EY Law draws upon a network of global resources to provide legal expertise in the finance and banking sector across regulatory and transactional matters. Dual-qualified Tato Chantladze heads the practice and draws upon extensive in-house experience with leading banks in Georgia to provide a blend of international acumen and local expertise to his clients. Nino Pkhovelishvili, who joined from Dentons in 2023, supports Chantladze across a range of matters.

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Key clients

  • Silk Bank JSC
  • Nexus JSC
  • Silk Technology LLC

Work highlights

  • Advised Silk Bank JSC on launching an innovative mass retail financial product, ensuring compliance with national regulations, and managing risk exposure.
  • Assisted Nexus JSC with the legal aspects of an M&A deal, including corporate structuring, drafting agreements, and regulatory compliance with the National Bank of Georgia.
  • Provided legal support to Silk Technology in developing an online ecosystem for commercial banks, including drafting, and negotiating technology contracts and ensuring compliance with the National Bank of Georgia’s regulations.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tato Chantladze

Other key lawyers

Nino Pkhovelishvili