Foresta Advokatų V. Smilgevičienės, J. R. Smilgevičiaus ir partnerių kontora is a Vilnius-based law firm with a long record of advising domestic and international clients on commercial and cross-border matters. The firm concentrates on corporate and business law, transactions involving real estate and collateral, and contentious work arising from commercial relationships. Foresta has developed particular expertise in international private law and estate-related matters requiring genealogical research.

The firm is staffed by practitioners experienced in mergers and acquisitions, securities, collateral and insolvency-related issues, and commercial litigation. Its lawyers participate in national and international professional networks and handle matters in multiple languages to support foreign investors and Lithuanian entities operating abroad. Foresta is known in local legal circles for combining transactional capability with practical dispute-resolution experience.

Foresta approaches client service with a focus on clear, pragmatic advice tailored to business objectives and cross-border constraints. The firm works directly with in-house counsel and private clients to structure transactions, secure lending arrangements and resolve commercial disputes through negotiation, arbitration or court proceedings. Foresta emphasizes responsiveness, multilingual communication and the coordination of documentary and genealogical research where inheritance or foreign-law elements are involved.

About Foresta Advokatų V. Smilgevičienės, J. R. Smilgevičiaus ir partnerių kontora

Founded in 1991

10 people in their team


Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Business
Real Estate
Banking & Finance
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Foresta advises on corporate formation, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements and mergers and acquisitions with a focus on structuring deals that reflect cross-border tax, regulatory and governance considerations. The firm prepares and negotiates complex corporate documentation, conducts legal due diligence and represents clients in negotiations to protect commercial interests and facilitate transactions between Lithuanian and foreign parties.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Business

Foresta assists businesses of varying sizes with commercial contracts, regulatory compliance and transactional matters that arise during market entry, expansion and restructuring. The firm supports clients with tailored commercial agreements, supplier and distribution arrangements, and advisory work aimed at aligning legal risk management with clients' operational and strategic objectives.
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

Real Estate

Foresta handles real estate acquisitions, disposals, leasing and development matters, including title due diligence, drafting and negotiating purchase and lease contracts and advising on land-use and property financing issues. The firm works for investors and developers on transaction structuring, registration matters and dispute prevention and resolution tied to commercial property.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources
Conveyancing

Banking & Finance

Foresta provides advice on secured lending, collateral documentation and financing transactions, including structuring security packages and advising lenders and borrowers on enforcement and insolvency-related risks. The firm prepares loan agreements, guarantees and mortgage documentation and assists in negotiation of banking covenants and remedies across domestic and cross-border finance arrangements.
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing
Project Finance
Structured Finance
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Debt Capital Markets
Equity Capital Markets
Sustainable Finance
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Funds & Asset Management

Lawsuits & Disputes

Foresta represents clients in commercial litigation and arbitration arising from contractual, corporate and property disputes, combining courtroom advocacy with pre-trial settlement strategy. The firm manages evidence and procedural matters in civil proceedings and coordinates cross-border enforcement where judgments or arbitral awards involve foreign jurisdictions.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

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