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Key contacts
Partner, CEO: Tamta Ivanishvili
Quick facts
Partners

Ketti Kvartskhava, Giorgi Batlidze, Tamta Ivanishvili, Rusa Tchkuaseli, Lasha Uplisashvili, Anri Khonelidze

Other qualified practitioners

Alexander Bolkvadze, Founder / Chairman of the Executive Board

Total number of lawyers

40

Languages

Georgian, English, French, German, Russian

Key practice areas
Financial and corporate
Energy and infrastructure
Project development
Firm overview

Based in Georgia and described by Clients as “fully comparable with the Magic Circle”, BLC is a true leader of the market practicing in virtually all areas of law. Having thorough knowledge of Georgian legislation and legal practice, as well as various key industries, lawyers of BLC are devotedly serving the interests of their clients.

With 30 qualified attorneys currently employed full time with BLC and several off counsels, BLC certainly has larger capacity to handle several complicated transactions and cases at a time than most of the law-firms in Georgia.

Most importantly, BLC Law Office is the only Georgian firm with branches in Batumi, the investment hub of West Georgia, and in Tashkent, Uzbekistan — a vibrant, rapidly developing market that marks the firm’s pioneering international expansion.

BLC is truly exceptional with the approach to the Client’s needs as well as the best possible understanding of the respective business environment. Our approach to each particular matter is to adapt to and understand the commercial, as well as policy and strategic rationale behind the relevant issue with the purpose to create value through legal advice.

Sector expertise
  • Aviation
  • Banking
  • Construction and materials
  • Energy
  • Government and public policy
  • Insurance
  • Investment management
  • Mining
  • Oil and gas
  • Pharmaceutical and life sciences
  • Real estate
  • Technology and telecommunications
Other offices
  • Georgia
    30 Nikoloz Baratashvili Street
    Batumi
    T: (0422) 29 43 77
    E: blc@blc.ge
    W: https://blc.ge/

  • Republic of Uzbekistan
    Shakhrisabz Street, House No. 2
    Trilliant Business Center, Tower 2
    Tashkent
    T: (+995 32) 292 24 91
    E: blc@blc.ge
    W: https://blc.ge/
Address:
129a, Agmashenebeli Avenue
Tbilisi, 0102
Tel:+995 32 292 24 91 Fax:+995 32 293 45 26 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.blc.ge
2026 Edition
Financial and corporate
18 firms ranked
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Tier 1

BGI Legal
3 practice areas
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BLC Law Office
3 practice areas
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Dentons
3 practice areas
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Tier 2

Andersen in Georgia
2 practice areas
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MKD Law
3 practice areas
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Nodia Urumashvili & Partners
3 practice areas
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Tier 3

Business Legal Bureau
2 practice areas
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EY Law
2 practice areas
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Gvinadze & Partners
2 practice areas
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J&T Consulting
1 practice area
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LPA Law Firm
1 practice area
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Paine Stevens
2 practice areas
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Suknidze & Partners
2 practice areas
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Tier 4

BDO Law
3 practice areas
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Begiashvili & Co
3 practice areas
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KPMG Law Georgia
1 practice area
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Notable

PwC Georgia
1 practice area
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REVERA
1 practice area
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Project development
9 firms ranked
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Tier 1

BGI Legal
3 practice areas
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BLC Law Office
3 practice areas
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Dentons
3 practice areas
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Tier 2

Andersen in Georgia
2 practice areas
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Business Legal Bureau
2 practice areas
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Gvinadze & Partners
2 practice areas
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MKD Law
3 practice areas
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Nodia Urumashvili & Partners
3 practice areas
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Tier 3

BDO Law
3 practice areas
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate
BLC Law Office maintains a strong position in Georgia's financial and corporate market, advising financial institutions, development banks, investors and corporates across banking and finance, capital markets, financial services regulatory and corporate transactions. The firm is particularly active on complex and innovative financial-sector mandates, combining transactional expertise with detailed knowledge of the Georgian regulatory environment.

The practice advises on lending transactions, development finance, capital markets instruments, securitisations and financial services regulation. Its work also extends to emerging areas of the financial market, including virtual asset regulation, where the team assists international businesses navigating licensing and market-entry requirements. The firm's experience spans both established financial institutions and newer market participants.

BLC also maintains significant project finance and project development capabilities, advising financiers, developers and investors across infrastructure, hospitality, real estate and energy-related matters. The team supports clients throughout the development and financing process, combining finance, corporate, regulatory and commercial expertise on complex projects.

Clients consistently praise the firm's technical expertise, responsiveness and commercial approach. Feedback highlights deep banking and capital markets knowledge, practical advice and the team's ability to execute sophisticated transactions under demanding timelines. The firm is also recognised for its regulatory expertise and contribution to innovative financial products and structures, with clients describing the team as reliable, professional and highly effective in transaction execution.

Key clients

Asian Development Bank; European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); TBC Bank; Bybit Georgia; Accor Group; Veolia; ContourGlobal.

Testimonials

“Deep expertise in banking and capital markets combined with practical commercial advice.” (Banking and finance / Capital markets)

“Highly responsive, professional and reliable.” (Banking and finance)

“Strong regulatory knowledge and excellent understanding of the Georgian financial market.” (Financial services regulatory)

“Excellent execution capabilities under tight timelines.” (Banking and finance / Capital markets)

“Strong experience in complex and innovative financial products.” (Capital markets)

“Commercial, solution-oriented and highly effective in transaction execution.” (Project finance)
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Deal Highlights
30 results30 results
Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Georgian Railway LLC - Bond Issue
2021-06-01
BLC Law Office
Georgia
Bond issue
Renaissance Capital Ltd, Citigroup, TBC Bank JSC, Galt & Taggart Capital, JP Morgan Chase
Underwriter
Asian Development Bank - Financing
2022-01-01
BLC Law Office
Georgia
Financing
Alexander Bolkvadze
Asian Development Bank
Lender
The European Fund for Southeast Europe; Green for Growth Fund Southeast Europe SA; - Financing
2021-02-26
BLC Law Office
Georgia
Financing
Giorgi Batlidze
The European Fund for Southeast Europe, Green for Growth Fund Southeast Europe SA
Lender
State of Georgia - Bond issue
2021-05-01
BLC Law Office
Georgia
Bond issue
Giorgi Batlidze, Tamta Ivanishvili
State of Georgia
Issuer
Georgia Global Utilities - Bond issue
BLC Law Office
Georgia
Bond issue
Giorgi Batlidze, Tamta Ivanishvili
Georgia Global Utilities
Issuer
TBC Capital Foresight Capital - Fund formation
2022-01-06
BLC Law Office
Georgia
Fund formation
Tamta Ivanishvili
TBC Capital Foresight Capital
Fund manager
Georgian Airways - Insolvency
BLC Law Office
Georgia
Insolvency
Giorgi Batlidze
Georgian Airways
Insolvent entity
Tbilisi Hills Golf Resort - Project development
BLC Law Office
Georgia
Project development
Alexander Bolkvadze
Tbilisi Hills Golf Resort
Project developer
Realm Holdings - Real estate project
BLC Law Office
Georgia
Real estate project
Lasha Uplisashvili, Ketti Kvartskhava
Realm Holdings
Developer
Phazisi Group - Project development
BLC Law Office
Georgia
Project development
Lasha Uplisashvili, Giorgi Batlidze
Phazisi Group
Project developer
Pace Group - Project development
BLC Law Office
Georgia
Project development
Giorgi Batlidze
Pace Group
Project developer
Metra Group - Real estate project
BLC Law Office
Georgia
Real estate project
Ketti Kvartskhava
Metra Group
Developer
Goldcept Resources Ltd - Project development
BLC Law Office
Georgia
Project development
Giorgi Batlidze
Goldcept Resources Ltd
Project developer
Geverse Development - Project development
BLC Law Office
Georgia
Project development
Tamta Ivanishvili
Geverse Development
Project developer
Enka Insaat - Project development
BLC Law Office
Georgia
Project development
Tamta Ivanishvili
Enka Insaat
Project developer
Ecoener - Project development
BLC Law Office
Georgia
Project development
Alexander Bolkvadze
Ecoener
Project developer
Calik Energy - Project development
BLC Law Office
Georgia
Project development
Lasha Uplisashvili, Alexander Bolkvadze
Calik Energy
Project developer
Block Group - Project development
BLC Law Office
Georgia
Project development
Lasha Uplisashvili, Alexander Bolkvadze
Block Group
Project developer
Block Energy - Project development
BLC Law Office
Georgia
Project development
Tamta Ivanishvili
Block Energy
Project developer
AquaHydro - Project finance
BLC Law Office
Georgia
Project finance
Giorgi Batlidze
AquaHydro
Project developer
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