Candidate profile

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11 years of experience

Skills

International Arbitration Commercial Contracts Cross‑border Transactions Regulatory Compliance Corporate Restructuring M&A Advisory Energy Infrastructure Law Tender Management Risk Mitigation Legal Drafting Negotiation Project Finance (CFD) Policy Development Stakeholder Management Litigation Management

Experience

Counsel

GI Legal, Tbilisi

2023-02 -

Directed the legal lifecycle of major energy infrastructure projects, acting as lead counsel for 100 MW and 30 MW wind power plants from inception through pre‑feasibility. Managed regulatory compliance and negotiated key Memoranda of Understanding with government entities. Oversaw preparation and participation in Contract‑for‑Difference auctions, negotiating post‑auction agreements to ensure financial viability. Represented clients in high‑value arbitration and litigation under SCC and LCIA rules, providing strategic advice on cross‑border transactions and corporate restructuring.

Senior Legal Counsel

Georgian International Arbitration Centre (GIAC), Tbilisi

2017-09 -

Administered complex arbitration proceedings, advising on procedural and institutional matters. Drafted essential legal instruments, institutional policies and contractual documents, shaping the centre’s dispute‑resolution framework. Coordinated international legal projects and liaised with leading arbitral institutions, expanding GIAC’s global engagement.

Chief Legal Officer

Geomedica LLC (GE Healthcare distributor), Tbilisi

2017-09 -

Steered the company’s legal strategy for both international and domestic operations. Drafted, reviewed and negotiated critical commercial agreements while advising leadership on regulatory, privacy, competition and compliance issues. Managed objections and led participation in high‑stakes public and international tenders (IAEA, WAWF, UNOPS). Represented the company in arbitration and litigation, protecting corporate assets and securing competitive advantages.

Governing Board Member

Georgian Association of Arbitrators, Tbilisi

2021-08 - 2023-08

Contributed to the development of policy and training criteria for arbitration practitioners, elevating industry standards. Led targeted outreach initiatives to strengthen the alternative dispute resolution landscape in Georgia.

Languages

English

fluent

Georgian