Andersen in Georgia has a comprehensive dispute resolution practice, allowing the team to advise on international litigation and arbitration matters for clients ranging from small start ups to large international corporations. Archil Giorgadze manages commercial arbitration matters, negotiating with investors and the government authorities on public-private partnerships. George Svanadze advises local and international businesses on general corporate issues and cross-border transactions. Other key team members are Tamar Jikia, who was promoted to partner in May 2025, and Lasha Machavariani, who represents clients before the local authorities.
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Testimonials
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- Archil Giorgadze is a very experienced, calm operator who can adeptly navigate Georgian matters. Lasha Machavariani is a superb Legal Director with a phenomenal work ethic who provides round-the-clock advice.
- Andersen's team demonstrates a well-balanced composition, bringing together substantial expertise across the field. Their approach to cases is characterized by diligence, precision, and effectiveness, ensuring that matters are handled with both strategic insight and professional rigor.
- Fantastic team led by Archil Giorgadze who provides Georgian law support across multiple practice areas, including corporate and litigation.
- The Andersen Georgia team of lawyers is competent, responsive, ready to discuss the issue and clarify the details.
- Giorgi Svanadze has consistently demonstrated a high level of expertise across a wide range of fields. His insights are not only strategically relevant but also highly pragmatic, enabling the formulation of solutions that are both innovative and practically applicable.
- 'Giorgi Svanadze has consistently demonstrated a high level of expertise across a wide range of fields. His insights are not only strategically relevant but also highly pragmatic, enabling the formulation of solutions that are both innovative and practically applicable.'
Key clients
- Lukoil Georgia
- GEPHA
- Chempionebi 111 LLC (EuropeBet)
- Arrival Georgia LLC
- Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets Georgia LLC (Carrefour)
- Junction Connect Limited
- A&O Shearman (London, Dubai)
- Dhabi Group Georgia LLC (Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi)
- Cross 2 LLC (Isani Mall)
- Dara Foundation
- Asvla LLC
- Silmet 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.
Represented a foreign investor in a high-profile, cross-border litigation and enforcement of the order issued by the High Court of Justice of England and Wales.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Archil Giorgadze; George Svanadze
Other key lawyers
Tamar Jikia; Lasha Machavariani