With a solid track record in acting for international and multinational corporations, KALO & ASSOCIATES is a prominent name in the Albanian legal market. The firm has an excellent reputation in the energy and natural resources and banking and finance sectors, with expertise in assisting with transactional matters, PPP projects, project financing and regulatory issues, as well as advising clients on Albanian law. Firm managing partner Aigest Milo is an expert in M&A, tax, and finance matters, with a particular focus on insolvency law. Eni Kalo heads up the IP practice, and Jola Gjuzi is a key name for energy, natural resources, and infrastructure projects, as well as regulatory matters. Olsi Çoku stands out for his expertise in the banking and finance space.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Highly professional and very knowledgeable team with very dedicated members who respond quickly and are solution driven.’

  • ‘Very satisfied with the professionalism and dedication of Olsi Çoku and Aigest Milo.’

  • ‘Top notch qualifications of the team, professionalism, problem solving skill, and collaborative.’

  • ‘Aigest Milo - strong expertise, collaborative, available to respond. Olsi Çoku- high standard of opinions, very good communication skills, strong availability.’

Key clients

  • Otp Bank
  • Voltalia
  • Finance In Motion
  • Total Energy
  • Transcom
  • Inditex
  • Novartis
  • Turkish Airlines
  • Shell
  • Ifc
  • Societe Generale
  • Ebrd
  • Black Sea Trade And Development Bank
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Norsk Vind
  • Philip Morris
  • Alpha Bank

Work highlights

  • Advised OTP Bank Albania on a merger with the previously purchased Alpha Bank Albania.
  • Advising Voltalia SA on two renewable energy projects awarded by the Government of Albania.
  • Advised Transcom on the due diligence process for the acquisition of two subsidiaries of Forcontact operating in Albania.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Aigest Milo, Eni Kalo

Other key lawyers

Jola Gjuzi, Olsi Çoku