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Team Promotions at BGI Legal

We are delighted to announce that after 14 years in legal industry and nearly a decade of dedicated service at BGI, Lika Topuria will be stepping into the role of Head of Litigation Practice at BGI Legal. Lika's outstanding track record of success, strategic thinking and dedication to clients make her ideal for this position. She brings a wealth of experience and technical expertise to her new role, along with her exceptional ability to navigate complex legal challenges with commercially sensible approach reflective of BGI philosophy. In addition to her extensive professional experience, Lika has recently earned a second LL.M. degree in Belgium. This academic achievement reflects her devotion to ongoing learning and commitment to staying at the forefront of legal knowledge.

“As Lika assumes the role of the Head of Litigation Practice, she is poised to lead our litigation team with integrity, excellence and dedication to the highest professional standards and the values of our firm,” - says Sandro Bibilashvili, BGI partner.

 

 

 

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

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