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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."

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

Vastly experienced market-leading firm assisting international and regional clients with all manner of corporate and commercial matters. Particularly well versed in project financing and loan agreements. Clients say: "The lawyers are detail-oriented and are always very helpful... Among the leading firms in Georgia."

Chambers Europe - 2016

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