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On June 5–7, JSL Logistics participated in WinExpo Georgia 2026, one of the country’s leading wine industry exhibitions, bringing together Georgian wineries, family cellars, exporters and industry professionals. This year, more than 100 Georgian wine producers took part in the event, once again highlighting the growing potential of Georgian wine in international markets.

For JSL Logistics, participation in the exhibition was an important opportunity to engage with representatives of Georgia’s wine sector and discuss both the challenges and opportunities associated with wine exports. Our goal is to support the international growth of Georgian wine by providing reliable logistics solutions that help producers deliver their products safely and efficiently to markets around the world.

Interest in Georgian wine continues to grow across global markets, particularly in the United States, Europe and China. However, success in international trade requires more than producing a high-quality product. Every bottle exported abroad depends on a carefully planned and professionally managed logistics process.

Wine is a highly sensitive product and its quality can be affected by transportation conditions, route planning and handling throughout the supply chain. That is why it is essential for every bottle to reach the end consumer in the same condition in which it was originally bottled. At JSL Logistics, we believe that preserving the quality of Georgian wine does not end in the vineyard or the cellar it continues throughout the entire transportation process until the product reaches its final destination.

During the exhibition, our team met with numerous Georgian winemakers, winery representatives and exporters. Discussions focused on the export potential of Georgian wine, the requirements of international markets, transportation challenges and the logistics solutions that help producers expand their presence globally.

JSL Logistics provides a full range of international transportation services for wine producers and exporters, including air freight, sea freight, road transportation and multimodal logistics solutions. By tailoring each logistics strategy to the specific needs of a shipment, we help businesses balance transit time, cost efficiency and cargo safety factors that are particularly important in the highly competitive wine industry.

WinExpo Georgia 2026 served as another valuable platform for building new partnerships, exchanging expertise and discussing the opportunities and challenges facing the Georgian wine industry. The international success of Georgian wine is built on the efforts of many stakeholders from growers and winemakers to exporters and distributors. The role of a logistics partner is to ensure that products move safely, efficiently and reliably across international markets.

Every new market represents a new opportunity, and behind every exported bottle stands a well-planned and reliable logistics process. 🍷✈️

JSL Logistics
International Air, Road, Sea & Multimodal Transportation Solutions:
📧 logistics@jsl.ge
📞 +995 32 222 83 63
🌐 www.jsl.ge


 

Dentons Georgia has been prominently featured in The Legal 500 EMEA 2026 guide. Our team is again ranked Tier 1 in all four practice areas covered for Georgia. Our 6 lawyers earn 11 individual rankings (among them 2 new rankings) and 1 lawyer is recommended, which highlights the Firm’s strong track record of high-quality legal work and client-focused service.

Both our partners (Otar Kipshidze and Avto Svanidze) are recognized as a Leading Partners – in thee respective practice areas. Lela Basilalia debutant lawyer in the guide is recognized as an Leading Associate in Commercial corporate and M&A practice area. Recognized in Banking and Finance since 2019, Sopho Mebonia receives new ranking – Leading Associate in Real Estate and Construction (and Projects) practice area.

This year we are also recognized for Client Satisfaction. Thanks to our clients for describing us as “one of the most reliable and professional legal partners in the market” and as team that “consistently delivers high-quality service and legal advice, demonstrating a deep understanding of both local and international market standards”.

The Legal 500 EMEA is the leading guide to law firms throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa. The guide provides researched coverage of over 100 countries. The Legal 500’s team of over 150 researchers, technologists, data analysts, journalists and content specialists collate and review 60,000+ data-submissions from law firms and conduct interviews with thousands of leading law firm partners.

Dentons’s Tbilisi practice is top ranked by Chambers and Partners since 2009.

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Dentons Georgia has secured a top tier result in the newly released Chambers Europe 2026 guide. The rankings reflect the talent of Dentons’ team, quality of legal advice, and loyalty of clients.

 

Our practice continues to be ranked as Band 1 for General Business Law, the only practice area ranked by Chambers Europe 2026 for Georgia, and both our partners traditionally are recognized as a top ranked lawyers – Otar Kipshidze Band 1 for Dispute Resolution and Band 2 for General Business Law and Avto Svanidze Band 1 for General Business Law.

 

In addition to the partners, we have “a very experienced litigator with deep knowledge of procedural law” Zurab Kiliptari, ranked as Up and Coming lawyer in Dispute Resolution

 

According to the client commentators – “the team has deep knowledge” … and “lawyers demonstrate excellent quality and maintain the highest standards in everything they do.”

 

Alongside its strong performance in Chambers Europe 2026, Dentons maintained its Top-ranking position in the latest 2026 edition of Chambers and Partners’ Global guide, that was released in the beginning of February. In addition to our Band 1 position in General Business Law, the only practice covered for Georgia, both our partners got leading recognition in the individual rankings.

 

Chambers and Partners is the leading independent professional legal research company, delivering detailed rankings and insight into the world’s leading lawyers and law firms. Chambers Global Guide ranks the top global lawyers and law firms in over 200 jurisdictions across the world. Chambers Europe Guide ranks the top lawyers and law firms across Europe, providing indispensable insights, and market intelligence for law firm clients as well as legal professionals.

 

Dentons’s Tbilisi practice is top ranked by Chambers and Partners since 2007.

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Redefining possibilities. Together, everywhere. For more information visit dentons.com


Insurance company ARDI announces that it is beginning to accept payments in cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin. With this step, the company continues to introduce innovations in the field of insurance financial services (Insurtech).

ARDI’s decision reflects a global trend in which traditional financial industries are increasingly adopting digital asset infrastructure. The integration of Bitcoin into the payment system provides customers with greater freedom and flexibility, especially for those users for whom cryptocurrency is already an everyday financial tool.

The service is available for both new and renewable policies. Payments will be carried out through secure, transparent, and fast transactions, with automatic conversion of the crypto equivalent.

The option to pay with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is available through ARDI’s updated mobile application. Notably, the application can be used not only by existing customers but also by anyone interested in joining ARDI’s insured community for the first time.

Important information for existing customers:
If you are already using ARDI’s mobile application, please update it via the App Store or Google Play Store.

“We have long wanted to add this feature to the company’s payment systems, and in recent months it has been actively tested in a trial environment. I am pleased to announce that, as of today, Bitcoin is accepted at ARDI,” – said Michael Japaridze, CEO of ARDI.