The banking and finance team at BGI Legal assists large domestic banks, international financial institutions and investment funds with a range of high-value transactions including the issuance of bonds, the financing of large-scale infrastructure projects and regulatory capital deals. Founding partner Lasha Gogiberidze heads the team alongside Unana Gogokhia; both are highly experienced in project finance and capital markets. Sandro Bibilashvili  is also recommended for his work with IFIs on various energy projects.

Acting for clients including international and domestic financial institutions, multinational corporations and investment banks, the sizeable team at BLC Law Office assists with a range of matters including complex capital market transactions, loan and equity financings and the issuance of local and international bonds. A strong focus on the asset management sector has also seen the practice handle a large percentage of investment fund registrations with the National Bank of Georgia. Alexander Bolkvadze, Ketti Kvartskhava, Giorgi Batlidze, Tamta Ivanishvili and Rusa Tchkuaseli head the team with Ivanishvili described as ‘the best capital markets lawyer in Georgia’.

The team at Dentons has significant expertise of derivative and repurchase lending transactions, advising blue chip financial services companies on their use under Georgian law.  The practice’s links with banking regulations allows it to handle complex transactions such as the recent $50m AT1 loan from the EBRD and Swedfund to the Bank of Georgia. The team is also well versed in capital market transactions and regularly advises on international and local bond issuances. Joint team heads Avto Svanidze and Otar Kipshidze offer expertise on a wide range of banking and finance matters. Clients include commercial banks, insurance companies and private equity funds.

The varied offering at Gvinadze and Partners includes representing international firms in tax and banking matters, supporting clients in Georgian-bank related KYC and AML mandates and assisting IFIs the EBRD and the ABD in major loans and financings. The team also frequently acts as local counsel for international law firms. Nick Gvinadze leads the practice and is supported by Sophie Panjikidze .

The ‘highly qualified’ team at Nodia, Urumashvili & Partners advises banks and microfinance organisations on issues such as obtaining banking licenses, establishing subsidiaries or investment funds and tax due diligence. Founding partner Lasha Nodia, who is experienced in a wide range of banking and finance transactions, leads the team alongside fellow founding partner and tax expert Eprem Urumashvili.

The ‘innovative thinking’ at EY LLC allows the team to assist with matters such as the drafting and negotiation of multi-jurisdictional banking technology contracts, the establishment of business entities designed for the acquisition of shares in commercial banks, and the establishment of complex investment funds. Practice head Tato Chantladze has substantial experience in the banking sector, having worked as general counsel for two major Georgian banks.