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BGI Legal shines in new Chambers Global 2018 rankings

The newly released Chambers Global 2018 rankings sees BGI Legal recognised with the highest number of law firm and lawyer rankings of any firm in Georgia and reinforces its position as the country's leading independent law firm.

The firm has once again secured the highest possible Band 1 ranking and five of its lawyers, more than any other Georgian firm, are ranked by the directory.

Founding Partners Lasha Gogiberidze and Zaza Bibilashvili are highly acclaimed as are Sandro Bibilashvili, Unana Gogokhia and Tamara Tevdoradze.

"Lasha Gogiberidze has an enviable track record of acting on the market's highlight deals", says Chambers, "winning praise for his responsiveness, and is described as "very client-focused and understanding of our needs."'

Chambers says of Zaza Bibilashvili: "he is a highly respected corporate and disputes lawyer with significant practical experience in real estate transactions. Clients note his creativity and availability."

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

Zaza Bibilashvili is a well-known and highly regarded figure in the Georgian legal market. One of the founding partners of the firm, he oversees projects and is a key contact for clients. Lasha Gogiberidze has been called "one of the leading lawyers in Georgia" and "a central person not just in capital markets, but in the legal market in general." Considered an expert in capital markets and project finance work, particularly in the energy sphere, he is highly respected by his peers, who say: "He`s among the top lawyers who shaped the legal market."

Chambers Global - 2016

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