Oliver Powell KC speaks at The English Law Forum in Tbilisi 

On 6 May 2025, Oliver Powell KC spoke on two panels at The English Law Forum hosted by the Georgian Bar Association in Tbilisi, Georgia. 

The Georgian Bar Association, in cooperation with the Law Society of England and Wales, hosted the English Law Forum in Tbilisi. The event brought together Georgian lawyers alongside Barristers and Solicitors from England & Wales.

The forum began with opening addresses from: David Asatiani, Chairman of the Georgian Bar Association; Paata Salia, Minister of Justice of Georgia; Gareth Ward, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Georgia; Richard Atkinson, President of the Law Society of England & Wales; and Ruslan Ugrekhelidze, Solicitor-Advocate.

The forum featured discussions on key topics including: alternative dispute resolution; asset tracing; enforcement of judgments; public international law; investor state arbitration; jurisdictional challenges; and the rule of law. Participants also had the opportunity to explore best practices from the legal system of England & Wales.

The English Law Forum also focused on the promotion and enhancement of the legal services of England & Wales, with a particular emphasis on international arbitration and dispute resolution in London. This marks the second time the English Law Forum has been held in Georgia, further strengthening professional ties between the legal communities of England & Wales and Georgia.

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Oliver Powell KC is a market leader in matters concerning the regulation of business activity and commerce. His practice includes asset forfeiture & civil recovery; business crime; civil fraud; corporate investigations; financial services; health & safety, environmental and maritime regulatory law; and sanctions & export controls. He is a contributor to both Millington and Sutherland Williams on the Proceeds of Crime and Lissack and Horlick on Bribery, the seminal texts on POCA and Bribery & Corruption respectively. He is routinely involved in cases involving allegations of dishonesty, sharp practice or breach of regulations. He is a Barrister of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (BVI), and a member of the New York State Bar Association.

To find out more about Oliver, contact Andy Hunter on +44 (0)20 7427 4905.

News 8 May, 2025