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BGI Legal excels with Band 1 ranking in Chambers Global 2022

We are delighted to announce that our firm has once again retained its top tier (Band 1) ranking in the new Chambers directory. 

With four partners also winning senior rankings we have more individually ranked Chambers Global lawyers holding top Bands 1-3 rankings than any other Georgian firm. 

Chambers Global is published by Chambers and Partners, a leading independent legal publisher which collects feedback from clients and conducts in-depth research to identify and rank the most outstanding law firms and lawyers. 

We sincerely thank our clients and peers for their trust.  

Chambers say

BGI Legal is a highly reputed team with extensive experience in handling a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial matters. The law firm is well versed in project finance and boasts an impressive track record in major Georgian energy and infrastructure projects. 

The legal practice is noted for its experience in capital markets mandates, frequently assisting with bond issuances and IPOs.

BGI Legal remains a popular choice for prominent international and local companies, including financial institutions and corporate clients. The law firm is also instructed by large clients from the gambling and shipping industries. 

Leaders in their field 

Lasha Gogiberidze is described by sources as an "excellent technical lawyer." He is a market-leading practitioner who handles corporate and financing matters within industries including banking, construction and energy. Lasha Gogiberidze offers significant experience in project finance and capital markets. His clients include international financial institutions and investment funds.

Sandro Bibilashvili regularly advises on a range of corporate matters and has significant expertise in advising investors on financing of energy construction projects. He is also well-versed in handling various commercial disputes. "Sandro Bibilashvili is someone I'd highly recommend for litigation. He has the experience," reports one interviewee. 

Unana Gogokhia is well regarded for working on matters including bond issuances and senior secured loans. She is also adept at handling corporate transactions and restructurings. 

Zaza Bibilashvili is experienced in transactional matters and corporate restructurings for clients from industries including energy and TMT. He also has a strong reputation in litigation with particular expertise in representing high-profile individuals in politically sensitive cases. 

For further information see:  

https://chambers.com/legal-rankings/general-business-law-georgia-2:852:91:1

A leading figure in capital markets and M&A, Lasha Gogiberidze has an enviable track record of acting on the market's highlight deals, primarily advising banks, including international developmental institutions. He wins praise for his responsiveness and is described as "very client-focused and understanding of our needs."

 

Chambers Global - 2018

"One of the leading firms in Georgia adept at both finance and corporate work". Client feedback: "Very good law firm for this jurisdiction. Strong knowledge." - Banking and finance, Restructuring and insolvency. Of Lasha Gogiberidze: "Good communication skills, responsive." Previous comments have included: "BGI Legal is one of the leading firms in Georgia adept at both finance and corporate work...Very good law firm for this jurisdiction...very knowledgeable, they get the job done on time and on budget". Lasha Gogiberidze is described as "prompt and quick to point out problems and pitfalls".

IFLR1000 - 2018

The four-partner team at BGI Legal provides a ‘responsive, proactive and solution-oriented service to a wide range of international corporates both directly and on a referral basis from major international law firms; it has built a strong reputation acting for investors and lenders on many of the country s largest projects. The ‘excellent Lasha Gogiberidze has led the team s work in several major energy mandates, including advising an Asian investor on a hydropower project. Gogiberidze is also regularly involved in financing work, including inter-bank lending, regulatory lending (to comply with capital adequacy requirements) and capital markets work, where Unana Gogokhia is also establishing a strong reputation.

Legal 500 - 2016