Albania

Kavaja Avenue,
G-KAM Business Centre, 4th Floor
Tirana, Albania
P.O. Box No. 235
Tel: +355 4 2233 532
Fax: +355 4 2224 727
Mob: +355 69 2090 090
info@kalo-attorneys.com

www.kalo-attorneys.com

KALO & ASSOCIATES, founded in 1994 by Perparim Kalo, has since then established itself as a leading commercial law firm in Albania providing exceptionally high quality legal services.

It provides a full range of legal services in all core aspects of commercial and corporate law for foreign, multinational and domestic companies and agencies across all sectors and industries. The main core practice areas include Corporate (M&A, JVs), Alternative Dispute Resolution, Banking, Project Finance, Concessions & PPPs, Energy, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Tax, Employment, Telecommunications, IP and Media.

The Firm has made significant contributions over the years to the development of the national legal framework, having worked on many legislative drafting projects across the various strategic sectors. The Firm has lent its expertise to the drafting of laws on mining, secured financing, financial leasing, commercial arbitration, concessions, insurance and reinsurance, collective investment funds, pension funds, renewable energy, telecommunications and urban planning.

The Albanian Bar Association praised the dedication of the Firm’s Managing Partner, Perparim Kalo, by conferring upon him in 2007 the award: “For the special contribution to the development of commercial law practice in Albania”.

The Firm’s client portfolio is composed of Fortune 500, Fortune 100 companies and many prominent market leaders in their respective sectors (including energy, finance, pharmaceutical, media, and telecommunications).

Clients are drawn to the Firm’s solution-driven and pragmatic approach to their problems, offering tailored legal advice to suit the specific needs of the client business. The Firm’s diverse work force, with international experience and specialised skills serves to truly enhance the service provided to our clients combining comparative approaches and local legal knowledge in finding the most appropriate resolution to problems.

The Firm is consistently ranked and listed as a leading law firm in the market by internationally recognised and reputable legal directories such as Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, and IFLR1000 with impressive testimonials:

“We asked several of our international firms and everyone recommended them” … It is “a practice that is consistent with what you would expect from a top Washington law firm”. (IFLR1000 – Top Tier Firm)

“A Firm known for providing clients with sophistication that is rare in Albania”.(IFLR1000)

“One of the largest and most well-established law firms in Albania and highly regarded by the market for their quick advice”. (IFLR1000)

“This thoroughly reputable group always leaves you completely satisfied”. (Chambers & Partners)

“This sizeable firm has the resources to create teams suitable for large projects”.(Chambers Europe)

“Clients praise the Firm's keen awareness of how Western companies operate”.(Chambers Global)

“With a number of high-profile projects under its belt, this team has niche expertise in hydropower and privatisation matters”. (Chambers Europe - Projects)

“Really stands out in the market, due to its superb technical ability in both local and international corporate matters”. (Chambers Global)

“Responsive and well-structured team, which offers significant real estate experience” ... “Firm provides “top-drawer advice on local law issues and carefully considered solutions”. (Chambers Europe – Real Estate)

“An excellent team and real market leader…” “top choice for major international law firms requiring local counsel” (Chambers Europe)

“One of the largest in the country, this respected firm handles cross-border transactions for an international clientele ... and is commended for its ability to "understand Western clients”. (Chambers Europe)

KALO & ASSOCIATES has been nominated for the last four consecutive years for “The Law Firm of Southeast Europe and Balkans” by The Lawyer’s European Awards.

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