We are glad to share that our firm has once again achieved top rankings in the Legal 500 2026, a prestigious global legal research publication that evaluates law firms and lawyers worldwide.

In the Commercial, Corporate and M&A practice, the firm has significantly strengthened its position by being promoted to Band 2. Partner Vakhtang Gamtsemlidze has once again been recognized as a Leading Individual.

According to The Legal 500 review: Nodia, Urumashvili & Partners‘ lawyers exhibit proficiency across high-value, cross-border M&A transactions. They handle a good deal of insolvency-related cases for banks and microfinance organisations. The team is led by Lasha Nodia, who advises clients looking to establish subsidiaries in Georgia, and Vakhtang Gamtsemlidze, who negotiates share purchase agreements, and who conducts legal due diligence for buyers. Other key members of the team are associates Giorgi Kekenadze, who conducts legal due diligence, settlement disputes, and legal support for shareholders, and Ekaterine Danelia, who assists financial institutions, banks, and individuals. 

Client Testimonials: They have an excellent combination of strong legal expertise, commercial business understanding, and valuable local knowledge and connections.

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In the Dispute Resolution practice area, our Managing Partner Lasha Nodia has once again been recognized as a Leading Individual. Additionally, Partner Alexander Sukhishvili, Head of Corporate Practice Giorgi Kekenadze and Senior Associate Maka Todua have been named Key Lawyers.

According to the Legal 500 review: Nodia, Urumashvili & Partners provides an extensive range of services to clients, advising on trade mark and copyright violations, representing debtors and creditors during insolvency proceedings, and handling tax disputes. Lasha Nodia handles insolvency and restructuring matters, while Maka Todua advises on court proceedings regarding employee treatment, termination of agreements, and brand defamation. Alexander Sukhishvili has experience in real estate and tax disputes, and Giorgi Kekenadze handles arbitration matters. 

Client testimonials: ‘The team is well-balanced, with great knowledge of the law and a very good understanding of the business and political environment in Georgia. A true partner, being proactive, fast, easy to reach, and understanding the needs of an international commercial client.

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In the Banking and Finance practice area,  Director of Competition, Capital & Financial Markets Practice Tamta Margvelashvili  and Managing Partner Lasha Nodia have been named as Leading individuals

According to the Legal 500 review: Nodia, Urumashvili & Partners operate at the intersection of regulatory strategy, financial law, and economic governance. Clients include local financial institutions, crypto-currency platforms, and foreign investors. Tamta Margvelashvili, who spearheads the practice, handles complex merger control filings and structured finance transactions. Lasha Nodia advises international clients on corporate matters related to insolvency and restructuring.

Client testimonials: The staff are professional and detail-oriented, consistently delivering clear, well-reasoned guidance, with high-quality lawyer skills in analytical rigor, precise drafting, effective negotiation, and strategic problem-solving. What makes this practice unique is its deep sector knowledge combined with pragmatic, client-focused execution and strong cross-functional collaboration across transactional, litigation, and regulatory areas.

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The firm has maintained its high rankings in the Real Estate, Construction, and Projects practice area.

According to the Legal 500 review: “Nodia, Urumashvili & Partners advises clients with high-value real estate M&A transactions, insolvency cases, and acquisition of shares. Practice head Vakhtang Gamtsemlidze assists clients with legal due diligence, acquisition of real estate shares, support to shareholders, and the establishment of non-profit legal entities. He is supported by Ekaterine Danelia, who assists major banks and financial institutions with real estate funding, and conducts due diligence processes.