PricewaterhouseCoopers Georgia LLC has an active M&A practice in Georgia, handling local, cross-border, and international transactions. The team is led by Vano Gogelia, who provides sell-side support during acquisitions and commercial litigation matters. Natia Kobosnidze handles legal due diligence, and public private partnerships, while Teona Zhizhiashvili advises foreign investors on commercial matters. Another key name is Nino Usharauli, who advises international clients on corporate compliance and data protection.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Key clients
- Daily Group
- LEPL Public Private Partnership Agency
- Chocheli Investment Group
- Gojo & Company, Inc.
- Toyota Caucasus
- British Petroleum
- LC WAIKIKI GE LLC
- LG Electronics GULF FZE Tbilisi Branch office
- Georgian Beer Company
- Pharmax LLC
- Flutter
- Caucasus Nature Fund
Work highlights
Advised Daily Group on sale of 60% stake in Georgian Beer Company to Tempo Beverages.
Advised Gojo & Company on regulatory clearance as well as on the transaction side for the acquisition of approx. 16% stake in Credo JSC.
Advised Public Private Partnership Agency in drafting amendments to the PPP law of Georgia for the purposes of compliance with the EU acquis.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Natia Kobosnidze
Nino Usharauli
Practice head
Vano Gogelia
Other key lawyers
Natia Kobosnidze; Teona Zhizhiashvili; Nino Usharauli