Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Court and Arbitral Awards

J&T Consulting offers full legal support in obtaining interim measures as well as in the process of recognition and enforcement of foreign court and arbitral awards in both Georgian and foreign courts. Our team is actively involved in the practical and academic development of arbitration and prepares specialized publications and guides in this field. Regarding interim measures, we implement strategies to protect property and claims, including attachment of property, asset freezing, prevention of evasion of performance, protection of evidence and information, and the application of other provisional measures. We provide consultation on whether it is better to apply for interim measures to local or foreign courts or directly to the arbitral tribunal, and we prepare the relevant applications and appeals.

Georgia is a party to the 1958 New York Convention (the 1958 New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards), which means that the legal regime in Georgia for the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards is based jointly on this Convention and domestic legislation. Our team is an internationally recognized expert in this field and is the author of the Georgia section of The Legal 500 International Arbitration Country Comparative Guide, which describes in detail the legal framework for arbitration agreements and the recognition and enforcement of international and domestic awards in Georgia.

Preparation of Applications for the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign and Domestic Arbitral Awards

We can provide full representation and, for this purpose, prepare applications for the recognition and enforcement of foreign and domestic arbitral awards, analyze the grounds for refusal provided by the New York Convention and Georgian legislation, and represent the client in courts of all instances. Furthermore, if necessary, we coordinate clients with foreign partner lawyers in the process of enforcing court and arbitral awards in other jurisdictions. Our practice includes, among other things, the recognition and enforcement of Georgian court decisions abroad, which allows us to comprehensively address cross-border enforcement issues. The direction of interim measures and the recognition and enforcement of court and arbitral awards in our firm is closely linked to research and educational activities. The monograph and article by our partner, Doctor of Law Otar Machaidze, on the specifics of arbitral interim measures and enforcement, the books and studies published to promote international arbitration, as well as the Georgia section of the Legal 500 guide reflect the practical experience we use daily with our clients.