Established in 1994 in Tirana, Boga & Associates is one of Albania's largest full-service firms. It also has an office in Kosovo.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm advises on deals across a wide range of practice areas, from banking to corporate transactions and is known for advising foreign clients as local counsel on cross-border deals.
In the project area the firm is experienced in advising on renewable and conventional energy infrastructure development.
Key clients
Among its clients are Statkraft UK, Black Sea Trade Development Bank, Banka Kombetare Tregtare, Avon Cosmetics Albania, Sanofi Aventis, PPC Albania, HydroEnergy, Trans Adriatic Pipeline, Devoll Hydropower and HydroEnergy.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period the firm was active in all areas of financial and corporate law.
In financial and corporate it advised acquirers on an acquisition in banking, and lenders on direct financing. It has a prolific record in advising various corporate clients on entity establishments and various corporate matters.
In project development the firm advised developers on projects mostly in renewable energy sector.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Devoll Hydropower project
EMS Albanian Port Operator concession
OTP Bank €55 million acquisition of Alpha Bank
Statkraft UK acquisition of Elmtronics Group
Trans Adriatic Pipeline
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Bank lending : Lender side
"The due diligence and drafting respective agreements."
Corporate and M&A
"Responsiveness, problem solving capabilities, professionalism. "
Project development : Energy
"Boga & Associates met all of our expectations by providing sterling legal advice supported by many innovative solutions. I would also praise Boga & Associates for being very responsive and for their ability to provide succinct and clear legal advice."
"The firm met all of our expectations by providing sterling legal advice supported by many innovative solutions. I would also appraise the firm for being very responsive and for their ability to provide succinct and clear legal advice."
"Professionality, integrity in providing legal services. Western communication and English is helpful as well. "
Restructuring
"They provide precise feedback and respect deadlines."
Alketa Uruci
"Problem-solving and business-oriented."
"Professionalism, legal and jurisdiction knowledge. "
"She replies on time and in precise way."
Genc Boga
"He stands out for his commercial vision."
Sokol Elmazi
"Great communication skills. Knowledge of the law. Strong writing ability. Creativity. Good judgment."
