Daivis Švirinas
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About me
I head the firm’s regional Competition practice as well as our Competition & Regulatory and Life Sciences & Healthcare teams in Lithuania.
As leader of a team operating in a wide variety of legal fields such as competition and antitrust, state aid, EU law and institutions, regulated markets, government relations and pharma, I have the opportunity to work with a highly diverse group of legal experts who, in the opinion of our clients and legal directories, are among the leading experts in their fields.
Professional highlights
Business-oriented legal advisor. During my career as a lawyer I have enjoyed a unique opportunity to analyse situations from four different angles: as an in-house lawyer, as a member of management bodies, as an academic and finally – as an attorney-at-law. This diverse background, in addition to experience as a managing partner of law firms, enables me to step into the shoes of our clients and provide not only legal assistance but also well-rounded business advice.
Passionate competition lawyer. I have had a special interest in competition law since 1999. In 2003 I successfully defended my doctoral thesis in the field of vertical agreements. As a practicing lawyer I have been involved in landmark antitrust cases as well as the most-debated merger projects. I am very happy that hard work pays off: according to legal directories and most importantly our clients, our team and I are considered the top choice in competition matters in Lithuania.
Knowledge-thirsty person. My eagerness to learn allows me to constantly improve my own professional expertise and encourage my team to do the same. From my point of view, every meeting with a client, evolving around their needs and business peculiarities, offers a valuable learning opportunity. Working with our Competition & Regulatory team gives me a chance to learn and deepen my knowledge in different legal fields and business sectors.
Academic background
- Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania (Dr of Social Sciences, Law)
- Vilnius University, Lithuania (MA in Economics)
- Vilnius University, Lithuania (MA in Law)
I am a member of
- Lithuanian Bar Association
- International Bar Association
Deals & Cases
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Saferoad’s acquisition of GATAS will accelerate the development of the Lithuanian transport infrastructure sector
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Gjensidige sells its business in the Baltics
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INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund completes the acquisition of Nemunas and Eglės Sanatorija
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Invalda INVL and Šiaulių bankas have agreed to merge their retail businesses
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UAB Mezon wins court case against Telia Lietuva
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From November 2020, competition law infringements to result in significantly increased fines and wider liability
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GCR Competition Economics Handbook 2020
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CJEU: advertising cookies should not be imposed on consumers
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The Baltics: Different needs and speeds in the transposition of the trade mark directive
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