Meester Advocaat tamara TEVDORADZE

Tamara is partner at BGI Legal. She is part of the original team behind the formation of the firm in 2005. Before joining BGI Legal, Tamara worked at EY Law and GCG Law Office. Her areas of practice include real estate, secured transactions, property and land, employment, telecommunications, personal data protection, M&A, corporate registrations, and incorporation.A brief selection of her most recent representations includes the following:Participated in a USD 90 million privatization transaction of a major port and infrastructure facility with a view to establishing a free industrial zone;Represented a US-based major bank in a USD 25 million mezzanine loan financing of a leading US-Georgian real estate developer and operator;Represented a major Russian-based investment group in a consolidated acquisition of the largest Georgian gold and copper mining enterprise from the State and private owners;Advised a major Dutch-based investment company on various legal issues, including the acquisition of real estate in Georgia, establishment of local subsidiaries, and loan structuring;Advised a major Israeli-based distribution company in connection with setting up operations in Georgia, acquisition of real estate, and employment issues;Advised a major Israeli investment company on the acquisition of a local business, structuring the transaction, acquisition of real estate, and execution of a joint venture agreement with local partners;Advised a large Dutch-based real estate development company on the acquisition of real estate in Georgia;Advised IFC on the pending East West Highway concession project;Acted as special counsel for a major Cyprus-based company in connection with the mortgage of marine vessels registered in Georgia;Advised a large oil company in connection with the negotiation and execution of an HGA with the government of Georgia;Advised a large oil company on various legislative and regulatory issues, including environmental regulations;Advised one of the largest international Jewish charities regarding its operations in Georgia;Participated in drafting and negotiating contractual documentation for a strategic infrastructure development project (Build, Operate, and Transfer Contract for Tbilisi International Airport);Assisted the Embassies of the United Kingdom, France, Israel, the Netherlands, and the World Bank mission in Georgia in various land and real estate-related transactions, valued up to USD 10 million;Represented a major international pharmaceutical company in settling a collective labor dispute, involving approximately USD 5 million material value;Advised a major Dutch software company on its entry into the Georgian market;Advised a major Dutch-based company on the implementation of a multi-million investment in the Georgian real estate project, including negotiations with local self-government bodies and the announcement of a competition;Advised a major US-based software company on various issues related to the protection of personal data.Tamara obtained her first law degree with the highest honors from the Department of International Law and International Relations at Tbilisi State University (TSU) in 1999, followed by an LL.M. in International Business Law from Central European University (CEU) in 2001. In May 2020, Tamara graduated from New York University School of Law (NY, USA), earning her second LL.M.Tamara has been a member of the Georgian Bar since 2004. She also successfully passed the New York State bar examination and is qualified to practice law in the state of New York, USA.Tamara is fluent in English, German, and Russian, with basic knowledge of Spanish and French.