Department profile
Tashko Pustina

Corporate/Commercial

Europe Guide 2026 : Albania


Tashko Pustina

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This department  is positioned as one of the leading practices in Albania with a significant experience. The firm addresses matters such as: incorporation of legal entities, shareholders' agreements, restructuring, M&A, spin-offs, restructuring, cross-border transactions, post-acquisition integration, legal, regulatory tax due diligences, competition and regulatory, concession & PPP projects, procurement, commercial agreements, financing & re-financing agreements & securities, syndicated loans.

The firm combines exceptional legal expertise with deep industry knowledge and creative thinking. The firm greatly benefits, and clients appreciate, the integration of the firm's tax experts in the practice.

Industries include: telecom, renewables, infrastructure, life-sciences & healthcare, hospitality & leisure, IT & IP, automotive, aviation, oil & gas. 

The firm advises the largest fix telecom operator ALBtelecom in matters such as: commercial agreements, M&A, regulatory , interconnection, tax, IP, litigation, etc. The firm led the merger of ALBtelecom and mobile operator Eagle.

Since 2016, the firm has advised on day to day basis Spiecapag of Vinci Group in the construction of Trans-Adriatic-Pipeline.

Since 2007, the firm advises American Hospitals of Albania and Kosovo.

The firm advised 5 largest banks in the re-financing of a EUR 32 M syndicated loan.

In 2020, the firm through EBRD successfully advised Ministry of Energy on the auction design for the development of a 140 MW PV plant.

Clients (15)

  • ALBtelecom
  • SPIECAPAG (Vinci Group)
  • Intesa Sanpaolo Bank
  • ROCHE
  • American Hospitals of Albania and Kosovo
  • EHW
  • Schneider Electric
  • Rogner Hotel
  • Raiffeisen Bank
  • Calik Holding (Turkey)
  • Laboratory Networks
  • Regency International Tirana Casino
  • Ministry of Infrastructure & Energy
  • Civil Aviation Agency
  • Sutherland Global Services

Industries (12)

  • Renewables
  • Telecommunication
  • Infrastructure and Energy
  • Life-sciences and Healthcare
  • Hospitality & Leisure
  • Banking and Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Information Technology, Intellectual Property and Media
  • Mining
  • Consumer Goods, Food and Retail
  • Automative
  • Defense

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Albania

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Tashko Pustina has a significant corporate department fielding a team with ample experience in a range of corporate matters. The law firm attracts particular attention for its strong portfolio of domestic and international clients. The team also provides multidisciplinary advice, with expertise in tax, competition and financing topics. The lawyers are also well versed in assisting with energy projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Tashko Pustina assisted DEME Dredging with an international tender process for the design and construction of the new commercial port of Porto Romano in Albania.

Strengths

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  • The team has a great mix of skills and experience across different areas, plus strong local know-how.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
  • Tashko Pustina is very knowledgeable, deliberate and diligent in its work. The firm's advice is always well thought through and commercially astute.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Flonia Tashko-Boriçi
    Band 1Flonia Tashko-Boriçi

    Flonia Tashko-Boriçi

    Flonia Tashko-Boriçi has experience advising on mergers, bidding processes, restructurings and acquisitions as well as compliance and regulatory matters.

    • Flonia is a very astute lawyer, she goes to battle for her clients armed with relevant knowledge and skills to negotiate in complex situations.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
    • Flonia Tashko-Boriçi distinguishes herself thanks to her combination of deep knowledge and expertise, strong customer focus and impressive speed in delivering advice.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
  • Band 2Floran Pustina
    Band 2Floran Pustina

    Floran Pustina

    Floran Pustina is well placed to advise on a variety of mandates, including commercial contracts, distribution matters and regulatory issues. He acts for domestic and international clients.

    • He consistently goes above and beyond, combining deep expertise with a highly client-focused approach. He also distinguishes himself thanks to his responsiveness, reliability and commitment.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
    • Floran Fustina is a very astute and sophisticated lawyer.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingAlban Shanaj
    Up and ComingAlban Shanaj

    Alban Shanaj

    Alban Shanaj is routinely engaged on a variety of matters, spanning acquisitions and commercial agreements as well as regulatory issues.

    • Alban Shanaj goes above and beyond to ensure everything is delivered smoothly.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope
    • Alban’s ability to anticipate legal challenges and provide clear, strategic advice distinguishes him from his peers. He is highly reliable, proactive and he is always ready to address complex issues.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentEurope

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