Wolf Theiss handles a broad mix of banking and finance, corporate and M&A, and project development work, frequently advising international financial institutions and investors on cross-border matters. Sokol Nako leads the Tirana office and advises across corporate, finance, energy, and tax law, including legislative drafting projects. The team, which also includes Kristaq Profkola and Xhet Hushi , is active in financing, regulatory, and transactional mandates across sectors such as banking, energy, and infrastructure.
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- ‘The firm has assembled a highly skilled and professional team that offers comprehensive legal services across various practice areas.'
- 'They provide comprehensive and strategic advice tailored to the specific needs of the project.'
- 'The team’s established relationship with Albanian regulatory authorities enables them to facilitate smoother negotiations and address regulatory hurdles efficiently and professionally.'
- 'Sokol Nako and Xhet Hushi are exceptionally proactive in their approach. They anticipate potential issues and provide solutions before they become problems.'
- 'Meticulous attention to detail.'
- 'Their ability to clearly communicate complex legal concepts in an understandable manner is also a major asset, facilitating better decision-making and collaboration within the consortium.'
Work highlights
Advising AYEN AS Energji as borrower in a €10m syndicated financing agreement with four banks for the refinancing of the construction of a huge hydropower plant.
Advising NOA Cooperatief U.A. and NOA Holdings N.V. in the sale of their entire participation in NOA Sha, the largest and oldest micro credit financial institution in Albania
Advising EBRD on the project "Development of a Legal and Regulatory Framework for Derivatives and Repos in Albania".
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Practice head
Sokol Nako
Other key lawyers
Kristaq Profkola; Xhet Hushi