Ellex: Law firm of the Year 2026 by Lexology Index

Lexology has published its latest Arbitration Index, one of the most respected rankings within the global arbitration community. Ellex has also been recognised among the leading firms and awarded as Law firm of the Year 2026.

We are incredibly proud to have eight Ellex practitioners recognised across various categories – placing us among the strongest firms in arbitration.

Thought Leaders: Vilija Vaitkutė Pavan

Highly recommended: Anton Sigal

Recommended: Maria Teder, Toomas Vaher, Daiga Zivtiņa

Future Leaders Non-Partners: Simona Budreikaitė, Tadas Varapnickas

Future Leaders Partners: Giedrė Aukštuolienė

Highly Recommended – Client Choice – Arbitration: Maria Teder

This year’s Lexology Arbitration Index includes more than 3,000 leading arbitration practitioners from 96 jurisdictions, with rankings based on peer feedback, client recommendations, and research submissions. The publication also introduces a new “Highly Recommended” category, recognising top specialists positioned between the Thought Leaders and Recommended tiers. “Client Choice” category is awarded to less than 90 individuals around the globe, solely based on the input from clients.

See our nominations here.

Ellex recent arbitration highlights here.

Congratulations to all recognised colleagues across Ellex. An outstanding achievement for the entire Baltic arbitration community.