Kęstutis Kvainauskas

Lawyer, attorney at law, partner of the law firm.

Legal services practice areas

  • Licensing and Compliance
  • Regulatory Affairs and Government Relations
  • Tax
  • Real estate and construction
  • Disputes
  • Public procurement
Expertise and experience

Kęstutis Kvainauskas is ECOVIS International legal partner in Vilnius, Lithuania having more than 20 years of legal practice as Attorney at Law . He is a member of the Lithuanian Bar Association, a registered lobbyist and an arbitrator of Vilnius Court of Commercial Arbitration. In addition, Kęstutis Kvainauskas has academic experience as the lecture on finance and securities law at Mykolas Romeris University in Vilnius.

Before starting his own legal practice, Kęstutis worked at AB SEB Bank having licensed financial broker’s qualification. During this period of work Kęstutis participated in the placement of the first issue of corporate bonds in Lithuania, organizing the first issue of Global Depository Receipts of Lithuanian company, represented AB SEB Bank in acquiring AB Bankas Hermis and AB Vilniaus Bankas, Cargill in acquiring AB Lifosa and Carlsberg in acquiring AB Švyturys.

The expertise of Kęstutis Kvainauskas in the fields of securities, finance and tax covers the formation of the first modern investment index fund in Lithuania and the first specialised US stock investment fund registered in Lithuania. Kęstutis acted as a member of the Management Board of the fund management company having considerable experience in investment fund management. His experience in the field of regulation and drafting legislation also covers official lobbying activities, as Kęstutis is a registered lobbyist.

As an Attorney at Law Kęstutis Kvainauskas currently advises clients in business incorporation, finance and tax law, real estate and construction, represents clients in the court, criminal and tax investigations, dispute resolution. Having long lasting experience in financial sphere Kęstutis specializes in incorporation and licensing of the banks, payment institutions, EMI’s, brokerage firms, investment funds, crowdfunding platforms and other financial institutions providing services in single European market.

“The tax team at this law firm comprises a highly skilled group of professionals. Loreta Andziulytė is an exceptional attorney with extensive experience and expertise in tax law. Her strong commitment to effective client communication is noteworthy, and we value her consistent excellence. Likewise, Kęstutis Kvainauskas, with his ability to provide clear, understandable legal advice, has earned the trust as a valued expert for any tax related matters. The team posesses an exceptional dedication and problem-solving skills, along with its client-focused approach.” The Legal500, 2024

Education

1995 to 1999 
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Vilnius University, Faculty of Law

1990 to 1995
Master of Business Management
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Faculty of Business Management

Legal insights
Antsy Lithuania Latest to Anticipate EU Crypto Law With One of Its Own, coindesk.com, 06/06/2022

Advokatas K.Kvainauskas: naujo fintech įmonių antplūdžio iš JK laukti nevertėtų, 15min.lt, 31/12/2020

Vadinamieji bankų turto ir pelno mokesčio įstatymai – smūgis Lietuvos Fintech sektoriui, delfi.lt, 16/12/2019

Kokios yra realios galimybės prisiteisti bankams permokėtas palūkanas už paimtas paskolas? delfi.lt, 15/04/2019

There is more legal clarity in cryptocurrency taxation in Lithuania, ecovis.lt, 28/08/2018

Pan-European Crowdfunding platforms will provide their services across the whole EU, ecovis.lt, 06/04/2018

UK financial institutions will lose EU “passporting rights” after the BREXIT, EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier says, ecovis.lt, 23/11/2017

Suabejojo, ar verta finansiškai remti elektromobilių plėtrą Lietuvoje, delfi.lt, 24/05/2017

Mokesčiai sodininkų bendrijai aktualūs ne visiems? Verta suabejoti, Lrytas.lt, 20/12/2016

Dėl „Snoro“ sertifikatų besikreipusiems į teismus nuostoliai neišvengiami, Vz.lt, 28/11/2016

Mokomės iš svetimų klaidų: kaip jų išvengti renovuojant savo namą, Lrytas.lt, 09/11/2016

Išsiieškodama žalą Rusija privers kitas valstybes šokti pagal savo taisykles? delfi.lt, 24/09/2016

„Snoro“ sertifikatų pirkėjai už savo pergalę verčiami primokėti, Vz.lt, 28/12/2015

Kas trukdo lietuviams nusipirkti butą ir automobilį?, Lrytas, 26/02/2015

Awards and Recognitions

Knowledge without experience is of little use. Therefore we are proud of having our own valuable experience to share with you.

The Legal 500 ranked Fintech Team of ECOVIS ProvnetusLaw as a Top Tier Law Firm in the Fintech practice area. The law company was also ranked in Banking and Finance, Employment, Dispute Resolution, TAX, TMT, Real Estate and Construction areas.

Chambers and Partners 2024 was ranked ECOVIS ProventusLaw as a top legal practice in Banking & Finance, Employment. The company was also top-ranked by Chambers and Partners FinTech 2024.

ECOVIS ProventusLaw was ranked in Banking and Finance, Financial services regulatory, M&A areas by IFLR1000 Middle East 2023 rankings.

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