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BLC Law Office Offices
129A DAVID AGHMASHENEBELI AVENUE
TBILISI 0102
Georgia
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BLC Law Office > The Legal 500 Rankings
Georgia > Banking and finance Tier 1
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’.Practice head(s):
Alexander Bolkvadze; Ketti Kvartskhava; Giorgi Batlidze; Tamta Ivanishvili; Rusa Tchkuaseli
Testimonials
‘BLC is one of the very few law firms in Georgia specialising in capital markets and has helped to develop the sector in Georgia.’
‘Tamta Ivanishvili is, in my opinion, the best capital markets lawyer in Georgia.’
Key clients
Georgia Capital
International Finance Corporation
Asia Development Bank
DFC
Pace Terminals
Proparco
OFID
Gazelle Finance
Small Enterprise Assistance Fund
JP Morgan
FMO
TBC Capital
Small Enterprise Assistance Fund
Alpha Capital
Work highlights
- Advised TBC group on the formation of its asset management company and the first securitization fund in Georgia – Diversified Credit Portfolio JSC.
- Advised Georgian Renewable Power Operations JSC on the $80m issuance of the first green-secured bonds on the Georgian market.
- Acted as local counsel for the Asian Development Bank on financing of the Affordable Housing Project – building houses for thousands of citizens of Georgia.
Georgia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
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.Practice head(s):
Alexander Bolkvadze; Ketti Kvartskhava; Giorgi Batlidze; Tamta Ivanishvili; Lasha Uplisashvili; Rusa Tchkuaseli
Key clients
SpaceX
Philip Morris
FINCA Group
SOCAR
KBOC
Aric Group
Adjara Group
Heidelberg Cement Georgia
Wizzair
Havi Logistics
AstraZeneca
Tbilisi Hills Golf & Residence
PACE Group
Global Benefits Georgia
Georgia > Dispute resolution Tier 1
The team at BLC Law Office has experience handling a wide range of dispute resolution mechanisms, with international commercial and investment arbitration standing out as a particular area of expertise; an ICC commercial arbitration between Anaklia Development Consortium and the government of Georgia, in which the firm is acting as counsel on Georgian law, showcases the team’s expertise in this field. In domestic litigation, the group has recent experience representing clients in high-profile tax disputes, competition disputes and defamation cases. Ketti Kvartskhava heads the dispute resolution department, within which Giorgi Batlidze and Rusa Tchkuaseli jointly head the alternative dispute resolution team, while Davit Tabadze heads the litigation team. Clients include NGOs, multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals.Practice head(s):
Ketti Kvartskhava; Giorgi Batlidze; Rusa Tchkuaseli; Davit Tabatadze
Testimonials
‘The BLC Team is highly qualified. They have great teamwork: individually they know their teammates strengths and weaknesses, that’s why the team is very creative and powerful. Communication is very easy and flexible.’
‘They have an understanding of the needs of the customer and the ability to listen and identify the key points of a case. They are able to find the best solutions for a situation.’
The ability to listen and support customers is the key factor in business relations. The individuals with whom we are working have great support skills – they can easily identify the main points and make them clear to the client. They offer the highest level of communication and the best solutions. ‘
Key clients
Anaklia Development Consortium LLC
Mr. Bob Meijer
Mr. Mamuka Khazaradze
Mr. Badri Japaridze
JSC Georgian Oil and Gas Corporation / LEPL State Agency of Oil and Gas of Georgia
Anagi LLC
Mtkvari HEPP LLC
Robert Bosch GmbH
City Loft / Adjara Group
ZTE Corporation
Glovo App Georgia
Mr. Nika Gilauri
Carrefour Georgia
Tiffany and Company
Heidelberg Georgia
Tbilisi Hotels LLC |Park Hotels LLC
Work highlights
- Advising Anaklia Development Consortium (ADC) and Mr. Bob Meijer in pending arbitrations before the Arbitration Court of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and ICSID, respectively.
- Acted for Georgian Oil and Gas Corporation and the State Agency for Oil and Gas in arbitration proceedings relating to breaches of a production sharing agreement.
- Represented Georgian Airlines in a high-profile insolvency case.
Georgia > Real estate and construction (and projects) Tier 1
A key destination for clients from the energy sector, BLC Law Office advises on project development for clients from the oil and gas sector as well as routinely handling large-scale renewable energy projects. Additionally, the firm’s presence in Tsibili and Batumi allows it to be active in the two largest real estate and construction markets in Georgia, assisting corporate clients with projects such as the construction of casinos, hotels and residential complexes. Experienced lawyers Alexander Bolkvadze, Ketti Kvartskhava, Giorgi Batlidze, Lasha Uplisashvil and Tamta Ivanishvili head the practice.Practice head(s):
Alexander Bolkvadze; Ketti Kvartskhava; Giorgi Batlidze; Tamta Ivanishvili; Lasha Uplisashvili
Key clients
Calik Energy
Dreamland Oasis
Tbilisi Hills Golf & Resort
Ecoener
Anagi Development
Block Energy
Gino Holding
Work highlights
- Advised Calik Energy on the development of one of the first private 50 MW wind power plants in Georgia.
- Advised Ecoener on the development of one of the first private 20 MW solar power plants in Georgia.
- Advised Gino Group on the development of real estate projects throughout Tbilisi.
BLC Law Office > Firm Profile
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate and M&A | |||
| Securities and capital markets | |||
| Banking and finance | |||
| Infrastructure and project finance | |||
| Energy | |||
| Real estate and construction | |||
| Mining and natural resources | |||
| Intellectual property | |||
| Dispute resolution (civil litigation) | |||
| Tax | |||
| Labour | |||
| Bankruptcy | |||
| IP litigation and enforcement | |||
| Debt recovery |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 22Languages
English French Georgian German RussianOther
Other offices : BatumiClient Testimonials
CLIENT: GAZELLE FINANCE
COMPANY/FIRM: BLC LAW OFFICE
TESTIMONIAL: Gazelle Finance, a global asset manager, has been working with BLC since its inception. During this time, BLC provided critical legal support during our start-up phase in the Republic of Georgia helping us to establish our subsidiary non-banking financial institution and draft our transaction documents. BLC has a very strong multi-lingual team who can work seamlessly between the Georgian and international legal worlds. We outsource most of our legal work in Georgia and are always confident that BLC is working in our best interests as our trusted partner.
CLIENT: JSC Georgia Healthcare Group
COMPANY/FIRM: BLC LAW OFFICE
TESTIMONIAL: Our Group appreciates all those services that BLC, as our partner, provides to us. Their work and attitude is always flawless, timely and professional. We always feel safe when having BLC team on our transactions. BLC truly is a tremendous company with amazing and dedicated team.
CLIENT: BLOCK ENERGY PLC.
COMPANY/FIRM: BLC LAW OFFICE
TESTIMONIAL: Block Energy have been using BLC for over 2 years now. The service provided by the team is excellent and their ability to problem solve is exceptional. A professional well rounded firm, who work efficiently and effectively.
CLIENT: ADJARA GROUP
COMPANY/FIRM: BLC LAW OFFICE
TESTIMONIAL: BLC Law Office is a long time partner of Adjara Group, holding company operating in hospitality and agriculture sector. As the client, we enjoy BLC Law Office’s constant helpful involvement, its deep understanding of laws and its pragmatic, solution oriented and diligent advice, always issued in prompt and efficient manner. They have great eye on strategic issues and their advice is always tailored to the specificities and dynamics of the particular case.
CLIENT: Export-Import Bank of the Slovak Republic
COMPANY/FIRM: BLC LAW OFFICE
TESTIMONIAL: BLC lawyers are always to the point and very reliable. We appreciate their advice which is based on a thorough understanding of the Georgian law.
CLIENT: TBILISI HILLS RESIDENCES LLC
COMPANY/FIRM: BLC LAW OFFICE
TESTIMONIAL: They are solution-oriented, knowledgeable and reliable people. BLC is always up to speed on recent developments in the country and are super comfortable to work with, even during late hours. They understand the needs of the client and try to put the law on client’s side.
CLIENT: ANAKLIA DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM
COMPANY/FIRM: BLC LAW OFFICE
TESTIMONIAL: BLC is always delivering a very high standard of service and expertise. Its team members are always very responsive, strong and business-oriented professionals.
CLIENT: WINGS & FREEMAN CAPITAL LLC
COMPANY/FIRM: BLC LAW OFFICE
TESTIMONIAL: BLC is a team of highly professional enterprising lawyers. We had a pleasure of engaging BLC as the local legal counsel for several projects financed by DEG and OPIC (now DFC) in Georgia. The most challenging projects such as American Hospital Tbilisi and Pace Terminal in Poti Port (so-called, critical infrastructure projects) deserve special attention, because of the legal complexity associated with them. We cannot emphasize enough the strong work ethic and the degree of professionalism of BLC team brought about throughout the project implementation. BLC has done its best to facilitate the resolution of multiple legal issues and to ensure the effective project flow over various project stages. Overall, our experience with BLC is excellent and we would highly recommend them.
CLIENT: TBC CAPITAL
COMPANY/FIRM: BLC LAW OFFICE
TESTIMONIAL: We have been working with BLC for many year already and their expertise, knowledge, attention to details and ability to deliver good results has been consistent and top notch. I will continue working with BLC law going forward and recommend them to our partners/clients.