Lasha Tsertsvadze

Georgian

Mediator

15+ years of experience

Language:

English, Georgian

Present Function:

Established and currently lead a full-service law firm, leveraging over 15 years’ experience as an Attorney-at-law.

Founder & Managing Partner
Full Legal Service | April 2015 – Present
• Represent clients in complex arbitration and litigation cases involving corporate, financial, and banking disputes.
• Advise on corporate governance, tax law, AML compliance, and financial regulation.
• Conduct high-stakes negotiations and mediations for corporate clients.

Capital Markets Regulation & Compliance Consultant
Various Clients, including MFOs and Shareholders of the Georgian Stock Exchange | 2021 – Present
• Advised on corporate bond issuance, including legal structuring and NBG compliance.
• Developed governance frameworks for IPO readiness and capital markets compliance.
• Represent minority shareholders in corporate governance disputes and litigation.
• Draft corporate resolutions, filings, and shareholder meeting documentation.

Associate Professor of Law
Free University of Tbilisi & East European University | 2012 – Present
• Teach corporate law, banking law, secured transactions, and litigation strategy.
• Supervise academic research and mentor students.
• Contribute to curriculum development and legal publications.

General Expertise:

Certifications and/or licenses

International Conference “Georgia Against Counterfeiting”.
National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia (Sakpatenti) — July 12–13, 2018, Batumi, Georgia.
Licensed Barrister and member of Georgian Bar Association.

Professional legal or litigation experience related to the scope of competence of the PMAC

Founder and Managing Partner of a full-service law firm with extensive experience in arbitration, litigation, and corporate advisory. Advises on corporate governance, financial regulation, and capital markets, and represents clients in complex commercial disputes. Also serves as Associate Professor of Law, specialising in corporate and banking law.

Memberships and/or accreditations

Georgian Bar Association.
Georgian Association of Arbitrators.
Georgian Association of Mediators.

Practical experience of conducting mediation or conciliation or judicial settlement conferences or out-of-court dispute settlements in disputes related to the scope of competence of the PMAC

He has been active in negotiation and mediation since 2011, following the completion of specialised negotiation training at Bucerius Law School. He has since further developed these skills through extensive practical experience. He is a certified member of the Mediators Association of Georgia, having fulfilled all examination and practical requirements.