Legal Publications

Capital markets play an increasing role in the development of Georgia’s financial system by facilitating capital formation, investment opportunities, and market transparency. The principal legal framework governing this sector is the Law of Georgia on Securities Market (the “Law on Securities Market”), originally adopted on 24 December 1998 and subsequently amended, most recently in December […]

Georgia has developed a robust legal framework for intellectual property protection. The cornerstone of this framework is the Law of Georgia on Copyright and Related Rights (the “Copyright Law”), which governs the creation, use, transfer, and licensing of intellectual property. The National Intellectual Property Centre of Georgia („Sakpatenti“) serves as the primary regulatory authority responsible

Security interests play a central role in commercial transactions in Georgia, enabling creditors to mitigate credit risk and enhance the enforceability of their claims. The Civil Code of Georgia (the “Civil Code”) establishes a detailed legal framework governing pledges and mortgages, defining their creation, scope, priority, and registration requirements. This article provides an overview of

Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery (Warner Bros) have signed, but not yet completed, a merger agreement for Netflix to acquire Warner Bros’ film and television studios together with HBO and HBO Max, valued at about 72 billion US dollars in equity and roughly 82.7 billion US dollars enterprise value. Closing is structured to occur after

Georgian labour legislation addresses heavy, harmful and dangerous work (the Harmful Work) through specific regulatory frameworks designed to protect employees. The comprehensive list of Harmful Work categories, along with the criteria for evaluating such work, is established by Order No. 147/n (the Order). Importantly, this list is not exhaustive, meaning that work not explicitly enumerated

The Law of Georgia on Rehabilitation and the Collective Satisfaction of Creditors’ Claims (the Insolvency Law) establishes a comprehensive legal framework governing the treatment of creditors in insolvency proceedings. The stated objective of the Insolvency Law is the collective satisfaction of creditors’ claims, primarily through the rehabilitation of the debtor where feasible, and, where rehabilitation

Georgia has introduced a new entry requirement for foreign visitors: as of 1 January 2026, all tourists must hold valid health and accident insurance for their entire stay. This requirement is grounded in the Law of Georgia on Tourism. Necessary Documentation Tourists must be prepared to present an insurance policy in physical or electronic form,

In a fast‑digitalizing economy, cryptocurrencies are increasingly shaping global finance, creating new revenue streams for businesses and redefining cross‑border value transfer. Thus, Georgia, like many other countries, has taken significant steps to keep pace with these transformations. To support this development, a flexible regulatory framework was essential, one that also ensures strong compliance with AML/CFT

Georgian law fully integrates the gambling sector into the national anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing framework. The practical takeaway is straightforward: casinos, slot salons, sportsbooks, and systemic-electronic platforms are obliged entities. They must operate risk-based programs that identify and verify customers and monitor behavior. These programs also require enhanced due diligence where warranted. They require

Electronic documents and qualified electronic signatures have become an essential part of interactions between businesses, individuals, and administrative bodies in Georgia. When communicating with public institutions, such as participating in public procurement, entities are often required to submit documents electronically using a qualified electronic signature or a qualified electronic stamp. A qualified electronic signature provides