Albania has faced notable investment treaty claims across energy, infrastructure, and natural resources - including high-profile matters such as the long-running Francesco Becchetti arbitration and disputes involving Chinese energy investors - which attract international coverage. Expert evidence may address regulatory stability, administrative conduct, sector-specific licensing, and Albanian law issues relevant to treaty standards such as fair and equitable treatment and expropriation.
Counsel frequently instruct country conditions experts alongside Albanian law specialists. The scope must match the pleaded issues: macroeconomic commentary is rarely sufficient where the tribunal requires proof of specific institutional conduct or legal requirements.
Enforcement of awards and sovereign immunity questions may also require Albanian law and practical insight into local courts.
Experts should be prepared for rigorous cross-examination and document-heavy proceedings, with reports structured for tribunal directions and procedural timetables.
FAQs
What kinds of investment disputes involve Albania?
Albania faces active investment treaty claims across energy, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors - including disputes under bilateral investment treaties (BITs) and the Energy Charter Treaty. Expert witnesses provide country conditions evidence, Albanian law analysis, and sector-specific expertise for ICSID, ICC, UNCITRAL, and LCIA proceedings.
What expert evidence is needed in Albania arbitration cases?
Depending on the dispute: Albanian law experts (for governing law issues); country conditions experts (for expropriation and fair treatment analysis); sector specialists (energy, property, construction); and Albanian regulatory and administrative law experts.
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