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Vakhtang Gulua

Vakhtang Gulua is a junior associate at BGI, specializing in commercial law, education law, labor law, IP law and personal data protection as well as litigation and ADR.

Before joining BGI, Vakhtang worked as an associate with a different Georgian law firm, advising clients on complex regulatory matters and governmental filings.

Vakhtang has completed his bachelor's degree at Tbilisi State University and holds an LL.M. in Comparative Private and International Law from New Vision University.  After successfully completing a joint course organized by Harvard University and Tbilisi State University, Vakhtang was awarded a certificate of completion in copyright law from Harward University.

During his student years Vakhtang was actively engaged in formal public debates and distinguished himself as a successful participant of various debate competitions, often contributing to the debate community as a coach and an adjudicator at various high-profile events.

Vakhtang is a member of Georgian Bar Association and is admitted to practice law in Georgia.

Solid team with vast experience of handling a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial as well as financial matters. Particularly well versed in project finance and boasts an impressive track record in some of the country's biggest energy and infrastructure projects. Popular choice for prominent international and local clients, including financial institutions and corporates from an array of industry sectors. Clients are impressed with the team's approach, saying: "The best thing is their coming up with proactive advice and suggesting a structure. They are able to work under pressure and respond immediately." Another client adds: "As soon as we give them a project we don't need to double-check anything." Other typical comments are: "They are a top-tier firm on the market with highly skilled, efficient and solution-oriented lawyers."

Chambers Europe - 2017

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