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Record Year for BGI Legal in latest Chambers Global Rankings

The new edition of the highly regarded independent guide to the legal profession, Chambers Global, has been published.

The firm retains its Band 1 ranking in General Business Law whilst Senior Partner Lasha Gogiberidze is again Band 1 ranked. Joining the highest tier this year is Partner Unana Gogokhia who, Chambers say, gained “exceptional market support” in the research process. Once again BGI Legal has more Band 1 lawyer rankings than any other law firm in Georgia.

Top flight rankings were again won by Senior Partner Zaza Bibilashvili and Partner Sandro Bibilashvili.

We would like to thank all our clients who have taken the time to assist Chambers and Partners with their research. 

CHAMBERS SAY

BGI Legal houses a highly reputed team with extensive experience in handling a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial matters.

BGI Legal remains a popular choice for prominent international and local companies, including financial institutions and corporate clients.

"All team members are supportive and understand client requirements."

"They are very experienced and savvy lawyers who can be trusted to produce thoughtful and practical solutions."

Lasha Gogiberidze 

A market-leading practitioner who handles corporate and financing matters within industries including banking, construction and energy. Lasha Gogiberidze offers significant experience in project finance and capital markets. His clients include international financial institutions and investment funds. "He's a well-known professional in the market."

Unana Gogokhia

Climbs to the top tier this year as a result of exceptional market support. She is highly regarded for working on bond issuances and senior secured loans. She is also adept at handling corporate transactions and restructurings. "She has done a lot of work in capital markets and international financing. She is one of the most distinguished practitioners."

Sandro Bibilashvili

Regularly advises on a range of corporate matters and has significant expertise in advising investors on financing of energy construction projects. He is also well versed in handling various commercial disputes.

Zaza Bibilashvili

Experienced in transactional matters and corporate restructurings for clients from industries including energy and TMT. He also has a strong reputation in litigation for handling commercial disputes. "Mr Bibilashvili is an important senior expert."

For more information see:   

https://chambers.com/legal-rankings/general-business-law-georgia-2:852:91:1

BGI Legal is ‘exceptional' in M&A, financing and real estate, and is especially prominent in the energy sector. Lasha Gogiberidze, whom clients regard as ‘the top lawyer in Georgia for banking, finance and capital markets transactions', and Sandro Bibilashvili handled a number of innovative regional energy projects and joint ventures, such as the Adjaristsqali hydropower project.

Legal 500 - 2017

Lasha Gogiberidze maintains an excellent reputation for his expertise in capital markets and project finance, handling some of the market's most prominent lending transactions. Clients highlight him as an "open-minded" practitioner who "always comes up with a good solution" and provides advice which is "straight to the point and concise." Zaza Bibilashvili has experience of handling some of the biggest mandates in the market, most recently advising on substantial real estate projects. He is also a noted practitioner in the dispute resolution arena.

Chambers Global - 2017

"One of the leading firms in Georgia adept at both finance and corporate work". Client feedback: "Very good law firm for this jurisdiction. Strong knowledge." - Banking and finance, Restructuring and insolvency. Of Lasha Gogiberidze: "Good communication skills, responsive." Previous comments have included: "BGI Legal is one of the leading firms in Georgia adept at both finance and corporate work...Very good law firm for this jurisdiction...very knowledgeable, they get the job done on time and on budget". Lasha Gogiberidze is described as "prompt and quick to point out problems and pitfalls".

IFLR1000 - 2018