“May you live in interesting times” – a curse or a reminder to stay prepared? 

For in-house lawyers, this is everyday reality. Complex contracts, suppliers changing the rules, or hidden risks escalating into disputes. Disputes are inevitable. The only question is: is your team ready? 

This conference is a place where in-house lawyers not only find answers to the most complex dispute-related questions but also leave with a clear action strategy for real-world situations. 

What will we discuss?

• Business disputes and unfair competition: How to prove the value of reputation or trade secrets? When are legal arguments enough, and when should you involve market analysts, economists, or IT experts?
• International disputes: When is litigation abroad a strategic move, and when is it an expensive mistake? Should you opt for court proceedings or arbitration?
• IT disputes: When do contracts become a business risk instead of protection? What legal solutions help manage conflicts with IT suppliers most effectively?

The three-panel format will allow us to dive deep into different but highly likely scenarios. 

In our discussions – only real practice, real stories, real scenarios. This is your opportunity to pause, check your strategy, and prepare for the inevitable: disputes. Because even in interesting times, you can stay several steps ahead. 

The event is free, but registration is required. 🔗 Register now! 

CONFERENCE AGENDA

09:00-09:30

Welcome coffee and snacks

09:30-09:50

Keynote Address

Rytis Valūnas, Board Member, President of BMI Alumni Executive Club, Legal Counsel for the LNG Terminal Project, Director of Legal and Administration at “Klaipėdos Nafta”

A Good Lawyer: Today. Tomorrow. 2030. Which principles stay the same — and what chAIges fundamentally?

09:50-10:30

Panel discussion

Business disputes and unfair competition – how to protect and win? 

You know the law. But is that enough when a competitor lures away your clients, uses your internal strategies, or even your confidential documents? When you must persuade a judge who knows the law but may not understand the true cost of lost trust or leaked information? 

Business disputes over unfair competition or trade secrets are becoming increasingly complex. There are no stolen goods or broken contracts – only lost opportunities, leaked information, and a shadow on your reputation. Winning such cases requires more than legal arguments; it demands the ability to prove damages using data, experts, and a clear strategy. 

Insights from the discussion:

• When should you fight until the end, and when is negotiation better?
• How to persuade a judge unfamiliar with your business specifics?
• How to protect yourself against unfair competition?
• What to do if a competitor exploits your trade secrets?
• How to manage disputes so they don’t consume your daily operations?

Moderator:

Jurgita Judickienė, Partner at TRINITI JUREX, Head of Dispute and Risk Management Practice Group 

Panelists:

• Berta Čaikauskaitė, Communication expert, founder of “Berta&Agency” 
• Dr. Miglė Žukauskaitė-Tatorė, Lead Product Legal Counsel at Nord Security, Lecturer at Vilnius University 
• Viktorija Semionova, Head of Legal, Via Lietuva 
• Mykolas Katkus, founder of Repsense and communications expert.

10:30-11:10

Panel discussion

Business disputes crossing Lithuanian borders – why do we avoid them and what are we afraid of? 

International disputes often seem like a costly, lengthy, and difficult risk. Different jurisdictions, unclear court practices, complex enforcement – these factors often deter businesses from pursuing disputes or lead to suboptimal strategies. However, the reality is different: some myths about international disputes are exaggerated, and with proper preparation, businesses can avoid unnecessary costs and protect themselves from larger losses. 

Insights from the discussion:

• Which myths discourage businesses from international disputes and what is the truth?
• When is court preferable and when is commercial arbitration better?
• How to ensure a foreign court’s decision is enforceable?
• Preventative strategies: how to prepare for disputes before they arise?
• Practical examples: what international dispute strategies work best?

Moderator:

Evaldas Pocevičius, Partner at TRINITI JUREX, Head of International Arbitration Practice Group 

Panelists:

• Ignas Vosylius, CEO, Axioma Metering 
• Renata Beržanskienė, Head of Legal at Vilniaus Degtinė and MBWS Distribution
  
• Ričard Dzikovič, Head of the Legal Representation Group at the Ministry of Justice

11:10 – 11:50

Panel discussion

IT contracts and disputes – everything is clear until the first problem arises 

IT disputes in business are becoming more common, but finding solutions isn’t getting any easier – technology evolves rapidly, while legal regulations and practices struggle to keep up. Contracts meant to manage risks often become vulnerabilities due to vague language, unclear responsibilities, or critical omissions. 

This year’s discussion will address the “elephant in the room” – IT disputes and their resolution. What to do when it’s unclear who owns the code in a software development agreement? When a cloud service provider changes terms, cutting off your data access? When an IT support agreement lacks clear supplier accountability, causing business downtime? 

In IT disputes, experts play a crucial role – from technical specialists to judges who need to understand IT specifics. However, there’s a shortage of such experts, and gaps in competence complicate dispute resolution.

Insights from the discussion:

• Where are the “gray zones” most common in IT contracts, and how to avoid them?
• How to predefine ownership of code, data, and intellectual property?
• What happens when a supplier breaches their obligations – what legal remedies work fastest?
• How to ensure expert conclusions are understandable legally and technically?
• IT dispute management: how to reduce litigation risks and settle disputes in time?

Moderator:

Aurelija Rutkauskaitė, Partner at TRINITI JUREX, Head of IT and Data Protection Practice Group 

Panelists:

• Audrius Sparnauskas, Head of Information Systems Development at the State Enterprise Centre of Registers 
• Egidija Rolytė, Senior Advisor at the Innovation and Technology Group of Vilnius City Municipality Administration 
• Jonas Kupinas, IT Advisory at KPMG 

11:50 – 13:00

Networking and light snacks 

Join us to prepare for upcoming challenges today! 

The event is free, but registration is required. 🔗 Register now!