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Professor Dr Rimantas Simaitis

Partner / Lithuania

About

Professor Dr Rimantas Simaitis is a Partner and Head of the Dispute Resolution Department, having over 20 years of experience in this field. His areas of expertise include litigation, alternative dispute resolution (negotiation, arbitration, mediation), penal law and procedure, energy law, and transport law. Professor Dr Simaitis holds a Doctor’s degree of Social Sciences (Law) from Vilnius University, Lithuania. He is a Professor at Vilnius University faculty of Law, recommended arbitrator at Vilnius Court of Commercial Arbitration. He has been, and remains, an active member and/or head of various working groups formed by the Ministry of Justice, the Judicial Council, the Parliament of Lithuania, and the Council of Europe.

Practice

Recognition
  • Dispute Resolution – Band 2, Chambers Global 2023
  • Dispute resolution – Next generation partners, The Legal 500 2022
  • Dispute Resolution – Band 2, Chambers Europe 2023
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Languages

  • Lithuanian, English, Russian

Membership & education

  • On-line mediator of the Chamber of Arbitration Milan (RisolviOnline).
  • Since 2008 Member of the Board and the Council of the Alumni Society of the Faculty of Law of Vilnius University, Chairman of the Board (2003-2008)
  • Since 2006 Member of the Lithuanian Bar Association
  • Since 2006 Recommended arbitrator of Vilnius Court of Commercial Arbitration
  • 2006 Faculty of Law, Vilnius University, PhD
  • 2000 Faculty of Law, Vilnius University, Master’s degree in Law

    We are driven by your recognition

    “He is a great professional who provides a service that meets the needs of the company.”
    Chambers Europe 2024, Dispute Resolution
    "Rimantas Simaitis stands out for attempting to find a solution in any situation. He always comes up with a plan, no matter the complexity of the situation in question."
    Chambers Europe 2023, Dispute Resolution
    "Rimantas Simaitis is unique at findings solutions out of the most complex situations and is very efficient in court and in negotiations."
    The Legal 500 2023, Dispute Resolution
    "Rimantas Simaitis is very detailed and provides excellent advice."
    Chambers Europe 2023, Dispute Resolution
    "Rimantas Simaitis represents clients in a wide range of matters, including shareholder and bankruptcy disputes. He is also recognised for his arbitration practice. Observers comment on his detailed approach to issues."
    Chambers Europe 2020, Dispute Resolution