Gvinadze & Partners LLC offers a full scope of corporate and commercial legal support to major international corporations, including assistance on corporate structuring, tax, employment and compliance matters. Over the past 12 months, the practice has been particularly active in the corporate restructuring and M&A work, acting for major multinationals across a variety of industries including retail, technology and hospitality. These focus areas come in addition to long standing experience in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. Nick Gvinadze, one of the leading lawyers in Georgia, heads the team, and draws upon 29 years of experience in Georgian and cross-border legal matters to assist on noteworthy projects in fields such as energy, infrastructure and real estate. Sophie Panjikidze, fluent in Georgian, English and Russian, has a specialism in IP matters such as patents and trademarks.

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  • 'Nick Gvinadze and his team provide practical, business-minded advice which suits our large global clients, where Georgia makes up a small piece of a larger portfolio.'
  • 'We have used Gvinadze & Partners LLC in issues of industrial property rights and they have been very efficient with the work required and performed, quick in replies and very well informed regarding local law.'
  • 'The law firm provides business-oriented advice. It successfully combines solid knowledge of Georgian legislation with a practical approach.'
  • 'Very easy to communicate with the team. They are very responsive and they consistently provide sound advice that helps us make informed decisions while ensuring compliance with regulations.'

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Practice head

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Nick Gvinadze

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Sophie Panjikidze