Sopho Mebonia
DentonsLeveraging the firm’s vast global resources, Dentons is a popular choice among international and domestic entities raising finance for myriad purposes. Capital markets and project finance work remains a strength, with dual UK and Georgia-qualified practitioner Avto Svanidze regularly advising corporate issuers on bond issuances and also being well-versed in handling work for International Financial Institutions (IFIs). Managing partner Otar Kipshidze co-heads the team alongside Svanidze and has a broad-based finance offering which includes regulatory knowledge, project finance and transportation finance expertise. Neli Tsivtsivadze has been an integral part of the firm’s success on the capital markets front, while Sopho Mebonia is adept handling project finance mandates.
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Key clients
- AFD
- ADB
- ING Bank
- OeEB
- EBRD
- Mizuho Bank Europe
- PROPARCO
- IFC
- Responsability Investments
- J.P. Morgan Securities
Work highlights
- Advised ADB, IFC and FMO on issuance of a $80m first-ever green secured bond offering by Georgian Renewable Power Operations.
- Advised AFD on a credit facility with Georgia, in a maximum aggregate amount of €70m, to finance the policy and infrastructure components of the Program to Support the Development of Irrigated Agriculture in Georgia.
- Advised ING Bank on a $130m Pledge agreement with Argomax Energy Group.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Neli Tsivtsivadze
DentonsLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Avto Svanidze
DentonsPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Avto Svanidze, Otar Kipshidze