BGI Legal is particularly impressive in dispute resolution matters, handling criminal proceedings, investment disputes, dispute management strategies, and defending clients in defamation cases. Zaza Bibilashvili leads the practice, utilising his extensive dispute resolution experience to handle corporate and commercial dispute matters for clients. Lika Topuria leads the litigation team while Sandro Bibilashvili, a dually qualified New York and Georgian lawyer, handles Supreme Court cases. Another key team member is Giorgi Sarajishvili, who represents foreign investors and local companies in commercial disputes before the Georgian courts.
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Testimonials
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- BGI is composed of highly organized and detail-oriented professionals. They have excellent time management, and working with them is convenient and smooth. They are reliable partners, and compared to other firms, this practice stands out for its individualized approach and its ability to fully meet clients’ needs.
- Lasha Gogiberidze always goes the extra mile for the client. Bright, honest, hard-working, and easy to communicate with. Lasha's colleagues I have worked with are also very high-caliber professionals.
- Among the individuals I have worked with, Sandro Bibilashvili clearly stands out as the leading lawyer. He combines deep expertise in maritime law with perfect case management skills, ensuring that even the most complex disputes are handled with precision and efficiency. What sets him apart from competitors is his ability to integrate profound legal knowledge with an organized, forward-looking approach to strategy. Sandro not only masters the substantive law but also coordinates proceedings seamlessly, keeping all parties aligned and ensuring that deadlines and tactical opportunities are never missed. I have particularly valued his responsiveness, his ability to anticipate risks before they materialize, and the clarity with which he communicates sophisticated legal issues in a client-friendly manner. Working with him gives clients confidence that their case is in the best possible hands.
- BGI Legal has developed a strong reputation in dispute resolution, particularly in cases requiring fast and commercially pragmatic outcomes. The team combines deep knowledge of civil and labor law with strong negotiation skills. They deserve trust. They may offer different ways of problem-solving.
- Lateral thinkers, focused on problem-solving, good work ethic, respectful of deadlines.
- The individuals you work with stand out for their high professionalism, deep expertise, and client-focused approach. They differ from competitors in that they handle each matter individually, pay attention to details quickly and efficiently, and consistently provide clear and practical legal advice.
Key clients
- Coca-Cola Bottlers Georgia
- Carlsberg
- Scotch Whisky Association
- JSC Nenskra Hydro (K-water)
- Discovery Networks
- VEON
- British Petroleum (BP) Georgia
- Apple
- Ferrero
- McDonald’s Georgia
- MND Group NV
Work highlights
Advising an international gambling giant on the dispute management strategy and Georgian law matters in connection with the chain of legal actions pending in multiple jurisdictions, including in Georgian and English Courts, ICC London (and potential legal actions in Armenia and the US).
Acting for one of the largest academic institutions of higher education in Georgia in a number of employment, real estate, administrative and commercial litigation matters.
Acting for a Ukrainian factory in a chain of civil and criminal cases in two jurisdictions concerning the sale of cryptocurrency worth more than $30m and damages caused by defective delivery.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Lika Topuria
Practice head
Zaza Bibilashvili
Other key lawyers
Sandro Bibilashvili; Giorgi Sarajishvili; Lika Topuria