The law behind disruption, strategic legal support for innovators in finance and emerging technologies.
Milan, Italy
Zigrida Alushaj
Zigrida Alushaj is a lawyer specializing in financial market regulations, with extensive experience advising financial institutions, payment institutions, e-money institutions, fintech companies, crypto exchanges, and insurance companies on compliance with EU and Italian regulations with respect to banking and payment services, crypto activities, anti-money laundering (AML), artificial intelligence, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements.
Zigrida has also developed deep expertise in distributed ledger technologies (DLT), blockchain infrastructure, and smart contracts, also in tokenization processes applied to financial services.
She has a deep knowledge of decentralized finance (DeFi), decentralized autonomous corporation (DAO) structures, and the use of NFTs in trade finance, art and real estate.
She began her career as a law clerk at the Court of Appeal of Milan, and later joined international law firms, such as EY (Ernst & Young) and Hogan Lovells, working closely with international clients in the banking and insurance sectors and contributing to global projects involving the issuance, public offering, and admission to trading of crypto-assets.
She is a regular speaker at conferences on blockchain and crypto law and contributes to various publications on financial innovation and digital regulation.
Professional Qualifications
Lawyer admitted to the
Milan Bar
Education
Catholic University of Milan,
Law degree
7 Years Of Experience
With financial institutions, fintech companies
Languages
Italian, English, French, Albanian
My Practice Areas
Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Legal support in disputes, arbitration proceedings, and regulatory or internal investigations, with a strategic and solution-oriented approach
Financial Services
Expert regulatory advice on EU and Italian financial laws, including licensing, governance, and supervisory obligations for banks, investment firms and financial institutions
Fintech
Tailored legal guidance for fintech companies on regulatory compliance, authorizations, innovative payment systems, and digital financial products
Blockchain and Digital Assets
In-depth expertise in blockchain, DLT infrastructures, smart contracts, and tokenization processes, in compliance with EU and Italian laws and regulations
Startup & financing
comprehensive legal support for startups and scale-ups through all growth stages, including structuring, funding, and investor relations
ESG
Advisory services to help companies integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their strategies and disclosures, in alignment with EU sustainability standards
Artificial intelligence
Legal insight for building and deploying AI systems responsibly — including compliance with the EU AI Act, ethical use, data governance, and risk management
Contracts
Clear, robust, and business-driven contract drafting and negotiation — ensuring certainty and protection in every commercial deal, across borders and industries
Schedule a free call to explore how I can support your business goals.
Or feel free to contact me directly via email at
zigrida@z-alushaj.com