Rūta Jankauskaite

Senior Associate

Rūta Jankauskaite is a Senior Associate at LexNova Legal specializing in family law, real estate transactions, and estate planning. With 8 years of experience, she provides compassionate and strategic legal counsel to individuals and families navigating life's most important legal matters. Her family law practice encompasses divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, prenuptial agreements, and adoption matters. Rūta is known for her empathetic approach that prioritizes the best interests of children while helping clients achieve fair and sustainable outcomes during difficult transitions. In real estate law, Rūta advises clients on residential and commercial property transactions, lease agreements, and property disputes. She has successfully handled complex multi-party transactions and resolved boundary disputes, easement issues, and title defects. Her attention to detail and thorough due diligence have helped numerous clients avoid costly mistakes in property acquisitions. Rūta also assists clients with comprehensive estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and succession planning for family businesses. She takes time to understand each family's unique dynamics and goals, crafting estate plans that minimize tax burdens while ensuring smooth wealth transfer between generations. Before joining LexNova Legal, Rūta practiced at a boutique family law firm in Vilnius and completed an internship at the Lithuanian Supreme Court. She holds a law degree from Mykolas Romeris University and regularly participates in continuing legal education on family law and mediation techniques. Fluent in English and Lithuanian, Rūta is committed to making legal processes accessible and understandable for her clients. She is a member of the Lithuanian Bar Association and volunteers with a local organization providing legal aid to low-income families.

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Tomas Vaitkus

Senior Associate

Specializing in employment law and dispute resolution, Tomas ensures your rights are protected in the workplace. With extensive experience in labor disputes, contract negotiations, and workplace discrimination cases, he provides strategic legal counsel to both employees and employers navigating complex employment matters. Tomas has successfully represented clients in wrongful termination cases, severance negotiations, and workplace harassment claims. His approach combines thorough legal analysis with practical business understanding, ensuring that legal solutions align with his clients' professional and personal goals. Before joining LexNova Legal, Tomas worked at leading employment law firms in Vilnius, where he developed expertise in collective bargaining agreements and employee benefits litigation. He holds a law degree from Vilnius University and is an active member of the Lithuanian Bar Association. Tomas is fluent in English and Lithuanian, enabling him to serve both local and international clients effectively. He regularly contributes articles on employment law developments and provides training seminars on workplace compliance for corporate clients.

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Elena Petrauskienė

Managing Partner

With over 15 years of experience in corporate law and business immigration, Elena helps international clients navigate the Lithuanian legal landscape. As Managing Partner of LexNova Legal, she leads a dynamic team of legal professionals dedicated to providing exceptional service to businesses expanding into the Baltic region. Elena specializes in corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and complex immigration matters for multinational corporations. Her expertise includes advising on EU work permits, residence permits, and citizenship applications, as well as structuring cross-border transactions and establishing corporate entities in Lithuania and the wider EU market. Throughout her career, Elena has guided Fortune 500 companies, startups, and individual entrepreneurs through regulatory compliance, corporate restructuring, and strategic business planning. Her deep understanding of both Lithuanian and EU law enables her to provide comprehensive solutions for clients operating across multiple jurisdictions. Elena earned her law degree with honors from Vilnius University Faculty of Law and holds an LL.M in International Business Law from King's College London. She is a member of the Lithuanian Bar Association and regularly speaks at international legal conferences on topics related to immigration law and corporate governance. Fluent in English, Lithuanian, and Russian, Elena has built lasting relationships with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. She is known for her pragmatic approach, combining legal rigor with business acumen to deliver results that align with her clients' strategic objectives.

Andrius Kazlauskas

Partner

Andrius Kazlauskas is a Partner at LexNova Legal with over 12 years of experience in commercial litigation, intellectual property law, and technology transactions. He represents clients ranging from innovative startups to established corporations in complex legal matters across the European Union. His practice focuses on intellectual property protection, including trademark registration, patent disputes, and copyright enforcement. Andrius has successfully litigated cases involving trade secret misappropriation, software licensing disputes, and domain name conflicts. He is particularly known for his expertise in digital assets and blockchain-related legal matters. Andrius regularly advises technology companies on contract negotiation, licensing agreements, and regulatory compliance. His clients value his ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business strategies that protect their intellectual property while enabling growth and innovation. Before joining LexNova Legal, Andrius worked at international law firms in Vilnius and Brussels, where he gained extensive experience in EU intellectual property law and cross-border commercial disputes. He holds a law degree from Vilnius University and a Master's degree in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Amsterdam. Fluent in English and Lithuanian, with working proficiency in German, Andrius serves clients across Europe and beyond. He is an active member of the Lithuanian Bar Association and the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI), and frequently publishes articles on emerging legal issues in technology and innovation.