In the life of any ambitious startup, disputes are an unfortunate but predictable reality. A breach of contract by a critical supplier, an infringement on your intellectual property, or a conflict with a partner can threaten to halt your momentum and drain valuable resources. In these moments, you need more than just legal advice; you need a strategic advocate with a profound understanding of the Georgian legal system. Legal Sandbox is built not just to win battles, but to strategically manage conflict, protecting your business at every stage with an approach grounded in the realities of the Georgian Civil Procedure Code.
Our approach begins long before the courtroom steps. In Georgia, the legal framework encourages pre-trial resolution, and our first action is often to craft a powerful and legally precise pre-trial claim or demand letter. This strategic first step frequently compels the opposing party to negotiate, resolving the issue efficiently without the cost and time of formal proceedings. When a direct resolution is not possible, we are staunch advocates for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The team at Legal Sandbox is highly skilled in representing clients in Mediation, a facilitated negotiation process aimed at reaching a mutually agreeable settlement, and Arbitration, a private, binding trial conducted before neutral arbitrators, often at established centers like the Tbilisi Arbitration Initiative (TAI). For businesses, these out-of-court methods offer the crucial advantages of speed, confidentiality, and often, the preservation of key commercial relationships.
However, when a dispute escalates to a point where litigation is unavoidable and your interests must be defended in court, we provide uncompromising representation in the Georgian courts. The process commences with the filing of a meticulously prepared claim (სარჩელი) with the appropriate court. From that moment, we manage every facet of the complex litigation process. This includes strategic evidence gathering and witness preparation, drafting all necessary procedural documents, and providing masterful advocacy during court hearings. We represent our clients’ interests across all instances of the Georgian judicial system—from the City or District Courts, through the Court of Appeals, to the Supreme Court of Georgia when a case involves critical matters of law. Our litigation philosophy is clear: we pursue every legal avenue with rigor and determination, while always keeping your core business objectives in focus.
