Experience in public institutions and private practice, protecting rights and legitimate interests.
Lawyer admitted to practise in Kosovo
Feim Maliqaj is a lawyer admitted to practise in Kosovo and the founder and managing partner of Arts Law Firm L.L.C. His career combines work in public administration with legal advice and representation for individuals, businesses, organisations and institutions.
From 2012 to 2022, he directed the Department of Finance and General Services at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport. His experience also includes leading the Office for Copyright and Related Rights and contributing to the development and implementation of public policies and the legal framework in culture, sport, youth and cultural heritage.
He now advises and represents clients in civil, criminal, administrative and commercial law, employment matters and intellectual property. In private practice, he combines institutional knowledge with factual analysis and the preparation of a practical strategy. Clear communication, professional integrity and careful preparation guide his work.
Admitted on 18 December 2022
Trade marks, patents and designs
2025–2029 term
Member of the international network
Representation across the main areas of law, with particular attention to economic crime, intellectual property and sports law.
Defence at every stage of criminal proceedings, with a focus on economic and financial crime, corruption, abuse of official position, money laundering, tax evasion and drug-related offences.
The work includes case-file analysis, challenges to evidence and indictments, court representation and legal remedies.
Criminal lawRepresentation for authors, artists, entrepreneurs and businesses in copyright, trade marks, patents and industrial designs, and in protection against counterfeiting and piracy.
This experience draws on institutional work and practical engagement with the cultural and creative sectors.
Intellectual propertyWork in sports law and arbitration, alongside advice on administrative law, employment, contracts, the responsibility of public officials and the management of public funds.
Institutional experience helps inform the understanding of public decision-making and sensitive regulatory matters.
Practice areasA career bringing together public administration, the protection of creative work, legal practice and international collaboration.
Leadership of the Office for Copyright and Related Rights at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, with work on policy, legislation and the protection of creative work.
Director of the Department of Finance and General Services at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport. Responsibilities included public finance, administration, human resources and public procurement contracts.
Admission by the Kosovo Bar Association and development of a private practice advising and representing individuals, businesses and institutions.
Work as a consultant and legal expert on projects concerning human rights, combating discrimination and hate speech, and institutional mechanisms.
Member of the Sports Arbitration Council (KAS) and arbitrator of the Kosovo Court of Sports Arbitration (GJAS). Engagement with international developments also through the LawInSport network.
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