# Contract drafting and review in Georgia A good contract keeps you out of disputes; a bad one causes them. We draft contracts in your interest and review the other side's text before you sign: the risks, deadlines, penalties and what happens if something is not delivered. - Confidential - Georgian · English · Russian - Free first consultation - Courts of all instances A contract is concluded once the parties agree on all essential terms (Civil Code, Article 327). If the law or the parties themselves require a particular form, the contract takes effect only once that form is followed. For example, acquiring real estate requires a written contract and registration of ownership in the Public Registry. Most problems are visible before signing: vague obligations, missing deadlines, a one-sided right to terminate, an excessive penalty or an unexpected place for resolving disputes. That is why we review a contract before you sign it. ## What we check in a contract - The parties and their authority — who signs and whether they are entitled to - Subject, price and payment terms — precise and unambiguous - Deadlines and what happens if they are missed - Penalties — they must be agreed in writing, and a court reduces an excessive penalty - Deposit — if the party who paid it breaches the contract, the deposit stays with the recipient - Termination, force majeure and where disputes are resolved — court or arbitration ## Contracts we draft most often - Real estate sale and preliminary agreements - Leases — flats, offices, commercial premises - Loans and guarantees - Services and works — renovation, construction, IT services - Partners' agreements and share purchases - Bilingual contracts with foreign partners ## Our services - Drafting a contract in your interest - Reviewing the other side's contract before signing - Negotiating the terms - Bilingual contracts — Georgian, English, Russian - Amending and terminating contracts - Claims and lawsuits for breach of contract ## Questions & answers ### Is a verbal agreement a contract? Often — yes, if the law doesn't require a particular form. But a verbal agreement is hard to prove. Real estate, however, can only be acquired with a written contract and registration. ### Do I need to have a contract certified by a notary? Not always. Notarisation is required by law in some cases and useful in others: for example, a debt under a notarised loan agreement can be recovered even without going to court. ### How high can a contractual penalty be? The parties set it freely, but the agreement must be in writing. If the penalty is excessive, a court can reduce it; for loans, the law sets a cap. ### Is a contract in English valid? Yes, a contract can be made in any language. You may need a Georgian translation for the Public Registry or a court, so we often prepare a bilingual text. ## Legal basis - [Civil Code of Georgia](https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/31702) Official texts (in Georgian) — Legislative Herald of Georgia, matsne.gov.ge. ## Related topics - [#Business](https://mmlaw.ge/en/corporate-lawyer/) - [#Property](https://mmlaw.ge/en/real-estate-lawyer/) - - [Civil litigation lawyer](https://mmlaw.ge/en/civil-litigation-lawyer/) - - [Corporate lawyer](https://mmlaw.ge/en/corporate-lawyer/) - - [Intellectual property lawyer](https://mmlaw.ge/en/intellectual-property-lawyer/) - - [Registering an LLC in Georgia: what you need](https://mmlaw.ge/en/blog/how-to-register-llc-in-georgia/) - - [Tax lawyer](https://mmlaw.ge/en/tax-lawyer/) - - [Director liability and company insolvency](https://mmlaw.ge/en/director-liability-and-insolvency/) - - [Real estate lawyer](https://mmlaw.ge/en/real-estate-lawyer/) - - [Buying an apartment in Georgia: what to check](https://mmlaw.ge/en/blog/buying-an-apartment-checklist/) Practice areas ## Other practice areas - [Criminal defense](https://mmlaw.ge/en/criminal-defense-lawyer/) — Defense at every stage — from investigation and arrest to trial and appeal. - [Drug offences](https://mmlaw.ge/en/drug-crime-lawyer/) — Defence in cases of buying, possessing, selling and importing drugs — and against fines and administrative detention. - [Cybercrime](https://mmlaw.ge/en/cybercrime-lawyer/) — Defense in cybercrime cases and help for victims of online fraud, hacked accounts and blackmail. - [Property crimes](https://mmlaw.ge/en/property-crime-lawyer/) — Defence in theft, robbery, fraud, extortion, embezzlement and misappropriation cases. - [Economic crimes](https://mmlaw.ge/en/economic-crime-lawyer/) — Defence against tax evasion, money laundering, customs and other economic charges. - [Corruption and official crimes](https://mmlaw.ge/en/corruption-crime-lawyer/) — Defence in bribery, trading in influence and abuse of official power cases. - [Violent crimes](https://mmlaw.ge/en/violent-crime-lawyer/) — Defence in assault, bodily injury, threats and homicide cases — including self-defence. - [Juvenile justice](https://mmlaw.ge/en/juvenile-justice-lawyer/) — Specialised representation of minors, focused on their rights and future. - [Civil litigation](https://mmlaw.ge/en/civil-litigation-lawyer/) — Contract, property and damages disputes — negotiated or argued in court. - [Administrative law](https://mmlaw.ge/en/administrative-law-lawyer/) — Challenging decisions of public bodies, fines, permits and licences. - [Labor disputes](https://mmlaw.ge/en/employment-lawyer/) — Unlawful dismissal, unpaid wages and employment contracts — for employees and employers. - [Corporate law](https://mmlaw.ge/en/corporate-lawyer/) — Company formation, contracts, compliance and shareholder matters. - [Real estate](https://mmlaw.ge/en/real-estate-lawyer/) — Due diligence, purchase agreements, registration and property disputes. - [Family law](https://mmlaw.ge/en/family-lawyer/) — Divorce, custody, alimony and division of property — handled with discretion. - [Inheritance](https://mmlaw.ge/en/inheritance-lawyer/) — Accepting an inheritance, the certificate of inheritance, wills and disputes between heirs. - [Intellectual property](https://mmlaw.ge/en/intellectual-property-lawyer/) — Trademarks, copyright and protection of your creative and business assets. --- Source: https://mmlaw.ge/en/contract-drafting-review/ · MMLAW · +995 551 00 43 00 · info@mmlaw.ge