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BGI Legal top-ranked in Chambers Europe 2019

We are proud to announce that BGI Legal has once again achieved the highest possible rankings in the new list of the best law firms in Europe – the prestigious Chambers Europe 2019.

Top-tier ranked as a firm in both the General Business Law and Dispute Resolution categories the firm has also improved the overall individual rankings of its lawyers.

Chambers says:

Solid team with extensive experience in handling a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial matters. Particularly well versed in project finance and boasts an impressive track record in some of the country's biggest energy and infrastructure projects. Noted for its experience in capital markets mandates, frequently assisting with bond issuances and IPOs.

Popular choice for prominent international and local companies, including financial institutions and corporate clients. Assists international law firms with deals relating to Georgia, particularly in regulated sectors.

Excellent team known for acting on high-profile civil and criminal disputes. Serves prominent individuals and corporations, often representing international companies in local litigations. Further capabilities include litigation related to trade mark infringement as well as employment law cases. Also assists with recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards in Georgia. 

Chambers says:

Lasha Gogiberidze is a standout practitioner best recognised for his expertise in capital markets and project finance. He often acts for international banks and corporates as well as major domestic clients. One source describes him as a "very good, knowledgeable and experienced" lawyer. 

Founding partner Zaza Bibilashvili is recognised as one of the leading litigators in the Georgian market, regularly acting on high-profile corporate and commercial disputes. Clients are full of praise, noting his expertise and describing him as an "excellent" practitioner.

According to sources, Unana Gogokhia is an "extremely thorough and very diligent" lawyer and has considerable experience in corporate transactions and capital markets mandates. She often acts for banks and financial institutions on project finance and bond issuances.

Sandro Bibilashvili moves up the rankings this year due to positive market feedback. Interviewees characterise him as a "sharp, thorough and extremely responsive" practitioner. He regularly advises on project finance mandates. 

For more information please see: https://chambers.com/profile/organisation/113181?publicationTypeId=7

 

 

Zaza Bibilashvili is able to suggest winning strategies and is active across a range of contentious and non-contentious work, including real estate and intellectual property matters. Previous comments include: BGI Legal fields ‘a team of true professionals with good knowledge of law and a proper understanding of business needs`. It provides full-service support to leading multinational and Georgian clients, handling general legal matters alongside more complex financing, M&A, dispute resolution and capital markets mandates.

Legal 500 - 2016

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
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