Sophie Tkemaladze has extensive experience in international arbitration, having acted as both a party representative and arbitrator in various high-profile cases. She served as a sole arbitrator and co-arbitrator under the rules of institutions such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Global International Arbitration Centre (GIAC). Notable cases include disputes related to hydropower plant construction, oil refining contracts, loan agreements, and international sales contracts.

As the Chair of the Tribunal under GIAC Rules, Ani adjudicated complex commercial disputes, while also serving as the Chair of the Dispute Board under the FIDIC Pink Book for construction-related matters. Her expertise extends to advisory roles for governments and international organizations like the EU, UNDP, USAID, ADB, and GIZ, providing insights on effective dispute resolution systems across countries including Georgia, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, and Iraq.

Sophie’ Tkemaladze’s leadership as the Chair of the Georgian Association of Arbitrators from 2017 to 2021 was instrumental in the development of arbitration standards, including legislative amendments and the creation of an arbitrator accreditation system. She also co-drafted the first Georgian-language Ad Hoc Arbitration Rules. Additionally, Ani has provided training to hundreds of judges, lawyers, mediators, and arbitrators on arbitration and mediation skills.