Lina Šikšniutė-Vaitiekūnienė is a partner at ILAW LEXTAL and has been practicing business law for 20 years.
Prior to the merger of Pan Baltic law firm Lextal and Ilaw Lina was the managing partner of Lextal Lithuania.
Lina has extensive experience in advising clients on public procurement issues including assisting suppliers in participating in public procurement, assessing the legality of public procurement terms and conditions, and advising on performance of public procurement contracts.
Lina regularly advises foreign clients on establishing their businesses in Lithuania as well as participation in public procurement projects. She has advised clients on major infrastructure, real estate projects, including their financing, transfer, assignment and lease.
Lina is actively involved in international law firms’ networks such as Meritas and Andersen, IBA (International Bar Association) and has established solid circle of reliable contacts with attorneys all over the world which facilitates smooth and quick access of our clients to professional legal guidance and assistance abroad. She is experienced in managing cross-border transactions and leading teams of attorneys in transactions.
Practice areas:
- Public procurement
- Corporate law
Professional career: ILAW LEXTALPartner, since 2021
Lextal Vilnius
Managing Partner, 2011 - 2021
Law Firm L. Šikšniutė & Partners
Managing Partner, 2002 - 2011
Law Firm Užkuraitienė & Krukonienė
Legal Assistant, 2000 - 2002
Swedish Capital Company in Lithuania LRF Juridiska Byran
Lawyer, Office Manager, 1998 - 2000
Ministry of Agriculture
Lawyer, Head of Legal Department, 1996 - 1998
Education:
Vilnius University
Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Master of Business Management