Davit Kortava
Attorney-at-Law | Legal Strategist | Cross-Border Counsel | Lecturer
Legal Precision. Strategic Perspective. International Reach.
Law is not merely a collection of rules. It is an institutional framework through which rights are protected, obligations are defined, risks are managed and consequential decisions are made.
I am Davit Kortava, an Attorney-at-Law and Managing Partner of Kortava Khatashvili Legal Intelligence. My work spans complex litigation, corporate and commercial matters, real estate and construction, regulatory affairs and cross-border legal questions. I bring to each mandate experience gained in legal practice, public administration, international projects and academic work.
15+ Years
Professional experience across law, institutions and international projects.
Georgian Bar Association
Attorney-at-Law, general specialization; additional professional specializations.
2019–Present
Managing Partner, Kortava Khatashvili Legal Intelligence.
International Education
Legal studies and research in Georgia, Latvia, the Netherlands, Lithuania and Poland.
EU & International Work
International regulatory, transport and institutional projects.
Academia
Lecturer and international professional trainer.
Approach
Legal judgment informed by more than one perspective
The most demanding legal questions seldom exist in isolation. They arise within commercial relationships, institutional structures, regulatory systems and individual circumstances. My approach combines doctrinal legal analysis with strategic assessment of evidence, procedure, negotiation, business implications and long-term risk.
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Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Representation and strategic advocacy in civil, commercial, administrative and criminal proceedings, including litigation, arbitration, mediation, settlement negotiations and enforcement proceedings.
02
Corporate, Commercial & Contract Law
Legal support for business establishment, corporate governance, transactions, commercial relationships and contractual arrangements, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating and restructuring agreements.
03
Strategic Legal Advisory & Risk Management
Independent legal opinions, interpretation of complex legal frameworks, assessment of legal exposure, preventive legal strategies and decision-making support for individuals, companies and institutions.
04
Administrative, Regulatory & Government Affairs
Representation before administrative authorities, ministries, regulators and other public institutions, including regulatory proceedings, administrative disputes, licensing, authorizations and government-related legal matters.
05
International & Cross-Border Legal Representation
Legal assistance in matters involving multiple jurisdictions, foreign individuals and companies, international commercial relationships, cross-border disputes and the recognition and enforcement of foreign judicial and arbitral decisions.
06
Transport, Infrastructure & Sector-Specific Regulation
Legal and regulatory advisory in transport, infrastructure and other regulated industries, including international transport agreements, European standards, regulatory harmonization and sector-specific compliance.
Experience
Experience at the intersection of practice, policy and leadership
My professional trajectory includes advocacy before Georgian courts, leadership of legal teams, public-sector legal and regulatory responsibilities, and international consultancy and training. This breadth informs an approach that is legally exacting, institutionally aware and attentive to the practical consequences of decisions.
Academia
Legal scholarship in dialogue with practice
I view legal education, research and professional practice as complementary disciplines. Academic inquiry sharpens the analytical foundations of legal reasoning; practice tests legal principles against the realities of institutions and society.
Media
Law in context. Perspectives in public.
Selected commentary on legal certainty, investment protection, infrastructure governance, international regulation, rights and the rule of law.
Contact
Complex matters require considered legal judgment
For legal representation, strategic advisory, cross-border matters, speaking invitations and professional collaboration, please get in touch.