Georgian International Arbitration Centre

28/04/2026

🚀 გაიმართა პირველი ერთობლივი Meetup თემაზე — „AI x არბიტრაჟი“!

🤖⚖️ საქართველოს სავაჭრო-სამრეწველო პალატისა (GCCI) და საქართველოს საერთაშორისო საარბიტრაჟო ცენტრის (GIAC) ორგანიზებით გამართულმა ღონისძიებამ 50-ზე მეტი იურისტი და ბიზნეს/ტექ-სექტორის წარმომადგენელი შეკრიბა.

პანელური დისკუსიის მთავარი თემები იყო:
🔹 AI-ის პრაქტიკული გამოყენება დავების მართვაში
🔹 AI-ის როლი გადაწყვეტილებების მიღების პროცესში
🔹 ადამიანის შეუცვლელი როლი ტექნოლოგიური განვითარების პირობებში

🎤 ღონისძიება გახსნა სავაჭრო-სამრეწველო პალატის პრეზიდენტმა, გიორგი პერტაიამ, რომელმაც დავების გადაწყვეტის პროცესში ინოვაციების დანერგვის მნიშვნელობას გაუსვა ხაზი.

👏 დისკუსიაში, სადაც სფეროს გამოწვევებსა და სამომავლო პერსპექტივებზე იმსჯელეს, მონაწილეობდნენ GIAC-ის გენერალური მდივანი — ბექა ინჯია, ასევე IMPEL AI-ის, GRATA International-ისა და BTU-ის (ბიზნესისა და ტექნოლოგიების უნივერსიტეტი) წარმომადგენლები.

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🚀 The first joint Meetup on "AI x Arbitration" was a great success! 🤖⚖️

Organized by the Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and the Georgian International Arbitration Centre (GIAC), the event brought together over 50 lawyers, alongside representatives from the business and technology sectors, to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on legal practice. 💡

The main topics of the panel discussion included:
🔹 The practical application of AI in dispute management
🔹 The role of AI in the decision-making process
🔹 The irreplaceable role of human professionals amidst technological development

The event was opened by Giorgi Pertaia, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, who emphasized the importance of introducing innovations in the dispute resolution process. 🎤

The panel discussion, which explored the field's challenges and future perspectives, featured Beka Injia, Secretary General of GIAC, alongside representatives from IMPEL AI, GRATA International, and BTU (Business and Technology University). 👏

26/03/2026

📢 We are thrilled to share that Georgian International Arbitration Centre (GIAC), led by Secretary General Beka Injia and in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland, successfully hosted the Caucasus and Central Asia Arbitration Series yesterday, 24 March, during !

🤝 It was a fantastic session at the Eversheds Sutherland Paris offices, bringing regional expertise to the heart of Paris.

📑 The session featured two dynamic panels expertly moderated by Ketevan Betaneli. The discussions were led by the excellent speakers Wesley Pydiamah, Shirin Gurdova, Gulirano Abdullajonova, Nurlan Mustafayev, Battine Edwards, and Sarah Monnerville Smith, who provided valuable insights into critical industry developments and dispute resolution updates across the Caucasus and Central Asia. They also shared practical, strategic guidance on obtaining arbitrator appointments in regional commercial disputes.

🥂The afternoon concluded with a networking reception featuring culinary highlights from the region, proudly sponsored by Deloitte.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the moderator, brilliant speakers, Eversheds Sutherland, Deloitte, and the international arbitration community for joining us and making this event a great success.

19/03/2026

✨ Meet the Faculty ✨

We are pleased to introduce Fahira Brodlija, Advisor, Investment Law and Dispute Resolution, GIZ, as the next featured faculty member in our Meet the Faculty series for the upcoming Certificate Course: Representation in Arbitration.

🎓 Fahira Brodlija brings valuable expertise in investment law and dispute resolution, and her participation offers participants an excellent opportunity to gain insight from an accomplished practitioner working at the intersection of international dispute resolution and institutional practice.

📚 This course is designed to provide practical, skills-based training and direct engagement with distinguished experts from the international arbitration community.

📌 Stay tuned as we continue to introduce the outstanding faculty members joining this exciting programme.

18/03/2026

✨ Meet the Faculty ✨

We are pleased to introduce Mariam Gotsiridze, Principal Research Fellow at the Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy, as the next featured faculty member in our Meet the Faculty series for the upcoming Certificate Course: Representation in Arbitration.

🎓 Mariam Gotsiridze brings valuable academic and research expertise in the field of international dispute resolution. Her participation offers participants an excellent opportunity to engage with cutting-edge perspectives and deepen their understanding of contemporary issues in arbitration.

📚 This course is designed to provide practical, skills-based training and direct engagement with distinguished experts from the international arbitration community.

📌 Stay tuned as we continue to introduce the outstanding faculty members joining this exciting programme.

16/03/2026

✨ Meet the Faculty ✨

We are pleased to introduce Kiran N. Gore, Arbitrator, Dispute Resolution Consultant, Law Offices of Kiran N Gore PLLC, and Professorial Lecturer in Law at George Washington University Law School (Washington, DC), as the next featured faculty member in our Meet the Faculty series for the upcoming Certificate Course: Representation in Arbitration.

🎓 Kiran N. Gore is widely respected in the field of international arbitration and dispute resolution, bringing a distinguished combination of practical and academic experience to the programme. Her participation offers a valuable opportunity for practitioners to gain practical insight from a leading expert in the field.

📚 This course is designed to provide participants with practical, skills-based training and direct engagement with distinguished faculty members from the international arbitration community.

📌 Stay tuned as we continue to introduce the outstanding experts joining this exciting programme.

13/03/2026

✨ Meet the Faculty ✨

We are pleased to introduce Kabir Duggal, Partner at Akin Gump New York and Senior Fellow at Columbia Law School, CICIA, as the next featured faculty member in our Meet the Faculty series for the upcoming Certificate Course: Representation in Arbitration.

🎓 Widely recognized in the field of international arbitration, Kabir Duggal brings extensive experience from both practice and academia. His participation offers a valuable opportunity for practitioners to gain practical insight from a distinguished professional with deep expertise in international dispute resolution.

📚 This course is designed to provide participants with practical, skills-based training and direct engagement with leading experts from the international arbitration community.

📌 Stay tuned as we continue to introduce the outstanding faculty members joining this exciting programme.

12/03/2026

✨ Meet the Faculty ✨

We are pleased to introduce José Ricardo Ferisé Feris, Partner at Squire Patton Boggs, as the next featured faculty member in our Meet the Faculty series for the upcoming Certificate Course: Representation in Arbitration.

🎓 An internationally respected arbitration practitioner, José Ricardo Feris brings extensive experience and insight to the programme. His participation offers a valuable opportunity for practitioners to learn from a leading expert in the field and gain practical perspectives on advocacy and representation in arbitration.

📚 This course is designed to provide participants with practical, skills-based training and direct engagement with distinguished faculty members from the international arbitration community.

📌 Stay tuned as we continue to introduce the outstanding experts who will be joining this exciting programme.

11/03/2026

🌟 Meet the Faculty 🌟

👏 We are delighted to launch our Meet the Faculty series for the upcoming Certificate Course: Representation in Arbitration by introducing our first featured faculty member, Eduardo Silva-Romero, Founding Partner at Wordstone Dispute Resolution.

🎓 Widely recognized as one of the leading figures in international arbitration, Eduardo Silva-Romero brings exceptional experience and insight to this course. His participation offers a valuable opportunity for practitioners to learn from one of the most distinguished professionals in the field.

📚 Through this course, participants will gain practical, skills-based training on representation in arbitration and benefit from direct engagement with internationally renowned experts.

Stay tuned as we continue to introduce the outstanding faculty members who will be part of this exciting program.

10/03/2026

⚖️ Master International Arbitration in Tbilisi - Brochure Now Available!

💼 The official brochure for the CLE Certificate Course is ready for you to explore.

🌍 This program is organized in collaboration with the Center for International Commercial & Investment Arbitration at Columbia Law School and Commercial Law Development Program.

📕 Here is what you need to know about this 40-hour intensive program:

✅ Practical Focus: Skill-building sessions over 4 weekends in Tbilisi (March 27 - May 2).

✅ Global Faculty: Learn directly from leading international experts.

💡 MAJOR UPDATE: The course fee is now only 1,100 GEL due to CLDP funding!

📑 The program is designed to provide practitioners with practical training on representing clients in international arbitration across the full lifecycle of proceedings - from commencement to enforcement.

⌛ Don't miss this chance to elevate your skills!

👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dsxPFAeS

🌐 We are grateful to our partners at CLDP and CICIA for their support.

17/02/2026

📍 საქართველოს საერთაშორისო საარბიტრაჟო ცენტრი (GIAC) მონაწილეობას იღებს გაეროს საერთაშორისო სავაჭრო სამართლის კომისიის (UNCITRAL) მეორე სამუშაო ჯგუფის (დავების გადაწყვეტა) 83-ე სესიაში, რომელიც 2026 წლის 16-20 თებერვალს, ნიუ-იორკში იმართება.

⚖️ სესიის ფარგლებში განიხილება „საერთაშორისო კომერციული არბიტრაჟის შესახებ“ UNCITRAL-ის მოდელურ კანონსა და მის განმარტებით ბარათებში შესატანი ცვლილებები. განხილვის მთავარი თემა ელექტრონული საარბიტრაჟო გადაწყვეტილებების აღიარება და აღსრულება, ასევე, ელექტრონული ფორმით საარბიტრაჟო შეტყობინების გაგზავნაა. აღნიშნული ცვლილებები განსაკუთრებული მნიშვნელობისაა, რადგან ისინი ხაზს უსვამენ მოდელურ კანონში ელექტრონული გადაწყვეტილების ცნების შემოტანისა და განმარტების აუცილებლობას.

🌐 2018 წლიდან GIAC არის UNCITRAL-ის მეორე და მესამე სამუშაო ჯგუფების დამკვირვებელი წევრი. მაშინ, როდესაც მეორე სამუშაო ჯგუფი მუშაობს კომერციულ არბიტრაჟთან დაკავშირებულ საკითხებზე, მესამე სამუშაო ჯგუფი ინვესტორსა და სახელმწიფოს შორის დავების გადაწყვეტის რეფორმას ეძღვნება.

💼 როგორც დამკვირვებელ ორგანიზაციას, GIAC-ს აქვს შესაძლებლობა, საერთაშორისო საზოგადოებას გაუზიაროს ქართული გამოცდილება და პრაქტიკა. ამავდროულად, ეს ჩართულობა საშუალებას აძლევს ცენტრს, მუდმივად იყოს საქმის კურსში სამუშაო ჯგუფების ფარგლებში მიმდინარე დისკუსიების, ახალი მიდგომებისა და მიღებული გადაწყვეტილებების შესახებ.

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📍 GIAC is currently participating in the 83rd session of the UNCITRAL Working Group II (Dispute Settlement), convening in New York from February 16 to 20, 2026.

⚖️ This session is dedicated to critical amendments to the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration. The primary objective is to address the recognition and enforcement of electronic arbitral awards and electronic notices. These discussions underscore the necessity of formally defining electronic awards to reflect the increasing digitalization of dispute resolution.

🌐 Strategic Engagement: GIAC has served as an Observer member of UNCITRAL Working Groups II and III since 2018. While Working Group III focuses on Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) reform, our current engagement with Working Group II centers on vital developments in international commercial arbitration.

💼 As an observer NGO, GIAC holds the unique privilege of presenting experience and practice from the Georgian perspective. This engagement ensures that GIAC remains at the forefront of global legal developments, actively contributing to the decisions that shape the future of international arbitration.

GIAC Secretary General Participates in the 83rd Session of UNCITRAL Working Group II: The Secretary General of the Georgian International Arbitration Centre (GIAC) Beka Injia and P...

13/02/2026

We are thrilled to announce that registration is now OPEN for the second edition of the Certificate Course for Lawyers: ‘Representation in Arbitration Proceedings’.

Organized by Georgian International Arbitration Centre (GIAC) in cooperation with Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) and Center for International Commercial & Investment Arbitration at Columbia Law School (CICIA), this program is the first of its kind in the region.

Why apply?
🏛 Global Expertise: Learn directly from international arbitration experts and renowned faculty.

⚖️ Practical Focus: The 40-hour curriculum moving beyond theory to actual skill-building—from drafting clauses to cross-examination and enforcement.

🤝 Exclusive Network: Limited number of participants to ensure personalized feedback and interaction.

Course Details:
📅 Dates: March – May 2026 (4 weekend sessions)

📍 Format: In-person, English

🎓 Prerequisite: 5+ years of post-graduate legal experience

💰 Fee: 1800 GEL (VAT included) - a special discounted rate made possible by CLDP support.

Selection Process: Admission is strictly on a first-come, first-served basis for eligible candidates. We encourage you to apply immediately to secure your spot.

🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dwuS_ADR

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