Mikheil Vashakidze LL.M. Eur., Founding Partner of VBAT.

Education: 2009  - The College of Law of England and Wales - International Practice Diploma in International Mergers and Acquisitions. 2002-2004 Tbilisi State University –  Master's Program in European Law (Master of European Private Law); 1994-1999 Tbilisi State University –  Law Faculty (Diploma with Honours);  

Professional Experience: From 2004 – Partner at VBAT; 2001-2004 – Agrosystem, Ltd. Lawyer; 2002 – Georgian Leasing Company – Legal Advisor; 2000-2001 – Georgian Young Lawyers' Association – Lawyer; 2000-2001 – “Migriauli & Partners” Law Firm – Lawyer; 1999-2000 – Tbilisi Mayor’s Office – Lawyer.

Areas of practice: Civil and Corporate Law, Tax and Customs relations, Privatization, Arbitration and Litigation.

Membership: Georgian Bar Association, Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association.

Languages: Georgian, German, English, Russian.

E-mail: vashakidze@vbat.ge