Real estate law, Lithuania

The real estate market is one of the most dynamic sectors in Lithuania. This constantly changing environment creates complex challenges for major development, construction and architectural projects. Our lawyers are up to the task of finding solutions to these challenges and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the benefit of all parties involved.

We also provide advice on all aspects of real estate investments, working on behalf of investors, developers and tenants.

Services

Our team of lawyers has extensive experience in all aspects of acquisition, disposal, leasing, development and management of commercial, industrial and residential property.

We act on behalf of local and off-shore investors, developers, major tenants and property-holding institutions.

Main areas of our expertise include:

• support for major development, construction and architectural projects, including building design, site acquisition, funding, letting and disposal agreements
• advising on and drafting property-related security documents, including mortgages and rental assignments
• designing and undertaking due diligence investigations to identify and quantify legal risks associated with real estate transactions
• advice on acquisition of land
• consulting on environmental issues.

Clients

One of the biggest construction companies in Lithuania

Advising on various construction and commercial law issues, including various commercial agreements related to real estate. We advised on the disposal of a major logistics terminal, organising the tender and other disposal issues. We also advised on redevelopment of the building of the Lithuanian Parliament, redevelopment of the Lithuanian airport also on the construction of the largest shopping mall in the Baltics.

An international real estate development company

Assisting on various real estate matters, including real estate joint-venture arrangements, project development and PPP projects. We advised on the multiple acquisition of land (for commercial and residential development) and commercial properties.

Irish, British, Icelandic, the US, Canadian, Dutch investors

Acting in disposing and/or acquiring real estate and other assets in Lithuania, including drafting the share transfer agreements and other related documents.

The Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Lithuania

Participating in a project in order to improve the administration of state assets in Lithuania. We performed and coordinated major legal research in the field of use, possession and management of real estate by public institutions in the Central and Eastern European Region.

Spanish based construction company

Assisting in relation to certification with Lithuanian authorities for the construction of a massive oil hydro-treatment unit in Mažeikiai.

A famous Lithuanian hockey player

Acting in relation to his investment in Lithuania.

A Dutch based developer

Drafting the acquisition documents and representing the client in negotiations related to commercial properties.

Homburg - real estate development company

Advising on various real estate matters, including real estate joint-venture arrangements, project development, and PPP projects.

A US real estate development company

Advising on several large-scale real estate acquisitions in Lithuania and assisting in the financed structuring of deals and other matters.

One of Scandinavia's largest capital construction companies

Advising on various construction and commercial law issues relating to real estate, including drafting various commercial agreements.

A US based real estate investment fund

Advising on the registration of its Lithuanian subsidiary and company activities matters.

An international real estate development company

Preparing a report on European Economic Interest Grouping, examining the Lithuanian regulatory environment with respect to the possibility to establish a European Economic Interest Grouping regulated by EU laws.

One of the Europe's largest retail chains (Germany)

Carrying out several real estate due diligences including a review of all legal documentation related to title, lease, rights on disposal of the property (building permits, etc.).

West Group Capital Partners (Canada)

Assisting in the acquisition and transfer of various properties situated in Lithuania.

A UK based real estate developer

Advising on several large scale real estate projects.

A major foreign construction company

Advising on various construction and commercial law issues as well as land purchase, construction projects, dwelling houses development projects and other issues.

A large number of foreign real estate developers

Advising on large-scale real estate acquisitions in Lithuania, commercial property finance structuring and other matters.

Foreign investors

Advising various clients on the acquisition of commercial and residential properties in Lithuania.

Information technologies company

Advising on the sale and purchase procedures of real estate in Lithuania. We have also assisted information technologies company in joint property ownership issues and litigation.

Major international textile company

Advising on construction law issues and transfer of real estate, including advice on the financing scheme of a waste water pre-treatment system.

A large Scandinavian construction company

Advising on various construction and commercial law issues, including land purchase, construction projects, dwelling houses development projects and other issues. Assisted on various construction and commercial law issues, on opening and Escrow account, and construction projects.

Royal Residence

Providing overall support in the implementation and completion of the Royal Residence project - the first private project of high quality apartments and medical treatment services for senior citizens in Lithuania. We prepared a full package of agreements regarding sale, lease, financing, and medical services and advice regarding construction. We also advised regarding construction of the Royal Residence for seniors in Lithuania and represented the client in negotiations with general contractors concerning various legal issues arising from the construction contracts.

Subsidiary of the largest Norwegian oil company

Advising the subsidiary of the largest Norwegian oil company on competition regulations and several competition clearances in Lithuania including the acquisition of a significant oil terminal in Lithuania, and a stake in the major methyl-ether producing company. Assisting on commercial contracts with clients, suppliers, and distributors, and fuel card arrangements.

A UK based company (Hotel business)

Acting in relation to the acquisition of two hotels in Lithuania (Holiday Inn and Ecotel). We performed the legal due diligence and advised on the acquisition.

Large Scandinavian capital construction company in Lithuania

Providing ongoing legal assistance to a large Scandinavian capital construction company in Lithuania on various construction related matters. We have been involved in drafting various commercial agreements related to construction of real estate for the client, including a major logistics terminal and headquarter of a major telecommunication company. The law firm advised on disposal of the major logistics terminal, drafted the tender rules, assisted in organising the tender and other disposal issues. We also provided legal services with respect to construction of the headquarters for the major telecommunication company.