CMS advises on corporate and commercial law, M&A, banking and finance, competition, energy, IP, and TMT. The Tirana office is led by Mirko Daidone, who advises on cross-border corporate and regulatory matters across energy, telecoms, and hospitality. Besnik Duraj focuses on infrastructure, real estate, and public procurement, while Evis Zaja is experienced in competition, regulatory, and data protection issues. The team combines international capability with a strong understanding of local frameworks, supported by the firm’s regional and global network.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘Responsive and professional.’
- ‘The team lead by Besnik Duraj is doing an excellent job, not only giving legal advices but also by helping us with tailored and practical solution.’
- ‘Besnik Duraj is a rare attorney to find. He is exceptional on what he does: absolute professional, curates every details of the advice, is always there when we need him, his advice helps us succeed on our daily business running.’
Key clients
- 4iG Nyrt Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Yildirim Holding A.S. GOPA Worldwide Consultants Chubb Shandong Ruiheng Xingyu Petroleum Technology Development Co., Ltd. GrECo International Holding AG British American Tobacco (BAT) Engel & Völkers e-Goals Nilor Production Microsoft Inc Amazon Inc Disney+ Hilton ENI S.p.A. OTP Bank GE Renewable Energy Renco S.p.A. Covisian S.p.A Jakala Duferco EnergiaS.p.A Terna Balkan Master Selecta Digital S.p.A A.N.K Travel Services IVICOM Holding Gmbh Wizz Air BIC Albania Nexia Albania European Investment Bank Clyde & Co Fiber Group Zentiva IT Compliance Association Lev Tech ABB Novartis SNB React Canadian Solar Kerui Group Voith Group Tempocasa S.p.A Calzedonia Humable Ryanair Globalization Partners Sisal S.p.A Novibet Brandy Melville Claritas Investments Bain Capital Gutami Solar SOCAR Total BMW KIA Toyota Ford Sigma Corporation
Work highlights
Assisted 4iG Nyrt. on the indirect acquisition of One Telecommunications, upon acquiring all the shares in the Bulgarian company Albania Telecom Invest.
Practice head
Mirko Daidone
Other key lawyers
Besnik Duraj; Evis Zaja