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
