BGI Legal‘s dispute resolution team, composed of a broad range of experienced litigators, is equipped to handle a breadth of contentious legal issues. The team's expertise spans traditional areas like construction and employment, as well as less common industries such as maritime law, and emerging technologies including cryptocurrencies. Senior partner Zaza Bibilashvili, in addition to his transactional practice, is experienced in corporate and commercial disputes, and serves as an arbitrator. Sandro Bibilashvili, often supported by Tamar Iremashvili, provides ‘top-tier service and consistently outshines competitors’. Lika Topuria, who is head of the litigation practice, and Giorgi Sarajishvili are key team members.

BLC Law Office LLC‘s designated dispute resolution practice ensures they are positioned to handle both conventional litigation proceedings, as well as a range of ADR. The broad team have been active in a range of marked disputes across sectors such as agriculture, energy and corporate governance. Ketti Kvartskhava has vast experience handling disputes in both Georgian courts and international arbitration, with particular expertise in corporate and tax issues. Giorgi Batlidze is an arbitration specialist and focuses his practice on intellectual property issues, whilst Rusa Tchkuaseli has a notable track record in defamation disputes. Davit Tabatadze is the team’s head of litigation.

Leveraging both local expertise and a global network of resources, the Dentons team acts on domestic and cross-border mandates. With a client list spanning a range of industries, the team is well-equipped to handle a variety of both conventional litigation and ADR matters. The practice is acting on notable arbitration claims in addition to demonstrating strength in contentious competition matters, and has extensive experience representing clients in the real estate and oil and gas sectors. Otar Kipshidze leads the team and has represented clients in a number of key infrastructure project-related disputes. Zurab Kiliptari is a key member of the firm’s litigation team.

Gvinadze & Partners LLC is well-positioned to represent clients on cross-jurisdictional conventional disputes and international arbitration. The team regularly represents clients from a range of jurisdictions, including the UK, Switzerland and Singapore, on disputes spanning industries such as aviation, energy and telecommunications. Furthermore, driven by the experience and reputation of practice leader Nick Gvinadze, the team acts as local counsel to many multinational law firms on their Georgian legal matters. Sophie Panjikidze supports Gvinadze on many matters, whilst Tornike Amilakhvari and Anzor Khatiashvili are also key team members.

Employing a ‘strategic litigation approach’, BLB (Business Legal Bureau)‘s dispute resolution team offers services to both domestic and international clients. The team, renowned for its ability to handle contentious corporate and commercial issues, has recently expanded to cover criminal law matters, and is led by Maya Mtsariashvili. The practice has recently been active in the construction and agriculture industries. Kakha Sharabidze is a trusted counsel to international clients, whilst David Khaindrava has a deep knowledge of the local legal landscape.

GLCC Law Firm regularly represents Georgian corporations in litigation before all levels of the Court, including the King’s Bench Division of the British High Court of Justice. The team has been recently active in commercial disputes, with experience handling contentious construction matters, insolvency proceedings, and tax litigation. A particular work highlight from the past year was the successful arbitration against the Georgian government on behalf of a construction company. Grigol Mumladze co-heads the team with Irakli Gaprindashvili, an experienced arbitrator.

J&T Consulting LLC‘s dispute resolution team provides a comprehensive service across a wide range of sectors. The team regularly represents leading Georgian businesses and is well-positioned to represent international clients on cross-border disputes before regional and national Courts, as well as being capable in domestic and international arbitration. The practice operates across the full spectrum of industries, with notable strength in the construction sector. Otar Machaidze is recognised for his expertise in both domestic and international arbitration, and leads the team alongside Giorgi Tsertsvadze.

MG Law Office is active across a range of civil and administrative legal disputes, regularly acting for domestic and international corporations and individuals. The team has experience in handling a range of contentious matters in various sectors such as tax, employment, and corporate governance. George Svanadze co-heads the team with Archil Giorgadze. Svanadze specialises in commercial arbitrations, and has notable experience handling employment disputes. Giorgadze has been described as the ‘mastermind behind the operation’.

The Nodia, Urumashvili & Partners litigation team draws upon ‘excellence expertise and deep understanding of problems’, as well as a strong local presence to represent clients before the Georgian courts in a range of litigation matters. Whilst the team has experience handling shareholder, IP, and tax disputes, they possess a notable specialism in representing both debtors and creditors in insolvency proceedings. Lasha Nodia is experienced in this sector and co-heads the team with Maka Todua, who draws upon her career background in Georgian dispute resolution. Alexander Sukhishvili is active in tax litigation and has deep sector knowledge in this area.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Georgia LLC maintains a strong presence in the Georgian legal market due to their capacity to handle a range of disputes for both domestic and international clients. The team are experienced in representing clients in civil and administrative disputes before the Tbilisi courts, and in international arbitrations. Led by dual-qualified Vano Gogelia, the team are predominantly active in employment and tax-related issues. Natia Kobosnidze, also qualified in both Georgia and England and Wales, works closely with Gogelia.

Archil Mchedlidze’s Law Practice LLC advises a range of clients in civil and administrative disputes before all levels of Georgian courts. The practice is particularly active in representing individuals, both Georgian and foreign nationals, in disputes centred on issues such as real estate, divorce or defamation. Archil Mchedlidze co-heads the team with Valeri Bendianishvili.

EY Law acts for individuals and businesses on a range of civil and administrative disputes. The team is experienced in contractual and employment matters, whether acting for the employer or employee. The group has experience across the aviation, oil and gas, and retail sectors, among others. The experienced Tato Chantladze leads the team and is supported by recent hire Zakaria Shvelidze, who joined from Gvinadze & Partners LLC in September 2023.

VBAT represents Georgian corporations in litigation across all levels of the judiciary and a variety of legal sectors. The team has recently been involved in a range of commercial disputes, showcasing a specific knowledge of Georgian competition and procurement regulations, having represented clients in front of the Georgian National Competition Agency. Davit Kikaleishvili co-leads the team and has handled numerous civil and administrative proceedings, whilst Davit Kvachantiradze is an expert in criminal law. Tinatin Tskhvediani is a recommended lawyer.