ALBANIA Law and Practice Contributed by: Maksim Haxhia, Artan Hajdari and Eris Hysi, Haxhia & Hajdari Attorneys at Law
Haxhia & Hajdari Attorneys at Law has been dedicat - ed to providing tailored and efficient legal services to clients since 1992. Renowned for its exceptional dis - pute resolution track record, its expertise in interna - tional arbitration is sought by foreign law firms across Europe, where it jointly handles significant cases for the Albanian government. With a remarkable 90% success rate, the firm excels in extra-judicial conflict resolution, saving clients time and costs. Practice areas include arbitration law, banking law, corporate and commercial law, criminal law, energy law, hu -
man rights law, maritime law and more. Maintaining a strong presence in EU law and international arbitra - tion, it has represented over 50 cases before the Eu - ropean Court of Human Rights. The team comprises experienced arbitrators, and engages in proceedings across foreign jurisdictions. With a solid reputation, the firm handles complex commercial transactions, maintaining partnerships with international law firms and strong ties to Albanian government authorities and international organisations.
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Maksim Haxhia is a founding partner of Haxhia & Hajdari Attorneys at Law, and is an esteemed legal luminary who has excelled as a criminal lawyer in Albania. With a distinguished career progression, Av Haxhia’s expertise in
Artan Hajdari is a founding partner of Haxhia & Hajdari Attorneys at Law and former Vice Minister of Justice. He started practising law in 1991 and was called to the Albanian Bar in 1998. He holds a law degree from the
criminal law is unparalleled, having fearlessly handled high-profile cases and representing notable individuals such as the former Minister of Interior Affairs and the former Governor of the Bank of Albania. As the Chairman of the Albanian Chamber of Advocacy, he actively shapes the legal profession, while his extensive academic credentials and fluency in multiple languages make him a trusted advocate for clients facing complex legal challenges.
University of Tirana and a master’s degree in European Studies (2005). Dr Hajdari has served as Chair of both Fier and Vlora District Courts. Aligning Albanian legislation with European standards, he imparts knowledge as a lecturer at the School of Magistrates. He is fluent in Albanian, English and Italian, and excels in civil, commercial, M&A, energy, telecommunications, insurance, labour, customs, banking, financial and concession law, thus offering exceptional expertise for clients.
Eris Hysi is an accomplished legal professional, and commenced her law career in 2001 at Haxhia & Hajdari Attorneys at Law, where she attained the level of partner. Called to the Albanian Bar in 2002, she holds a
Bachelor of Law degree and a Master’s in European Business Law from the University of Tirana, as well as a PhD from Sapienza University. Notably, she has been appointed to the ICSID panel of conciliators and/or arbitrators, highlighting her proficiency in international dispute resolution. Av Hysi’s expertise in corporate law, M&A and competition law, along with her fluency in Albanian, English and Italian, further enhances the firm’s representation for clients.
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