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Analysis 12.08.2026

Arbitration clauses in Albanian commercial contracts: the most frequent mistakes

A poorly drafted clause can send the parties into two parallel procedures, in court and in arbitration.

Arbitration clauses in Albanian commercial contracts: the most frequent mistakes

In practice, many contracts contain both an arbitration clause and a court jurisdiction clause.

The result is a competence dispute before the merits are even examined — lost time and cost.

We recommend clearly setting the institution, seat, language and number of arbitrators, as well as the applicable law.