Effectively combining ‘knowledge of the local legislation with significant international experience,’ Dentons provides a ’very efficient and results oriented’ service to foreign stakeholders across a wide array of real estate and construction-related work. The energy sector remains a particularly fertile source of work, both on the renewables and oil and gas front, with work spanning the transaction life-cycle, through contracts governed by both Georgian and English law. Avto Svanidze is pivotal to the firm’s success in the energy space and recently advised a private equity fund as investor on the first ever hydro power project concession under the new PPP law of Georgia. ‘Personable, knowledgeable and cost conscious’ Irakli Pipia is well-liked by international stakeholders for his ability to provide ’local problem solving capability of the highest order,’ including as it relates to real estate due diligence and contractual matters. Managing partner Otar Kipshidze co-heads the team alongside Svanidze.
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- 'They are very efficient and results oriented.'
- 'They effectively combine knowledge of the local legislation with significant international experience.'
- 'We especially appreciate the interpretation of international regulatory documents in accordance with local legislation by the company’s specialists.'
- 'Respond promptly to our requests, demonstrate a specific approach to each issue, establish a culturally sensitive relationship with the client, and ensure productive collaboration and coordination with other third-party consultants collaborating with the client.'
- 'Irakli Pipia is personable, knowledgeable and cost conscious.'
- 'Providing local problem solving of the highest calibre, Irakli Pipia is a trusted partner who provides us with the reassurance our business needs to be operating so far from home.'
- 'Highly qualified and experiences. Deep knowledge of industry and existing practices. Always provide good insights and recommendations.'
- 'Working with the team is a real pleasure. We find the team to be highly skilled and always keen to add value to any matter or project.'
Key clients
- Universal Pictures
- Cerberus Frontier
- Kenya Electricity Generating Company
- OMV Petrom
- Avenium Investments
- Concentrix
- World Fuel Services Corporation
- Signature Solar
- Shell Brands International
- Energo-Pro
Work highlights
- Advised Cerberus on the First ever hydropower project concession under the new PPP law of Georgia, Bakhvi 1.
- Advised Accor Hotels on negotiating several new contracts on the construction and operation of hotels in Georgia.
- Assisted Hans, real estate company on drafting a contract with the winner of international architectural competition of a new art centre in Tbilisi.
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Otar Kipshidze, Avto Svanidze