Commercial, corporate and M&A

BGI Legal

The ‘highly experienced’ team at BGI Legal is popular among large international corporates on transactional and day-to-day commercial work. The scope of the work is broad, encompassing joint venture structuring, reorganisations, commercial contract drafting and M&A activity, with clients spanning a myriad of industry sectors. Lasha Gogiberidze 'can effectively handle challenging legal issues,' including a plethora of work for foreign investors in privatization deals vis-à-vis the Georgian government. Zaza Bibilashvili co-heads the team alongside Gogiberidze and has excellent credibility among TMT and energy clients. Sandro Bibilashvili is dual US and Georgian qualified and is also extremely well-versed at handling work for international clients, particularly within the energy sector. Recognised as an ’excellent problem-solver,’ Tamara Tevdoradze has niche expertise advising international corporates on data protection matters. Unana Gogokhia is also recommended.

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Testimonials

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'We especially appreciate their excellent English language skills, the ability to quickly provide dual language documents, the responsiveness of team members, and their use of the latest technology to allow for the best communication available.'
'It is a highly experienced team.'
'Lasha Gogiberidze can effectively handle challenging legal issues that financial institutions in Georgia may encounter. He is an excellent choice for cross-border transactions involving a Georgian element.'
'Tamara Tevdoradze is a problem-solver who has a willingness to not only answer our stated questions, but also to perceive our end goals and help us reach them; she has an easy-going personality, making it a pleasure to work with her.'
'Tamara Tevdoradze is very responsive and on top of projects.'
'Dedicated problem solvers, lateral thinkers, never reluctant to try new approaches and angles.'
'The BGI team is highly experienced in the Georgian market, making them a reliable and quality choice. When it comes to cross-border litigations or transactions involving the Georgian element, BGI is an ideal choice.'

Key clients

Airbnb Ireland UC
Apple Inc.
Facebook/Meta Platforms Inc.
BP Georgia
MND Group NV
Marriot International
Vialis Belgium NV
CT Park
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
IHI Corporation No
Flutter Entertainment Plc
Johnson & Johnson
Sanofi
Novartis
Pfizer
Procter& Gamble
GlaxoSmithKline
Berlin-Chemie/A. Menarini Distribution Georgia
Pharmaceutical Research Associates
International Committee of Red Cross
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Voith GmbH
SOCAR Midstream Operations
Gelato ASA
TEPCO
EU Delegation to Georgia
Yenigun Construction
Carl Zeiss
Nodar Kipshidze National Center of Therapy
Pizza Hut

Work highlights

Advised several global aircraft leasing services providers on their business operations in Georgia.
Advised H&M on various legal matters related to the daily operation of the company.
Advised a client in respect of a multi-jurisdictional M&A deal involving the sale of Cypriot and Georgian companies' holding rights to the largest licensed oilfield in Georgia.

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