BLB (Business Legal Bureau) handles all aspects of property development, advising clients on real estate privatisation matters and major construction projects, including hotels, airports, power plants and hospitals. Practice head Kakha Sharabidze leads on a range of real estate matters. He is supported by Ana Rekhviashvili, who advises investors on real estate projects related to power plant construction. Another key team member is Mariam Vashakidze, who assists clients with matters relating to hydro and wind power plants.
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Testimonials

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  • Partners of BLB are top professionals, and they have knowledge and experience covering various sectors, always providing sound and reliable support and advice. Mr. Kakha Sharabidze, the Managing Partner, is an outstanding person in the Georgian business establishment and has earned his reputation as a qualified lawyer and trustworthy advisor.
  • BLB has been operating in the Georgian market since the mid-90s when the Georgian commercial and public sectors started their formation. The partners of BLB have been through all stages of the development of the country and possess institutional memory and knowledge of all the peculiarities of the Georgian legal system. Their vast knowledge and networking make their advice and input extremely valuable.
  • Mrs. Ana Rekhviashvili stands out for being collaborative, detail-oriented, and highly efficient, with strong problem-solving skills and deep knowledge of legal requirements and applicable regulations. Mr. Kakha Sharabidze brings robust experience in handling transactions from both business and legal perspectives, offering practical, solution-oriented advice and serving as a valuable partner in negotiations.
  • BLB is a reliable partner in delivering complex projects and transactions, from initial negotiations to successful closing.
  • BLB gets real estate and construction done: clean title/cadastral checks, permits sorted, relevant registrations filed, and contracts/variations managed without fuss. They spot zoning/utility and site issues early, keep timelines moving, and close with proper handover/commissioning papers. We get clear to-do lists, quick replies, and costs that match what was quoted. They are very experienced in these matters.
  • 'BLB is a reliable partner in delivering complex projects and transactions, from initial negotiations to successful closing.'

Key clients

  • DCH Georgia LLC
  • Spectrum

Work highlights

Advises the Client on real estate matters related to expansion of Georgia’s largest port Poti Port operated by PSPC.
Advises the Client on real estate matters related architectural projects in Georgia.
Practice head

Kakha Sharabidze

Other key lawyers

Ana Rekhviashvili; Mariam Vashakidze