Representing all players in the real estate development chain, Dentons advises clients on infrastructure, utilities, construction finance and insurance matters. They assist clients with negotiation and documentation of complex construction and development projects. Co-head Otar Kipshidze advises clients on real estate and aircraft regulatory issues, alongside compliance with local law. Alongside him is Avto Svanidze, who handles high profile development matters for urban and solar plant developments. They are joined by Sopho Mebonia , who assists clients with matters concerning project finance, energy, and TMT regulation.
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Testimonials
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- The team is very knowledgeable and versatile in their area of expertise in renewable energy, always going the extra mile for their clients. They are very responsive and engaging and always available for an ad hoc question or guidance.
- Partner Avto Svanidze provides corporate support on renewable energy projects, and Senior Associate Sopho Mebonia brings experience in advising on matters related to the development of renewable energy projects.
- Otar Kipshidze and Natela Otaridze were outstanding in providing counsel on the local law advice we needed.
- Otar Kipshidze and Natela Otaridze were outstanding in providing counsel on the local law advice we needed.
- 'The team is very knowledgeable and versatile about their area of expertise in renewable energy, always go the extra mile for its clients. They are very responsive and engaging and always available for an ad hoc question or guidance.'
- 'Avto Svanidze provides corporate support on renewable energy projects.'
Key clients
- 500 Startups Management Company
- Batumi Riviera
- Engine Lease Finance Corporation
- Energo IPT
- Hellenic Public Properties
- Here Global
- Jaona Investment /Eagle Hills
- Masdar
- Shell International
- Voltares Management
Work highlights
Assisting Eagle Hills/Jaona Investment on lease agreements related to its projects in Krtsanisi Park and Gonio Marina.
Advising Hellenic Public Properties on real estate regulations related to its future projects in Georgia.
Advising Voltares Management to create a solar power project in the town of Marneuli of up to 70MW and the potential wind power project in Zestaponi.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Sopho Mebonia
Irakli Pipia
Practice head
Otar Kipshidze; Avto Svanidze
Other key lawyers
Sopho Mebonia