Interview with J&T Consulting Partners Otar Machaidze and Simon Takashvili on BMG [Business Weekly]
The company’s partners spoke about their individual roles within the firm and about the company’s activities overall. Otar emphasized that J&T Consulting’s niche is business law, which includes legal services related to transactions as well as dispute-related services, covering client representation both in courts and in arbitration.
J&T Consulting Batumi Office
Simon Takashvili spoke about J&T Consulting’s new branch, which was opened in Batumi in 2025 and will be led by the firm’s regional partner Nana Turmanidze. Nana recently returned from the United States, where she earned a Master’s degree in International Arbitration and Business Law from American University Washington College of Law.
Protracted Court Proceedings / Alternative Dispute Resolution
Otar discussed alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms and highlighted the partners’ academic and practical experience in this field. He explained that the firm represents clients in arbitration and in mediation, while the partners themselves also participate in proceedings as arbitrators and mediators. The company’s staff are actively involved in negotiations as well, aiming to promote dispute prevention overall.
Legal Opinions
Otar spoke about the firm’s practice of preparing legal opinions, identifying two main directions:
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When a client approaches the firm with specific legal questions and requests an assessment of a potential dispute or assistance during a transaction;
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Preparation of legal opinions for international arbitration proceedings or foreign court cases.
Cross-Border Transactions
Simon discussed the growing interest in real estate and foreign investments. He spoke about the firm’s experience in providing legal support for securities issuances, as well as in attracting direct and portfolio investments.
He also highlighted recent trends, noting that the legal field has become significantly more diverse and engaging. There has been an increase in corporate, labor law, and personal data protection disputes.
J&T Consulting Training Center
Simon spoke about the company’s Training Center, noting that for several years the firm has been organizing free training sessions for law students and practicing lawyers on current and challenging legal topics. J&T Consulting’s partners and staff continuously strive to share their accumulated knowledge and experience with interested participants through these trainings.
J&T Consulting Team
In conclusion, Otar expressed his gratitude to the entire team of the company, emphasizing that the firm’s consistent growth is the result of the individual contributions of each team member.
To watch the full interview, please visit BMG’s YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u51YCO_8kF4
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