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Site visit of EUGBC Members and Representatives of the Diplomatic Corps to the Business Academy of Georgia – SBA

 

On June 4, 2026 the Business Academy of Georgia – SBA hosted the EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) members and representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited to Georgia for a site visit.

The purpose of the event was to familiarize the guests with the Business Academy’s activities, educational programs, professional development opportunities, and initiatives for collaboration with the private sector.

The meeting participants discussed current trends in business education, the demands of the labour market, and prospects for strengthening partnerships between the academic and business sectors.

 

 

Georgia-Belgium Business Roundtable

On May 22, the EU-Georgia Business Council organized a Georgia-Belgium Business Roundtable.
The main goal of the meeting was to facilitate deepening of trade and economic relations between the two countries, increase investment potential and support small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).
At the roundtable strategic issues were discussed, among others:
– Prospects for bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including tourism, real estate and information and communication technologies (ICT);
– Effective use of Georgia’s transit and logistics potential for the EU market;
– Initiation of joint projects that will contribute to the sustainable development of the business sector.

Dentons’ Tbilisi office earns leading ranking in The Legal 500 EMEA 2026

 

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 secures its top tier ranking in Chambers and Partners 2026 editions

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