Ana Kochiashvili
MG Law OfficeMG Law Office provides ‘knowledgeable and commercially oriented’ advice to private and public sector clients across a broad swathe of transactional and advisory work, running the gamut from M&A and restructuring advice, through to joint venture structuring and compliance. Managing partner Archil Giorgadze embodies this approach, with clients lauding his ’solutions-oriented and very commercial’ ethos, particularly in the context of energy and infrastructure-related matters. Ana Kochiashvili is appreciated for her ‘professional and timely advice’ across a range of general corporate and commercial law matters, and Lasha Machavariani provides ’insightful and strategic’ legal support of hospitality services, gambling clients and business process outsourcing companies in Georgia. The ‘excellent’ Nicola Mariani and George Svanadze co-head the team alongside Giorgadze.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is knowledgeable and commercially oriented.'
- 'They have a profound knowledge of the market, with exceptional understanding of business needs and the ability to think beyond the legal frames.'
- 'The firm doesn't just offer legal advice; it provides strategic insights and solutions that help clients overcome obstacles and seize opportunities.'
- 'MG Law's insights are both eye-opening and consistently helpful and clients can expect a proactive and forward-thinking approach. What sets MG Law apart is its commitment to providing tailored solutions.'
- 'Archil Giorgadze is solutions oriented and very commercial.'
- 'Nicola Mariani is absolutely excellent.'
- 'Ana Kochiashvili provides professional and timely advice.'
- 'Lasha Machavariani's exceptional commercial acumen is on display every day, demonstrating a keen understanding of the intricate complexities of business transactions.'
Key clients
- JSC Tbilvino
- Rakeen Uptown Development LLC
- JSC Bank of Georgia
- Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority Georgia LLC
- The Government of Ras Al Khaimah
- JSC Georgian Railway
- Wolt
- Dhabi Group Georgia
- Dara Foundation
- Cross 2 LLC
Work highlights
- Advised a multinational bank as the dealer manager in connection with the issuance and tender offer of 6.00% notes due 2023 by JSC Bank of Georgia worth $200m.
- Advised an international law firm, in connection with the auctioning and selection of a concessionaire for a deep sea port project initiated by the Government of Georgia.
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.
Lasha Machavariani
MG Law OfficeLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Archil Giorgadze
MG Law OfficePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Archil Giorgadze, Nicola Mariani, George Svanadze