Adv. Enyal Shuke is a senior Albanian attorney with over 27 years of professional experience in corporate, banking and finance, energy, infrastructure, concessions, privatisation, and international arbitration matters. A member of the Tirana Bar since 17 August 1998, she is widely recognised for her expertise in complex cross-border transactions and high-profile investment projects in Albania.

She combines deep knowledge of Albanian law with extensive experience gained in leading international law firms, advising multinational corporations, international financial institutions, governments, and foreign investors.

Professional Experience

Shuke Law Firm (2009 – Present)

Founding & Managing Partner

Adv. Shuke founded Shuke Law in July 2009 and leads the firm’s commercial, corporate, energy, infrastructure, banking, and dispute resolution practices.

She regularly advises multinational companies and financial institutions on:

• Mergers & acquisitions
• Energy and infrastructure projects
• Public procurement and concessions
• Real estate and regulatory matters
• Project finance
• Arbitration and complex litigation

She has advised, among others:

• Coca-Cola Bottling Shqipëria on corporate, regulatory, real estate, construction, and data protection matters.
• Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. in relation to the construction of a combined-cycle thermo power plant for KESH Sh.A., including regulatory, real estate, and tax litigation matters.
• Telekom Slovenije d.d. on corporate, tax, employment, and real estate matters relating to its Albanian affiliate.
• Deutsche Bank on Albanian law aspects of investment and jurisdictional matters.
• Vinci Concessions in connection with due diligence relating to Tirana International Airport concession matters.
• Duferco Participation Holdings SA in connection with due diligence of hydropower investments.
• Major financial institutions including BNL, Banca Sella S.p.A. and illimity Bank S.p.A. in financing and securitisation transactions involving Albanian entities.

Wolf Theiss (2004 – 2009)

Non-Equity Partner, Head of Office Administration – Tirana
At Wolf Theiss, Adv. Shuke specialised in corporate, banking and finance, public procurement, concessions, real estate, and energy.

She advised on landmark projects including:

• The Trans Adriatic Pipeline project (gas pipeline Greece–Albania–Italy).
• The privatisation of Tirana International Airport concession.
• The acquisition of OSSH Sh.a. (electricity distribution company) by CEZ.
• Major acquisitions and equity investments in the insurance, banking, and energy sectors.
• Advisory work for EBRD and other international investors on project financing and equity investments.

Allen & Overy (1998 – 2004)

Senior Associate, Head of Tirana Office

At Allen & Overy, she led the Tirana office and advised on:

• BOT concession projects (water infrastructure).
• Equity investments by international financial institutions.
• Banking sector privatisations.
• Major project financings including oil field rehabilitation and cement factory development.

Her clients included international institutions such as the IFC and EBRD, and major foreign investors entering the Albanian market.

Early Government Experience (1989 – 1998)

Adv. Shuke began her career in public service, holding legal roles at:

• The Attorney General’s Office (Department of Studies)
• The Ministry of Finance (Legal Department and Privatisation Department)
• The Ministry of Tourism (Chief of Sector, Legal Department and Procurement Unit Member)

During this period, she was directly involved in the implementation of Albania’s privatisation framework and sectoral legislative development during the country’s economic transition.

International Arbitration Experience

Adv. Shuke has extensive experience in investment arbitration, including proceedings before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).

She has acted in:

• ICSID Case No. ARB/15/28, representing foreign investors in arbitration proceedings against the Government of Albania, in cooperation with leading international firms.
• Related enforcement proceedings in Belgium and Italy, advising on Albanian law aspects of recognition and enforcement of ICSID awards.

She has also acted in ICC arbitration matters concerning foreign investment protection.

Education & Professional Development

• Law Degree, Faculty of Law, University of Tirana (1989)
• International Development Law Institute – Joint Venture Legal Arrangements (1992)
• International Corporate University, London – International Corporate Practice (2002)
• Albanian Commercial ADR Centre – Alternative Dispute Resolution & Arbitration (2002)
• Advanced Arbitration Certification (with Gowlings Consulting Inc.)

Publications

Adv. Shuke is a published author and contributor to numerous international legal publications, including:

• Capital Markets Legislation in Albania (IFLR 1000)
• Alternative Dispute Resolution in Albania (IBA Magazine)
• Albanian Chapters in:
o Arbitration Law and Practice in Central and Eastern Europe (JurisNet)
o Corporate Governance Guides (Global Legal Group, multiple editions)
o Joint Ventures (Thomson Reuters)
o International Arbitration (Global Legal Group)
o Cross-Border Directors Duties and Liabilities Handbook (Practical Law Company)

Languages

• English – Fluent
• Italian – Fluent

Recognition

Enyal Shuke was recognised as a Band 1 Leading Lawyer in Corporate/Commercial and Dispute Resolution by Chambers & Partners Europe (2009). She is known for her practical approach and her focus on understanding the objectives and needs of international clients operating in Albania. Her work spans a broad range of cross-border corporate, investment, and dispute-related matters, where she aims to provide clear and effective guidance in often complex legal and regulatory environments. Clients have praised her insight and reliability, with one noting: “We feel totally confident in her, as she is an incredibly perceptive and accomplished lawyer.”

In The Legal 500 (2025), Shuke Law, under her leadership, is described as: “Well structured and covers both commercial and banking law,” and “Enyal Shuke has extensive market experience, having worked on several landmark transactions in the country.”