Nodia, Urumashvili & Partners operate at the intersection of regulatory strategy, financial law, and economic governance. Clients include local financial institutions, crypto-currency platforms, and foreign investors. Tamta Margvelashvili, who spearheads the practice, handles complex merger control filings and structured finance transactions. Lasha Nodia advises international clients on corporate matters related to insolvency and restructuring.
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Testimonials

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  • Tamta Margvelashvili stands out for her exceptional combination of strategic business sense and unwavering focus on delivering client value. She combines clear, calm judgment under pressure with superior client management, translating complex legal issues into practical, implementable solutions. Notable strengths include proactive communication, disciplined project management, and a keen ability to anticipate risks and align legal strategy with business goals. Tamta’s broad experience across key practice areas and her collaborative approach consistently earn client trust and deliver measurable outcomes.
  • The staff are professional and detail-oriented, consistently delivering clear, well-reasoned guidance, with high-quality lawyer skills in analytical rigor, precise drafting, effective negotiation, and strategic problem-solving. What makes this practice unique is its deep sector knowledge combined with pragmatic, client-focused execution and strong cross-functional collaboration across transactional, litigation, and regulatory areas.
  • What makes Nodia, Urumashvili & Partners stand out is their rare combination of professionalism, deep sector knowledge, and forward-looking strategic perspective. As a newly regulated virtual asset service provider, we operate in a space where few firms in Georgia have relevant experience. This team has been advising the industry since its very inception, which gives them unparalleled insight into the regulatory, competitive, and practical challenges we face. Their strength lies not only in their legal expertise but also in their ability to guide clients through uncharted territory—helping us navigate interactions with regulators, anticipate how the market might evolve, and position ourselves competitively. Unlike many firms that provide only transactional advice, they consistently bring a broader, strategic view that adds significant value. The practice is also distinguished by its collaborative approach and innovative mindset. They adapt flexibly to client needs, combining rigorous legal analysis with a pragmatic understanding of fast-moving industries. This ability to bridge law, business, and strategy makes them an exceptional partner compared to other firms in the region.
  • Among the individuals we have worked with, I would particularly highlight Tamta Margvelashvili. Assigned to our project, she has consistently impressed us with her competence, diligence, and ability to grasp not only the legal complexities but also the specific nuances of our industry. What makes Tamta stand out is her ability to combine technical legal knowledge with industry-specific insight. She is proactive, responsive, and able to translate complex regulatory issues into clear, actionable advice that fits the realities of our business. Her contribution has been central to our ability to move forward with confidence in a highly uncertain regulatory environment.
  • 'The staff are professional and detail-oriented, consistently delivering clear, well-reasoned guidance, with high-quality lawyer skills: analytic rigour, precise drafting, effective negotiation, and strategic problem-solving.'
  • 'What makes this practice unique is its deep sector knowledge combined with pragmatic, client-focused execution and strong, cross-functional collaboration across transactional, litigation, and regulatory areas.'

Key clients

  • Ziraat Bank Georgia JSC
  • BasisBank JSC
  • Bank of Georgia JSC
  • Cafman Limited LLC
  • Cryptomat LLC
  • Granat LLC
  • DFI Europe GmbH
  • Alma LLC
  • Georgian Renewable Power Operations JSC
  • Georgia Capital JSC
  • MP Development LLC
  • Whitebit LLC

Work highlights

Advised Granat LLC’s shareholders on the alienation of shares in a Granat LLC designated as a strategic investor under Georgian law.
Advising Whitebit LLC, one of Georgia’s licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), on the country’s evolving regulatory framework for virtual assets.
Representing Cryptomat LLC, a licensed Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), in a case concerning equal treatment and competitive neutrality among regulated VASPs in Georgia.
Practice head

Tamta Margvelashvili

Other key lawyers

Lasha Nodia