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    Mindaugas Civilka

    Mindaugas Civilka

    Partner, Head of Technology Industry Group, Attorney at Law
    About

    Mindaugas Civilka is a Partner, Attorney at Law, and Head of the Technology Industry Group.

    With over 20 years of legal experience, he is widely recognised as a leading expert in personal data protection, cybersecurity, intellectual property, and IT law.

    Mindaugas’ expertise in intellectual property and TMT is recognised by leading international legal directories such as Chambers Europe (Band 3), The Legal 500 (Leading Partner), and IP Stars (Notable Practitioner).

    Mindaugas is a trusted adviser in some of the most significant technology-related projects in the Baltic region.

    He regularly leads high-profile assignments involving GDPR implementation and compliance, software licensing, cloud services, and digital product development. His recent work includes advising a major retail chain on full-scale GDPR implementation, guiding a leading pharmacy chain on data protection matters, supporting a car-sharing service provider in the development of a mobile app, and successfully representing clients before data protection authorities and courts – including a precedent-setting case challenging the first GDPR fine in Lithuania.

    Beyond his legal practice, Mindaugas is deeply engaged in academic and professional education. He regularly conducts training for lawyers and judges and has authored numerous publications on IT law, privacy, and competition. His combined legal insight and academic involvement make him a key voice in shaping the legal landscape of the technology sector.

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    Testimonial

    "He truly is an expert in his field – whether it's data protection, cybersecurity, or IT law, he knows every detail inside and out. What stood out most to me was his ability to clearly explain complex issues and always provide solutions that made sense in the fast-moving tech environment."
    TMT / Legal 500
    "Mindaugas Civilka is really up to speed with any legislative news. He's a treasure for his knowledge and makes sure it's applied to the business."
    Intellectual Property / Chambers & Partners
    "He is always available when needed and ensures that the legal strategy aligns perfectly with our business goals."
    Intellectual Property / Chambers & Partners

    CV

    Professional career
    Since 2017

    Partner, law firm TEGOS (formerly TGS Baltic)

    2013 – 2017

    Managing Partner, law firm Civilka Butkevičius Švedas

    2008 – 2013

    Associate, law firm of M. Civilka

    2005

    Trainee Lawyer, Roschier Holmberg (Helsinki)

    2004 – 2008

    Senior Associate, law firm Norcous&Partners

    2001 – 2008

    Assistant lecturer, Vilnius University, Faculty of Law

    2001 – 2004

    Lecturer, Vilnius University, International Business School

    2001 – 2004

    Associate, law firm D. Foigt ir partneriai / Regija

    2000 – 2001

    Associate advocate, law firm Lideika, Petrauskas, Valiūnas ir partneriai

    1998 – 2000

    Lawyer, law firm R. Mikliušas’ Law Firm

    Education
    2000 – 2008

    Vilnius University, Faculty of Law, PhD studies

    2000

    Vilnius University, Faculty of Law, Master of Law

    Memberships

    Lithuanian Bar Association

    Alumni of the Faculty of Law of Vilnius University

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