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Georgia > Banking and finance Tier 3
EY Law draws upon a network of global resources to provide legal expertise in the finance and banking sector across regulatory and transactional matters. Dual-qualified Tato Chantladze heads the practice and draws upon extensive in-house experience with leading banks in Georgia to provide a blend of international acumen and local expertise to his clients. Nino Pkhovelishvili, who joined from Dentons in 2023, supports Chantladze across a range of matters.Practice head(s):
Tato Chantladze
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Silk Bank JSC
Nexus JSC
Silk Technology LLC
Work highlights
- Advised Silk Bank JSC on launching an innovative mass retail financial product, ensuring compliance with national regulations, and managing risk exposure.
- Assisted Nexus JSC with the legal aspects of an M&A deal, including corporate structuring, drafting agreements, and regulatory compliance with the National Bank of Georgia.
- Provided legal support to Silk Technology in developing an online ecosystem for commercial banks, including drafting, and negotiating technology contracts and ensuring compliance with the National Bank of Georgia’s regulations.
Georgia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
EY Law has ‘in-depth expertise’ across a variety of industry sectors, having been particularly active recently in pharmaceuticals, technology, and energy. The team offers insights and solutions to a variety of clients with specialisms including negotiating commercial contracts, managing corporate restructuring, and facilitating M&A deals. It is led by the dual-qualified Tato Chantladze who provides day-to-day tax and compliance advice to businesses, whether they be domestic or foreign. Chantladze is supported by Zakaria Shvelidze, whose ‘attention to detail and responsiveness’ has been praised by clients.  ÂPractice head(s):
Tato Chantladze
Other key lawyers:
Elene Sulkhanishvili; Zakaria Shvelidze
Testimonials
‘I had the pleasure of working with EY on labour law issues, and the experience was exceptional. The team demonstrated in-depth expertise, offering clear and practical advice tailored to our specific needs. Their responsiveness, professionalism, and thorough understanding of complex legal matters truly stood out.’
‘EY’s support was invaluable, and I would highly recommend their services to anyone seeking comprehensive legal counsel.’
‘The individuals I worked with at EY stood out for their deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and proactive approach to problem-solving. What sets them apart from competitors is their ability to anticipate challenges and provide clear, actionable guidance. They combine technical knowledge with a genuine understanding of our business needs, which made their advice particularly effective.
‘In particular, I’d like to mention Zakaria Shvelidze, whose attention to detail and responsiveness made a significant difference in the success of our project. Overall, the team’s professionalism and dedication have made a lasting impact, and I have greatly valued their collaborative approach throughout our engagement.’
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Key clients
Making Science Group SA
Work highlights
Georgia > Dispute resolution Tier 3
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 LLCÂ in September 2023.EY Law > Firm Profile
EY Georgia Tax & Law Practice is one of the leading law practices in Georgia, providing legal, tax, consulting, assurance, and transaction services. We specialize in delivering one-stop-shop professional services, addressing complicated legal and tax aspects of financial transactions, corporate, banking, regulatory, and M&A deals. Our team combines professionals with material and procedural knowledge in tax, banking and finance, technology, infrastructure, competition law, oil and gas, energy, labour, intellectual property, licensing, free industrial zones, personal data protection, and general civil and administrative, and tax law matters.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Law | Tato Chantladze | [email protected] | |
| Law | Elene Sulkhanishvili | [email protected] | |
| Law | Mako Maisuradze | [email protected] | |
| Tax | Ekaterine Kiknadze | [email protected] | |
| Tax | Tinatin Kachakhidze | [email protected] |
Lawyer Profiles
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Tato Chantladze | Partner and Head of the Tax & Law Practice | View Profile |
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Tinatin Kachakhidze | Senior Manager | View Profile |
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Ekaterine Kiknadze | Senior Manager | View Profile |
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Zakaria Shvelidze | Of Counsel | View Profile |
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Elene Sulkhanishvili | Senior Manager | View Profile |