Albanian firm Boga & Associates has a strong presence in Kosovo, often advising clients on setting up businesses in Kosovo, legal and tax issues, and as well as accounting problems. The firm stands out for its finance and banking practice and is also well-versed in handling energy and infrastructure projects, investments, and transactions. Corporate specialist Sokol Elmazaj spearheads the practice, splitting his time between Albania and Kosovo. He has assisted a number of multinationals on M&A, corporate restructuring, and joint ventures. On the ground in Pristina, Delvina Nallbani is a key member of the team assisting with the full gamut of matters.
Testimonials
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‘Dedicated local team, having in-depth knowledge about local law, but also international practices.’
‘We mainly cooperate with Sokol Elmazi who is always our first choice when we need Kosovo law advice.'
Key clients
- International Finance Corporation (“IFC”)
- Harrison’s Solicitors
- EBRD
- TEB Holding
- BNP Paribas
- Banka Kombetare Tregtare – National Commercial Bank Kosovo
- Kosovo Company for Supply of Energy (KEDS)
- SBB ENERGY S.A- BRANCH IN KOSOVO
- Limak Kosovo International Airport JSC
- Pristina International Airport Kosovo
- Çalık Enerji San. ve Tic. A.Ş
- GALENIKA BELGRADE
- Radisson Hospitality Belgium SRL
- International Media Invest a.s
- Teknoxgroup Kosovo LLC
- Unifree Kosovo
- JT International Luxembourg S.A. Branch in Kosovo
- New Yorker Kosovo Shpk
- Wayland L.L.C
- Traple Konarski Podrecki & Wspólnicy
- VENTA INVEST & TRADE LTD.
- Mars Overseas Holding
- Motion Pictures Association
Work highlights
- Assisted International Finance Corporation (“IFC”) with respect to a loan in an aggregate amount of up to EUR 3,500,000 that IFC provided to Newko Balkan SH.P.K., a company incorporated in Kosovo.
- Assisting as local counsel to EBRD with reviewing of loan agreement from local law perspective to AFK Kosovo.
- Assisting as local counsel to EBRD with a senior unsecured loan of up to EUR 4 million by EBRD to KEP Trust, a microfinance institution, lending to individuals, micro and small enterprises.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sokol Elmazaj