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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Testimonials
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- ‘Conduct a thorough analysis of matters related to both special and large-scale projects, as well as matters related with court representation.’
- ‘The cooperation among the members of the team is exceptional. We have closely cooperated with members of the team across different jurisdictions and across different subject matters (i.e. IP and corporate). They provide excellent advice, accurate billing estimates, and feed-back to client's needs.’
- ‘We have established long term partnership whereby the B&A provides legal support to our operations in Albania and Kosovo at highest professional level. I cannot compare them with any other law office due to the reason that Boga is the only one we are dealing with and we plan to continue in the same manner. ’
- ‘Gerhard Velaj is exceptionally professional and very responsive. He has been our valuable partner for over 20 years and during our co-operation he proved himself as being trustworthy and helpful, always taking time to explain to us different legal options and potential legal conflicts. ’
- ‘I would particularly like to state that Renata Leka has been over the years an asset collaborator, very knowledgeable, quick and to the point, trustworthy and effective.’
- ‘This practice is unique for its blend of expertise, innovation, and client care. It is appreciated the team’s responsiveness, depth of knowledge, and ability to deliver clear, tailored solutions. They embrace transparency in billing, offer updated information using innovation. Their collaborative approach consistently produces exceptional results, setting them apart in the legal field.’
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