Dispute resolution in Georgia

BGI Legal

BGI Legal is particularly impressive in dispute resolution matters, handling criminal proceedings, investment disputes, dispute management strategies, and defending clients in defamation cases. Zaza Bibilashvili leads the practice, utilising his extensive dispute resolution experience to handle corporate and commercial dispute matters for clients. Lika Topuria leads the litigation team while Sandro Bibilashvili, a dually qualified New York and Georgian lawyer, handles Supreme Court cases. Another key team member is Giorgi Sarajishvili, who represents foreign investors and local companies in commercial disputes before the Georgian courts.

Praxisleiter:

Zaza Bibilashvili


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Sandro Bibilashvili; Giorgi Sarajishvili; Lika Topuria


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‚The practice distinguishes itself through its profound knowledge of maritime law and its ability to apply that expertise effectively to complex, cross-border disputes. This depth of legal understanding is matched by a strong commercial awareness, enabling the team to provide advice that is not only accurate but also strategically sound.‘

‚Clients value the fact that they receive clear, timely, and commercially relevant guidance even in high-pressure situations.‘

‚Sandro Bibilashvili clearly stands out as the leading lawyer. He combines deep expertise in maritime law with perfect case management skills, ensuring that even the most complex disputes are handled with precision and efficiency. What sets him apart from competitors is his ability to integrate profound legal knowledge with an organised, forward-looking approach to strategy.‘

Kernmandanten

Coca-Cola Bottlers Georgia


Carlsberg


Scotch Whisky Association


JSC Nenskra Hydro (K-water)


Discovery Networks


VEON


British Petroleum (BP) Georgia


Apple


Facebook


Ferrero


McDonald’s Georgia


MND Group NV


JSC Heritage Securities


Asian Development Bank (ADB)


Ilia State University


Air Lease Corporation


Spairliners


TBC Bank


Flutter


Metlen Energy & Metals


Turk Telekom International


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  • Advising an international gambling giant on the dispute management strategy and Georgian law matters in connection with the chain of legal actions pending in multiple jurisdictions, including in Georgian and English Courts, ICC London (and potential legal actions in Armenia and the US).
  • Acting for one of the largest academic institutions of higher education in Georgia in a number of employment, real estate, administrative and commercial litigation matters.
  • Acting for a Ukrainian factory in a chain of civil and criminal cases in two jurisdictions concerning the sale of cryptocurrency worth more than $30m and damages caused by defective delivery.

BLC Law Office LLC

BLC Law Office LLC has a comprehensive dispute resolution offering, allowing the team to advise on international arbitration, litigation, and mediation cases. Ketti Kvartskhava leads the team, acting as leading counsel on international arbitration matters, and is a key litigator for clients. Giorgi Batlidze and Rusa Tchkuaseli co-lead the alternative dispute resolution practice, with established experience advising clients on high-profile cases. Litigation matters are led by Davit Tabatadze, who handles commercial, IP, and administrative litigation cases. Other key team members are Alexander Bolkvadze, who handles corporate transactions and litigations, Tamta Ivanishvili, who represents clients at the European Court of Human Rights, and Lasha Zurabi, who handles civil, corporate, administrative, and IP disputes.

Praxisleiter:

Ketti Kvartskhava


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Giorgi Batlidze; Rusa Tchkuaseli; Davit Tabatadze; Alexander Bolkvadze; Tamta Ivanishvili; Lasha Zurabi


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Dentons

Dentons' dispute resolution team has proven experience handling litigations in the Georgian courts for clients from a range of industries. The team handle disputes concerning real estate, compensation, privatisation, tax and customs, and general commercial litigation. The practice also handle competition-related dispute matters. Practice head Otar Kipshidze handles all levels of disputes in front of the Georgian courts, while Zurab Kiliptari leads on commercial litigation matters. The team is also joined by Natela Otaridze, a senior associate who focuses on IP, tax, and customs litigations.

Praxisleiter:

Otar Kipshidze


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Zurab Kiliptari; Natela Otaridze


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‚Clear and prompt information given on possibilities, risks to be avoid.‘

‚Available, immediate and professional response.‘

Kernmandanten

Adjara Hospitality


Batumi Oil Terminal


BP


Caucasus Online


Energy Beverages


Georgia Education Group


Hunland Trade


Joe & the Juice


SOCAR Georgia Petroleum


Trans Optima Group


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  • Advising Georgia Education Group, a part of JSC Georgia Capital on Breach of fiduciary duties by owners of the British Georgian Academy.
  • Advising Trans Optima Group, an Estonian multinational transport and logistics company, on a civil dispute on railway issues against Georgian Railways.
  • Advising Azerbaijan Railways and Damiryolservis on a dispute regarding non-payment for services under construction contract for railways

Gvinadze & Partners LLC

Covering the entire scope of dispute resolution, the team at Gvinadze & Partners LLC handle courtroom litigation, administrative disputes, and commercial arbitration. Dispute cases cover investment, employment, IP, corporate, and commercial issues. The firm is often called on by international law firms to act as local counsel for multinational corporations undertaking business in Georgia. The team is led by Nick Gvinadze, and he is joined by licensed patent and trade mark attorney Sophie Panjikidze. Further strengthening the team are Tornike Amilakhvari and Anzor Khatiashvili, who handle civil, administrative, and white collar criminal law matters.

Praxisleiter:

Nick Gvinadze


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Sophie Panjikidze; Tornike Amilakhvari; Anzor Khatiashvili


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‘Swift to response and excellent commercial understanding and guidance. We felt enormously well-represented by them.’

‘Nick Gvinadze heads the team with excellent oversight and is always very responsive.‘

‚Tornike Amilakhvari and Anzor Khatiashvili represented us in court in a most excellent way and with an attention to detail that paved the way for a successful resolution.’

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BLB (Business Legal Bureau)

BLB (Business Legal Bureau) deals with a variety of dispute matters, advising clients through litigation, arbitration, and mediation. The team have extended their litigation practice to cover criminal law matters, including white collar and corporate crime, alongside money laundering issues. David Khaindrava provides full legal support to shareholders, Maya Mtsariashvili handles public private law matters, and Kakha Sharabidze advises clients on the legislative processes. Another key team member is Ana Rekhviashvili, a specialist in tax disputes and bank syndicates.

Praxisleiter:

Kakha Sharabidze; Maya Mtsariashvili; David Khaindrava


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ana Rekviashvili


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‘We turn to BLB for disputes because they’re very detail-oriented, work hard, and have deep experience. They catch small issues in evidence and filings, keep deadlines tight, and give us a realistic plan for court or inspector matters.‘

‚Communication is clear and brief, and they follow through without drama—we know what’s needed from us and when.’

‘We would like to point out team members we find extremely helpful, David Khaindrava, and Ana Rekhviashvili.’

Kernmandanten

Frontera Resources Corporation


Spectrum


Baltic Investment Group (BI Group)


Sealink Global


Grapefruit JSC


Shareholders of Tbilaviamsheni JSC


SMT Global Logistics Limited


Mevlud Gabiskiria and co-owners


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  • Advises Shareholders of JSC Tbilaviamsheni in a large state-racketeering case.
  • Provided full spectrum legal advise Frontera Resources Corporation in connection with commercial litigations related to its holding companies and criminal charges initiated against its former CEO.

J&T Consulting LLC

J&T Consulting LLC handles a wide range of domestic and international dispute matters, covering litigation and arbitration. Co-head Giorgi Tsertsvadze has experience in both litigation and arbitration across the IT, competition, and construction industries. Otar Machaidze is fellow co-head, managing both international and domestic arbitration disputes. They are joined by Simon Takashvili, who is well versed in litigation and dispute prevention relating to labour law, and Ana Papkiauri, who handles business transactions and financial and tax law in Georgia.

Praxisleiter:

Giorgi Tsertsvadze; Otar Machaidze


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Simon Takashvili; Ana Papkiauri


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‚The team distinguishes itself through strong expertise in both local and international law, a strategic approach, and a client-focused mindset. Clients value their responsiveness, transparency, and practical solutions.‘

‚The lawyers stand out for their professionalism, strong expertise, and ability to deliver practical solutions. They differ from competitors through their client-oriented approach, responsiveness, and strategic thinking.‘

‚J&T Consulting team members always provide a comfortable support and working environment. The potential clients can be guaranteed whatever the case is, J&T team members will always provide an effective legal solution.‘

Kernmandanten

MagtiCom Ltd.


Georgian Vape Group LLC


Bare Beauty LLC


Mardi Holding LLC


Mardi Water Front LLC


Mardi Hills LLC


Kristal LLC


Grand House LLC


Azerbaijan Railways JSC


Trade Shift LLC


KPI Georgia


JSC Tbilvino


Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios S.A. Branch Georgia


Branch of a foreign enterprise – “Tbilisi Metro Line 2”


ProCredit Bank Georgia


Pineo Medical Ecosystem LLC


JV Anas International S.P.A. & Gestione Progetti Ingegneria Srl. & IRD Engineering srl.


Techno Boom LLC


High-tech Solutions LLC


Lithuanian Bakery LLC


Retro Constructions LLC


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  • Defended an arbitral award in annulment proceedings before the Tbilisi Court of Appeal.
  • Appointed as Georgian law expert in a high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional arbitration between MagtiCom, a Georgian telecom operator, arising from a $30m dispute over a 5G infrastructure project.
  • Represented Mardi Water Front LLC in a complex, high-stakes dispute concerning a major mixed-use development project in Western Georgia.

Andersen in Georgia

Andersen in Georgia has a comprehensive dispute resolution practice, allowing the team to advise on international litigation and arbitration matters for clients ranging from small start ups to large international corporations. Archil Giorgadze manages commercial arbitration matters, negotiating with investors and the government authorities on public-private partnerships. George Svanadze advises local and international businesses on general corporate issues and cross-border transactions. Other key team members are Tamar Jikia, who was promoted to partner in May 2025, and Lasha Machavariani, who represents clients before the local authorities.

Praxisleiter:

Archil Giorgadze; George Svanadze


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Tamar Jikia; Lasha Machavariani


Referenzen

‚Fantastic team led by Archil Giorgadze which provides Georgian law support across multiple practice areas, including corporate and litigation.‘

‚Archil Giorgadze is a very experienced, calm operator who can adeptly navigate Georgian matters.‘

‚Lasha Machavariani is a superb legal director with a phenomenal work ethic.‘

Kernmandanten

Lukoil Georgia


GEPHA


Chempionebi 111 LLC (EuropeBet)


Arrival Georgia LLC


Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets Georgia LLC (Carrefour)


Junction Connect Limited


A&O Shearman (London, Dubai)


Dhabi Group Georgia LLC (Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi)


Cross 2 LLC (Isani Mall)


Dara Foundation


Asvla LLC


Silmet LLC


FLO Georgia LLC


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  • Represented various Georgian entities owned by a foreign investor in relation to the enforcement of a confidential award issued by a Swedish tribunal following an international arbitration process.
  • Represented a foreign bank operating in Georgia in connection with a dispute concerning an unpaid loan for $65m.
  • Represented a foreign investor in a high-profile, cross-border litigation and enforcement of the order issued by the High Court of Justice of England and Wales.

Nodia, Urumashvili & Partners

Nodia, Urumashvili & Partners provides an extensive range of services to clients, advising on trade mark and copyright violations, representing debtors and creditors during insolvency proceedings, and handling tax disputes. Lasha Nodia handles insolvency and restructuring matters, while Maka Todua advises on court proceedings regarding employee treatment, termination of agreements, and brand defamation. Alexander Sukhishvili has experience in real estate and tax disputes, and Giorgi Kekenadze handles arbitration matters.

Praxisleiter:

Lasha Nodia; Maka Todua


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Alexander Sukhishvili; Giorgi Kekenadze


Referenzen

‚The team is well-balanced, with great knowledge of the law and a very good understanding of the business and political environment in Georgia. A true partner, being pro-active, fast, easy to reach and understanding the needs of an international commercial client.‘

‚Clients value its responsive, innovative, and strategic approach, strong leadership, and international capabilities compared to local peers.‘

‚Lasha Nodia is recognised as an innovative and outstanding commercial lawyer, combining creativity with pragmatic business solutions. What sets him apart from competitors is his ability to simplify intricate legal issues, anticipate risks, and deliver results with precision.

Kernmandanten

LLC Guriis Mtebi


Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets Georgia (Carrefour Georgia)


JSC Goodwill


JSC Bank of Georgia


JSC Procredit Bank


JSC Isbank


Kolkheti LLC


BN LLC


Solutions hi Worldwide S.L


Victoria Granit Sp. Z.o.o.


Venol Motor Oil Sp. Z.o.o.


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  • Assisted a Georgian company in relation to multi-million claim in arbitration proceedings conducted under LCIA rules.
  • Represented a client in a dispute concerning the validity of trade marks within Georgia.
  • Assisted client in arbitration, conducted under NAI Rules, with a seat in the Netherlands.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Georgia LLC

PricewaterhouseCoopers Georgia LLC‘s wide-ranging practice encompasses high-stakes constitutional disputes, state investment litigations, arbitrations, and general commercial litigation. Practice head Vano Gogelia represents large international clients in investment disputes, and major investment arbitration proceedings. Natia Kobosnidze excels in high-stakes investment disputes. Both individuals are dually qualified in Georgia and England and Wales.

Praxisleiter:

Vano Gogelia


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Natia Kobosnidze


Referenzen

‚Professionalism, high qualification, teamwork, and support.‘

‚Vano Gogelia is one of the most outstanding lawyers in Georgia. His analytical skills, depth of legal knowledge and excellent communication skills make him stand out from the competitors.‘

‚They are excellent lawyers, and extremely pleasant to deal with. They manage expectations, deadlines and budgets well.‘

Kernmandanten

Flutter Entertainment and Adjarabet Georgia Alta LLC


Zoommer Georgia LLC


JSC Elite Electronics


UGT Georgia LLC


Evo Distributions LLC


ASBC Georgia LLC


Muk-Tbilisi LLC


JSC Polat Yol Sanayi Ve Ticaret Branch in Georgia


Pharmax LLC


Weco Investment and Finance S.A.


GEA LLC


PSP LLC


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  • Representing a private individual as the co-counsel in a major investment arbitration proceeding based on the Bilateral Investment Treaty between Georgia and Azerbaijan, against Georgia in the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes.
  • Advising two multinational gambling companies Flutter Entertainment and Betsson Group, along with three other local Georgian gambling companies in major constitutional court and administrative court litigations that involve taxation of gambling sector and recently introduced age limitation for gambling industry.
  • Representing Weco Investment and Finance S.A. (“Weco”) in a telecom dispute in Georgia.

Archil Mchedlidze’s Law Practice LLC

Archil Mchedlidze’s Law Practice LLC provides assistance to clients from emerging markets in development projects from engineering, infrastructure, urban and agricultural industries. The team handle both litigation and arbitration matters. Practice head Archil Mchedlidze handles administrative law matters, and arbitration awards before foreign courts. He is joined by Valeri Bendianishvili, who advises clients in transaction, corporate, litigation and arbitration cases.

Praxisleiter:

Archil Mchedlidze; Valeri Bendianishvili


Referenzen

‘Archil Mchedlidze’s Law Practice LLC stands out for its practical and results-driven approach. The team quickly understands complex disputes and handles them with both efficiency and flexibility, especially in negotiations.‘

‚They are responsive and easy to work with.’

‘The team at Archil Mchedlidze’s Law Practice LLC is highly professional, responsive, and solution-oriented. Archil Mchedlidze stands out for his strategic and pragmatic approach, and I value their reliability and clear communication, which sets them apart from others.’

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EY Law

Led by Tato Chantladze, the dispute resolution practice at EY Law offers assistance to clients in litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Its team specialises in labour, tax, and corporate and commercial disputes. Zakaria Shvelidze is a name to note for employment and corporate disputes at the national and international levels. Also of note is senior associate Nino Pkhovelishvili.

Praxisleiter:

Tato Chantladze


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Zakaria Shvelidze; Nino Pkhovelishvili


Referenzen

‚The team demonstrates strong legal expertise and professionalism, and they are reliable in delivering work. They are attentive and thorough, and overall provide dependable support.‘

‚The individuals we have worked with are professionals and demonstrate solid legal knowledge. Their dedication and responsiveness are strengths I value.‘

‚What makes EY Law unique is the combination of international standards with deep knowledge of the local legal and business environment. The team is highly professional, multidisciplinary, and able to deliver comprehensive solutions across a wide range of practice areas.‘

Kernmandanten

JSC Qebuli Climate


JSC Credo Bank


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  • Representing JSC Qebuli Climate in a commercial dispute concerning share redemption and alleged minority shareholder oppression, including claims of freeze-out, dividend tunnelling and breach of fiduciary duty.
  • Representing JSC Credo Bank in a series of sensitive employment disputes involving senior and managerial employees, including cases related to widespread internal fraud, improper credit approvals discovered post-promotion and misconduct in client data gathering.
  • Representing a former Georgian Airways pilot in a dispute over training fees (structured as a loan) claimed by the airline.

GLCC Law Firm

GLCC Law Firm provides litigation, arbitration and mediation services to clients, advising on corporate, civil, administrative, and general business law. The team is co-led by Grigol Mumladze and Irakli Gaprindashvili. They are joined by Giorgi Gabitashvili, head of litigation, and Dato Kesareli, who handles complex labour law, data privacy, and construction disputes. They are well-known for handling contentious construction and real estate matters, insolvency proceedings, and tax litigation.

Praxisleiter:

Grigol Mumladze; Irakli Gaprindashvili


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Giorgi Gabitashvili; Dato Kesareli


Referenzen

‚This practice stands out for its collaborative approach and ability to deliver practical, results-driven solutions.‘

‚The lawyers showed good attention to detail and were responsive when I needed guidance. I valued their practical approach and steady communication.‘

‚The firm’s ability to maintain high service standards while operating remotely showcases their commitment to innovation and client convenience.‘

Kernmandanten

COBRAINSTALACIONESYSERVICIOS,S.A.


Life Master LLC


Poultri Georgia LLC


New Style LLC


Ensis 1701 LLC


Urus Group LLC


Aghmashenebeli Partnership 2011


Median Group LLC


AS Georgia


Silk Gastronome


„Road Rehabilitation and Modernization Supervision Direction“ LLC


Vendysoft


Mamisoni


Meno International


MS Group


Aionrise


Cushman & Wakefield Georgia


Engi


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GRATA International

GRATA International focuses on high-stakes tax and competition litigation matters for their clients, handling commercial, labour, and administrative issues for their clients. Founding partner Irakli Kordzakhia handles arbitration, litigation, and infrastructure projects for clients, while Sofia Roinishvili leads on tax disputes. Other key members are Irakli Jgenti, who represents clients in local courts covering commercial, employment, and administrative matters, and Nino Soselia, who assists with document preparation and representation of state authority clients.

Praxisleiter:

Irakli Kordzakhia; Sofia Roinishvili; Irakli Jgenti; Nino Soselia


Referenzen

‚The team of GRATA International is highly professional and extremely comfortable to work with. They demonstrate both strong local expertise and international awareness, which makes them very reliable partners in Georgia.‘

‚Their legal advice is always clear, practical, and well-structured. They demonstrate such expertise in details that even opponents often overlook giving us a strategic advantage.‘

‚Irakli Kordzakhia’s knowledge of international cases and rapid access to precedents significantly strengthens their advice. His communication is responsive, transparent, and respectful.‘

Kernmandanten

Silknet, JSC


American Express Limited (Amex)


Sun Petroleum Georgia (Gulf)


Energy Invest LLC


GRDC


Arci Group


Highlight-Mandate


  • Representing JSC Silknet in a tax dispute.
  • Representing American Express in a competition dispute.
  • Representing Sun Petroleum Georgia in a competition dispute.

MKD Law

MKD Law advises clients on complex disputes for foreign investors and multinational stakeholders, including handling disputes before the Supreme Court. Co-leading the team are Archil Kbilashvili, who leads on legally and politically sensitive matters, and Victor Kipiani, who manages cross-border disputes and regulatory matters. Other key team members are David Metskhovrishvili and Sandro Samadbegishvili.

Praxisleiter:

Archil Kbilashvili; Victor Kipiani


Weitere Kernanwälte:

David Metskhovrishvili; Sandro Samadbegishvili; Mariam Karseladze


Referenzen

‘Mariam Karseladze and Archil Kbilashvili were very good at representing us before the courts. Besides, they are very clear on giving legal opinion on the subjects we asked them.’

‘Mariam Karseladze & Archil Kbilashvili, they know the law, the practice and they very responsive.’

Kernmandanten

Wolt Georgia LLC


Pineo Medical Ecosystem LLC


Tav Georgia Operation Services LLC


GTG Group LLC


San Diego State University Foundation Georgia Branch


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  • Represented Wolt Georgia LLC in a dispute addressing whether digital platform couriers should be classified as employees or independent contractors.
  • Represented Pineo Medical Ecosystem LLC, a healthcare institution, in a $2m dispute concerning alleged construction defects in a newly built medical facility.
  • Advised GTG Group LLC in a $2.5m commercial lease dispute related to a hotel property, raising legal issues around force majeure due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the implications of property defects on lease obligations.