EY Law > Tbilisi, Georgia > Firm Profile

EY Law > The Legal 500 Rankings

Georgia > Banking and finance Tier 3

The ‘exceptional’ team at EY Law draws upon ‘a diverse mix of financial and legal expertise’ to advise clients engaged in regulatory and transactional work in Georgia. New York and Georgia-qualified team head Tato Chantladze combines international sensibilities with an excellent knowledge of the local banking landscape, gleaned from his many years’ in private practice, as well as in-house at several domestic banks. ‘Exceptionally attentive’ associate Mako Maisuradze is a key member of the team, working alongside Chantladze across a range of key mandates, including a considerable volume of fintech-related work and investment fund structuring matters.

Georgia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

Led by experienced Georgia and New York-qualified partner Tato Chantladze, and enhanced by the ability to leverage the firm’s broader tax advisory and business consulting and international network, EY Law provides a well-rounded offering to local and international corporates on M&A due diligence, commercial contract drafting, corporate restructuring and day-to-day corporate compliance advice. Although the firm is industry agnostic, it has been particularly active advising technology, energy and real estate companies. As part of her broad-ranging corporate and commercial practice, Elene Sulkhanishvili is particularly adept at handling data protection matters.

Georgia > Dispute resolution Tier 3

The ‘experienced, reliable and flexible’ team at EY Law handles litigation and arbitration cases on both local and international levels with workflow cutting across a wide range of corporate and commercial disputes. Leveraging the firm’s broader tax credentials, tax litigation is a particular area of strength, with New York and Georgia-qualified team head Tato Chantladze particularly accomplished in the space. Elene Sulkhanishvili is also recommended.