Hashtag Lawyers

We advise entrepreneurs, family businesses, growth companies and international investors across all stages of the corporate lifecycle. Our Corporate Law practice is built around strategic structuring, transactional execution and long-term business protection.

From incorporation to exit, we provide integrated legal support tailored to commercial realities and cross-border operations.

Company Formation & Structuring

We assist clients with the creation and structuring of businesses in Albania and internationally, including:

• Company incorporation and corporate governance setup
• Share capital structuring and shareholder arrangements
• Group structuring and holding company setups
• Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
• Corporate reorganizations and restructuring

We design structures that optimize ownership control, tax efficiency and operational flexibility.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Investments

We advise on domestic and cross-border transactions, including:

• Share and asset acquisitions
• Foreign investment transactions
• Due diligence (legal, regulatory and corporate)
• Share Purchase Agreements and transaction documentation
• Closing mechanics and post-closing integration

Our team manages transactions from negotiation through completion, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

Shareholder Agreements & Corporate Governance

We help companies and investors protect their interests through:

• Shareholder agreements and partnership contracts
• Voting arrangements and control mechanisms
• Drag-along and tag-along rights
• Exit and buyout structures
• Board governance and management frameworks

We focus on preventing disputes before they arise by structuring clear and enforceable governance rules.

Corporate Compliance & Ongoing Advisory

We provide ongoing legal support to ensure operational continuity and regulatory compliance, including:

• Corporate filings and statutory registers
• Changes in shareholding and management
• Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) compliance
• Internal corporate policies
• Risk management and regulatory alignment

Commercial Contracts & Business Operations

We assist clients in drafting and negotiating:

• Distribution and agency agreements
• Commercial partnerships
• Service and supply contracts
• Framework agreements and long-term business arrangements

We provide comprehensive legal support to financial institutions, payment service providers, fintech companies, investors and corporate borrowers across the full spectrum of banking and financial services. Our Banking & Finance practice combines regulatory expertise, transactional structuring and risk management to deliver practical, business-driven solutions.

Financial Regulation & Licensing

We advise clients on regulatory compliance and licensing matters, including:

• Electronic Money Institution (EMI) and Payment Institution licensing
• Regulatory authorizations and supervisory filings
• Ongoing compliance with central bank and financial regulators
• Governance, capital requirements and internal control frameworks
• Regulatory audits and supervisory inspections

We support clients from initial authorization through full operational rollout and expansion.

Payments, Fintech & Digital Finance

We assist fintech companies and payment platforms with:

• BIN sponsorship and issuer-processor agreements
• Payment processing and acquiring contracts
• Card issuing, SEPA integration and cross-border payment structures
• AML/KYC frameworks and transaction monitoring obligations
• Open banking and API partnerships

Our experience allows us to bridge legal, operational and technical requirements in modern financial ecosystems.

Financing Transactions & Structured Finance

We advise lenders, borrowers and investors on:

• Corporate financing and credit facilities
• Security packages and collateral structuring
• Share pledges and asset-backed financing
• Intercompany loans and shareholder financing
• Project financing and real estate financing

We structure transactions to ensure enforceability, regulatory compliance and commercial efficiency.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Investments in Financial Services

We represent buyers, sellers and investors in financial sector transactions, including:

• Acquisition of regulated entities
• Ownership change approvals and regulatory clearances
• Due diligence on financial institutions
• Share purchase agreements and closing mechanics
• Post-transaction integration and governance restructuring

Risk Management & Compliance Advisory

We support clients in navigating regulatory risk and operational exposure through:

• Internal compliance policies and procedures
• Regulatory reporting obligations
• Data protection and cybersecurity compliance
• Financial crime prevention frameworks
• Contractual risk allocation and liability management

We advise businesses, investors, platforms and innovators operating at the intersection of law, technology and digital markets. Our Media, Technology & Telecommunications practice combines regulatory expertise, transactional structuring and intellectual property protection to support clients in fast-moving, highly regulated environments.

Technology & Digital Business

We assist startups, SaaS providers, fintech companies, marketplaces and digital platforms with:

• Technology contracts and licensing agreements
• SaaS, cloud services and data processing agreements
• Software development and outsourcing arrangements
• Platform terms & conditions and privacy policies
• Cross-border digital operations and EU regulatory compliance
• We focus on structuring scalable legal frameworks that protect intellectual assets while enabling growth.

Telecommunications & Infrastructure

We advise telecom operators, infrastructure providers and investors on:

• Regulatory licensing and compliance matters
• Network deployment agreements and commercial partnerships
• M&A transactions and ownership changes
• Infrastructure sharing and wholesale arrangements
• Relations with regulatory authorities

Our team understands the operational and regulatory realities of telecom markets and provides pragmatic solutions aligned with business objectives.

Media, Content & Digital Rights

We represent media companies, content creators, advertising platforms and rights holders in:

• Intellectual property protection and enforcement
• Content licensing and distribution agreements
• Broadcasting and digital media regulation
• Advertising compliance and sponsorship arrangements
• Brand protection and trademark strategy

We help clients monetize content while maintaining regulatory and contractual compliance.

Data Protection & Emerging Regulation

We advise on privacy and digital compliance frameworks, including:

• GDPR implementation and cross-border data transfers
• AML/KYC compliance for digital platforms
• Cybersecurity obligations and incident response planning
• EU digital regulation (DORA, PSD2/EMI frameworks, platform regulation)

We advise developers, investors, property owners, construction companies and institutional clients on complex real estate and construction projects across Albania and international markets. Our practice combines transaction execution, regulatory compliance and project structuring to support high-value investments and long-term asset development.

Real Estate Transactions & Investments

We represent buyers, sellers and investors in residential, commercial and mixed-use projects, including:

• Property acquisitions and disposals
• Share deals and asset deals involving real estate SPVs
• Title verification and legal due diligence
• Notarial closing and ownership registration
• Cross-border real estate investments
• We focus on risk mitigation, clean title transfer and deal security.

Development Projects & Project Structuring

We advise on the legal structuring of development projects from land acquisition through delivery, including:

• Development agreements and joint ventures
• Land contribution structures and profit-sharing models
• SPV structuring for construction projects
• Permitting and regulatory compliance
• Project financing coordination

We help clients structure projects to protect capital and maximize returns.

Construction Contracts & Project Delivery

We assist construction companies and project owners with:

• EPC and turnkey contracts
• Contractor and subcontractor agreements
• FIDIC-based contract structuring
• Design, engineering and supervision agreements
• Delay, variation and claims management

Our focus is on creating enforceable contracts that allocate risk clearly and reduce disputes.

Permitting, Licensing & Regulatory Compliance

We support clients through regulatory and administrative processes, including:

• Construction permits and zoning compliance
• Urban planning approvals
• Environmental compliance
• Infrastructure and utility connections
• Municipality and authority coordination

Real Estate Disputes & Risk Management

We advise on dispute prevention and resolution related to:

• Ownership and boundary disputes
• Developer-buyer contractual disputes
• Construction defects and liability claims
• Payment disputes and contractor claims

We help businesses protect, commercialise and enforce their intellectual assets in competitive and fast-moving markets. Our Intellectual Property practice combines legal protection, brand strategy and commercial exploitation to safeguard the value of innovation and creativity.

Trademarks & Brand Protection

We advise clients on the full trademark lifecycle, including:

• National, EU and international trademark registrations
• Brand portfolio management and strategy
• Trademark clearance and risk assessments
• Opposition and cancellation proceedings
• Enforcement actions against infringement and counterfeiting

We support startups, growing brands and international companies in building strong and defensible brand identities.

Copyright & Digital Content Protection

We represent creators, media companies and digital platforms in:

• Copyright registration and protection
• Licensing and content distribution agreements
• Protection of digital assets and online content
• Anti-piracy strategies and takedown procedures
• Technology and software copyright matters

Patents, Designs & Industrial Property

We assist companies in protecting innovation and product design through:

• Industrial design registrations
• Patent strategy coordination with technical advisors
• IP due diligence in transactions
• Technology transfer agreements
• Commercial exploitation of protected assets

IP Transactions & Commercialisation

We structure intellectual property as business assets, including:

• Licensing and franchising agreements
• Assignment and transfer of IP rights
• Joint development agreements
• Brand commercialisation strategies
• IP valuation and portfolio structuring

IP Enforcement & Litigation Support

We advise clients on protecting their rights through:

• Cease-and-desist actions
• Border enforcement and customs measures
• Civil litigation and administrative procedures
• Online platform enforcement
• Anti-counterfeiting strategies