Wolf Theiss has advised Union Bank, one of Albania’s leading banks, on its acquisition of 100% of the shares in the LandesLease financial leasing company. Zaka & Kosta represented LandesLease.
Wolf Theiss advised Union Bank as lead counsel on all aspects of the transaction, including corporate and tax structuring, conducting a legal due diligence, and the negotiation of the transaction documentation. Wolf Theiss also advised Union Banka on all regulatory aspects of the transaction and secured clearance of the transaction with the Bank of Albania. The transaction closed in December 2014.
The Wolf Theiss team in Tirana was led by Partner Sokol Nako. The Zaka & Kosta team was led by Partner Entela Memishaj Shehaj, and included Attorneys Elona Koleka and Enis Borici.
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