The Story of CLARSEN
How it started
We witnessed firsthand how regulatory processes could overwhelm even the most capable financial institutions. It became clear that with the right expertise, these processes could be simplified, accelerated, and made more effective. CLARSEN was founded to deliver that clarity and speed, backed by deep regulatory experience.
Nikoloz Kandelaki
CEO/Founder
Nikoloz brings 17+ years of finance expertise, including 7 years in leadership roles at the National Bank Georgia. He spearheaded Georgia's crypto regulations & headed the VASP compliance department. His profound supervisory insight covers Banks, PSPs, & VASPs.
Giorgi Kireulishvili
Managing Partner
Giorgi brings 10+ years finance and consulting experience including the National Bank of Georgia Fintech leadership (Central Bank Digital Currency), USAID market experience, and insights from global financial bodies. His data expertise powers Clarsen's AI agents for regulatory clarity.
Vakhtang Chkhenkeli
Legal Advisor
Vakhtang is an experienced IT lawyer focusing on virtual assets, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. With over a decade of experience in private and public enterprises, he solves complex legal challenges. He implements strategic steps enabling clients to innovate with clarity.
Who We Are
CLARSEN is a regulatory compliance advisory firm built on the principle that deep specialization and structural alignment with regulators lead to better outcomes for clients. Our internal organization reflects the departments and mandates of central banks and supervisory authorities. This design allows us to cultivate domain-specific expertise across the regulatory spectrum and offer clients tailored, technically sound guidance. Furthermore, our close working relationships with international standard-setting organizations provide us with unique insight into the "source code" of global regulations. This foresight allows us to anticipate changes and advise clients not just on compliance with current rules, but on alignment with the foundational principles that shape future regulatory landscapes.
Our Story
CLARSEN was founded by high-level professionals from the National Bank of Georgia, who witnessed firsthand how the complexity of regulatory processes could slow innovation and burden even the most well-resourced institutions in Georgia and beyond. Drawing on deep experience gained within supervisory authorities and the private sector, we recognized a critical need for a new approach. We set out to create a firm that brings unparalleled transparency, efficiency, and structured guidance to regulatory compliance, ensuring rigor without unnecessary burden. We understand the unique intricacies of the regulatory landscape and are committed to helping institutions here thrive compliantly. Our commitment to understanding the roots of regulation also drives us to engage directly with international standard-setting bodies. This unique perspective ensures our advice is always grounded in the latest global best practices and regulatory evolutions.
What We Do
We work at the intersection of regulation and innovation, leveraging cutting-edge AI agents trained on regulatory frameworks to empower financial institutions to grow responsibly while meeting evolving compliance demands with clarity and confidence.
We support financial sector actors through the full compliance lifecycle: from market entry and licensing to ongoing supervision, audits, expansion into new services or jurisdictions, and facilitating compliant international investment inflows.
Our approach emphasizes:
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Clarity – We break down complex requirements into actionable steps.
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Confidence – We prepare clients for regulatory engagement and scrutiny.
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Efficiency – We streamline documentation, internal processes, and communications.
Whether you’re getting your license, launching a new product, entering a new market, or adapting to new regulations, Clarsen ensures you’re ready — and ahead of the curve.
How We Work
Every engagement begins with a conversation. We take the time to understand your business model, strategic goals, and current regulatory position. From there, we help you define your compliance challenges, map out the relevant regulatory pathways, and co-design a practical roadmap tailored to your organization. To further enhance efficiency and provide immediate insights, our clients benefit from access to proprietary AI agents. These intelligent tools are trained on vast repositories of regulatory intelligence, offering a first line of support to swiftly navigate complex requirements and get instant answers to common compliance queries.
Our Values
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Integrity – We give straightforward, regulator-aligned advice — always.
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Expertise – Our consultants bring years of hands-on regulatory experience.
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Precision – We value clarity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
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Partnership – We collaborate closely with your internal teams to build lasting compliance capacity.