Karolis Smaliukas

Partner, Head of Public Procurement Specialisation Group, Attorney at Law

Phone
+370 659 44 121
Email
karolis.smaliukas@tegos.legal
Country
Lithuania
Languages
English, Lithuanian, Russian

About

Karolis Smaliukas is a Partner, Attorney at Law and Head of the Public Procurement Specialisation Group, with over 20 years of legal experience.

He is widely recognised for his deep expertise in administrative law, public procurement, and regulatory frameworks applicable to public institutions and state-owned enterprises.

Karolis plays a key role in advising both public authorities and private sector clients on complex legal matters related to energy and infrastructure projects, concessions, and the execution of large-scale public procurement contracts.

Known for his pragmatic problem-solving skills and in-depth understanding of the public sector, Karolis is a trusted advisor to clients navigating the complexities of public procurement and administrative procedures.

In addition to his legal practice, Karolis is an active and sought-after speaker at industry conferences, professional seminars, and training events focused on public procurement. He regularly delivers presentations to public authorities, contracting entities, legal professionals, and private companies on topics such as procurement compliance, risk management, regulatory updates, and best practices in the execution of public contracts.

Practice areas

Regulatory & Competition

Public Procurement

Industries

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Professional career

Since 2022

Partner, law firm TEGOS (formerly TGS Baltic)

2018 – 2022

Associate Partner, law firm TGS Baltic

2016 – 2018

Senior Associate, law firm COBALT

2014 – 2016

Senior Associate, law firm Glimstedt Bernotas and Partners

2009 – 2014

Associate, law firm MAQS

2006 – 2009

Associate advocate at professional law partnership Soloveičikas, Markauskas, Aviža, Bagdanskis | SMA

2005 – 2006

Lawyer, member of permanent and ad hoc public procurement commissions, VĮ Valstybės turto fondas (State Property Fund)

Education

2006

Vilnius University, Faculty of Law (Master of Law)

Memberships

Lithuanian Bar Association

Deals & cases

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Publications

Delfi, December 2023

National Security and Sanctions in Procurement: Is the State Free to Decide on Business Relations?

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Verslo žinios, April 2023

Litexpo Public Procurement – What Could Have Been Done Differently?

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Verslo žinios, January 2016

Public procurements: what the newly established “black lists” of tenderers and the amended legal regulation mean
15min, July 2016

Aim to restrict the number of public procurement lawsuits – will procurements become more transparent?
Verslo žinios, November 2016

Will changes in public procurements bring results?
Verslo žinios, December 2016

Successful in the EU but does not suit Lithuania: aim to prohibit intra-group transactions (commentary)
Verslo žinios, May 2017

Tenderers in public procurements felt trapped (commentary)
Delfi, May 2017

Lithuanian version of intra-group transactions and the case law of the EU Court of Justice

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Events

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Karolis Smaliukas

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Deals & cases

TEGOS advised UAB Vilniaus vystymo kompanija, in a public social infrastructure project for design and construction of the National Concert Hall

Successfully represented LTG Infra in a litigation case concerning construction delay in the Rail Baltica project

TGS Baltic successfully represented VĮ Lietuvos oro uostai

TGS Baltic advised BaltCap on 15-year partnership agreement with Kaunas District Municipality

TGS Baltic advises Amber Grid

TGS Baltic advised Usaldusfond BaltCap Infrastructure Fund (BaltCap infrastructure management OU)

TGS Baltic represents in court CPO LT

TGS Baltic is a key legal advisor for Lithuanian subsidiary of GlaxoSmithKline

TGS Baltic Public Procurement practice team successfully represented a client

TGS Baltic Public Procurement team advised and defended a client in a unique dispute regarding the supplier ‘self-cleaning’ process

TGS Baltic advised Amber Grid, regarding commercial and public procurement law issues

News

Karolis Smaliukas Joined Leading Public Procurement Experts at VP PRO Vilnius 2026

TEGOS Partners Highlighted National and Cybersecurity Challenges at the conference Security Code 2025

Transport Innovation Forum

TEGOS Shortlisted for Legal500 CEE Awards 2025

TGS Baltic formed a partnership with the NGO „4procentai.lt“

IFLR1000 has recognized us as one of the top law firms in the Baltic States

TGS Baltic recognized by the Legal500 as a top law firm in the Baltic States for its role in the green transition

Main amendments to the Law on Public Procurement in connection with ensuring national security interests

Publications

National Security and Sanctions in Procurement: Is the State Free to Decide on Business Relations?

Litexpo Public Procurement – What Could Have Been Done Differently?

Public procurements: what the newly established “black lists” of tenderers and the amended legal regulation mean

Aim to restrict the number of public procurement lawsuits – will procurements become more transparent?

Will changes in public procurements bring results?

Successful in the EU but does not suit Lithuania: aim to prohibit intra-group transactions (commentary)

Tenderers in public procurements felt trapped (commentary)

Lithuanian version of intra-group transactions and the case law of the EU Court of Justice

Events

Winning Baltic Defence Contracts: Procurement, Offsets & Licensing for Ukrainian Suppliers Enter the Baltic Defence Market

Business breakfast: Lessons from (Un)Successful Public Sector IT Procurements and What Can Be Learned from the Private Sector

Business Breakfast: Medical equipment procurement: how to buy more with the same budget?