Archil Giorgadze

Practice Areas

Corporate/ M&A

Banking & Finance

Capital Markets

Energy Law

Investment Law

Arbitration & Litigation

Professional Memberships

Member, Georgian Bar Association

Deputy Chair, Arbitration Commission, International Chamber of Commerce in Georgia

Member, American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia

Career

Archil Giorgadze is the Managing Partner and Founder of Andersen in Georgia, bringing over 15 years of experience advising both domestic and international clients. He is widely recognised for his expertise in corporate law, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, project finance, and commercial arbitration. Archil is frequently instructed on complex cross-border transactions and high-value disputes, and is noted for his work in capital markets and public-private partnerships.

Archil regularly advises multinational corporations, financial institutions, and sovereign entities on strategic investments, regulatory compliance, and the structuring and negotiation of large-scale infrastructure and energy projects. Archil is especially well regarded for his transactional work in the energy, real estate, and financial sectors, where he is adept at aligning international standards with local legal frameworks. His practice also encompasses advising on property transactions, development projects, and land use, as well as providing guidance on capital markets and project finance matters. In addition, Archil has significant experience representing clients in commercial arbitration and litigation, particularly in high-stakes and cross-border disputes. His comprehensive knowledge and client-focused approach have established him as a leading figure in the Georgian legal market.

Work Highlights

• Advised on high-value cross-border acquisitions and investments spanning the gaming, real estate, and energy sectors, undertaking comprehensive due diligence, regulatory analysis, and transaction structuring for both domestic and international clients.

• Acted for government bodies and state-owned enterprises in the negotiation and drafting of complex infrastructure agreements, including Build-Own-Transfer and Build-Operate-Transfer arrangements for major port and airport developments.

• Provided ongoing counsel on capital markets transactions, including the issuance of significant debt instruments and the execution of liability management exercises for leading corporates and financial institutions.

• Represented governmental and private sector clients in high-profile dispute resolution and international arbitration proceedings, with particular expertise in investment and energy-related matters.

• Advised foreign investors on the structuring and implementation of investments in Georgian real estate and hospitality assets, ensuring full compliance with local legal and regulatory requirements.

Education