Lika Kokuashvili
Lika Kokuashvili

Senior Legal Professional in IT Law

Actively looking · Member since 29 Jul 2025
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Location
Georgia
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About

Professional summary

With 8+ years of experience advising top financial institutions, I specialise in technology law, financial regulation and international contract law. My journey has taken me from the National Bank of Georgia, where I led complex financial transactions, to a Big 4 consulting firm, ensuring regulatory compliance for top-tier clients. I have a strong background in IT & Fintech Regulations, SaaS and Turnkey projects, and Cross-Border Transactions. My expertise extends to Financial & Commercial Law, ISDA & Financial Transactions, and Banking & Payment Systems. I am also well-versed in Corporate Advisory, providing legal support in various capacities. I am currently preparing for the SQE2 exam to qualify as a Solicitor in England and Wales, further enhancing my qualifications in the legal field.

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Experience

Career history

Senior Lawyer (Chief Specialist) National Bank of Georgia

Led the legal preparation of Turn-key and SaaS contracts and documentation for Georgia’s Instant Payment System, ensured compliance and seamless integration across the financial ecosystem, negotiated various international financial agreements, and provided legal support in licensing and regulatory matters.

Senior Associate EY LLC

Analysed and developed a plan for regulatory compliance, provided legal consultation on crypto derivatives, and advised on various legal matters including project financing and competition law.

Deputy Head of the Legal Department Mountain Resorts Development Company of the Ministry of Economy of Georgia

Negotiated and drafted international commercial agreements for turnkey projects, managed corporate matters, and acted as lead counsel in high-stakes negotiations.

Paralegal and Acting Lawyer Kordzakhia Jgenti Law Firm

Provided legal support in corporate, international commercial, and arbitration law, and assisted in preparing litigation cases.

Education

Learning history

Barbri SQE Prep

Preparation Course for SQE2

Preparation for the SQE2 exam to qualify as a Solicitor in England and Wales.

Tel Aviv University

International Master of Law (LL.M.)

Magna Cum Laude, Focus: Financial Law and IT Law.

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Graduated with Honours, Top of the class, GPA: 4.00/4.00.

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