Business and corporate
From company formation to ongoing legal support
- Registration and corporate documents
- Partners, governance and authority
- Commercial operations and ongoing support
Local legal team in Georgia
Legal support in Georgia
We advise businesses and private clients on Georgian law, assess legal risks, prepare documents and coordinate local work in Georgia for cross-border matters.
01Local knowledge
02Commercial focus
03Cross-border coordination
Services
Legal services in Georgia
We assess the issue, identify the legal steps required, prepare documents and coordinate the work. The engagement can focus on a specific task or cover the matter more broadly.
Contracts and transactions
Documents, negotiations and legal support for transactions
- Contract drafting and review
- Risk review and negotiation of terms
- Georgian and bilingual documents
Real estate and assets
Document review, registration, transactions, leases and legal issues related to property and asset management.
Residence and private clients
Personal documents, powers of attorney, residence matters, family and inheritance issues, and property matters.
Disputes and representation
Assessment of the legal position, claims, negotiations, litigation strategy and local representation.
Criminal defence
Urgent legal assistance, defence strategy and involvement of a qualified advocate in criminal matters.
For international clients
A single point of contact in Georgia for international clients
We explain local procedures, prepare documents and coordinate work in Georgia through clear English-language communication.
Discuss an international matterBusinessSetting up and operating a business in Georgia
TransactionsLocal legal support for transactions and documentation
Private clientsProperty, residence, family and other private matters
Local counselLocal Georgian counsel for international law firms, advisers and partners
Client scenarios
Typical matters we handle
- 01
Starting a company or project in Georgia
Founders, registration, partners, documents and the initial legal setup.
- 02
A transaction or asset acquisition
Document review, risk assessment, negotiations and support through completion.
- 03
A dispute with a local partner
Legal position, evidence, correspondence, negotiations and litigation or other appropriate legal steps.
- 04
An urgent or sensitive matter
Rapid initial assessment, the appropriate advocate or specialist, and a clear first step.
Experience in Georgia
Investment, construction, lease and property management within one project
The CBL team supported a private investor in a Georgian real estate project, from legal risk review to investment and lease documentation.
View the matter in the CBL case libraryTeam
Local team in Georgia
Each matter has a lead lawyer. An advocate or other specialist is involved where the matter requires it.
Durmishkhan Afkhazava
Founder and Managing Partner, CBL Georgia
Founder and Managing Partner of CBL Georgia, advising on cross-border business, sanctions, corporate structures, transactions and disputes.
Sofio Karcivadze
Senior Partner, CBL Georgia
Georgian lawyer and legal academic with nearly ten years of experience at Batumi City Court, combining legal practice with university teaching and doctoral research in law.
Natela Gogichaishvili
Partner, CBL Georgia
Georgian lawyer with more than 15 years of experience across the judiciary, public broadcasting and private-sector legal work, including eight years at Batumi City Court.
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Daniel Afkhazava
Office Director, CBL Georgia
Office management, client coordination and day-to-day operations of CBL Georgia.
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Irakli Abashidze
Lawyer, CBL Georgia
Works on legal matters in Georgia and supports the coordination of client matters.
How we work
From first contact to action
- 01Initial review
Tell us what has happened, the countries and parties involved, and share the key documents.
- 02Legal assessment
We review the facts, timing, legal risks and the local steps required under Georgian law.
- 03Scope & engagement
We agree the scope of work: advice, drafting, representation or ongoing legal support.
- 04Implementation
The lead lawyer coordinates the work with the local team and any specialists required for the matter.
Contact
Tell us about your matter
Briefly describe the situation, jurisdictions, parties, timing and available documents. We’ll review the information and reply with the recommended next step.