Top Fintech Lawyers And EMI Licensing Advisors In Lithuania For 2027

Last updated: November 14, 2026

The best fintech lawyers in Lithuania for 2027 are Ellex Valiunas, Sorainen, WALLESS, ECOVIS ProventusLaw, Motieka & Audzevičius, TEGOS, WIDEN, TESET, ADON legal and COBALT. Ellex Valiunas, Sorainen and WALLESS sit in the top band for fintech, while WIDEN, TESET and ADON legal are focused specialists for EMI and crypto licensing.

Lithuania is one of the EU’s busiest hubs for electronic money institutions, and applications to the Bank of Lithuania go far more smoothly with experienced counsel.

How We Chose

We used Chambers FinTech rankings for Lithuania, checked each firm’s licensing, AML and MiCA work, and ordered them by ranking and specialism. Read more about how we research and rank companies.

Lithuanian Fintech Lawyers At A Glance

Company	Based In	Best For	Key Fact
Ellex Valiunas	Vilnius	EMI, PI and bank-level regulatory work	Band 1 for fintech in Chambers
Sorainen	Vilnius	Licensing plus AML compliance	Band 1 for fintech
WALLESS	Vilnius	Licensing alongside funding rounds	Band 1 for fintech
ECOVIS ProventusLaw	Vilnius	International fintechs entering the EU	Band 3 for fintech
Motieka & Audzevičius	Vilnius	Regulatory disputes and enforcement	Band 3 for fintech
TEGOS	Vilnius	Licensing with tax and corporate support	Band 3 for fintech
WIDEN	Vilnius	EMI, PI and MiCA CASP applications	Band 3 for fintech
TESET	Vilnius	Payment and e-money licences	Band 4 for fintech
ADON legal	Vilnius	Licensing and ongoing compliance	Founder ranked individually for fintech
COBALT	Vilnius	Fintech M&A and acquisitions of licensed firms	Band 1 for corporate

Best Fintech Lawyers In Lithuania For 2027

1. Ellex Valiunas — Top-Band Fintech And Regulatory Practice

Ellex Valiunas ranks in the top band for fintech in Lithuania and advises payment and e-money firms on licensing, regulatory change and disputes with the regulator.

Choose it for complex or high-stakes applications.

2. Sorainen — Pan-Baltic Fintech, AML And Crypto Licensing

Sorainen is a top-band fintech firm that combines licensing work with AML compliance and crypto-asset authorisation across the Baltics.

It suits groups licensing in more than one Baltic state.

3. WALLESS — Fintech Licensing For Growth-Stage Companies

WALLESS ranks in the top band for fintech and pairs licensing advice with corporate and investment work for growing fintechs.

Choose it when licensing and fundraising run together.

4. ECOVIS ProventusLaw — Fintech Licensing Within A Global Network

ECOVIS ProventusLaw is ranked for fintech and helps foreign payment and e-money companies set up and license in Lithuania.

It suits companies from outside the EU.

5. Motieka & Audzevičius — Fintech Regulatory And Disputes

Motieka & Audzevičius is ranked for fintech and is strongest where licensing meets supervisory action or litigation.

Pick it if the regulator is already raising issues.

6. TEGOS — Full-Service Firm With Fintech Team

TEGOS, formerly TGS Baltic, is ranked for fintech and supports licensing with tax, employment and corporate advice.

It suits fintechs that want one firm for everything.

7. WIDEN — Fintech And Crypto Specialist Boutique

WIDEN is a specialist boutique focused on fintech and crypto-asset licensing, ranked for fintech in Chambers.

Choose it for a dedicated licensing team.

8. TESET — Fintech Licensing Boutique

TESET is ranked for fintech and handles payment and e-money licence applications for startups and scale-ups.

It suits smaller applicants watching cost.

9. ADON legal — Boutique Led By Fintech Lawyer Donatas Šliora

ADON legal is led by Donatas Šliora, who is individually ranked for fintech, and focuses on licensing and ongoing regulatory compliance.

Choose it for partner-level attention.

10. COBALT — Top-Tier Firm For Fintech Deals

COBALT advises on acquisitions of licensed payment and e-money companies, where change-of-control approval from the Bank of Lithuania is needed.

Pick it for fintech transactions rather than first licences.

How To Choose A Fintech Lawyer In Lithuania

Which Licence Do You Need?

EMI, payment institution and CASP authorisations have different capital and governance rules.

Have They Filed With The Bank Of Lithuania Recently?

Ask how many applications they have taken through in the last two years.

Can They Help With AML?

Your AML framework is a core part of the application.

What Happens After Licensing?

Ongoing reporting and audits need continued support.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does an EMI licence take in Lithuania?

The Bank of Lithuania reports an average of three to six months once a complete application is filed.

How much capital does a Lithuanian EMI need?

A full EMI needs €350,000 of initial capital. A restricted EMI regime has lower requirements.

Can a Lithuanian licence be used across the EU?

Yes. EMI and payment licences can be passported across the EEA.

Conclusion

Lithuania remains a leading EU base for e-money and payment firms, and the right counsel shortens the path through the Bank of Lithuania. Read our guide on how to get an EMI licence in Lithuania, see the top business law firms in Lithuania, and explore the Lithuania hub.