BGI Legal draws upon a broad team of ‘experts in banking and corporate matters’ to provide services to lenders and borrowers operating within Georgia. The practice is well-positioned to advise international clients, due to its extensive experience handling cross-border transactions and private equity agreements. Lasha Gogiberidze is a trusted partner of leading multinational banks and financial institutions. Gogiberidze co-leads the department alongside Unana Gogokhia. Also key within the team is Sandro Bibilashvili.

BLC Law Office LLC has a comprehensive team of lawyers, experienced in handling a broad range of banking and finance-related mandates. The team advises local and international lenders and borrowers on a wide range of issues, and has strength in matters relating to Georgian capital markets. Transactions, bond issues, and the registration of investment funds and asset managers with the National Bank of Georgia are covered by the team. Practice head Rusa Tchkuaseli has a breadth of specialisms, including structuring capital market transactions, including local issuers. Alexander Bolkvadze has notable experience in handling the financing of energy and infrastructure matters, whilst Tamta Ivanishvili regularly advises clients on cross-border investments and debt finance structuring.

The Dentons banking and finance team in Tbilisi draws upon a blend of expert knowledge of the Georgian legal landscape, experience in handling cross-border transactions, and significant global resources to provide an encompassing service to a broad and impressive client base. The team regularly advises on significant capital market transactions in the Georgian market and is active in handling banking and finance matters under both Georgian and English law. Dual-qualified Avto Svanidze leads the team with Otar Kipshidze.

Gvinadze & Partners LLC is a trusted Georgian counsel for global financial institutions and international law firms due to their deep knowledge of the local legal landscape and extensive experience handling transactional and regulatory matters. The team regularly advises multinational banks on a range of work including financing for major infrastructure projects, loans and regulatory compliance. Nick Gvinadze heads the team, drawing upon extensive experience to lead act as a point of contact for some of the firm’s most notable clients. Sophie Panjikidze supports Gvinadze on significant finance transactions and regulatory issues.

BLB (Business Legal Bureau) is recognised for its activity in the project finance space, regularly advising international commercial lenders on its operations in Georgia. The firm counsels on investments into the infrastructure and energy sectors, and has assisted international institutions in structuring cryptocurrency flow schemes. The team is knowledgeable in domestic finance regulations, and offers services to clients and international practices in advising and drafting agreements and issuing legal opinions. Kakha Sharabidze leads the team, and is supported by Maya Mtsariashvili and Ana Rekhviashvili.

EY Law draws upon a network of global resources to provide legal expertise in the finance and banking sector across regulatory and transactional matters. Dual-qualified Tato Chantladze heads the practice and draws upon extensive in-house experience with leading banks in Georgia to provide a blend of international acumen and local expertise to his clients. Nino Pkhovelishvili, who joined from Dentons in 2023, supports Chantladze across a range of matters.

Nodia, Urumashvili & Partners regularly counsels local financial institutions and multinational corporations on a range of routine advisory services. The team’s deep knowledge of Georgian regulations positions them to assist with compliance matters, draft documentation and conduct due diligence. Lasha Nodia has been active in the capital markets sector, supporting clients throughout the process of issuing and listing public green bonds. Tax expert Eprem Urumashvili and Tamta Margvelashvili are key team members.