartel case
"Elijus Burgis is respected for his M&A expertise and is also highly regarded for his finance and competition law knowledge."