Professional Memberships
Member, Georgian Bar Association
Chairman, Legal Committee, Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Board Member, Association of Law Firms in Georgia
Chairman, Commercial and Business Law Committee, European Business Association
Member, Georgian Arbitration Association
Member, Georgian Law Institute
Acting Arbitrator, Georgian International Arbitration Centre
Director (Board of Directors), American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia
Experience
George Svanadze serves as Senior Partner and heads the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice, bringing over 17 years of experience advising both multinational and domestic clients on complex corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. He is widely recognised for his expertise in structuring cross-border transactions, drafting international commercial and investment contracts, and leading high-value arbitration and litigation proceedings. George’s practice encompasses a broad range of sectors and legal disciplines, including conflict of laws, legal due diligence, banking and finance, labour and employment, migration, licensing, competition law, and the regulation of free industrial zones.
George is frequently instructed by private clients and public institutions alike, and has played a pivotal role in the delivery of legal capacity-building initiatives across Georgia. He regularly conducts workshops and training sessions for judges, attorneys, notaries, and public registrars, with a particular focus on private international law, international trade and business law, corporate governance, and employment law. His comprehensive knowledge and practical approach have established him as a leading figure in the Georgian legal market, particularly in the resolution of high-stakes and cross-border disputes.
Work Highlights:
• Led high-value arbitration and litigation proceedings across a range of industry sectors.
• Advised on the structuring and negotiation of substantial cross-border transactions.
• Provided legal due diligence and regulatory compliance advice to major international clients.
• Counseled clients on complex corporate governance and employment law matters.
Languages Spoken
Georgian, English, Russian, German
Education
Christian-Albrechts University
PhD in International Private Law and International Civil Litigation, magna cum laude
2013
Bucerius Law School and WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
Master of Law and Business, with Distinction
2009
Tbilisi State University
LL.M., Civil, Commercial and Private Law, with Honors
2008
Tbilisi State University
LL.B., Law, with Honors
2006
Institute of International Commercial Law
Certificate in International Commercial Law and International Alternative Dispute Resolution
2015