LAWIN is the only law firm from the Baltic States shortlisted for The Lawyer`s European Awards 2010 in the category "Scandinavia & The Baltic States".

The law firms Borenius & Kemppinen, Castren & Snellman (Finland), Magnusson, Mannheimer Swartling (Sweden), Haavind (Norway) and Plesner (Denmark) are also shortlisted in this category.

Among transactions and projects of the last year with the involvement and legal consultations of LAWIN lawyers, the issue of Notes of the Republic of Lithuania, the new nuclear power plant project implemented in Lithuania by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania, acquisition of a shareholding stake in Parex Bank by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, together with the issuance of a loan, redemption of TEO shares, EUR 60 mln. investments of Aereal Bank in Estonia, are distinguished.

The Lawyer`s UK awards have been the industry`s benchmark of quality for more than a decade. Last year, it was the first time when the weekly magazine decided to give European awards for the best law firms in the continental Europe. LAWIN was the only legal service provider from the Baltic States shortlisted in the category "Scandinavia & The Baltic States" and, in November 2009, recognized as the category winner.

This year, 10-strong judging panel, made up of in-house heads of legal and private practice, reviewed submissions from the leading law firms of more than 47 countries. The entries were judged on the following criteria: strategic vision, strong partnership ethos, strong financial performance and growth, consistent excellence in the chosen sectors and excellent talent management.

A full listing of the shortlisted entries per category is available here: http://www.thelawyer.com/the-lawyer-european-awards-2010-shortlist/1004509.article

The winners will be announced during the Awards ceremony, taking place on September 23rd, 2010 in Berlin, Germany.

Contact Person:
Ms. Jurgita Raguckaitė, PR Projects Manager
Tel.(+370 5) 268 1889
E-mail: jurga.raguckaite@lawin.lt
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