Europe Albania Corporate/Commercial

Boga & Associates is a transactional front runner consistently singled out for its stellar reputation in the corporate and commercial areas. The law firm boasts a team of renowned experts in M&A transactions, with further expertise assisting international clients with the establishment of Albanian operations. It also handles commercial agreements and regulatory issues. The law firm's client roster includes names from the banking and energy sectors. The lawyers also provide further expertise in IP, acting on unfair competition, trade mark protection and prosecution.

Hoxha, Memi & Hoxha is a highly distinguished corporate powerhouse advising on a range of mandates including M&A deals. The law firm has a strong foothold in the representation of local and international financial players in the Albanian market, with proven experience in both transactional and financial services regulatory topics. The lawyers have additional experience advising multinational companies on competition matters. They provide further expertise on trade mark prosecution, registration and transfers.

Wolf Theiss is an important international firm with strong coverage of the Albanian market. The law firm acts for local and international clients on all issues arising from cross-border M&A transactions, including competition issues. It is particularly active representing clients from regulated industries such as energy, banking and telecoms. The team is also noted for its experience in handling IP mandates, representing clients in trade mark infringement cases and copyright issues.

Kalo & Associates is a well-regarded firm with a strong track record in M&A, merger control and financing matters. The team advises international clients on cross-border acquisitions and disposals. The law firm regularly acts on banking mandates, including assisting with project finance. Its clientele spans the financial services, telecoms and energy sectors. Kalo & Associates provides further expertise in IP, assisting with trade mark, franchising and licensing issues.

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 employment, tax, competition and financing topics. The lawyers are also well versed in assisting with energy projects.

CR Partners' team has a growing reputation and involvement in corporate and commercial mandates. The law firm has experience providing local law advice to large multinational companies on M&A transactions. The team also assists with shareholder agreements, commercial agreements, bond financing and regulatory issues. CR Partners is also well placed to act on IP mandates.