Boga & Associates
Boga & Associates is 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.
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.
National Commercial Bank (BKT); DEPA Commercial S.A.; Albanian Energy Exchange; The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
"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)
Kalo & Associates
Kalo & Associates
is an established Albanian firm based in Tirana and with an office in Kosovo. It was created in 1994 by PërparimKalo, an M&A specialist.
The firm is a founding member of the SEE Legal network, connecting it to firms in 12 jurisdictions across Southeast Europe.
Kalo & Associates advised Raiffeisen Bank Albania in the provision of syndicated loan financing to a major Turkish owned company that has built and owns and operates 3 big Hydro Power Plants in Albania. Their work included the preparation and negotiation of the syndicated loan facility agreement, the provision of legal services in respect of Corporate Guarantees and Personal Guarantees, and the follow up of conditions precedents. The transaction is ongoing.
The firm has also been engaged by Voltalia S.A to assist in the negotiation of the Project Development Agreement with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Economy, the Power Purchase Agreement with Offtaker, connection agreement with the Albanian Transmission System Operator and other commercial agreements with different partners. The team addresses legal matters of power sector law, renewable energy law and power market rules as well as in general public law, administrative law and civil law matters. The advice is ongoing.
Partner Jola Gjuzi left the Energy and Infrastructure in January 2024.
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); Raiffeisen Bank; Finance in Motion; SET SELECT GMBH; Voltalia S.A; Voltalia; CWP Global; WIZZ Air; LIDL Albania
Testimonials 2024/2025
They are very pragmatic and know the local market which helped in negotiations. (Project Development)
The team is very professional, has a lot of experience, strictly adheres to all deadlines, and is accessible at all times. (Project Development)
Oltjon Dano is to the point and provides local market applicable legal and factual advice. (Project Development)
Oltjon Dano is very good at customer management and is very transparent and professional. He has a lot of experience and is solution-oriented. (Project Development)
Testimonials 2023/2024
“Very responsive, smart, cost-sensitive" - Private equity
“Good know how in energy sector transactions and local practice in relation to PDA agreements with public entities.” - Project development
“Agile team with extraordinary knowledge of local legal landscape.” - Project development
Aigest Milo
“Reactive, cooperative, good legal knowledge.”
Frensis Nakuci
“She is an excellent and smart colleague, very responsive, thinking ahead, great as a team player, very nice to work with and knowledgeable about her market and industries.”
A.R.S Legal & Financial Services
A.R.S Legal & Financial Services was established in 2014 and is based in Tirana. The firm is focused on financial and corporate work and has experience in M&A and restructuring and insolvency transactions.
A.R.S Legal & Financial services advised QENDRA 75 LTD on market analysis as well as the preparation of the necessary documentation to obtain bank credit approval in August 2023.
The firm also advised NAMAZGJA LTD as a petitioner for liquidation by evaluating the financial situation, providing guidance on the optimal course of action, preparing and submitting the required documentation, and ensuring adherence to the relevant laws and regulations. The process began in 2023 and is currently ongoing.
ADELSE LTD; THE EAGLES TRADE LTD; QENDRA 75 LTD; TELELINK INFRA SERVICES LTD; NAMAZGJA LTD
Testimonials 2023/2024
“We have appreciated their team's professionalism, communication and willingness to find the best solution for every situation.” - Financial restructuring
“We appreciate several aspects of A.R.S Legal & Financial Services. Their team demonstrates deep knowledge and proficiency in handling complex legal matters such as contract drafting and regulatory procedures. The team is highly responsive, providing timely advice and support. They provide customized solutions that specifically address our needs.” - Project development
“The collaboration with A.R.S Legal & Financial Services has been successful. This is thanks to their team's professionalism, responsibility and demonstrated seriousness. They are a very supportive team, always transparent and ready to offer the best solutions for our company.” - Project development
“A.R.S Legal & Financial Services is a very serious law firm with a highly qualified team. They are always correct in providing their service and very willing to help their clients. Their team, cooperative spirit, and professionalism are the strong points of this law firm.” - Restructuring
Rina Saliaj
“Ms. Rina Saliaj is very knowledgeable in her field of study. She possesses an extensive experience in the market. Ms. Rina is very detail-oriented in the services she provides to clients and is always seeking the quickest and simplest solutions to situations. She is very professional and communicative.”
“Ms. Rina Saliaj possesses deep legal knowledge and extensive experience in the market. She critically analyzes legal issues, finding practical ang highly suitable solutions for her clients. She pays attention to even the smallest details in legal documents or procedures. Mrs. Rina Saliaj demonstrates a high level of professionalism, with excellent communication and negotiation skills.”
“Ms. Rina Saliaj is a professional in her field, always characterized by precision and seriousness in her work. Her strong point is communication and practicality, always offering the most effective solutions to her clients. She is careful in every detail, thus building reliable relationships with clients.”
“Ms. Rina Saliaj is a very well- prepared lawyer, characterized by her correctness in client relations and her dedication to offer the best solutions. She is very cooperative and highly attentive in carrying out every step of the legal procedures properly.”
AK PARTNERS Legal & Consulting
AA+ Partners is a corporate law firm with an office in Tirana. The firm advises clients in financial and corporate.
Gjika & Associates
Gjika & Associates is a corporate law firm based in Tirana since 2013.
The firm
is active in corporate and M&A,
and also in project development.
Haxhia & Hajdari
Haxhia & Hajdari is an Albanian law firm established in 1992.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm advises Albanian corporate and commercial clients on regulatory and licensing issues related to business operations.
Hoxha Memi & Hoxha
Established in 2003, Hoxha Memi and Hoxha is a full-service firm. It is based in Tirana, where it employs 10 lawyers, including three partners.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is most active in M&A and project development, where it advises in the infrastructure and energy industry.
Key clients
The firm has worked with Aleat Shpk, Kisi-Bio-Energji, Free Co, Hec Vlushe, Civil Engineering Institute Macedonia, Aleat, Energji Ashta, Devoll Hydropower, Sky Master Project Holding, Albstar and Omnix Albania.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period the firm was active in financial and corporate, and in project development.
Its financial and corporate practice consists mostly of providing corporate advice on various corporate matters such as establishment of entities, licencing and shareholders agreements. It also assisted acquirers on acquisitions in industrials and manufacturing, and in renewable energy, and an issuer on a senior secured bond issue.
In project development it assisted mostly concessionaires and project developers on projects and project acquisitions in various industries, especially in energy, construction and materials, and automotive.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Eleving Group bond issue
Guintini acquisition of Ambra
Hydropower plant of Kacni
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Capital markets : Debt
"Timely, precise, flexible, practical. "
"Precision and timeliness."
Financial services regulatory
"HMH as a firm is able to offer flexible, cost effective and personalized service. Their whole team is synchronized and on the same page. They always go an extra mile and are very reliable. "
Project development : Telecommunications networks
"Hoxha Memi & Hoxha are a highly reputable law firm in Albania, with a team filled with experienced legal experts capable of assisting with projects of various sizes and complexity. We have been collaborating with them for several years now and they were always the ones you can rely on."
"They are a modern law firm, with educated attorneys and entrepreneurial spirit. Their team always gives their best to solve the case they are working on in the shortest possible time and provides commercially-driven and client-focused advice. "
"High preparation and very close to the customer."
Shpati Hoxha
"Shpati is a professional, competent and reliable attorney. He is a forward-thinking attorney with loads of knowledge by his side."
"He is professional, competent and a reliable attorney. He is a forward-thinking attorney with loads of knowledge by his side."
"Shpati is a well-known attorney in Albania, with vast experience and dedication to providing an outstanding level of legal services. He is always the first to take the initiative when working with us and full of ideas on how to resolve the issue we are working on faster and better."
"Knowledge of law and timeliness."
"Forthcoming. "
Optima Legal & Financial
Established in 2008, Optima Legal & Financial is an independent firm based in Tirana, which employs 10 lawyers, including three partners.
The firm has a focus on project development and the energy industry, acting for Albanian gas companies and the state on several energy projects and working on highway development projects. It has notable capacities in corporate and financial work.
Among the clients of the firm are Ziraat Bank Turkey, Petcor International,
Aktor and
Copri-
Aktor.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Financial services regulatory
“Clear explanations and
clear
guidance."
Wolf Theiss
Wolf Theiss is an Austrian firm with a European network that includes 13 jurisdictions. Its office in Albania is based in Tirana, where it employs seven lawyers including one partner.
The Albanian office of the firm has notable financial and corporate capacities; active in M&A and banking, it advises on cross-border transactions with international companies. It is well known for its work in the power sector, where it advises government bodies.
Among the clients of the firm are4iG,
OTP and DSK,
Unionbank,
JP Morgan,
Intesa Sanpaolo, CIMM Group,
Eagle Hills Properties and
Mabco Constructions.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
"Responsive, knowledgeable, a pleasure to deal with."
