MG Law Office > Tbilisi, Georgia > Firm Profile
MG Law Office Offices
60 Chavchavadze avenue, Hausart Plaza
17th floor, office N 65
0162, Tbilisi
Georgia
MG Law Office > The Legal 500 Rankings
Georgia > Dispute resolution Tier 1
The ‘extremely knowledgeable and responsive’ team at MG Law Office provides ‘very sophisticated advice’ to domestic and international corporates across a myriad of civil and administrative law disputes, including as it relates to tax, labour and real estate matters. George Svanadze is ‘very intellectual and hardworking,’ ensuring that clients are effectively represented in both conventional litigation and arbitration proceedings. He has recently handled numerous matters for banking and finance entities recovering unpaid loans, including through formal insolvency proceedings. Archil Giorgadze, who co-heads the team alongside Svanadze, is ‘vastly experienced and knowledgeable,’ including in relation to litigation involving public sector entities. ÂPractice head(s):
Archil Giorgadze; George Svanadze
Other key lawyers:
Ana Kochiashvili; Giorgi Kikiani
Testimonials
‘Extremely knowledgeable and responsive team across multiple areas of Georgian law.’
‘The exceptional team provides very sophisticated advice.’
‘Archil Giorgadze is vastly experienced and knowledgeable.’
‘George Svanadze is very intellectual and hardworking.’
‘George Svanadze’s contribution to litigation was outstanding, he skilfully defended our position in court.’
‘MG Law demonstrated an unparalleled level of competence and attention to detail, ensuring that all legal aspects were properly addressed and resolved efficiently.’
‘Archil Giorgadze is a very experienced and insightful attorney, and the many years of our relationship are proof that we can always trust his advice and professionalism.’
Key clients
Chempionebi 111 LLC
Heidelberg Cement Georgia LLC
X2 Group
JSC ProCredit Bank
Maqro Tourism LLC
Cross 2 LLC
Work highlights
- 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.
- Advised a government agency in a complex litigation matter relating to a public tender.
Georgia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
MG Law Office provides ‘knowledgeable and commercially oriented’ advice to private and public sector clients across a broad swathe of transactional and advisory work, running the gamut from M&A and restructuring advice, through to joint venture structuring and compliance. Managing partner Archil Giorgadze embodies this approach, with clients lauding his ‘solutions-oriented and very commercial’ ethos, particularly in the context of energy and infrastructure-related matters. Ana Kochiashvili is appreciated for her ‘professional and timely advice’ across a range of general corporate and commercial law matters, and Lasha Machavariani provides ‘insightful and strategic’ legal support of hospitality services, gambling clients and business process outsourcing companies in Georgia. The ‘excellent’ Nicola Mariani and George Svanadze co-head the team alongside Giorgadze.  ÂPractice head(s):
Archil Giorgadze; Nicola Mariani; George Svanadze
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is knowledgeable and commercially oriented.’
‘They have a profound knowledge of the market, with exceptional understanding of business needs and the ability to think beyond the legal frames.’
‘The firm doesn’t just offer legal advice; it provides strategic insights and solutions that help clients overcome obstacles and seize opportunities.’
‘MG Law’s insights are both eye-opening and consistently helpful and clients can expect a proactive and forward-thinking approach. What sets MG Law apart is its commitment to providing tailored solutions.’
‘Archil Giorgadze is solutions oriented and very commercial.’
‘Nicola Mariani is absolutely excellent.’
‘Ana Kochiashvili provides professional and timely advice.’
‘Lasha Machavariani’s exceptional commercial acumen is on display every day, demonstrating a keen understanding of the intricate complexities of business transactions.’
Key clients
JSC Tbilvino
Rakeen Uptown Development LLC
JSC Bank of Georgia
Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority Georgia LLC
The Government of Ras Al Khaimah
JSC Georgian Railway
Wolt
Dhabi Group Georgia
Dara Foundation
Cross 2 LLC
Work highlights
- Advised a multinational bank as the dealer manager in connection with the issuance and tender offer of 6.00% notes due 2023 by JSC Bank of Georgia worth $200m.
- Advised an international law firm, in connection with the auctioning and selection of a concessionaire for a deep sea port project initiated by the Government of Georgia.
Georgia > Real estate and construction (and projects) Tier 3
MG Law Office provides ‘practical and commercially viable solutions’ to local and international clients across a wide range of real estate transactions and investments, including as it relates to commercial property acquisitions, major construction and development projects, co-ownership arrangements and leases. The team has longstanding expertise advising clients on major hospitality projects and has also recently started to pick up work in the renewables space, including the development, construction and operation of hydropower plants. George Svanadze and the ‘very experienced and insightful’ Archi Giorgadze co-head the team. ÂPractice head(s):
Archil Giorgadze; George Svanadze
Other key lawyers:
Nicola Mariani; Ana Kochiashvili; Giorgi Kikiani; Ana Jikia
Testimonials
‘MG Law’s profound understanding of the intricacies of the legal landscape and commitment to providing tailored and strategic guidance have played a pivotal role in protecting our company’s interests.’
‘We trust MG Law to devise the most practical and commercially viable solutions for our legal issues. They possess the capability to thoroughly evaluate both legal and commercial factors that may come into play.’
‘Archil Giorgadze is very experienced and insightful.’
‘The most important is knowledge and experience of the team, which relaxes you.’
‘The team at MG Law has vast experience and expertise. Throughout our collaboration, MG Law demonstrated an unparalleled level of competence and attention to detail, ensuring that all legal aspects were properly addressed and resolved efficiently.’
‘Our collaboration with Ana Kochiashvili and Ana Jikia was truly exceptional. They managed the matter with a high level of efficiency and conscientiousness.’
‘High level of employee expertise.’
‘Archil Giorgadze demonstrated a particularly high level of professionalism.’
Key clients
Dhabi Group Georgia LLC
Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority Georgia LLC
TR Real Estate LLC
Rakeen Uptown Development LLC
JSC Tbilvino
Dara Foundation
X2 Group
United Airports of Georgia LLC
Cross 2 LLC
Work highlights
- Advised a hotel group on the construction of a hotel in Tbilisi with an investment of $140m.
- Advised a client involved in the construction and operation of hydropower plants in Georgia.
- Assisted a company that owns and operates one of the largest shopping malls in the city with several disputes.
MG Law Office > Firm Profile
MG Law is the first full-service law firm in Georgia to be founded by international partners recognized by The Legal 500 as a Top Tier Band 1 Firm.
Based in the heart of Tbilisi, our firm advises the leading Georgian and international companies, financial institutions, investment funds, governmental entities and public enterprises.
Our firm is a market leader with its unique expertise and commercial sense, built on its years of being part of an international law firm.
MG Law’s team includes some of the market’s leading advisors on both domestic and cross-border corporate, energy, and financing transactions, and domestic and international dispute resolution in the region.
We are continually searching for lawyers with diverse academic and professional background to grow our team. Our lawyers are qualified in multiple jurisdictions, including Georgia, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. Â We have worked in a number of jurisdictions, including the United Arab Emirates. We are fluent in several languages, including English, Russian, Georgian, French, and Italian.
Among many other areas, the strengths of our varied and accomplished experts primarily focus on the following sectors:
Banking and finance; capital markets; arbitration and litigation; labor and employment; infrastructure and project finance; energy law; real estate; tax and customs; investment law; corporate law; and cryptocurrency and blockchain.
Why Us?
MG Law has extensive experience in all types of cross-border transactions and disputes and advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, infrastructure and project finance, capital markets (both debt and equity transactions) and international arbitration and dispute resolution, as well as a full spectrum of general corporate and commercial matters.
At MG Law, our success is attributed to our seasoned professionals who provide quality legal services to our clients, while focusing on tangible results and delivering solutions that work.
Our ability to successfully navigate through the most complex legal problems, exceptional professional judgment, and innovation sets us apart from any other firm in Georgia. MG Law is committed to efficiently meet the clients’ legal needs with maximum satisfaction.
Number of partners: 2
Number of lawyers: 10
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman and Founder | Nicola Mariani | nicola.mariani@mglaw.ge | +995577183300 |
| Managing Partner | Archil Giorgadze | archil.giorgadze@mglaw.ge | +995591190999 |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
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Mr Archil Giorgadze | Managing Partner and Founder | View Profile |
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Mr Nicola Mariani | Chairman and Founder | View Profile |
Languages
English Russian Georgian German French ItalianMemberships
American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia Georgian Bar Association- Dispute resolution
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Commercial, corporate and M&A