Nikoloz Pkhaladze

Nikoloz Pkhaladze Attorney | Founding and Managing Partner Nikoloz Pkhaladze is the founding and managing partner of the law firm "Pkhaladze and Partners" (Cabinet d'Avocats Pkhaladze et Associés), and has been actively involved in legal practice since 2017. He has passed the bar exam in civil and administrative law and has provided legal advice to hundreds of clients over the years, including during his time working in the non-governmental sector. The main areas of his practice are civil, administrative, labor, enforcement and entrepreneurial law, as well as court representation and dispute resolution. The firm provides services to both corporate and individual clients, from due diligence preparation and corporate consulting to real estate transactions, trademark registration and litigation. The firm is a member of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI France Géorgie). He received his education at Caucasus International University (Bachelor of Law, 2015) and Strasbourg University (Master's degree); he is currently a doctoral student in law at Caucasus International University, where he is dedicating his dissertation to the issue of the competition of the rights of a bona fide acquirer and a legal owner under Georgian law. Since 2020, he has been publishing scientific articles in the journal "Law and World", where he analyzes the practical challenges facing the Georgian judiciary. Actively involved in legislative initiatives, including proposals for amendments to the Civil Code regarding the protection of bona fide purchasers. Fluent in French, Russian and English. Plans to expand the Bureau internationally - opening offices in Strasbourg, Brussels and Geneva, reflecting his belief that the protection of human rights should not be limited to local frameworks.

For me, the work of a lawyer is not just the technical application of the law — it is the search for justice in a space where two equally honorable interests often collide. My doctoral research, which deals with the competition of the rights of a bona fide acquirer and a legal owner, stems from precisely this principle: the law is obliged to protect not only a formal rule, but also the trust and integrity of a specific person. Three principles that I rely on in my work: Rigorousness to detail. The success of a case often lies in the detail that a casual observer misses — be it a procedural deadline, the wording of a document, or the nuances of judicial practice. The client’s interest as a compass. Consultation, document, or court strategy — everything should serve a specific, measurable result for the client, and not abstract legal correctness. Law as a living system. Law is not a frozen text — it develops together with society. Therefore, I consider it necessary not only to apply the current norms, but also to critically understand them and, if necessary, to fight for legislative changes - which is also confirmed by my legislative proposals addressed to the Parliament. I write scientific articles for "Law and the World" not because of my academic status, but because the experience of a practitioner, combined with theoretical analysis, provides the most valuable conclusions - and these conclusions, ultimately, are reflected in specific cases.

• Civil and Administrative Law