In times of national crisis, business continuity and legal protection become paramount challenges. States of emergency and martial law are special constitutional regimes that temporarily change the rules, restrict rights, and impose new obligations. Our team at Legal Sandbox Georgia deeply understands the complexity of these situations and offers companies strategic legal support across all three phases of a crisis: preparation, active management, and recovery. Our goal is to provide you with legal clarity and confidence in the most challenging circumstances.
It is crucial to clearly distinguish between a state of emergency and martial law. According to the Law on the State of Emergency, this regime is typically declared in response to internal crises such as natural disasters, epidemics, or mass disorder, and it involves specific restrictions on civil rights. In contrast, the Law on Martial Law is applied in the event of military aggression against Georgia. Under this regime, state governance functions may be transferred to military command, resulting in even stricter and more comprehensive impacts on business and civilian life. The lawyers on our team provide a detailed analysis of the specifics of each regime and its influence on your operations.
Proactive preparation is the cornerstone of crisis management. Before a crisis strikes, our team assists you in ensuring legal readiness. This includes a legal audit of your business continuity plan and the analysis and refinement of force majeure clauses in key commercial contracts to ensure they are effective in an emergency. We also develop internal protocols for crisis decision-making, employee communications, and interactions with state authorities. These preparatory steps reduce uncertainty and allow you to face a crisis with confidence.
During the active phase of a crisis, we offer immediate and actionable legal support. We analyze presidential decrees and government ordinances in real time, providing you with specific guidance on complying with imposed restrictions such as curfews or travel bans. We advise you on managing labor relations, assessing contractual obligations, and dealing with government bodies, including military administration if applicable. Our involvement helps you avoid legal violations and protect your assets from measures like property requisition. After the crisis, we assist your business with legal recovery, including the process of claiming compensation for requisitioned property and resolving contractual disputes that arose during the disruption.
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