
Get to know me
With over 10 years of experience in financial services regulation, I guide business expansion across Europe, the US, Asia, and the Middle East. I provide regulatory compliance and support for licensed products such as virtual assets, payments, investment funds, and broker-dealers, advising global financial institutions on compliance, securities, and custody matters. I also assist clients in securing multi-jurisdictional financial licenses to support growth and maintain regulatory compliance.
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Profile
Throughout my career, I have:
Managed regulatory, product, and commercial matters in the payments and virtual assets sectors across various jurisdictions, including the U.S., Canada, the EU, the UK, and the Middle East.
Directed business expansion initiatives in payment services and virtual assets.
Advised on compliance for asset managers and investment funds, focusing on fund structuring, virtual assets, and financial transactions.
Provided guidance on the implementation of DORA regulations.
Applied for crypto licenses under MiCA and advised on crypto broker-dealer licenses in jurisdictions such as Dubai and Canada.
My professional experience spans leading law firms in the U.S. and Lithuania, in-house roles at fintech companies in the UK, and an asset management firm in Lithuania.
Qualifications
Admitted to the Lithuanian Bar, 2023
Admitted to the New York Bar, 2022
Education
Master of Laws (LLM)
Harvard Law School, 2019-2020
Master of Financial Economics
ISM University of Management and Economics, 2015-2017
Master of Laws (LLM)
Vilnius University, 2010-2015
FinTech and Financial Services Regulatory
Supporting innovative FinTech solutions by navigating complex regulatory frameworks, including licensing, compliance with payments and electronic money regulations.
Investment Funds
Offering guidance on the formation, structuring, and compliance of investment funds, including open-ended, closed-ended, and alternative investment funds, and ensuring regulatory adherence for cross-border and domestic investments.
Financial Institutions
Providing regulatory advice to banks, broker-dealers, and other financial institutions on key issues such as fiduciary duties, securities processing, and custodial arrangements, ensuring compliance with evolving financial laws.
Digital Asset Regulation
Assisting clients in the digital assets sector with regulatory compliance, licensing, and cross-border issues, focusing on cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and virtual assets under applicable financial and securities regulations.