Leveraging strong longstanding relationships with international corporates and banks, and also drawing upon excellent ties with a raft of large global law firms, Gvinadze & Partners LLC excels at handling the Georgian aspects of cross-border M&A and advice relating to businesses operating and expanding in the jurisdiction. Team head and founding partner Nick Gvinadze draws upon vast institutional knowledge gleaned from his many years practising law in the country, marrying deep local expertise with an international mindset. Sophie Panjikidze is also noted for her diverse skillset, which encompasses a myriad of corporate and commercial matters, including due diligence, employment, competition and IP issues. The arrival in February 2023 of senior counsel Lesley Rogers further enhances the team’s capabilities.

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Key clients

  • BenevolentAI Limited
  • DataArt Solutions, Inc.
  • Kevelt AS
  • SAMSUNG/Technologies of Trust
  • TradingView Inc.
  • Viber Media SARL
  • G-Core Labs S.A.
  • Global Benefits Group
  • zooplus SE
  • Monster Energy
  • Nestlé
  • Robert Bosch
  • SPORTRADAR GROUP
  • Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Inc.
  • NEXTCLINICS International GmbH
  • SOCAR Midstream Operations Ltd.
  • Syneos Heal

Work highlights

  • Advised Samsung on all aspects of Georgian law compliance tied to the contemplated expansion of its operations in the Georgian market.
  • Acted for Global Benefits Group in relation to its divestiture of an insurance business.
  • Advised US government-funded media organisations Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in relation to their operations in Georgia.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nick Gvinadze

Other key lawyers

Sophie Panjikidze, Zakaria Shvelidze, Tornike Amilakhvari, Tinatin Javakhishvili