Georgia’s legal and business landscape remains heavily influenced by political turbulence, according to BLC Law Office Managing Partner Ketti Kvartskhava, who reports ongoing instability, controversial legislation, and heightened uncertainty surrounding the country’s EU integration prospects.

Georgia-based MG Law Office has announced it is becoming Andersen Legal and is integrating with Andersen Georgia.

Georgia’s political and judicial challenges are impacting lawyers, particularly with attempts to introduce FARA-style regulations in a way that could restrict their work, according to J&T Consulting Partner Otar Machaidze. Legal work is stagnating and businesses are waiting for stability while the new convention on lawyers offers a rare glimmer of hope.

Former Head of KPMG Law Georgia Jaba Gvelebiani has launched Gvelebiani Law.

Georgia’s post-election turbulence has cast a shadow over its business and legal landscape, with pro-EU momentum suspended as of now and investor confidence somewhat shaken, PwC Legal Director and Head of Legal Vano Gogelia reports. Despite the uncertainty, key sectors like construction, infrastructure, and energy remain active, providing cautious optimism amidst widespread challenges.