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BGI Legal advises joint lead managers of successful JSC Georgia Oil and Gas Corporation (GOGC) refinanced Eurobonds

09 May 2016

BGI Legal has recently advised the joint lead managers – Barclays Bank PLC and J.P. Morgan Securities plc – in connection with refinancing of Eurobonds issued by JSC Georgian Oil and Gas Corporation (GOGC) in 2012.

The transaction involved the tender offer for the Notes due 2017 and the new issuance of the US$250,000,000 6.750% Notes due in 2021. The Notes were offered in reliance on Regulation S and Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act and are listed on the London Stock Exchange.

GOGC is the sole “national oil company” of Georgia, wholly-owned by the State of Georgia.

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BGI Legal and its lawyers are top ranked by Chambers Europe 2016

26 April 2016

The BGI Legal team is delighted once again with its status as a top ranked firm in the newly launched 2016 Chambers Europe guide. The legal directory, which has just published its latest rankings, now includes four of BGI Legal's team. Partners Zaza Bibilashvili and Lasha Gogiberidze are highly acclaimed and Partner Sandro Bibilashvili is praised as a driving force within the firm. Legal Director Unana Gogokhia is also commended particularly for her work in capital markets. The rankings affirm the continuing strength of the team at BGI Legal. Please click on our International rankings for more details.  

 

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BGI Legal`s team is top ranked again by Chambers Global 2016

15 April 2016

The team at BGI Legal is delighted once again with its position as a top ranked firm in the latest publication of Chambers Global. The legal directory, which has just published its latest rankings, includes four of BGI Legal's team including a new ranking for BGI Legal Director Unana Gogokhia. Founding Partner Zaza Bibilashvili is highly acclaimed as is Partner Lasha Gogiberidze as one of the leading lawyers in Georgia. Comment is also made on Partner Sandro Bbiblashvili's work with large international firms and of Unana Gogokhia's financial expertise, particularly her work in capital markets. The rankings affirm the continuing strength of the team at BGI Legal. Please click on our International rankings for more details.

 

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BGI Legal advises on Georgia Healthcare Group plc (GHG) London Stock Exchange listing

27 November 2015

Georgia Healthcare Group plc (GHG), a company based in the UK and holding the largest healthcare and medical insurance business in Georgia, has been admitted to the premium listing segment of the London Stock Exchange this month, raising 100 million USD in capital (gross proceeds). BGI Legal have acted as a Georgian counsel to the global coordinators (Citigroup Global Capital Markets Limited and Jefferies International Limited) in this deal advising on all Georgian law aspects of the transaction.


The firm's mandate included, inter alia, review of the admission document (prospectus), documentary due diligence of the local group companies as well as advice on regulatory matters.


For more information, visit http://www.lseg.com/markets-products-and-services/our-markets/london-stock-exchange/equities-markets/raising-equity-finance/market-open-ceremony/welcome-stories/london-stock-exchange-today-welcomed-georgia-healthcare-group-plc

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Legal director Unana Gogokhia focuses on financial transactions, and stands out for her experience of capital markets and derivatives. Clients appreciate her ability to "look at the issue very scrupulously and bring up points in the transaction that none of the other parties spotted." Sandro Bibilashvili is increasingly recognised in the market. He is involved in some of the firm's biggest project finance mandates and has recently been active working on energy projects. Counsel Tamara Tevdoradze enters the rankings on the back of positive praise. "She is very reliable, accurate and punctual, thinks in a very logical way and has very strong arguments," a client says

Chambers Global - 2017

BGI is one of Georgia's leading firms in all areas of corporate law and in energy and infrastructure has acted on key projects in the oil and gas, energy, transport infrastructure areas. Previous comments have included: "Very good law firm for this jurisdiction...very knowledgeable, they get the job done on time and on budget...they are very professional and good lawyers". Thanks for universal praise from competitors and clients alike, BGI sits comfortably in the top tier... BGI is client-focused and solution-oriented... [with] excellent local counsel, not just for Georgian standards, but by international standards... [A major international client says:] "In terms of local law firms... I have a strong preference for BGI."

IFLR1000 - 2017

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