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BGI welcomes a new partner

BGI is delighted to announce that as of January 2023, the head of the firm’s litigation practice, Giorgi Sarajishvili, who has led our team to many landmark victories over the years, will be joining the rank of BGI partners.

Giorgi first came to BGI in 2010. He has since advanced steadily, passing all positions from a junior associate to the Head of Litigation Practice. He has been leading our litigation team since 2017. He has also advised our clients - some of the biggest global names - on IP and IT related matters. Besides litigation, his professional experience includes mediation, local and international arbitration (including ICC Arbitration) as well as FIDIC Dispute Board. He has steered BGI litigation team in establishing valuable court practices on major, precedent-setting mandates and has also contributed, through several high-profile mandates, to the advancement of freedom of speech and democracy in Georgia.

Due to his dedication, work ethic and character, Giorgi has gained trust and recognition not only within BGI, but also amongst the World’s largest multinational conglomerates, which have been BGI’s valuable clients since the dawn of the practice in the 1990s.

Giorgi holds an LL.M degree in International Commercial Law from Erasmus University Rotterdam (Netherlands) and is currently enrolled in Executive Master’s Program with specialization of Technology Law at Berkeley Law School (USA). His professional achievements and impressive track-record have been continuously recognized by international rankings and directories, including The Legal 500.

BGI Legal is ‘exceptional' in M&A, financing and real estate, and is especially prominent in the energy sector. Lasha Gogiberidze, whom clients regard as ‘the top lawyer in Georgia for banking, finance and capital markets transactions', and Sandro Bibilashvili handled a number of innovative regional energy projects and joint ventures, such as the Adjaristsqali hydropower project.

Legal 500 - 2017

Lasha Gogiberidze maintains an excellent reputation for his expertise in capital markets and project finance, handling some of the market's most prominent lending transactions. Clients highlight him as an "open-minded" practitioner who "always comes up with a good solution" and provides advice which is "straight to the point and concise." Zaza Bibilashvili has experience of handling some of the biggest mandates in the market, most recently advising on substantial real estate projects. He is also a noted practitioner in the dispute resolution arena.

Chambers Global - 2017

Solid team with vast experience of handling a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial as well as financial matters. Particularly well versed in project finance and boasts an impressive track record in some of the country's biggest energy and infrastructure projects. Popular choice for prominent international and local clients, including financial institutions and corporates from an array of industry sectors. Clients are impressed with the team's approach, saying: "The best thing is their coming up with proactive advice and suggesting a structure. They are able to work under pressure and respond immediately." Another client adds: "As soon as we give them a project we don't need to double-check anything." Other typical comments are: "They are a top-tier firm on the market with highly skilled, efficient and solution-oriented lawyers."

Chambers Europe - 2017