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BGI Legal top ranked in The Legal 500 EMEA 2018 directory

The team at BGI Legal are delighted to have once again been lauded by Europe's premier legal ranking directory, The Legal 500 EMEA.

The firm has been top ranked in all four Georgian categories profiled by the new 2018 directory: Banking and Finance; Commercial, Corporate and M&A; Dispute Resolution; and Real Estate & Construction.

Both Zaza Bibilashvili and Lasha Gogiberidze are again confirmed as leading individuals whilst Georgi Sarajishvili is singled out for recognition in the ‘Next Generation Lawyer' category.

Zaza and Lasha also appear in Legal 500's new Hall of Fame list. The Legal 500 Hall of Fame highlights individuals who have received constant praise by their clients for continued excellence whilst the criteria for entry is to have been recognised by The Legal 500 as one of the elite leading lawyers for seven consecutive years. Fewer than 1,500 partners across Europe, Middle East and Africa have made it into this inaugural list.

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
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

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