BGI Legal continues to gain accolades across the board as Chambers and Partners Global Guide to law firms and individual lawyers releases its latest rankings. We have preserved our Band 1 firm ranking and, with more senior Bands 1-2 individual lawyer rankings (which includes our Senior Partners Lasha Gogiberidze and Zaza Bibilashvili) than any other local firm, retain our position as the pre-eminent law firm in Georgia.

Most noteworthy, however, is the promotion within the rankings of Partners Sandro Bibilashvili and Unana Gogokhia from Band 3 in the 2020 edition to Band 2 in the latest 2021 volume.

Published since 1990, Chambers and Partners' guides rank the best law firms and lawyers across more than 200 jurisdictions throughout the world. Rankings are based on independent and objective research, as well as peer and client reviews.

Chambers says of our firm:

Highly reputed team with extensive experience in handling a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial matters. Particularly well-versed in project finance and boasts an impressive track record in major Georgian energy and infrastructure projects. Noted for its experience in capital markets mandates, frequently assisting with bond issuances and IPOs. Popular choice for prominent international and local companies, including financial institutions and corporate clients. Also instructed by large clients from the gambling and shipping industries.

Chambers says of our lawyers:

Lasha Gogiberidze is praised by sources for his "depth of insight, out-of-the-box thinking and commercially oriented" approach. He enjoys a market-leading reputation for handling corporate and financing matters within industries including banking, energy and construction. Offers significant experience in project finance and capital markets. Clients include international financial institutions and investment funds.

Sandro Bibilashvili receives praise for his attention to detail and responsiveness. He offers advice across a range of corporate matters and has significant experience in advising investors on financing of energy construction projects. He is also a strong litigation lawyer handling varied commercial disputes.

Unana Gogokhia offers significant experience in working for banks and financial institutions on matters including bond issuances as well as senior secured loans. She also handles corporate transactions and restructurings.

Zaza Bibilashvili offers significant experience in transactional matters and corporate restructurings for clients from industries including energy, TMT and social media. He is also a leading litigator with particular expertise in representing high-profile individuals in politically sensitive cases.

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