Lalaj & Partners is gaining recognition for its corporate, regulatory, and transactional work across energy, infrastructure, and financial services. The team frequently assists clients with compliance, policy reform, and corporate structuring mandates. Sabina Lalaj, formerly head of Deloitte Legal shpk in Albania, co-leads the practice with Ened Topi, whose experience spans M&A, energy, and employment law.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘What makes Lalaj & Partners unique, in my experience, is their ability to combine long-standing legal expertise with a very modern, forward-looking approach.'
- ‘The team stands out for its responsiveness, in-depth legal knowledge, and practical approach to problem-solving.'
- 'They offer clear, business-oriented advice and demonstrate a strong understanding of the local regulatory landscape.'
- ‘The team impressed me with their responsiveness, practical advice, and collaborative approach, which sets them apart.’
- ‘Their expertise in legal framework and understanding customer standpoint. Very collaborative and proactive, always responsive. ’
Key clients
- 3i Solutions Shpk
- Interbrands Group
- Unitrade Shpk
- Tirana International School
- Brianza Dent
- Gaia Clinic
- Vokopola Energji Shpk
- Coca Cola Bottling Shqipëria (CCBS)
- Swiss Contact Albania
- Protik Center
- Business Integration Partners S.p.A
- Elmed Shpk
Work highlights
Advising Fortis Energy and Construction on multi-site solar projects in Albania.
Advising Gamma Solutions SLU on legal aspects of the Design, Build, and Operation Contract for a 12.7 MW floating photovoltaic plant in Vau i Dejës.
Advising Coca-Cola Bottling Shqipëria (CCBS) on key regulatory developments in Albania, with a particular focus on the draft Law on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the legal framework surrounding waste management and circular economy practice.
Practice head
Sabina Lalaj; Ened Topi