Led by Tato Chantladze, the dispute resolution practice at EY Law offers assistance to clients in litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Its team specialises in labour, tax, and corporate and commercial disputes. Zakaria Shvelidze is a name to note for employment and corporate disputes at the national and international levels. Also of note is senior associate Nino Pkhovelishvili.
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Testimonials
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- 'Zakaria Shvelidze and Nino Pkhovelishvili impressed me with outstanding legal knowledge, strategic thinking, and the ability to resolve complex issues with confidence and precision.'
- 'What makes EY Law unique is the combination of international standards with deep knowledge of the local legal and business environment. The team is highly professional, multidisciplinary, and able to deliver comprehensive solutions across a wide range of practice areas.'
- 'The team demonstrates strong legal expertise and professionalism, and they are reliable in delivering work. They are attentive and thorough, and overall provide dependable support.'
- 'The individuals I worked with at EY Law stand out for their exceptional professionalism, deep expertise, and personal dedication to clients.'
- 'The individuals we have worked with are professionals and demonstrate solid legal knowledge. Their dedication and responsiveness are strengths I value.'
- 'Potential clients would value not only the team’s exceptional expertise in areas such as labour law and dispute resolution, but also their responsiveness, reliability, and practical, business-oriented approach.'
- The team demonstrates strong legal expertise and professionalism, and they are reliable in delivering work. They are attentive and thorough, and overall provide dependable support. At the same time, I would value more practical and clear solutions during consultations, as this would make their advice even more effective for fast-moving business needs.
- What makes EY Law unique is the combination of international standards with deep knowledge of the local legal and business environment. The team is highly professional, multidisciplinary, and able to deliver comprehensive solutions across a wide range of practice areas. Potential clients would value not only the team’s exceptional expertise in areas such as labor law and dispute resolution, but also their responsiveness, reliability, and practical, business-oriented approach.
- The individuals we have worked with are professionals and demonstrate solid legal knowledge. Their dedication and responsiveness are strengths I value. At the same time, I would welcome a stronger focus on providing clear and solution-oriented advice, as this would make their input even more effective compared with competitors.
Key clients
- JSC Qebuli Climate
- JSC Credo Bank
Work highlights
Representing JSC Qebuli Climate in a commercial dispute concerning share redemption and alleged minority shareholder oppression, including claims of freeze-out, dividend tunnelling and breach of fiduciary duty.
Representing JSC Credo Bank in a series of sensitive employment disputes involving senior and managerial employees, including cases related to widespread internal fraud, improper credit approvals discovered post-promotion and misconduct in client data gathering.
Representing a former Georgian Airways pilot in a dispute over training fees (structured as a loan) claimed by the airline.
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Practice head
Tato Chantladze
Other key lawyers
Zakaria Shvelidze; Nino Pkhovelishvili