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CEELM Comparative Legal Guide: Capital Markets

The control of merger transactions was first introduced in Albania in 1995. This law, however, provided only rudimentary guidance, and merger control really took off only after 2003, following the approval of Law no. 9121, “On Competition Protection” (the “Competition Law”), which established an independent competition authority – the Albanian Competition Authority (the ACA) – and provided for procedures that were aligned with EU standards. The Competition Law has been amended a number of times to further approximate its provisions with the EU acquis. The ACA has also issued regulations and instructions for the implementation of the merger control regime.

During the last decade, Albania has undertaken several initiatives to liberalize the electric energy sector and increase local generation capacities. Such measures have created a lively market, especially in the renewal energy segment.

Hoxha, Memi & Hoxha at a Glance

Hoxha, Memi & Hoxha is top tier an independent Albanian business law firm. Founded in 2003 by a group of accomplished, internationally-trained lawyers, over the course of the years the firm has acquired an outstanding reputation for professionalism and diligence.

As a full service commercial law firm, HM&H provides legal services in all core areas of business law and assist clients with solid legal support for the development of their venture. With substantive sector know-how, the firm combines high level sophisticated counselling with straightforward, clear and business-driven advice. The firm has adopted a collaborative and entrepreneurial attitude to provide creative and practical client-specific solutions.

HM&H has a dynamic team of attorneys that are adept at dealing with legal matters in various areas of law. The firm always acts in the best interest of its client, while never compromising its core principles and independence. The firm is committed to rendering legal services based on the highest ethical and professional standards, which can only be achieved through a total commitment to the clients' goals and the firms' core values of client focus, teamwork, trust and integrity.

Over the past decades, HM&H has assisted an increasing number of prominent international companies and the firm now assists and provides advisory services to several of the largest local and international corporations operating in Albania.

HM&H has a long tradition of advising clients on cross-border transactions across the Balkans and key European markets. As such, the firm has developed a broad network of corresponding law firms, allowing us to offer clients impeccable service in multiple jurisdictions.

HM&H is a member of the South East Legal Alliance – SELA, a regional network of leading independent law firms operating across South East Europe. SELA takes a cohesive approach to cross-border legal advisory, offering integrated teams and seamless service to clients across the region.

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