"Petani Law Firm" " offers expertise and professional in the field of negotiation for solving problems by agreement avoiding the court. We were founded in order to offer our clients, specialized service in the field of justice, with national and international scope.

We act objectively and in the best interest of our clients, for the efficient solution of their problems or conflicts.

We provide value-added consultancy by combining our in-depth knowledge of the legal framework in Albania and our working expertise on all issues that may be encountered. We believe that valuable advice requires more than just a knowledge of the legal issues involved, it also requires knowledge of our clients' industries in a commercial context.

We guarantee our customers, fast and detailed communication, correctness and honesty.

It is worth noting that we do not provide confidential information related to our customers without their prior approval.

We advise our clients in a professional and constructive manner at the right moment, regarding the issues of the presented case.

We explain to our clients the law and the line of legal actions that we will follow, highlighting the possible consequences in their favor or in their disfavor.

We inform our clients about important issues related to representation in time, in order to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the law.

Our teams of lawyers have made it a tradition to work diligently on cases based on business issues, as well as finding solutions to legal issues in an ever-changing world.

Services

COMMERCIAL FIELD & FINANCIAL TAXES & TAXES

The lawyers and staff of "Petani Law Firm" are focused and particularly specialized in an explicit manner on Merchants and Commercial Companies in terms of all forms of their organization and operation in the Republic of Albania. From the Establishment of Commercial Companies, the Act of Establishment and the Statute to any document that provides for the Statute of the Company, advising the responsibilities of the Administrators, in various decisions of the assembly or of the governing bodies, boards of directors, management, advising on the financial aspect, the Partners of Board members. Judicial processes for Commercial Companies.

Advice and information on legal changes, employer-employee relations, safety issues at work.

Legal assistance in the field of commercial law for commercial companies under Albanian law, for joint ventures, companies with mixed foreign and Albanian partnerships, foreign companies, entities that do not have a commercial nature such as foundations, various associations, established non-profit organizations according to Albanian and international law, at any stage of their formation and activity.

PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS

Our studio offers services in the field of intellectual property in the preparation of the necessary documentation for national or international registration at the General Directorate of Patents and Trademarks, of trademarks, patents, industrial designs, geographical indications, including the application and registration of national patents and international and following these procedures at the relevant institutions.

PERMITS, SPECIAL AUTHORIZATIONS, ETC., FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES

Petani Law Firm specializes in administrative practices related to the issuance of permits, special authorizations, etc., which are necessary for the development of special commercial activities.

Consulting and preparation of all necessary documentation for participation in concession or privatization procedures. Representation or mediation in disputes related to concessions/privatization, with natural or legal persons. Follow-up consultancy for the implementation of concession or privatization agreements.

The development of preliminary research (due diligence) regarding the process of concession / privatization or mediation in disputes related to concessions / privatization, with natural or legal persons.

Representation of clients at various stages of the concession or privatization process – application, amendment, termination and delivery.

Compilation of memos, legal opinions, regarding tender documents made available by public authorities.

TAX & CUSTOMS

Petani Law Firm has in its staff, a qualified team of lawyers and financial experts for a specific service in the field of tax legislation, in judicial and administrative ways to solve the tax problems of its clients. Thus offering consultancy on the tax and customs system in the Republic of Albania, mediation in the resolution of conflicts, or offering consultancy in the preparation of appeals against the decisions of the tax and customs authorities. Also informing its commercial customers about the legal changes that occur.

CRIMINAL CASES

The criminal lawyers of "Petani Law Firm" with a long experience in the criminal sector are experts in criminal cases near all competent bodies.

Seeking civil damage, moral damage and lost profit in the interest of the injured parties from the parties who incurred the damage either due to legal-civil, criminal or administrative action.

The search for existential, moral, material damage and lost profit in the interest of the injured parties caused by road accidents or through road, rail, sea and air motor vehicles, in the companies that have insured these vehicles or at the National Bureau of Insurance.

PROPERTY / OWNERSHIP

Issues of legal and testamentary inheritance.

Drafting requests for verification of the legal status of the property.

The legal regime of ownership and co-ownership of litigants.

Monitoring of all real estate registration procedures at the State Cadastre Agency, in cooperation with the Notary Studio.

Consulting for persons interested in ways of acquiring ownership, the legal relationship of leasing/renting, etc.

MARITIME LAWS

"Petani Law Firm" has in its composition the capacity for good expertise with maritime practices defined in the Maritime Code of the Republic of Albania, which regulates legal, economic and social relations in the maritime field, establishing rules on the rights and obligations of entities that exercise maritime activity and have legal responsibility over the maritime space.

Also maritime accidents, practices of registering ships in the maritime register, obligations and port relations.

FIELD OF INSURANCE

"Petani Law Firm" also offers you services from expert lawyers in the field of Insurance, existential and moral damage, material and lost profit in the interest of the injured parties caused by road accidents or through road, rail, sea and air motor vehicles, as well as accidents caused by fire.

BANKING FIELD

Legal consultancy regarding the legal form obirth, change, termination of legal obligations or other contractual relations. Consulting in drawing up contracts of all kinds.

Drafting of documents, acts, representation in court, in defense of debtor or creditor clients against second level banks.

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

Administrative law regulates the executive branch of government in relation to the administration and governance of the state. It regulates the legal relations of the state and its citizens.

Assistance and legal protection for administrative matters, at every stage and degree of trial.

Assistance and appeal drafting against individual administrative acts.

Assistance in concluding contracts with Public Administration bodies.

Assistance and drafting of acts such as initial requests, verbal/written, in compliance with legal means, provided for in the Code of Administrative Procedures, legal acts, memory, in relation to administrative procedures, for each case.

  • Legal representation in conflicts with state administrative bodies. Appeal of individual collective administrative acts and representation of the parties in the competent court.
  • Preparation of all acts/letters/return of response referring to correspondence with functional administrative bodies in Albanian Republic.

ENERGY & OIL

Energy is one of the most important sectors in the country's economy. Alternative energy is the new technological innovation of a clean energy source, significantly reducing electricity bills, as well as environmental pollution.

"Petani Law Firm" has qualified staff for consultancy and preparation of documentation for the licensing of commercial or family entities.

Consulting on issues related to the transmission, distribution, capture and storage of carbon, oil and gas in cooperation with prestigious international companies.

THE INTERNATIONAL LAW

"Petani Law Firm" provides consultation, preparation and representation for civil and criminal court cases for the Strasbourg Court.

Drafting of appeals on behalf of natural and legal persons in the European Court of Human Rights, as well as the representation of subjects before this court.

Human rights are the focus of our office, as they are easily vulnerable at the level of democracy that our country has. Their protection is done through counseling, filing lawsuits in each area that arises, and pursuing them at all levels of the judiciary. Our expertise is outstanding in bringing and prosecuting cases at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.

REPRESENTATION IN ARBITRATION JUDGMENTS

We offer assistance in international arbitration processes, providing consultancy.

SCHENGEN / DEPORTATIONS

Conducting verifications and removal of deportations, expulsions, appeals from the respective country and from the unified European system.

Petani Law Firm deals with "Deportations" and the removal of convictions from any State of the Schengen area.

The practices of our studio include :

  • Civil, criminal, administrative, family, banking, customs law.
  • Commercial & commercial companies
  • Finance & tax
  • Social security
  • Privatizations and concessions
  • Procurements
  • Intellectual property
  • The energy sector (for oil and gas), minerals and fuels.
  • Telecommunications
  • Tourism

BAILIFF OFFICE

As an integral part of Petani Law Firm, we create the possibility of immediate execution of court decisions at the enforcement company "Private Bailiff Office 3L"

NOTARY SERVICE

Viola Petani Notary Studio offers the preparation of any material or notarial act.