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BGI Legal`s team is top ranked again by Chambers Global 2016
15 April 2016The 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.
BGI Legal advises on Georgia Healthcare Group plc (GHG) London Stock Exchange listing
27 November 2015Georgia 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.
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BGI Legal participates in seminar on Third Parties in International Arbitration: Passers-by and Powers behind the Scenes
16 November 2015On October 8, 2015, Tamar Morchiladze, a junior associate at BGI Legal, participated in a seminar regarding “Third Parties in International Arbitration: Passers-by and Powers behind the Scenes”, organized by the US-based International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), which is the largest provider of global arbitration and dispute resolution. Tamar addressed the issue of non-signatories in international arbitration, discussing related theories and recent court and arbitration practice.
The seminar was part of Annual Arbitration Days in Georgia, followed by an international conference “Regional Development of Arbitration – Reality, Challenges and Perspectives”. The conference was organized by Georgian International Arbitration Centre (GIAC), supported by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The conference was attended by leading experts in international commercial and investment arbitration worldwide, young practitioners from various countries and also involved a wide range of Government officials and civil society representatives.
BGI Legal top ranked in Chambers Europe`s latest publication
15 May 2015BGI Legal and its lawyers are once more delighted to retain their top ranking in the latest directory publication by The Legal 500 EMEA 2016. Not only is the firm top ranked but both Zaza Bibilashvili and Lasha Gogiberidze are named as leading lawyers. Legal 500 also acclaims Unana Gogokhia and notes that she is establishing a strong reputation in capital markets work.
The rankings consolidate the firm's desire to remain the go-to firm in Georgia. For more information please click on International Rankings.