Andersen in Georgia

Corporate, Dispute Resolution

Legal Director

Lasha Machavariani is a Legal Director at Andersen Georgia, specializing in corporate and commercial law. He has significant experience advising domestic and international clients on contract negotiation, labor relations, occupational health and safety, and compliance with Georgian regulatory requirements.

Lasha is recognized for his representation of clients in complex litigation and arbitration proceedings, as well as his effective advocacy before Georgian regulatory authorities. He has developed notable sector expertise in the hospitality, gambling, and business process outsourcing industries, providing tailored legal solutions across operational, regulatory, and contractual matters.

Key Experience

Advised multinational and local companies on corporate structuring, M&A transactions, and regulatory compliance. Represented clients in high-value commercial disputes and arbitration. Supported clients in the implementation of data protection policies and employment frameworks. Acted for leading companies in the hospitality and gambling sectors on licensing, compliance, and operational matters.

Areas of Practice

Corporate/ M&A Arbitration and Litigation Labor and Employment

Georgian, English

Member, Georgian Bar Association

LL.M. (in progress), Free University of Tbilisi LL.B., Free University of Tbilisi, 2016