J&T Consulting LLC

Negotiations: 

J&T Consulting takes immense pride in resolving 70%-80% of disputes through mutual settlements. This achievement is attributed to our exceptional team, equipped with excellent communication skills. We conscientiously avoid escalating situations and strive to protect parties from prolonged and costly processes. While we aim to encourage mutual agreements, we sometimes face challenges in achieving this. However, it's noteworthy that expenses in legal battles outweigh those in settlements when closely examined.

It's important to highlight that the J&T team actively supports clients throughout the transaction process, effectively preventing any potential risks and misunderstandings. Our approach consistently prioritizes business objectives and isn't restricted by formal constraints, guaranteeing client comfort and delivering the most advantageous and profitable outcomes for them.

International Arbitration  

1. J&T Consulting served as the Georgian Law expert for a Canadian multinational entity engaged in arbitration proceedings overseen by the ICC. The arbitration was conducted in Paris and centered around a dispute with a governmental construction corporation, amounting to USD 55 million. Our firm provided expert representation in compliance with the framework of Georgian law and meticulously crafted a comprehensive report in alignment with the applicable legal provisions. Our expert, Tevdore Ninidze, authored a pivotal report strategically leveraged by the client, resulting in a successful outcome where the dispute was decisively won.

2. J&T Consulting acted as the expert witness for a resident of the United Arab Emirates embroiled in a dispute against the Georgian party within the Stockholm Arbitration. This multi-faceted legal involvement encompassed a total of 20 cases, collectively involving a substantial sum of  USD 120 million. J&T as an expert diligently prepared four comprehensive reports meticulously outlining the applicable legal framework. These reports were strategically employed by the client, culminating in a successful outcome that favored our client's position in the dispute.

3. J&T Consulting represented the Spanish Company in a significant infrastructure dispute where a Georgian company faced a claim of 5 million Georgian lari. Our thorough efforts encompassed scrutiny of documentation, extensive legal research, and the formulation of strategic legal arguments to advocate on behalf of our client's interests effectively. Notably, within the core of these efforts, our partner Otar Machaidze played a pivotal role. His contributions were instrumental in appealing and successfully annulling an arbitral award in favor of our client. Otar's dedicated approach and exceptional efforts underscored our dedication and depth of service, showcasing his significant role in achieving a successful outcome.

 Recognition and Enforcement

1. J&T Consulting is well-known for its capacity to manage cross-border matters, both disputes and non-contentious matters. The experienced team has a good range of expertise in conflict of laws and private international law, including in the enforcement of foreign judgments. The J&T Consulting team represented a Georgian company before a German court. As a result of the tireless work of the team, the judgment rendered in Georgian jurisdiction was recognized and enforced in German jurisdiction, which is not very common, making the J&T Consulting team one of the first to enforce a Georgian court judgment in Germany. Following that, the J&T Consulting team successfully defended the client's rights in insolvency proceedings.

2. J&T Consulting provides comprehensive support on cross-border business disputes and utilizes its expertise in the enforcement of foreign judgments. J&T Consulting recently advised clients who had cross-border litigation in Italy and Greece. The courts of Italy and Greece acknowledged a judicial decision made by the courts of Georgia and issued a judgment in substantially identical terms. In addition, the J&T Consulting team managed to apply for provisional measures in these countries or ongoing court proceedings in Georgia.

Cross-Border Litigation

1. The J&T Consulting team is equipped to handle complex cross-border litigation before courts, representing clients engaged in a broad range of disputes, particularly corporate and commercial litigation in Georgia, the Netherlands, the UK, etc. The team represented the companies belonging to the Dutch resident holding in a Georgian court, which disputed a total of 60 million GEL. The dispute was ongoing between the Georgian and British parties. Despite the fact that many court proceedings were pending at the same time, the J&T Consulting team was able to settle the ongoing disputes in the best interests of the client.

2. J&T Consulting assists several large holding companies in dealing with litigation in Georgia and abroad. It is not difficult for J&T Consulting’s skilled litigation team to handle multiple lawsuits on a single case at the same time. In one of the cases, the J&T team represented a resident holding company of the United Arab Emirates in a Georgian court, in a total of 20 lawsuits with a total value of  USD 120 million.

Competition

J&T Consulting served as legal counsel for a major oil importing corporation embroiled in a case involving a collective fine alongside five other companies, amounting to a total penalty of 55 million Georgian Lari. Our representation extended to advocating for the client in court proceedings against the Competitive Agency of Georgia. This case stands as one of the most significant within the competitive landscape of Georgia and continues to hold its prominence. Additionally, our managing partner Dr. Giorgi Tsertsvadze, a pioneer in practicing Competitive Law, has authored a comprehensive book delving into the intricacies of competitive law, further amplifying our expertise in navigating such complex legal matters.

Insolvency  

J&T Consulting played a pivotal role in a substantial insolvency case involving an amount exceeding 700 million Georgian Lari. Our adept legal team, spearheaded by our partner Simon Takashvili, showcased exceptional leadership and outstanding legal skills in representing a company undergoing insolvency proceedings. This highlighted our extensive expertise in handling and navigating complex cases of significant financial magnitude. Despite the enormity of the workflow, our dedicated team adeptly managed the intricacies, ensuring a proficient and successful handling of the matter. This ongoing case spanned more than two years, further highlighting the depth and endurance of our legal prowess in protracted and challenging legal scenarios.