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Boga & Associatesis a leading law firm established in Albania in 1993. The firm has grown over the years and has an additional office in Kosovo. Previously part of the KMPG Network until 2007, Boga & Associates is one of the top law firms in Kosovo The firm has a team of prominent lawyers led by managing partner Genc Boga. The firm is active in financial and corporate practice where it advises on corporate deal and financial services regulatory deals. 

 

Highlights  

Boga & Associates is providing legal assistance and advice on the day-to-day banking activities of Banka Kombetare Tregtare (BKT). This includes legal opinions on the regulatory framework governing banking activities; advice on corporate governance and commercial issues relevant to the banking sector; legal assistance on contracts for the issuance of financial instruments, such as drafting and reviewing the terms and conditions of financial instruments; and detailed assessments of clearing and settlement procedures. 

The team also provided legal assistance in relation to the development of energy projects in Albania including the installation and operation of a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) for regasification services. Their work included the preparation of documents and following the procedures for the establishment of an Albanian subsidiary and joint venture entity with Renco SpA, review of the shareholders agreement, and legal assistance with the incorporation of these entities. The project assistance is currently ongoing.  

 

Key Clients 

National Commercial Bank (BKT); DEPA Commercial S.A.; Albanian Energy Exchange; The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) 

 

Testimonials  2023/2024

"Boga and Associates provide punctual and straight-to-the-point legal advice. It is pleasure to cooperate with the team and the cooperation is always with ease." (Banking Client)