Boga & Associates advises on corporate and commercial matters, banking and finance, energy, real estate, IP, and regulatory compliance. Headed by Genc Boga who advises banks, financial institutions, and investors on transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Sokol Elmazaj is experienced in energy projects, covering production, distribution, and regulation. Alketa Uruci is skilled in concessions and acquisitions involving regulatory and corporate work. Renata Leka handles commercial, regulatory, and project finance work. Gerhard Velaj specialises in disputes work, representing clients in complex finance and tax litigation, as well as arbitration.
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- ‘The service is high and the people involved in our matter moved quickly and with great experience.’
- ‘The team has demonstrated high professionalism, integrity and dedication in all the practices we have handled together.’
- ‘We have closely collaborated with Alketa Uruci specifically in the projects together, and during all the process she has demonstrated professionalism, high expertise in the areas discussed and covered, and integrity. Moreover she has provided solutions to the issues discussed contributing to the solution of the cases.’
- ‘Conduct a thorough analysis of matters related to both special and large-scale projects, as well as matters related with court representation.’
- ‘They are collaborative, interactive, and provide clear analysis, taking into account the field in which banks operate, and the risks associated with bank specific activities.’
- ‘Deep knowledge in major areas of law.’
Key clients
- VIVA FRESH SHPK
- EBRD
- Banka Kombetare Tregtare (BKT) | National Commercial Bank
- Intesa San Paolo
- Orbital Education Ltd
- Statkraft European Wind and Solar Holding AS
- Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP)
- Devoll Hydropower
- Excelerate Energy Limited Partnership
- PPC Albania ShA
- Egis International
- STAKRAFT ENERGIAS RENOVAVEIS S/A
Work highlights
VIVA FRESH SHPK acquired 100% of the quotas in Spar Albania shpk, with our firm providing full legal support throughout the transaction, including due diligence, contract negotiation, competition and corporate filings, and UBO registration.
Advised Intesa Sanpaolo Albania on the regulatory and legal framework for offering cross-border financial products in Albania from Italy, including licensing, tax implications, compliance rules, and coordination with Italian counsel to deliver a comprehensive legal memorandum.
Assisted the EBRD in obtaining regulatory clearances in Albania for a transaction involving the general partner of a holding company owning a licensed EEA-based bank, including identifying required permits, licenses, and notifications to financial authorities.
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Practice head
Genc Boga
Other key lawyers
Sokol Elmazaj; Alketa Uruci; Gerhard Velaj