BGI Legal

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• Unana Gogoghia, partner. Very professional and client-oriented lawyer.
• One of the strongest local legal teams. Good value for money.
• The team stands out for its exceptional combination of legal expertise and practical, business-oriented advice. What makes this practice unique is its ability to provide clear, solutions-driven guidance on complex issues while always keeping our commercial objectives in mind. Unlike many firms that can be highly theoretical, this team demonstrates a deep understanding of both the legal framework in Georgia and the realities of doing business here, which makes their advice both reliable and actionable. In terms of strengths, the team is highly responsive, approachable, and proactive in anticipating challenges before they arise. Their collaborative approach ensures that matters are handled efficiently, with excellent coordination among lawyers of different seniority and expertise. Compared to other firms we have worked with, we found their client service to be outstanding — they are attentive, flexible, and genuinely invested in achieving the best outcomes for us. The practice also embraces innovation, particularly in its use of technology to streamline communication and document management, which made our engagement much more efficient. The transparency in billing and the clarity with which costs were communicated were also refreshing and built significant trust. Overall, we were impressed not only with the technical competence of the lawyers but also with their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to add real value as trusted advisors.
• The individuals we worked with distinguished themselves through their combination of deep expertise, professionalism, and genuine client care. What made them stand out compared to competitors was not only their technical knowledge of Georgian law but also their ability to explain complex issues clearly and provide practical, business-focused solutions. We especially valued their responsiveness and availability — they were always approachable, quick to turn around work, and proactive in addressing potential risks before they became challenges. Their communication style was clear and collaborative, which gave us great confidence that our matters were in capable hands. Unana Gogokhia deserves special recognition for her leadership on the project. She demonstrated exceptional strategic insight, a calm and pragmatic approach under pressure, and a willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our objectives were achieved. Unana also stood out for her attention to detail, responsiveness, and ability to manage complex documentation and negotiations seamlessly. Overall, what we most appreciated was that the individuals felt like true partners rather than external advisors — fully committed to our success, highly reliable, and a pleasure to work with.
• 'Unana Gogokhia deserves special recognition for her leadership on the project. Her demonstrated exceptional strategic insight, a calm and pragmatic approach under pressure, and a willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our objectives were achieved. Unana also stood out for her attention to detail, responsiveness, and ability to manage complex documentation and negotiations seamlessly.'
• 'One of the strongest local legal teams.'

Key clients

• Citi
• Jeffrey’s
• Merrill Lynch
• JP Morgan
• Barclays
• BNP Paribas
• UBS
• Goldman Sachs
• Societe Generale
• Amsterdam Trade Bank
• East-West United Bank
• Procredit Bank

Work highlights

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Sandro Bibilashvili

Lasha Gogiberidze

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Unana Gogokhia