BGI Legal is particularly impressive in their work representing foreign investors entering the Georgian market, notably regarding privatisation deals with the Georgian government. The team handle negotiations, corporate structuring, and regulatory work for a range of international clients. Lasha Gogiberidze and Zaza Bibilashvili co-lead the team, with extensive corporate and M&A experience. Sandro Bibilashvili advises on financing and refinancing matters, while Tamara Tevdoradze handles restructuring and full buy-outs. Other key members of the team include Unana Gogokhia, who handles capital markets, banking, project finance, and securities matters, and Sophie Nastroshvili, who handles complex transactional deals.
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- 'They have a diverse team of experienced lawyers, each dedicated to a specific area of law. This allows the team to provide expert advice across all relevant fields, tailored to our needs.'
- 'Unana Gogokhia consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of the legal framework and provides thoughtful, precise and timely advice. Unana shows the ability to interpret and navigate multifaceted issues with clarity.'
- 'Sopho Natroshvili is consistently available to address our concerns, often going out of the way to ensure that every question is answered promptly. She offers legal solutions that practically feasible and aligned with legislation.'
- 'Lasha Gogiberidze is bright, knowledgeable, diligent, respectful of deadlines and very focused on solving problems.'
- 'Problem solvers and lateral thinkers.'
- 'One of the strongest local legal teams.'
Key clients
- Halliburton
- Ferrero
- Porsche
- H&M
- Swedish Embassy
- Tik-Tok
- Temu
- Flutter
- Red Bull
- LEGO
- SOCAR Midstream Gas Operations
- JTI (Japan Tobacco International)
Work highlights
Acting for Tempo Beverages – a brewery in Israel (with significant participation of Heineken) – in acquiring 60% shares in Georgian Beer Company – a producer and importer of beer and soft drinks in Georgia.
Advised a German listed company in respect of acquisition of a Georgian fintech company and the subsequent transfer of shares in consideration for the new shares.
Advising H&M on various legal matters related to daily operation of the company in Georgia, including employment, corporate and regulatory matters.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Zaza Bibilashvili; Lasha Gogiberidze
Other key lawyers
Sandro Bibilashvili; Tamara Tevdoradze; Unana Gogokhia; Sophie Nastroshvili