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Tatia Tokhadze is a general practice attorney specialised in construction law, juvenile justice and children's rights; Batumi and Tbilisi.

Giorgi Gubeladze is a criminal law attorney with 16 years of criminal-law work in state bodies; juvenile justice.

Lasha Sturua is a general practice attorney in practice since 2002 and a mentor attorney of the Georgian Bar Association.

Kakhaber Rodinadze is a civil law attorney in Batumi, practising as an attorney since 2010.

Tamta Iosava is a general practice attorney experienced in civil and administrative proceedings; family matters and children's rights.

Ilia Okmelashvili is a criminal law attorney and chair of the Georgian Bar Association's jury trial committee; juvenile justice and children's rights.

Daviti Basilaia is a corporate law and insolvency attorney: company governance and reorganisation, share transfers, rehabilitation and bankruptcy.

Laura Davitadze is a civil and administrative law lawyer in Batumi: family, inheritance, employment and business law matters.
Detained, or called in by the police in Georgia? Contact a criminal defence lawyer through legal.ge as early as you can. What to have ready and what to ask.
Buying a flat or house in Georgia as a foreigner? A lawyer on legal.ge checks the property and the contract before you pay. What to ask and what to prepare.
A foreigner getting divorced in Georgia? On legal.ge one question reaches several verified family lawyers at once. What to prepare and what to ask them.
How to find a Russian-speaking lawyer in Tbilisi: close to 40 verified specialists on legal.ge work in Russian. Check each card's languages or ask in Russian.
How to find a lawyer in Kutaisi: 9 verified specialists on legal.ge work in the city. Filter the list by field, or send one question to several lawyers at once.
How to find a lawyer in Batumi: 15 verified specialists on legal.ge work there. Filter by city and field, or send your question to several lawyers at once.
A dispute with a bank in Georgia over a loan, a mortgage or a charge? Send it on legal.ge to several verified banking lawyers at once, or choose from the list.
Going to court in Georgia, or appealing a decision? On legal.ge, send your case to several verified litigation lawyers at once, or choose one from the list.
How to find a company lawyer in Georgia on legal.ge: setting up an LLC, staying compliant, contracts. Ask several verified corporate lawyers at once.
Fraud, cybercrime or forgery in Georgia: send your case on legal.ge to several verified criminal lawyers at once, or choose one from the list.
How to find a criminal defence lawyer in Tbilisi: when to call one, what to put in your first message and what to ask. Verified criminal lawyers on legal.ge.
How to find a real estate lawyer in Georgia: buying, title checks and disputes. On legal.ge one question reaches several lawyers before you pay a deposit.
How to find an inheritance lawyer in Georgia: accepting an estate, wills and disputes between heirs. Ask several verified lawyers on legal.ge, even from abroad.
How to find a family lawyer in Georgia for divorce, custody, alimony or marriage: ask several verified lawyers on legal.ge at once, and what to ask them.
How to find a contract lawyer in Georgia: on legal.ge one question reaches several verified lawyers, for a review before signing, a new draft or a dispute.
How to find an English-speaking lawyer in Tbilisi, Georgia: most verified specialists on legal.ge work in English. Search by field, check the language, ask several at once.
How to check a lawyer in Georgia: on legal.ge every specialist is verified before listing, and each profile shows Bar Association membership and our register-match mark.
What a lawyer costs in Georgia (the country): consultation fees on legal.ge (GEL 100–300), how lawyers price a whole matter, and what to ask before you pay.
How to find an immigration lawyer in Tbilisi, Georgia: residence permits, the right to work, citizenship and appeals; who handles them on legal.ge and what to check.
To find a lawyer in Georgia, send your question on legal.ge to several verified lawyers at once, or choose one from the list by field, language and fee.

Liana Zagashvili is a lawyer practising in Georgia, working on copyright, trademark registration and the copyright questions raised by artificial intelligence.

Liana Zagashvili is an authorization and accreditation expert for higher education institutions at the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement.

Ioseb Gabaraev is a criminal law attorney, Doctor of Law and professor, in practice since 2004: criminal procedure, juvenile justice and human rights.

Guranda Grigolia is a civil and administrative law attorney: family, employment, education and contract disputes, and children's rights.

Irakli Glonti is a business lawyer, founder and director of Irakli Glonti & Partners: corporate and commercial law, banking disputes and investment.

Shalva Buava is a business and technology law attorney in Tbilisi and a senior attorney at Chargeishvili Law Office: contracts and court representation.

Nino Khutsishvili is a civil and administrative law lawyer in Tbilisi, Gori and Kaspi: banking disputes, credit documentation and property registration.

Davit Maisuradze is a corporate lawyer and attorney in Tbilisi and a professor at Ilia State University: corporate governance, reorganisations and contracts.

Nino Lipartia is a medical law attorney and Doctor of Law, founder of the Medical Disputes Centre: medical, labour and insurance law in Georgia.

Giorgi Phantsulaia is a criminal law attorney, founder of Giorgi Phantsulaia & Partners and a member of the Executive Council of the Georgian Bar Association.

Nazi Shioshvili is a business lawyer working in Tbilisi and Kakheti: contracts, employment and business law, and legal support for medical institutions.

Salome Mikautadze is a general practice attorney: criminal, civil and administrative law, children's rights and business law.

Soso Kutateladze is a general practice attorney: criminal, civil and administrative matters, and representation before investigative bodies and the courts.

Giorgi Buiglishvili is a property appraiser, MRICS member and IVS-certified valuer: valuation of real estate, movable property, businesses and intangible assets.

Aihan Hasanli is a mediator and general practice attorney in Tbilisi, a member of the Mediators Association of Georgia: family, civil and juvenile matters.

Moris Gigauri is a mediator and lawyer in Tbilisi, a member of the Mediators Association of Georgia and a lawyer at BDO Legal, working in business and immigration law.

Tamar Mamardashvili is an FMCG and corporate lawyer in Tbilisi: legal support for retail and manufacturing, compliance, contracts and disputes.

David Elisabedashvili has been a private enforcement officer since 2009: monetary claims, property seizure, forced auction, enforcement of arbitral awards.

Salome Bezhashvili is an accredited and court mediator, a founding member of the Mediators Association of Georgia, an attorney and managing partner of BBK.

Levan Makhatadze is a business law attorney in Tbilisi, a visiting lecturer in corporate law at Tbilisi State University and founder of Makhatadze & Partners.

Tornike Chikovani is a criminal defense attorney in Tbilisi and founder of Chikovani Law Office: defence from arrest to cassation, foreign clients, extradition.

Nikoloz Pkhaladze is a litigation attorney and founder of the law office Pkhaladze & Partners: civil, administrative, employment and commercial disputes.

Ana Abramashvili is a civil and administrative law attorney in Tbilisi: disputes, court representation and legal services for companies.

Khatuna Manjgaladze is a Tbilisi business lawyer for expats and foreign investors: company formation, residence permits, real estate due diligence, compliance.

Ana Shavardenidze is a corporate law and business compliance attorney in Tbilisi and Rustavi: legal audit, contracts, employment and tax risk for companies.

Mariam Sarishvili has been a certified mediator since 2024 and a general practice attorney in Tbilisi since 2021, working in family, contract and inheritance law.

Mariam Sarishvili has been a general practice attorney in Tbilisi since 2021: contract, family and inheritance law, with an additional specialisation in children's rights.

Lado Javakhishvili is a general practice attorney in Georgia handling criminal, civil, business and administrative matters. Fulbright scholar, LL.M. from SUNY.

Nugzar Mosidze is an attorney with an additional Bar Association specialisation in children's rights (civil law) and the founder of the law firm Legalis.

Nugzar Mosidze is an attorney and the founder of the law firm Legalis, serving as chief or corporate lawyer to construction and development companies.

Vakhtang Baramashvili is a Tbilisi attorney and Georgian Bar Association member advising on gambling licensing, foreign licences, compliance and player disputes.

Vakhtang Baramashvili is a Tbilisi attorney and Georgian Bar Association member advising on VASP licensing, token launches, smart contracts and crypto disputes.

Choosing between an LLC and Individual Entrepreneur status is the first big decision for foreigners doing business in Georgia. This guide compares personal liability, the 1% small-business turnover regime versus profit-based taxation, accounting burden, and setup cost and time — and gives a clear rule of thumb for which structure fits which founder.

In 2026, opening an account with a Georgian bank became more difficult: banks aligned their procedures with FATF standards and require confirmation of the source of funds and purpose of the account. This article explains why non-residents are being rejected, what documents to prepare, and how to pass KYC at Bank of Georgia and TBC the first time.

Divorce can be done through a notary (by mutual agreement) or through a court. The article explains the procedure, the required documents and deadlines, the rules for dividing alimony and joint property, child custody, and when a lawyer is necessary.

Legal.Ge is thrilled to announce our participation in one of the year's premier technology events, Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi (GTWT), taking place on June 19-21, 2026.

Georgia signed an MoC with UAE's PRYPCO on Jan 13, 2026, to explore real estate tokenization. Minister Paata Salia and CEO Amira Sajwani signed the deal in Abu Dhabi. The partnership aims to modernize property rights and attract investment through digital asset regulation.

Georgia raises the real estate residence permit threshold to USD 150,000, effective March 1, 2026. The 50% increase follows June 2025 legal amendments. Current USD 100,000 buyers must finalize purchases before the deadline. Existing permits remain renewable under old terms if ownership continues.

On June 26, 2025, Georgia passed amendments requiring mandatory work permits for foreign nationals starting March 1, 2026. The law addresses the gap between registered and actual foreign workers. Violations incur fines of 2,000 GEL. This shifts Georgia to a regulated migration system.