Banking and finance

BGI Legal

BGI Legal draws upon a broad team of ‘experts in banking and corporate matters’ to provide services to lenders and borrowers operating within Georgia. The practice is well-positioned to advise international clients, due to its extensive experience handling cross-border transactions and private equity agreements. Lasha Gogiberidze is a trusted partner of leading multinational banks and financial institutions. Gogiberidze co-leads the department alongside Unana Gogokhia. Also key within the team is Sandro Bibilashvili.

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Testimonials

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‘The firm is quite experienced in the banking and finance practice area, and has a variety of legal documents and solutions for their clients.’
‘Unana Gogokhia demonstrated a client-oriented approach and deep engagement into the client's requests.’
‘Experts in banking and corporate matters.’
'BGI responds to questions promptly and clearly.'
'The BGI advisers are competent and always provide the highest standard service.'

Key clients

Binance
Arrival S.A.
4finance
Citi
Jeffrey’s
Merrill Lynch
JP Morgan
Barclays
BNP Paribas
UBS
Goldman Sachs
Societe Generale
Ceska exportni banka a.s.
Amsterdam Trade Bank
East-West United Bank
Procredit Bank.
MoneyGram
Western Union
Mastercard
AC Maritime Lending
ACT Maritime LLC/ AC Maritime Lending
Coinbase
E-Toro
Alipay
Bitgo
Bene Shipping & Star Shipping
Coinbase

Work highlights

Advised J.P. Morgan SE and Goldman Sachs Bank USA acting as Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Managers on the Reg S/Rule 114A issuance of USD 300,000,000 11 per cent. Guaranteed Notes by ENERGO-PRO a.s.
Advised Citigroup and J.P. Morgan on JSC TBC Bank’s issuance and listing on Euronext Dublin of US$300,000,000 10.25% Perpetual Subordinated Callable Additional Tier 1 Notes and a concurrent tender offer to purchase any and all of its outstanding 5.75% Senior Notes due 2024.
Advised IFC, EBRD and ADB in respect of secured loan financing, and subsequent restructuring of financing, for Adjaristsqali hydro power project with installed capacity of 187MW.