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Eva Suduiko is a Partner co-heading the Banking & Finance Practice Group at COBALT Lithuania, with more than 20 years of experience in banking and finance, capital markets and financial regulation. Eva is ranked among Leading Partners by The Legal 500, ranked by Chambers Europe and Chambers Fintech, and recognised as a Rising Star Partner by IFLR1000.

Eva advises local and international banks, investors and borrowers on a broad range of domestic and cross-border financing transactions, including syndicated and bilateral lending, securitisation, aircraft financing, public-sector financing and complex security arrangements. She acted for Goldman Sachs on its USD 600 million financing of NordVPN and for the European Investment Bank and Nordic Investment Bank on the EUR 168 million financing of Vilnius’s social infrastructure.

Capital markets is a particular strength of Eva’s practice. She regularly advises issuers and arrangers on bond issuances, note programmes, subordinated capital instruments and other capital markets transactions, as well as on related regulatory matters, including market abuse rules, disclosure obligations and engagement with the supervisory authority. Her notable mandates include advising MAXIMA GRUPĖ on its EUR 350 million bond issuance under its EUR 1 billion EMTN Programme and City Service SE on its EUR 100 million senior secured bond issuance.

Eva advises financial institutions and fintechs on the cross-border provision of financial services, regulatory aspects of M&A transactions involving licensed entities, and broader regulatory matters. Her experience includes advising BlackRock on Lithuanian financial regulatory matters and DNB on combining its Baltic operations with Nordea to create Luminor.
Eva holds a Master’s degree in Law from Vilnius University and broadened her experience as a visiting lawyer at Roschier, a leading Nordic law firm, in Helsinki.

Recognition
CV
Experience
Publications
  • Banking, Finance and Capital Markets – Leading Partners, The Legal 500 2026
  • Fintech Legal – Band 3, Chambers Fintech 2026
  • Banking and Finance – Band 3, Chambers Europe 2026
  • Banking and Finance – Rising Star Partner, IFLR1000 2026
  • M&A – Rising Star Partner, IFLR1000 2026
  • Capital Markets – Rising Star Partner, IFLR1000 2026
  • M&A – Rising Star Partner, IFLR1000 2025
  • Capital Markets – Rising Star Partner, IFLR1000 2025
  • Financial Services Regulatory – Rising Star Partner, IFLR1000 2025
  • Banking and Finance – Band 3, Chambers Europe 2025
  • Banking, Finance and Capital Markets – Leading Partners, The Legal 500 2025
  • Banking, Finance and Capital markets – Next Generation Partner, The Legal 500 2024
  • Banking and Finance – Associates to watch, Chambers Europe 2020

Languages

  • Lithuanian, English, Russian, Polish

Membership & education

  • Member of the Lithuanian Bar (Since 2007)
  • 2003 Faculty of Law, Vilnius University, Master’s degree in Law

    We are driven by your recognition

    "Eva Suduiko is a very talented and professional partner in the banking team. Her vast expertise and ability to see the full picture help to provide very fast and clear legal support."
    The Legal 500 2026, Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
    "Eva Suduiko brings both precision and practicality to her work. We greatly value her ability to navigate complex capital markets matters with clarity and efficiency. She consistently provides well-structured advice, is quick to respond and always remains solution-oriented. Her proactive approach and strong communication skills make her a true asset."
    Chambers Europe 2026, Banking & Finance
    "Eva Suduiko is a top professional in the banking field. Has deep knowledge of the banking field and regulations."
    The Legal 500 2025, Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
    "She is a strong professional who is very timely and has a good work ethic."
    Chambers Europe 2025, Banking & Finance
    "Partner Eva Suduiko is extremely experienced in her practice field."
    The Legal 500 2024, Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
    “She is very customer-centric, and always listens to the needs of the client.”
    Chambers Europe 2024, Banking & Finance
    “She is solution-focused and has great availability.”
    Chambers Europe 2024, Banking & Finance
    "Eva Suduiko provides very hands-on and helpful advice."
    Chambers FinTech Guide 2024
    "Eva Suduiko is a strong legal expert."
    Chambers Europe 2023, Banking & Finance
    "She is very good on the technical side and is able to find solutions to move forward."
    Chambers Europe 2023, Banking & Finance