Praised for its ‘understanding of both Georgian legislation and international practices’, BGI Legal remains a key player in high-value multi-jurisdictional transactions, advising a diverse range of domestic and international corporate clients from sectors including energy, technology and telecoms. The practice has expertise on a wide range of commercial and corporate matters, including numerous corporate restructurings and the drafting of complex shareholder agreements. Lasha Gogiberidze and Zaza Bibilashvili lead the department, with the former highly experienced in project finance. Sandro Bibilashvili is well-versed in the financing of energy infrastructure projects. Tamara Tevdoradze and Unana Gogokhia are also noted.

The extensive offering at BLC Law Office includes the handling of complex company structurings, corporate governance and commercial transactions for an impressive roster of clients which includes a number of high-profile multinationals. The firm also advises on corporate acquisitions for companies from sectors such as crypto, banking and hospitality. Alexander Bolkvadze, Ketti Kvartskhava , Giorgi Batlidze, Tamta Ivanishvili, Lasha Uplisashvil and Rusa Tchkuaseli are the practice heads.

The team at Dentons assists with shareholder and share purchase agreements, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations, as well as specialising in the Georgian and English law-governed aspects of M&A transactions. The firm’s familiarity with entertainment law has also enabled it to advise on a number of filming and film production projects in Georgia. Avto Svanidze and Otar Kipshidze lead the team and are both highly experienced in complex corporate transactions. Senior associate Irakli Pipia provides additional expertise on commercial and real estate matters. The practice acts for clients from sectors including energy, gaming and transport.

The diverse offering at Gvinadze & Partners LLC includes advising on cross-border M&A transactions, assisting international companies with employment, antitrust and IP matters and representing corporate clients in tax mandates. An ‘in-depth understanding of local Georgian laws‘ has also allowed the practice to assist blue-chip clients with corporate restructurings following recent changes to Georgian company law. Nick Gvinadze heads the practice; he is supported by Sophie Panjikidze  who offers expertise on free trade issues and Zakaria Shvelidze who is noted for his strong background in employment law.

Regulatory advice, company restructuring and M&A make up some of the wide range of corporate and transactional work handled by the ‘highly professional team’ at MG Law Office. The practice also regularly assists with the drafting of complex joint venture agreements and advises venture capital investors on the financing of start-up companies. International and domestic clients come from a large range of sectors including energy, agriculture food and, increasingly, the cryptocurrency and blockchain space.  ‘Standout lawyer’ Archil Giorgadze, Nicola Mariani and George Svanadze lead the team and are supported by Ana Kochiashvili, Elene Gogichaishvili and Lasha Machavariani.

EY LLC handles corporate restructurings, tax and legal due diligence for complex cross-border M&A transactions and the preparation and review of commercial agreements and amendments. Additionally, the team represents clients in business deals with domestic and international companies. Head of the team Tato Chantladze has experience of state-owned property privatisations, while Elene Sulkhanishvili is also recommended for her expertise in personal data protection.

Nodia, Urumashvili & Partners handles a range of commercial and corporate issues for clients operating in Georgia, including matters which require multi-jurisdictional coordination. The team is also active on cross-border M&A transactions and recently assisted energy company Industrieliegenschaftenverwaltung AG with the purchase of minority shareholding in Georgian hydro plant operators. Founding partner Lasha Nodia heads the practice alongside the ‘proactive, reliable and responsive’ Vakhtang Gamtsemlidze. Giorgi Kekenadze is also noted.