BLC Law Office
BLC Law Office is a full-service Georgian firm established in 2000. It has offices in Tbilisi and Butami.
It has experience advising both foreign and local clients on significant multi-million local and cross-border deals. The firm has a team of Georgian legal professionals led by managing partners Alexander Bolkvadze and Ketti Kvartskhav.
The firm provides legal services on financial and corporate practice where it advises on banking, M&A and restructuring deals. The firm is also very visible in advising on project development work.
Highlights
The firm advised Pave Bank Georgia on its successful obtention of a digital banking license from the National Bank of Georgia.
The firm advised European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on the €6 million financing provided to Gebruder Weiss for the expansion of logistics terminal.
The firm advised PROPARCO the €100 million credit facility provided to TBC Bank.
Key clients
Adjara Group Hospitality, Bybit Global, Georgian Co-Investment Fund, JSC Pave Bank Georgia and UBS.
Testimonials
"BLC is a full-service law firm offering expertise across all areas of business law. We appreciate the depth and versatility of their team, led by our go-to partner, Giorgi Batlidze. Both Giorgi and his team possess a high level of expertise in the legal matters relevant to us. Giorgi, in particular, excels in negotiating complex project development and project finance transactions. BLC always tries to ensure the partner level involvement, and this gives us confidence when dealing with complicated matters, albeit sometimes with a slight delay." (Project Finance Client)
"Their skilled team delivers strong negotiation, regulatory expertise, and client-focused service." (M&A Client)
“Since working with Giorgi Batlidze during the first phase of our port infrastructure development in 2019-2020, he has become our go-to external counsel. He has a deep understanding of our business, both in terms of the industry and the specific nuances of dealing with key counterparties. His bright, solution-oriented approach to challenges is particularly noteworthy. When faced with complex issues, we know he will deliver a tailored solution. Additionally, his strong legal and oratory skills make him highly persuasive, which is invaluable when negotiating complex transactions. His fluency in multiple languages—German, Russian, English, and his native Georgian—is an added bonus.” - Giorgi Batlidze, Firm Partner
“Led by Ketti, the firm excels in M&A, offering strategic guidance and expertise for seamless, high-stakes transactions.” - Ketti Kvartskhava, Firm Partner
LPA Law Firm
LPA Law Firm is a full-service Georgian firm established in 2009.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm provides legal services across M&A, banking and finance and project developments for a plethora of industries ranging from real estate, manufacturing and technology to energy sectors. It has experience working on both local and cross-border deals.
Key clients
The firm’s notable clients include CBS Group, JTI Caucasus, Caucasus Online, PC Max, JSC Rustavi Azot, Blox, Archi, Ytong Georgia, Yonpas Georgia, ATU Georgia, Lapidoth Oil Prospectors and Shulgin International Group.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
The firm's corporate and mergers and acquisitions practice exhibited remarkable activity. With a focus on both acquirers and sellers, the firm provided substantial guidance across diverse sectors.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
CBS Group LLC 100% stake acquisition
PwC Georgia share sale and purchase agreement of JSC Rustavi Azot
BGI Legal
BGI Legal is a full-service law firm in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm advises domestic and international clients on a range of corporate transactions including banking, M&A and project development.
Key clients
Key clients are JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, ICBC Standard, TBC Capital, Galt & Taggart, IFC, EBRD and ADB, Korea Water Resources Corporation, Tokyo Electric Power Company, BP Georgia, CT Park, Sarnia Holding and Finance, Yenigun Construction Industry and Citigroup Global Markets.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
"Client and solution oriented, professional knowledge, easy communication, transparent billing and fees."
M&A
"They know the local oil and gas sector and regulations very well, with inside to local politics, so it helped in decision-making during the divestment process."
BLB
BLB is a commercial law firm established in Georgia in 1995.
The firm advises investors and large corporations in Georgia. It specializes in representing international financial institutions financing projects in Georgia. The firm partners with English law firm Tulloch & Co to provide English law advice to clients.
Key clients include Microsoft, Sony, Warner Music Group and Porsche.
Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Bank lending: Lender side
"The firm was very fast, accurate, responsive and keen on details. They were able to opine swiftly, accurately and efficiently on all legal matters."
"Fast-reacting, pragmatic, good business understanding."
"BLB's experience of working with organisations similar to ours is an asset, BLB knowing specifics of the work and needs of international, non-profit organisations makes our cooperation more fruitful. Timely handling of deliverables and clear communication are both attributes of BLB."
"They are super-responsive, finding the best solutions in a very effective manner. The team has exceptional qualifications and experience in the market."
Business Legal Bureau
Business Legal Bureau
is a Georgian law firm founded in 1995 and based in Tbilisi.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on project development and financial and corporate deals.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Microsoft Corporation, A.P. Moller, Frontera and Porsche.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Project development
“Problem solving and availability to provide support in a timely manner.”
Dentons
Dentons is a global law firm that has had a presence in Georgia dating back to 1996.
Focusses / specialisms
In Georgia, the firm advises large international corporations and banks as well as more regional companies on M&A, real estate, banking and projects, among other corporate work.
Key clients
Among the clients of the firm are FCC Aqualia, JSC Silknet, AFD, EBRD, JP Morgan, Nordic Aviation Capital, SMBC Aviation Capital, Spectre Air Capital, Webster University, OMV Petrom,Cerberus Frontier, IFC and BD Property.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking
"Good knowledge of subject-matter and easy communication."
Project development: Infrastructure
"Their competence and flexibility."
Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young is the Georgian office of the international law firm of the same name. The firm is based in Tbilisi.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on financial and M&A deals.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Financial services
“Very responsive.”
EY Law
Large international law and tax firm,
EY, has an office in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm advises on restructuring, large M&A transactions and other corporate matters with a focus on the alcoholic beverages industry.
Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Financial restructuring
"Work has been performed within the deadlines. Team expressed professional attitude towards the assigned job."
Project development
"The law firm is very client-oriented: manage to provide the result with high-quality and short terms."
"They were very professional in the specific FIDIC contract drafting and provided valuable advice."
Restructuring: Corporate
"Broad mind and useful, practical advice."
"Provided well-structured research and summary with good communication."
J&T Consulting
J&T Consulting was founded in Tbilisi in 2008. The firm employs staff that are fluent in Georgian, English, Russian, German and Turkish, and advises on matters of Georgian law.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm advises on corporate matters including M&A and project development.
McGill
McGill is a full-service law firm in Georgia. It was founded in 2009 under the name Eristavi Law Group. It employs over 20 staff across its two offices in Tbilisi and Batumi.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm advises local and international clients on Georgian law aspects of equity capital markets and M&A.
MG Law Office
MG Law is a full-service firm in Tbilisi, Georgia. The firm has lawyers qualified to practice Georgian, UK, US and Canadian law, and lawyers fluent in English, Russian, Georgian, French and Italian.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm advises on domestic and cross-border corporate transactions with expertise in energy and financial services.
Key clients
Among the clients of the firm are JSC Georgian Railway,BM Holdings, Cosmote
Technical Services and Monemvasia Shipping and Trading.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Financial restructuring
"Communication and feedback. Legal drafting and careful consideration."
Nodia Urumashvili & Partners
Nodia Urumashvili & Partners is a Georgian law firm founded in 2005 in Tbilisi.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm advises primarily Georgian companies on a range of direct financing transactions, acquisitions and corporate matters, and has expertise in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
Key clients
Key clients include ResponsAbility Investments,
Lidings Law Firm, Mark Mullen, Amring Pharmaceuticals, MLN and Ushba.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking
"They have long-standing practical experience. Good network and deep knowledge of local taxation systems and processes."
M&A
"Very quick response times; good and practical knowledge of local legislation; more than just legal advice, a trusted partner."
Paine Stevens
Paine Stevens was founded in 2012 by an English solicitor in Tbilisi.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm specialises in providing English legal advice to companies in central Asia and the Caucasus region. The firm advises exclusively on English law but also partners with local law firms to provide a full range of corporate services to clients in the region.
Key clients
Among the clients of the firm are Asian Development Bank and Japan International Cooperation Agency.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Insolvency
"Practical and hands-on approach. Easy to communicate with."
