Grigol Sidamonidze
Grigol Sidamonidze is a seasoned Georgian qualified lawyer with over 15 years of experience in corporate, civil and tax law.
Grigol’s practice focuses on corporate matters, commercial matters and civil litigation. He advises clients in manufacturing, construction and financial sectors.
In addition to his legal expertise, Grigol has extensive experience working with startups and helping them navigate the complex legal and financial landscape.
Grigol’s practice focuses on corporate matters, commercial matters and civil litigation. He advises clients in manufacturing, construction and financial sectors.
In addition to his legal expertise, Grigol has extensive experience working with startups and helping them navigate the complex legal and financial landscape.
Education
Tbilisi University, Master’s Degree in Civil Law, 2011
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Law, 2009
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Law, 2009
Languages
English
Georgian
Russian
Georgian
Russian
Qualifications
Advocate registered with the Georgian Bar Association
Summary profile
Experience
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Representing international investors in acquiring a medical facility in Tbilisi
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Advising a US technology firm on relocating their 300+ employee office to Tbilisi
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Representing a Georgian food processing company during the acquisition of its shares by French investors
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Representing a Georgian movie production company during the sale of the movie “The Other Me” to Gravitas Ventures
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Advising a Georgian privately held investment firm on acquiring a university in Tbilisi
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Representing a Georgian brewery during the acquisition of its shares by a Netherlands-based private investment firm
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Representing a Georgian utility company during the rehabilitation process of a wastewater treatment plant (FIDIC Yellow Book)
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Representing a Georgian company during negotiations with FMO and DEG to secure a USD80 million unsecured loan
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Representing United Airports of Georgia during the rehabilitation of Tbilisi International Airport and construction of the new arrival terminal
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Representing an Israeli-owned Georgian hospital group in litigation against four insurance companies, achieving settlement in a dispute exceeding USD4 million
Presentations
Career
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2023-present
Partner, Head of Tbilisi Office, Denuo -
2017-present
Board Member, David Lynch Foundation Caucasus (Tbilisi) -
2022-23
Managing Partner, DGN Consulting (Tbilisi) -
2018-22
Partner, PKF Kaizen (Tbilisi) -
2017-18
Senior Legal Counsel, Georgian Water and Power (Tbilisi) -
2016-18
Legal Counsel, PKF Georgia (now PKF Kaizen) -
2015-17
Senior Lawyer, United Airports of Georgia (Tbilisi) -
2010-15
Legal Associate, BDO Legal (Tbilisi)
Professional memberships
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Georgian Bar Association
Member (full admission for civil, administrative, and criminal litigation) (2010-present)
Teaching experience
HR Hub
Lecturer
2023-present
2023-present
BDO Academy
Lecturer
2016-18
2016-18
European Academic Centre
Lecturer
2015-16
2015-16
