Andersen in Georgia provides comprehensive legal support to international companies, financial institutions, investment funds, and government entities. The team handles a range of work including private equity, venture capital, syndicated loans, and debt and equity financing. At the helm of the practice is Archil Giorgadze, who advises private investors and government entities on public-private partnerships. George Svanadze covers general corporate issues, while Lasha Machavariani works on corporate and personal data protection issues. Other key members of the team are Tamar Jikia, who was promoted to partner in May 2025, and Teona Sesitashvili, who deals with a variety of corporate structuring, governance, and transactional matters.
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Testimonials
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- Archil Giorgadze is the person you want on a difficult financing: calm under pressure, laser-focused on the key issues, and unfailingly commercial. He balances strong technical command with a pragmatic sense of key issues. I value his clear explanations and steady leadership on fast-moving transactions. Tamar Jikia is another impeccable example. She keeps momentum without losing control of risk and is very effective at translating complex points into practical options. Tamar is detail-oriented and efficient, turning high-quality documents quickly and flagging the commercial implications of proposed changes rather than just the legal mechanics.
- Andersen’s Banking and Finance team gives clear, timely, commercially focused advice. They handle complex, cross-border debt work with ease and are practical in negotiations. I trust them to focus on what matters, to anticipate issues early, and to deliver under pressure. Senior lawyers stay actively involved, decisions are quick, and the team is disciplined about where to spend negotiation time. They handle tight timetables. Andersen combines technical excellence with clear communication and sensible prioritization. They move at pace, avoid over-engineering low-value points, and provide transparent scoping, staffing, and partner oversight, which makes delivery more predictable than many larger teams.
- Archil Giorgadze Tamar Jikia for those looking for true class and real business orientation in lawyers.
- Tamar Jikia is one of the most thorough and sophisticated legal minds that Georgia has.
Key clients
- Antara Capital LP
- Highbridge Capital Management LLC
- GLAS Trust Corporation Limited
- JSC Bank of Georgia
- Lian Capital Group
Work highlights
Advised JSC Bank of Georgia on the issuance of $300m 9.5% perpetual subordinated callable additional tier 1 notes, successfully listed on Euronext Dublin.
Assisted Antara Capital LP, Highbridge Capital Management LLC and GLAS Trust Corporation Limited as lenders in a $120m bridge loan and potential security enforcement.
Advised client on negotiation, drafting and finalisation of a convertible note instrument with its historical investors.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Archil Giorgadze
Other key lawyers
George Svanadze; Lasha Machavariani; Tamar Jikia; Teona Sesitashvili