BLB (Business Legal Bureau) are a full-service law firm, providing clients with advice on transactional, corporate, and dispute resolution advice, often advising foreign investors. With strong client relationships, the team often act as an in-house legal team for their clients, handling day-to-day corporate, commercial, and M&A matters. The team is led by Kakha Sharabidze, Maya Mtsariashvili, and David Khaindrava. Sharabidze advises on major project finance transactions, Mtsariashvili has extensive experience in the legislative process, and Khaindrava handles the full scope of legal services including corporate governance, M&A, and financing transactions. They are supported by Ana Rekhviashvili, who represents large financial institutions in complex commercial transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'Ana Rekhviashvili consistently impresses with her efficiency and reliability, everything is handled precisely, on schedule, and with the highest professionalism, without any compromise on quality; she remains approachable and solution-oriented at all times.'
- 'BLB has a diverse profile and professionals with expertise in different fields, which is extremely helpful and useful when working on projects.'
- 'Kakha Sharabidze distinguishes himself in negotiations, bringing deep experience with complex transactions and outstanding stakeholder management.'
- 'BLB delivers exceptional legal services.'
- As clients, we value BLB because they make complex deals feel simple and well-managed. The team communicates in plain language, gives clear options with pros and cons, and their partners stay hands-on from start to finish. They move fast and keep everyone aligned. We always know the timeline, what’s needed from us, and the next milestone. Costs are predictable thanks to fixed or capped fees, and their checklists and template packs keep the process tidy. They work seamlessly in Georgian, English, and Russian, and they’re as focused on practical outcomes after closing as they are before it.
- We would like to point out every member of the BLB team who is handling our tasks. We have not seen anything except their exceptional professionalism, diligent work, and dedication to bringing success for their clients. We would like to point out specifically: Kakha Sharabidze, BLB's Managing Partner; Ana Rekhviashvili (Partner); Mariam Vashakidze (Senior Associate); Tengo Mghebrishvili (Associate); and Giorgi Chagelishvili (Associate).
Key clients
- Frontera Resources Corporation and its holding companies
- A.P. Moller – Maersk
- Spectrum
- APM Terminals B.V.
- M-UAV
- Georgian Travel Group
- GameHype
- Agronom LLC
- Euro Group Biolab LLC
- Pulsar LLC
- Dila Products LLC
- Carpool LLC
Work highlights
Advised APM Terminals on expansion of Georgia’s largest port Poti Port operated by PSPC.
Provided full spectrum legal advice to AP Moller Maersk subsidiary in Georgia Maersk Georgia.
Provides corporate legal services to Frontera Resources Corporation and its holding companies.
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Practice head
Kakha Sharabidze; Maya Mtsariashvili; David Khaindrava
Other key lawyers
Ana Rekhviashvili