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Teona Aptsiauri<\/h2>\n

Counsel<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018Understanding each other\u2019s position yields far more than trench warfare\u2019<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

At first glance, corporate law seems technical and impersonal. Teona knows better. \u2018In practice, it is all about people.\u2019 During her law studies, she discovered her passion for corporate law, and it has only grown ever since. At the root of this lies a strong sense of justice. <\/p>\n

What makes M&A fascinating for her is the fact that she sees both sides of the story. On one side, you have the sellers. \u2018I have enormous respect for people who have built up their life\u2019s work and decide to sell it. That is an emotional experience.\u2019 For them, due diligence can feel overwhelming. Teona therefore ensures her language is clear and accessible, and she takes the time to listen. \u2018You have to understand what keeps them awake at night. For them, this is often the first and perhaps the last time they will go through this.\u2019 On the other hand, Teona also enjoys helping buyers view transactions from a strategic perspective. \u2018Bringing those two perspectives together is an enriching experience.\u2019 <\/p>\n

Teona likes to compare an M&A file to project management. It begins with an intention, after which an entire process must be guided through the funnel. \u2018I love the peaks and the valleys. Sometimes things move along at a gentle pace, only to suddenly surge forward again at 120 per cent.\u2019 It is precisely during such surges that she remains calm, and maintains an even closer focus on detail. She prefers to guide such processes through to absolute perfection. <\/p>\n

Negotiating is second nature to her. \u2018There is nothing I enjoy more than sitting down with the other party to find the best possible deal.\u2019 In her view, bombarding one another with markups on proposals is a pointless exercise. Understanding each other\u2019s position yields far more than trench warfare. <\/p>\n

At Four & Five, Teona feels totally at home. She recognises that everyone has the same drive to excel and to be an expert in their field. Just like her mentor Dimitri, she works with meticulous precision and focus. Her choice to become counsel stems from what she loves doing most: helping the people around her grow. \u2018I enjoy bringing a sense of calm to a team and allowing everyone to be themselves. That is how you bring out the best in one another.\u2019 She views training and mentoring a group of young lawyers as her next personal challenge. <\/p>\n

What you should know about Teona:<\/strong><\/p>\n