In the current Georgian legal landscape, the traditional court system is often overburdened, with commercial disputes frequently taking years to reach a final verdict in the first instance courts. At Legal Sandbox Georgia, we utilize Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)—specifically mediation and arbitration—as a strategic accelerator for debt recovery. We represent clients in both mandatory judicial mediation at the Tbilisi City Court and voluntary private mediation. Our role is not passive; we enter these proceedings with a litigator’s mindset, prepared to negotiate aggressively. We ensure that any resulting settlement agreement is not merely a "gentleman’s agreement," but is drafted to be legally binding and immediately convertible into a Writ of Execution should the debtor default.
For disputes governed by an arbitration clause, we provide robust representation before Georgian arbitration institutions (such as the DRC or GIAC). Arbitration in Georgia offers a distinct advantage over litigation: the decision is final, generally confidential, and significantly faster. Our team handles the entire process, from the selection of a qualified arbitrator to the presentation of evidence and oral arguments. We focus on securing an arbitral award that carries the same weight as a court judgment but is achieved in a fraction of the time.
We carefully analyze whether ADR is the right path for your specific debt portfolio. While mediation allows for flexible payment structures that can preserve business relationships, arbitration provides a hard adjudication of rights. In both arenas, our primary objective remains the same: to secure an enforceable outcome that guarantees payment. We ensure that all procedural formalities under the Law of Georgia on Mediation and the Law on Arbitration are strictly adhered to, preventing the debtor from challenging the validity of the settlement or award later.
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