In the first-ever Legal 500 Central and Eastern Europe Awards 2025, Sorainen received three awards:
- Lithuania Firm of the Year
- Estonia Firm of the Year
- CEE Commercial, Corporate and M&A Firm of the Year
Moreover, Sorainen made it to the shortlist for multiple other awards throughout the entire CEE region, highlighting significant client projects that have had a notable and impactful impact throughout the region.
In total we received 30 nominations
The awards are based on submissions, client references, and feedback from peers gathered during Legal 500’s independent research for the annual directory. They position Sorainen alongside the strongest law firms in the CEE region. In total, we received 11 firm and 19 individual nominations.
Sorainen Shortlisted for CEE Law Firm of the Year in:
- Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
- Commercial, Corporate and M&A
- Dispute Resolution
- Employment
- Intellectual Property
- Real Estate and Construction
- Tax (Lithuania)
Our lawyers were recognised among the top lawyers as they were shortlisted individually for their outstanding contributions:
- Allar Jõks – shortlisted for CEE Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year and Estonia Lawyer of the Year
- Asta Augutytė-Rapkevičienė – shortlisted for CEE Energy Next Generation Partner of the Year and CEE Real Estate and Construction Next Generation Partner of the Year
- Evaldas Dūdonis – shortlisted for CEE Commercial, Corporate and M&A Next Generation Partner of the Year
- Indrė Ščeponiėnė – shortlisted for CEE Tax Next Generation Partner of the Year
- Kaido Künnapas – shortlisted for CEE Tax Next Generation Partner of the Year
- Karin Madisson –shortlisted for CEE Employment Lawyer of the Year
- Kaupo Lepasepp – shortlisted for CEE Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year
- Mihkel Miidla – shortlisted for CEE Intellectual Property Next Generation Partner of the Year
- Nauris Grigals – shortlisted for CEE Commercial, Corporate and M&A Next Generation Partner of the Year and CEE Tax Next Generation Partner of the Year
- Norman Aas – shortlisted for CEE Dispute Resolution Next Generation Partner of the Year
- Piret Jesse – shortlisted for CEE Commercial, Corporate and M&A Lawyer of the Year and Estonia Lawyer of the Year
- Rūdolfs Engelis – shortlisted for CEE Banking, Finance and Capital Markets Lawyer of the Year and Latvia Lawyer of the Year
- Sergej Butov – shortlisted for CEE Commercial, Corporate and M&A Lawyer of the Year and Lithuania Lawyer of the Year
These achievements mark a milestone in Sorainen’s growing recognition across the CEE region and reinforce its commitment to delivering high-quality, commercially-savvy legal solutions to clients.
About Legal 500
Legal 500 assesses the strengths of law firms in over 150 jurisdictions. The Legal 500 Awards recognise excellence in the legal profession, celebrating the achievements of law firms, in-house teams, and individuals across various regions and practice areas. Based on in-depth research and client feedback conducted by The Legal 500 editorial team, the awards highlight outstanding performance, innovation, and client service. Winning a Legal 500 Award is considered a mark of distinction, reflecting both professional excellence and a strong reputation within the legal community.
