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BGI Legal provided support to PILnet in the development of its regulatory guide for Civil Society Organizations in Georgia.

BGI Legal is pleased to have provided pro bono legal support to PILnet in the development of its guide on Regulatory Compliance and Legal Risk Assessment for Civil Society Organizations in Georgia. PILnet is a global public-interest law organization that connects civil society organizations with pro bono legal support and works to strengthen civic space and access to justice. Our team contributed to the assessment of the applicable legal and regulatory framework, including key compliance requirements, potential legal risks, and practical considerations for organizations operating in Georgia, particularly in relation to foreign funding and ‘transparency’ requirements.

Pro bono work has been part of BGI Legal’s broader public commitment for years. The firm’s formal engagement in this area dates back to 2014, when the issue of pro bono legal services in Georgia was first advanced within the framework of Association of Georgian Law Firms (ALFG), with BGI Senior Partner Zaza Bibilashvili heading the Pro Bono Initiative.

“Supporting civil society through pro bono legal services has long been an important part of BGI Legal’s work. We are proud to contribute our expertise to initiatives that help organizations better understand and navigate Georgia’s increasingly challenging regulatory environment. This is not our first pro bono engagement in support of civil society, and we remain committed to continuing this work where our expertise can make a meaningful difference,” says BGI Partner Tamara Tevdoradze.

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

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

"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