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"DLA Piper is one of the largest global legal services practices in the world, with over 3,700 lawyers in more than 60 offices in 28 countries. From its offices in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the US, legal and business advisers provide a broad range of services to local, regional and i..." read more

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Clients recommend the ‘ very professionalBGI Legal where ‘ the level of dedication to the client’s needs is outstanding.’ The firm’s two ‘ superb’ founding partners, Lasha Gogiberidze and Zaza Bibilashvili, offer clients a very broad practice and are backed up by a quality team of 17 lawyers. The firm’s third partner, Giorgi Kavlashvili, is extremely well regarded on the litigation side. Major highlights include advising Citigroup on a $25m mezzanine financing, and Norway’s ECON Poyryr on the development of seven green-field hydro power stations. Other major clients include BP and British American Tobacco.

Praised for its ‘ responsiveness and attention,’ DLA Piper Gvinadze & Partners LP gets good feedback from clients. Ted Jonas, the firm’s managing partner, is backed up by the very well regarded partner Nick Gvinadze. Recent highlights include advising JSC Bank of Georgia on a $110m share offering to existing shareholders, and advising the Georgian Government on two ICSID arbitrations, relating to the alleged expropriation of foreign investors’ rights and property. Other clients include BP, Toyota and VTB Bank.

Alexander Bolkvadze of BLC (Professional Legal Services) is extremely well regarded in the market, as is Ketti Kvartskhava.

Begiashvili & Co. Limited’s name partner Giorgi Begiashvili is particularly recommended for litigation and international arbitration.

The five-partner Mgaloblishvili, 
Kipiani, Dzidziguri Law Firm has a good reputation in areas such as finance and 
project finance. Name partners Irakli Mgaloblishvili, Victor Kipiani and David Dziziguri are recommended.

Amirashvili, Gogishvili & Shengelia, G.P. offers a full service practice to an impressive client-list, which includes Coca-Cola, Microsoft and Marriott Hotels.

Pataria and Partners is a three-partner firm with good experience in corporate, banking, tax and insolvency matters.

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