J&T Consulting LLC handles a wide range of domestic and international dispute matters, covering litigation and arbitration. Co-head Giorgi Tsertsvadze has experience in both litigation and arbitration across the IT, competition, and construction industries. Otar Machaidze is fellow co-head, managing both international and domestic arbitration disputes. They are joined by Simon Takashvili, who is well versed in litigation and dispute prevention relating to labour law, and Ana Papkiauri, who handles business transactions and financial and tax law in Georgia.
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Testimonials
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- 'The lawyers stand out for their professionalism, strong expertise, and ability to deliver practical solutions. They differ from competitors through their client-oriented approach, responsiveness, and strategic thinking.'
- 'The team distinguishes itself through strong expertise in both local and international law, a strategic approach, and a client-focused mindset. Clients value their responsiveness, transparency, and practical solutions.'
- 'Giorgi Tsertsvadze as a managing partner and true leader of the team helps us to navigate and pick the member of the team which is mostly suitable to the matter.'
- 'J&T Consulting team members always provide a comfortable support and working environment. The potential clients can be guaranteed whatever the case is, J&T team members will always provide an effective legal solution.'
- 'Simon Takashvili manages court cases in different locations and leads his team in an excellent way.'
- The individuals I work with stand out for their professionalism, care, and ability to build genuine partnerships with clients. Unlike many competitors, they combine deep expertise with a people-focused approach, which makes collaboration both effective and enjoyable.
Key clients
- MagtiCom Ltd.
- Georgian Vape Group LLC
- Bare Beauty LLC
- Mardi Holding LLC
- Mardi Water Front LLC
- Mardi Hills LLC
- Kristal LLC
- Grand House LLC
- Azerbaijan Railways JSC
- Trade Shift LLC
- KPI Georgia
- JSC Tbilvino
Work highlights
Defended an arbitral award in annulment proceedings before the Tbilisi Court of Appeal.
Appointed as Georgian law expert in a high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional arbitration between MagtiCom, a Georgian telecom operator, arising from a $30m dispute over a 5G infrastructure project.
Represented Mardi Water Front LLC in a complex, high-stakes dispute concerning a major mixed-use development project in Western Georgia.
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Practice head
Giorgi Tsertsvadze; Otar Machaidze
Other key lawyers
Simon Takashvili; Ana Papkiauri