LYNX Lithuania

Frank Heemann

Partner

Rechtsanwalt

LYNX Partner specializing in insolvency and restructuring, dispute resolution, and commercial, corporate and M&A matters across Central and Eastern Europe.
RECOGNIZED
Recommended by Legal 500 for over fifteen years and recognized as a Leading Individual in Lithuania for the past five years, delivering market-tested expertise that protects client interests.
LEADING
Deputy-President of INSOL Europe, bringing direct influence on European insolvency policy to shape client strategies in cross-border matters.
SPECIALIZED
Co-heads the firm's international insolvency and restructuring practice group, ensuring coordinated multijurisdictional support for complex restructuring projects.
EXPERIENCED
Over twenty-six years in insolvency and restructuring work provides the pattern recognition that anticipates challenges before they escalate.

About

Frank advises corporate clients on complex business activities across Central and Eastern Europe, with particular strength in cross-border and multijurisdictional matters. Dual qualification to practice in both Germany and Lithuania gives clients seamless navigation of two legal systems through a single trusted advisor. His rare fluency in German, English, and Lithuanian removes communication barriers when negotiating with counterparties or coordinating teams across jurisdictions. Clients consistently describe him as building bridges between German and Lithuanian mentality and law.

A career beginning with legal studies at Hamburg University led to specialized insolvency training and an LL.M. in International Law from the University of Cape Town. As managing partner of the firm’s Lithuanian office, Frank combines strategic leadership with hands-on client service. His extensive publication record – including contributions to leading international legal texts on insolvency law – demonstrates thought leadership that keeps clients ahead of regulatory developments. Beyond professional work, his engagement as a former president of Vilnius International Rotary Club reflects his commitment to the Lithuanian business community. Clients gain an advisor who pairs institutional expertise with entrepreneurial responsiveness.

Practice Areas

Discover our focus, your advantage.

Insolvency and Restructuring

Navigate financial distress with restructuring specialists delivering strategic clarity for recovery or dignified exit. 

Dispute Resolution

Resolve high-stakes domestic and cross-border disputes with targeted strategies, hard-won arbitration expertise, and litigation strength tested across CEE. 

Corporate and M&A

Navigate mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transformations with senior advisors – from deal structuring to governance, ...

Sourcing, Commercial and Trade

Strengthen procurement and trade operations with legal frameworks developed by a trusted partner to Europe’s ...

German Desk

Expand into CEE markets with German lawyers combining home-market perspective with hands-on local expertise.

What other have to say about Frank

A reputation defined by global trust and professional recognition.
“Frank Heemann, who gave us quick and actionable advice. Thanks to his professionalism and business knowledge helps to bring Lithuanian and foreign business cultures together.“
Legal 500
“Definitely a leader and a key person at Lynx, active, responsible and client-oriented, stands out as a person that could take over and solve clients' issues.“
Legal 500
“Very professional and focused on getting the deal done.“
Legal 500
“Highly qualified lawyer and what is particularly important is he is fluent in Lithuanian, English and German. German-English knowledge together with local Lithuanian language skills is very rare in the Lithuanian market.“
Legal 500
“Builds bridges between German and Lithuanian mentality and law.“
Legal 500
“A perfect understanding of his clients.“
Legal 500
“Dependable and competent business partner.“
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“Very well-connected.“
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“Excellent communicator.“
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“Goal-oriented.“
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“Creative and pragmatic solutions.“
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“Strong knowledge of Lithuanian- and German-regulated environments.“
Legal 500
“Very thoughtful towards clients' needs and focusing on every detail.“
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“Hands-on mentality.“
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“Factual and competent. Prompt response time and flow of information. Thorough research work on site. Multilingual. Very good negotiating skills - fair prices.“
Legal 500

Explore Frank's professional background

Baltic Institute for Corporate Governance (Corporate Governance Training, 2019)
University of Cape Town, South Africa (LL.M. International Law, 2005/2006)
Dr. Grannemann & v. Fürstenberg Fachinstitut für Betriebswirtschaft und Steuerrecht (Specialized Lawyer for Insolvency Course, 2002/2003)
Hamburg University, Germany (1st State Examination in Law, 1999)

“Definition of Insolvency – Proposals for Harmonisation in the European Union: contributor for Lithuania”, Bork / Veder / Schuijling, Larcier Intersentia, 2024
“Executory Contracts in Insolvency Law – A Global Guide: Country chapter for Lithuania”, Chuah / Vaccari (ed), EE Elgar Comparative Guides, 2023
“Eigentumsvorbehalt weltweit – Rechtliche Praxis in 32 Ländern, Länderteil Litauen”, CBBL Cross Border Business Law AG, Mendel Verlag, 2022
“Lithuania: Transposing the Restructuring Directive”, eurofenix – the journal of INSOL Europe, 2021
“Lithuania: New definition of insolvency”, eurofenix – the journal of INSOL Europe, 2020
“Lithuania: Change in organization of the profession of insolvency practitioners”, eurofenix – the journal of INSOL Europe, 2020
“Increasing in efficiency in insolvency proceedings: The appointment of IPs”, eurofenix – the journal of INSOL Europe, 2019
“Lithuania: The new corporate insolvency law”, eurofenix – the journal of INSOL Europe, 2019
“Country part Lithuania in Executory Contracts in Insolvency Law – A Global Guide”, Chuah / Vaccari (ed.), EE Elgar Comparative Guides, 2019
“Bank insolvencies in Central and Eastern European legislation (co-author for Lithuania)”, eurofenix – the journal of INSOL Europe, 2019
“Country part Lithuania in The Private International Law of Companies in Europe”, Gerner-Beuerle / Mucciarelli / Schuster / Siems, C.H.BECK Verlag, 2019
“IP appointment lottery”, eurofenix – the journal of INSOL Europe, 2018
“Lithuania: Avoidance actions and good faith”, eurofenix – the journal of INSOL Europe, 2017
“Deutsches und europäisches Bank- und Kapitalmarktrecht, Länderteil Litauen”, Derleder/Knops/Bamberger, Springer Verlag, 2017
“Lithuania: New rules for fixing administration expenses”, eurofenix – the journal of INSOL Europe, 2016
“Case note on the Decision of the Lithuanian Court of Appeal of 7 August 2015”, IILR – International Insolvency Law Review, C.H. Beck, 2016
“Secondary Insolvency Proceedings in Lithuania”, eurofenix – the journal of INSOL Europe, 2016
“Erbrecht in Europa, Länderteil Litauen”, Süß, Dr. Remberg, Zerb Verlag, 2015
“Lottery and liability: Recent developments in Lithuanian bankruptcy law”, Eurofenix INSOL Europe, 2015
“Alternative Financing for Companies in Lithuania: Looking for Workable Solutions”, CEE Legal Matters, 2014
“Staatshaftung in Europa, Länderteil Litauen”, Dörr (Hrsg.), de Gruyter Handbuch
“The Bankruptcy of Natural Persons in Lithuania”, Eurofenix, 2013
“Handbuch des internationalen GmbH-Rechts – Länderteil Litauen”, Zerb Verlag, 2011
“Grundzüge des litauischen Arbeitsrecht”, WIRO – Wirtschaft und Recht in Osteuropa, C.H. Beck, 2011
“Annotations to the reference for a preliminary judgment by the Lithuanian Supreme Court to the ECJ”, IILR – International Insolvency Law Review, C.H. Beck, 2011
“Doing Business (Local Partner for Lithuania)”, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank, 2010-2020
“Privatising the Military Use of Force”, Grin Verlag, 2009
“Handbuch für Bankrecht in Deutschland und Europa, Länderteil Litauen”, Derleder / Knops / Bamberger, Springer Verlag, 2008

INSOL Europe (Deputy-President)
CERIL (The Conference on European Restructuring and Insolvency Law)
BICG (Baltic Institute of Corporate Governance)
DNJV (Deutsch Nordische Juristenvereinigung)
Sächsische Rechtsanwaltskammer
Lithuanian Bar Association

Provided full transactional support as part of a multijurisdictional team for US law firm Vedder Price and Balmoral funds on acquisition of Xirgo, a leading IoT solutions provider in transport and logistics.
Advised several US-based clients on multijurisdictional acquisitions including Lithuania.
Advised Swiss Post Cargo Holding AG on intra-group restructuring involving reallocation of operational responsibilities and corporate structure changes.
Advised Noerpel, a German family-owned logistics group, on setting up and operating a transport business in Lithuania.
Advised MRO service companies of a major global airline on restructuring negotiations involving Lithuanian airline Avion Express and an Irish aircraft financer/lessor.
Advised on bankruptcies of Estonian airlines Nordic Aviation and Regional Jet.
Advised on insolvency of Latvian airline Smart Lynx SIA.
Advised the sole shareholder of one of the largest Lithuanian transport companies on group-related restructuring and insolvency matters.
Advised a German group of companies on business restructuring and acquisition of a Lithuanian EMI.
Advised a French-headquartered European leader in transport and vehicle logistics with their Lithuanian subsidiary on corporate, restructuring, and employee matters.
Represented Swiss-based worldwide fertilizer trader in a landmark personal bankruptcy case involving the main owner of one of the largest Lithuanian corporate groups.
Advised Lithuanian marine industry ship outfitter concerning German MV Werften insolvency.

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