Inga Karulaityte-Kvainauskienė

Inga Karulaityte-Kvainauskienė

Partner, Attorney at Law, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS)

Inga Karulaityte-Kvainauskienė

Partner, Attorney at Law, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS)

Sectors

  • Telecommunications and IT 
  • Financial Services
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Game Industry
  • Distribution and Trade
  • Public Procurement
  • Transport and Maritime Law

Services

  • Licensing and Compliance
  • Financial Services
  • Internal Audit
  • Regulatory Affairs and Government Relations
  • Bankruptcy and Restructuring
  • Corporate Governance
  • M&A
  • Cryptocurrency Regulation
  • AML/CTF and International Sanctions
  • Disputes and Litigation
  • IT/IP
  • ESG

Short bio

Inga Karulaitytė-Kvainauskienė is a partner and attorney-at-law at ECOVIS ProventusLaw, widely recognised as one of Lithuania’s foremost legal experts in financial regulation and compliance. With over 20 years of legal experience, Inga has built an exceptional track record advising clients in banking and finance law, corporate governance, trade, distribution, and public procurement.

In recent years, Inga has become especially renowned for her leadership in the banking, Fintech, and financial services sectors, where she is considered one of the most trusted and sought-after advisors on the market. Her client portfolio includes global and domestic financial institutions, with whom she advises on complex regulatory and compliance matters in the ever-evolving finance landscape.

As the head of the Banking, Finance, and Fintech practice group at ECOVIS ProventusLaw, Inga leads a team of specialists offering strategic legal support across a wide range of financial services—including banking, electronic money and payment institutions, crypto companies, insurance companies and brokers, investment and financial brokerage firms. She has successfully supported clients worldwide in obtaining e-money, payment institutions, specialised banks, insurance brokerage, and other licenses in Lithuania, enabling them to operate across the EU/EEA single market.

Inga’s expertise extends into ESG, AML/CTF, cryptocurrency regulation, international sanctions, and IT/IP law, making her a go-to advisor for Fintechs and other regulated entities navigating today’s regulatory minefield. She is also a certified AML and international sanctions risk management expert, known for her strategic guidance on regulatory compliance, risk assessments, and enforcement trends.

Her active role in legal policy and education amplifies her influence in the legal and business communities. Inga regularly speaks at conferences, seminars, and high-level industry events. She is a key contributor to discussions on Lithuanian and EU financial legislation, including the Law on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing and regulatory frameworks issued by the Bank of Lithuania.

Inga is also a member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), the leading global organization for financial crime prevention professionals.

International Legal Rankings:

  • Ranked lawyer in Fintech Legal by Chambers and Partners Fintech (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
  • Highly Regarded lawyer in the Banking and Finance directory by 
    • IFLR1000 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025)
    • Chambers and Partners (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025)
    • LEGAL500 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025)

Services

  • Rechtsberatung
  • Steuerberatung
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