Mr. Efrem Urumashvili

Efrem Urumashvili is one of the leading Business Law Firm’s partner and qualified Georgian Tax lawyer. He has more than 13 years work experience in terms of domestic taxation. He is a frequent speaker on international tax issues and has wide experience in Tax disputes as well.

Efrem Urumashvili became partner of “Nodia, Urumashvili and partners” from 2010. Prior to becoming a partner  he served as Deputy Financial Director in Tax direction at “Bank of  Georgia” JSC in 2007-2010.  From 2000 to 2007, he held various positions at “Bank of Georgia” JSC , he was Head of Taxation Division in Finance Department  in 2000-2005 and  Head of Accounting and Taxation Division at the same Department in 2005-2007. He also worked as a Financial Analyst at “Tbilcombank” in 1999-2000.

At present Mr. Urumashvili is Member of Tax Explanation Commission in Revenue Service of Georgia, and the Chief advisor of President Association of Banks of Georgia. 

Mr. Urumashvili received his under graduated degree from Tbilisi State University, faculty of Economics, Accounting and Auditing Review.  Later he obtained Master degree at the same field. He wasparticipated in numerous international seminars, trainings and workshops. In 2008 he was participating in the seminar on double taxation agreements organized by IBFD International Tax Academy in Amsterdam,as well as seminars organized by OECD on international taxation issues.

Much of his work involves advice to the management about the risks and the avoidance of claims, and assist clients to resolve tax issues early and cost-effectively. His scope of activity spreads over the tax field, which includes Tax law, as well as tax disputes, transfer pricing and double taxation agreements, at the same time it also includes operational risks analysis and planning in connection with tax risks in view of banking-finance.     

Efrem is listed as a leading individual for Tax Law by Legal 500, in 2012.

About The Company

“Nodia, Urumashvili and partners”  practice area includes tax law, corporate law, commercial law, banking and financial law, real estate and litigation. Company has been operating as a General Counsel for one of the leading Georgian banks – JSC Bank Republic (Société Générale Group) and provides it services in connection with any transactions and legal resolution of difficult questions regarding banking services, corporate governance, legal expertise of international agreements and etc. In addition, other leading commercial banks of Georgia, such as JSC “Bank of Georgia” and JSC “Liberty Bank”, Procredit Bank “ entrust their most significant and complex legal and tax matters to the company.

The company  provides legal support for estate projects such as: development and construction of multifunctional complex in the central district of Tbilisi, Georgia; Construction of multistory hotel and entertainment center in Resort Batumi, Georgia; Renovation of an old city style building in the heart of Tbilisi, Georgia and many more.

“”Nodia, Urumashvili and partners” is one of the most successful companies in Georgia in view of court and administrative disputes. This is due to special experience of the Company’s group of legal proceedings, which was achieved through long-term activity in the justice system.

At the same time the knowledge and experience of the lawyers practicing in various fields of the Company provides for solving any issues jointly and efficiently.