Deloitte Legal shpk's sizeable team is singled out for its expertise in assisting international investors with setting up operations in Albania, as well as advising clients on corporate restructurings, real estate investments, and changes to Albanian legislation. Sabina Lalaj, who leads the firm, garners praise for her 'outstanding leadership skills and commercial awareness' and is active in M&A, PPPs, and project and corporate finance matters. Ened Topi is a key contact for corporate finance and transactional matters, and litigator Erlind Kodhelaj stands out as an 'excellent professional with remarkable insight'.
Testimonials
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‘The team is very competent, professional and efficient in complex transactions. The communication is easy and straightforward and there is very good understanding of business environment in the team, so you get exactly the advice you need.'
‘Sabina Lalaj is a real asset. She understands business and risks and also differences of business culture among countries, so she is very clear in explaining the transaction, identifying and addressing the important issues. Another team member I have to mention is Jona Rapi. She is a very diligent lawyer and has been very helpful with our corporate and transaction documents.'
Key clients
- Sews Cabind Albania Shpk
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Work highlights
- Assisted Noa sh.a. with the issuance of the first publicly offered corporate bond in the Republic of Albania.
- Assisted ARDA with matters relating to an EBRD-funded project.