Our team

Robert Juodka is leading Primus Derling office in Vilnius. He has an impressive track record and success rate in highly complex and demanding energy and natural resources and project finance transactions. Robert actively participates in various Banking & Finance, M&A, Energy&Infrastructure, Public Procurement, Employment and related cross border Dispute Resolution projects. Robert Juodka is also very widely acknowledged by Estonian investors in local market.

• Since 2011 Managing Partner (Lithuania), Attorney at Law, PRIMUS DERLING (previous firm name till September 2018 – PRIMUS)
• 2009 - 2011 Managing Partner, Law Firm Varul Vilgerts Smaliukas
• 2007 - 2009 Managing Partner, Law Firm Smaliukas, Juodka, Beniušis & Partners
• 2003 - 2007 Partner, Head of Real Estate, Sutkienė, Pilkauskas & Partners (currently Tark Grunte Sutkiene)
• 2001 - 2003 Attorney at Law, PricewaterhouseCoopers (Vilnius 7th Law firm; currently Eversheds Saladžius)
• 2000 - 2001 Lawyer, LTB Lizingas UAB (LTB bank’s leasing company)
• 1999 - 2000 Senior Specialist, European Law Department with the Government of the Republic of Lithuania

• Vilnius University, Faculty of Law, studies for a PhD (2002 - 2006)
• Vilnius University, International Business School, Master’s Degree in Business and Administration (2004)
• Vilnius University, Master’s Degree in Law (2001)
• Heidelberg University, Germany (1998)

• Lithuanian Bar Association (since 1999)
• Estonian Chamber of Commerce (Founder and Chairman of the Board)
• British Chamber of Commerce (Vice Chairman, Member of the Board)
• Polish Chamber of Commerce (Founder and Board Member)
• International Bar Association (IBA)
• Vilnius Rotary Club (Board Member 2004 - 2011)
• International Distribution Institute (IDI) (Expert for Lithuania since 2016)
• Alumni Society of Vilnius University Law Faculty
• Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union

• "Robert Juodka heads the team, which shows "flexibility and the ability to continuously adapt to the rhythm of a business"." (Legal500, 2015)
• "Managing partner Robert Juodka provides "valuable advice, quick responses and comprehensive legal opinions"." (Legal500, 2016)
• "Managing partner Robert Juodka is a true expert in commercial and corporate matters." (Legal500, 2016)
• "Managing partner Robert Juodka is noted for his client-oriented approach. "He really understands business and is really committed to what he does," one source comments." (Chambers Europe, 2015)
• "Managing partner Robert Juodka is a well-recognised name in the Lithuanian corporate and commercial law market. He is also known for his strong experience in cross-border work involving Estonia." (Chambers Global, 2015)
• "Robert Juodka has strong and deep knowledge of national, regional and international law and judicial precedents." (Legal500, 2014)
• "Robert Juodka is a strong choice for transactions with an international element." (Chambers Global, 2014)
• "Robert Juodka "understands the essential business reasoning of our actions and ideas", say clients." (Legal500, 2012)

• Robert Juodka attending Challenges to National Defence in Contemporary Geopolitical Situation 2020 
• Major breakthrough in improvement of Lithuanian FDI climate. Green Corridor regulation for large investment projects approved
• Amendments establishing the electricity capacity assurance mechanism adopted
• Robert Juodka: “Lawyer’s profession is a way of life”
• How will the labour market change in 20 years?
• New technologies: to be afraid, wait or responsibly prepare?
• Robert Juodka talks about Lithuania on Estonian TV
• Exit strategies for business owners
• NEXT Economy: what the future is holding for Lithuanian business?
• Opportunities and risks of purchasing or selling debts. Part 1
• Žinių radio: what is needed for emigrants to return
• Robert Juodka on Žinių radio show: why the slow Estonians are ahead?
• Robert Juodka: “Money should be loved, but not worshiped”
• Buying a franchise? Do your homework first
• Illegal constructions will be demolished faster
• Generation Z – challenge for employers
• Generation Z will create their jobs by themselves
• Doing Business 2017: Equal Opportunity for All
• Robert Juodka spoke about business opportunities in Poland on INFO TV
• Robert Juodka comments on the economic slowdown of Estonia in Postimees
• Getting The Deal Through: Real Estate in Lithuania 2016
• Getting the Deal Through: Real Estate in Lithuania 2015

• TOP 3 crisis Pan-Baltic business advices
• Financial Markets and M&A. 10th annual round table discussion
• NEXT ECONOMY
• Discussion “L@w: Legal internship in Lithuania and abroad”
• 8th Traditional and Renewable Energy Forum
• International conference “Future of Tech”
• Discussion “Artificial Intelligence and Law”
• Round table: opportunities of capital markets in the region
• Seminar “Lithuanian defence procurement: Possibilities and How to participate?”
• Investment conference “EBRD – Emerging Europe outlook on Lithuania”
• Events in Estonia – presenting business opportunities in Lithuania
• Vilnius Gediminas Rotary club meeting
• TeDar’18 – introducing lawyer‘s profession
• BCCL seminar “Lithuanian tax reform 2019”
• Blockchain panel hosted by the Nextlaw Referral Network
• 28th Economic Forum in Krynica
• Conference „HR Personnel & Employment Law”
• Next Economy 2018 event in Vilnius
• International conference TransBaltica 2018
• Crypto Capital World Summit
• BCCL Business Breakfast Briefing on employment of foreigners in Lithuania
• Robert Juodka to join a discussion about startups in Lithuania
• 7th Traditional and Renewable Energy Forum 2018
• BCCL Business Breakfast Briefing on Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
• Conference „Public Procurement 2018”
• Round table: opportunities in developing capital markets in the region – Poland and the Baltics
• Investuok seminar „How to protect your legal interests after lending money”
• Open lecture “Leadership in my profession”
• BCC Business Breakfast Briefing on the business need to go digital
• International Conference of Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union
• TeDar’17 – introducing lawyer‘s profession
• BCC Business Breakfast Briefing on real estate
• Robert Juodka moderates JCI Vilnius discussion
• Next Economy event in Vilnius
• The 4th Eastern Economic Congress in Bialystok
• 5th Annual Gas Seminar “Developing Regional Gas Market”
• Conference „Investuok Saturday: Everything About Money Loans”
• Robert Juodka to speak at the conference “Versli šeima 2017“
• Primus participates in the PLCC biomass conference and 7th Business Mixer event
• 6th Traditional and Renewable Energy Forum 2017
• Export Academy seminar in Tallinn
• GENERATION Z conference
• Round table discussion “State of Play in the Gas Sector of the Baltic Region”
• Economic Forum in Poland
• Annual AIJA Congress 2016
• Robert Juodka to speak at IDI Annual Conference 2016
• Business Lunch with the Minister of Energy Rokas Masiulis
• Conference “Family Business 2016” in Vilnius
• 5th Traditional and Renewable Energy Forum 2016
• Estonian – Lithuanian business seminar
• Robert Juodka to speak at Kiev Spring 2016 forum
• M&A Market in the Baltics: What to Expect in 2016?