Areas of Expertise

We support your business at every stage of its corporate life — from registration and incorporation documents to mergers, acquisitions and restructurings — making sure every transaction is legally sound and compliant with Albanian law.

• Company formation and registration with the NBC
• Articles of association and shareholder agreements
• Mergers, acquisitions and share sales
• Legal due diligence
• Corporate governance and shareholder resolutions

We help employers build clear employment relationships that comply with the Labour Code. We draft contracts and regulations, advise on dismissals and represent clients in employment disputes.

• Individual and collective employment contracts
• Internal regulations and HR policies
• Dismissal procedures
• Work and residence permits for foreigners
• Representation in employment disputes

We advise banks, non-bank financial institutions and borrowers on financing agreements and security, and ensure compliance with the requirements of the Bank of Albania and the Financial Supervisory Authority.

• Loan and financing agreements
• Mortgages, pledges and guarantees
• Debt restructuring
• Licensing and regulatory compliance
• Anti-money laundering (AML)

We protect the value your business creates. We register trademarks and patents with the General Directorate of Industrial Property, draft licensing agreements and act against infringements.

• Trademark and patent registration
• Copyright and related rights
• Licensing and franchising agreements
• Trade secret protection
• Infringement actions

We help organisations process personal data lawfully and securely. We assess risks, draft privacy policies and represent you before the Commissioner for the Right to Information and Personal Data Protection.

• Compliance audits
• Privacy and cookie policies
• Data processing agreements
• International data transfers
• Representation before the Commissioner

We advise on competition rules in every transaction and commercial practice. We prepare merger filings and represent clients in investigations by the Albanian Competition Authority.

• Merger notifications and clearance
• Agreements between competitors
• Abuse of dominant position
• Compliance programmes
• Representation in administrative investigations

We support investors in renewable and conventional energy, mining and hydrocarbon projects — from licensing and concessions to power purchase agreements.

• Licences and permits from the Energy Regulator (ERE)
• Concessions and public–private partnerships
• Solar, wind and hydro projects
• Power purchase agreements (PPA)
• Mining and environmental permits

We help retailers and online platforms sell with legal certainty. We draft general terms of sale, review advertising for compliance and handle consumer complaints.

• General terms and conditions of sale
• E-commerce
• Warranties and product liability
• Advertising and commercial practices
• Distribution and agency agreements

We handle every legal aspect of a real estate investment — from title verification and building permits to contractor agreements and the sale of units.

• Title verification
• Sale and lease agreements
• Building and development permits
• Construction contracts (FIDIC)
• Registration with the State Cadastre Agency

We advise on the tax obligations of businesses and transactions, and defend clients during audits, in tax appeal procedures and in court.

• Tax planning and structuring
• Transfer pricing
• Double taxation treaties
• Tax audits and appeals
• Customs duties and excise

When a dispute arises, we represent you decisively at every level of the courts, in domestic and international arbitration and in mediation — always aiming for the most efficient outcome for your business.

• Commercial and civil disputes
• Domestic and international arbitration
• Mediation and negotiation
• Enforcement of judgments
• Administrative disputes