Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm continues to secure its position as a market leader in the competition and antitrust arena in Israel, where it routinely acts on behalf of clients before the ICA and handles criminal investigations before the Competition Court. Founding partner and practice co-head Zvi Agmon is a seasoned litigator, and brings in over 30 years’ experience in competition law related matters, while fellow co-head Mattan Meridor notably advises on clearing mergers and transactions across the banking, retail, energy, and telecom sectors. With a strong focus on the fintech sector, Meirav Yung is well-versed in complex financial or data related transactions.
Competition/antitrust in Israel
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm
Responsables de la pratique:
Zvi Agmon; Mattan Meridor
Autres avocats clés:
Meirav Yung
Principaux clients
Bank Hapoalim Ltd.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cellcom Israel Ltd.
Yad 2 LTD
Shufersal Ltd. and Be Drugstores Ltd.
The Jerusalem Post Group
Chevron (previously Noble Energy Mediterranean Inc.)
New Med. LP (previously Delek Drilling LP)
Shapir Industries Ltd.
Unilever Israel Ltd
Union Bank Ltd.
Hitachi Ltd.
Metro Motors Ltd.
VERIDIS – Power plants Ltd.
Emilia Development Ltd.
Nevo Publishing Ltd.
Tecumseh
Japan Tobacco Industries (JTI)
SHVA (Automatic Banking Systems)
MASAV
ACUM
Green Lantern Fund / Gad Diary Farm Ltd.
PazGaz
SOS – Field Refueling
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Chevron (previously Noble Energy) regarding the merger between Eastern Mediterranean Gas Company SAE (“EMG”) and Pipeline BV EMED (“EMED”).
- Advised Gad Dairy, the fourth-largest dairy in Israel, on a range of antitrust and competition-related issues and provide them with ongoing counsel regarding the implications of the Israeli Competition Law and the Israeli Food Law, as well as a merger with another dairy in Israel.
- Advised SOS Energy Express, operator of a fleet of fuel tanks, on allegations that it had abused its dominant position in the field refuelling market.
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy houses a team of antitrust and competition law experts who are regularly engaged by numerous clients in the retail, banking and finance, and aviation sectors – to name but a few – in complex class action litigation proceedings and domestic and cross-border enforcement and merger control filings. 'Top-class' Shai Bakal is the key contact for advice on abuse of dominant positions, complex mergers, and restrictive trade practices, while David Tadmor‘s competition law expertise is backed by his previous position as director general at the Israel Competition Authority. The team also includes finance sector expert Nava Karavany, merger control proceedings specialist Ayal HaCohen, ‘professional’ competition law attorney Roi Krause, and associate Alexander Wolf.
Autres avocats clés:
Shai Bakal; David Tadmor; Nava Karavany; Ayal HaCohen; Roi Krause; Alexander Wolf
Les références
‘The Tadmor team is one of the best in Israel. Very capable, highly intelligent, they work in synchrony and are attentive to the customer’s needs.’
‘They have a very good working relationship with the ICA and get things done. They go into details without losing sight of the main objectives and the big picture.’
‘They really understand their clients’ business, they put themselves in their shoes as if it was their own business to find an appropriate and sensible solution.’
Principaux clients
Nespresso Israel and Nestlé Nespresso S.A
Alphabet Inc. (Google)
Max It Finance Ltd. (Formerly Leumi Card Ltd.)
Broadcom Inc.
Wolt Enterprises Israel Ltd.
Siemens AG
EL AL Israel Airlines Ltd.
Tnuva Central Coop. for the Mktg. of Agr Prod in Israel Ltd.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd
MBI Pharma
Medison Pharma Ltd.
Israel Chemicals and its affiliated companies
Leumi Bank
Holmes Place International Ltd.
Telecom Italia Sparkle S.p.A.
Nestlé-Osem Ltd.
Booking.com B.V.
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Assuta Hospitals
Mekorot Water Company
Azrieli Group
Paz Oil Company Ltd.
Dor Alon Energy in Israel (1988) Ltd.
Excellence Investments ltd.
Nike
Kone Elevators
Unilever Israel Group
Minrav Group
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Wolt Enterprises Israel Ltd. in connection with a review process conducted by the ICA concerning alleged exclusivity understandings (“Only on Wolt” carousel) with restaurants in Tel-Aviv.
- Represented Nespresso Israel and Nestle Nespresso S.A (together: “Nespresso”), both subsidiaries of Nestle S.A, the Swiss multinational food and drink corporation, in a motion to certify a class action suit filed against them in 2016 (the “Original Action”), and represented Nespresso in an additional follow-on suit submitted by the same movant in 2019 (the “New Action”). Both class actions alleged unfair excessive pricing (Plaintiff’s estimated damages – NIS 459 million) of Nespresso’s coffee capsules.
- Represented Jain Irrigation (NaanDanJain Irrigation Ltd.) on the merger of its international irrigation business with Temasek-owned Rivulis before the ICA.
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
With in-depth expertise in the full spectrum of competition and antitrust matters, FISCHER (FBC & Co.) maintains its leading position in the Israeli market, routinely advising big international clients such as Google, as well as other prominent names in the food and beverage, finance, telecoms, and energy sectors. The department is jointly led by the ‘truly outstanding’ Tal Eyal-Boger, whose broad practice spans cartels and restrictive arrangements, abuse of dominant power, and litigation, and seasoned expert Reuven Behar. Other key names include litigator Ziv Schwartz and newly promoted partner Roi Warhaftig, praised by clients for his ‘exceptional analytical skills’.
Responsables de la pratique:
Tal Eyal-Boger
Autres avocats clés:
Reuven Behar; Ziv Schwartz; Roi Warhaftig
Les références
‘Fischer’s antitrust team is highly regarded. In particular, Tal Eyal-Boger has an excellent understanding of the market, and Roi Warhaftig has exceptional analytical skills to handle very complex legal situations. Together, they form an excellent team.’
‘Number 1 in the industry. FBC has an excellent antitrust team. Huge experience. Enormous knowledge.’
‘Ziv Schwartz is an excellent lawyer, provides clear opinions and practical solutions.’
Principaux clients
Google and Waze Mobile Ltd
Schaeffler
Whirlpool Corporation
NatWest Markets Plc
Tokin Corporation
Nichicon Corporation
SodaStream Israel LTD
New-Med Energy LLP and five holders of the Tamar natural gas reservoir: Chevron Mediterranean Limited; Isramco Negev 2 LLP; Tamar Petroleum Ltd.; Dor Gas Exploration LLP; Everest Infrastructure LLP
Tower Semiconductor Ltd.
Sodexo Pass Israel Ltd.
TNUVA Central Cooperative for the Marketing of Agricultural Produce in Israel Ltd.
Bezeq the Israel Telecommunications Co. Ltd.
Wissotzky Tea (Israel) Ltd.
S. Schestowitz Ltd.
Salt of The Earth Ltd. and Sugat Industries Ltd
Paz Oil Company Ltd.
Alon Gas Energy Development Ltd.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
Ziv Menora
Colmobil Ltd.
The Association of Banks in Israel
Amisragas
Danya Cebus
SKY Fund
EDF Renewables Israel
Clal Insurance Company Ltd.
Alifim Insurance Agency (2002) Ltd.
WeSure Global Tech Ltd.
Kineret Quarries Agricultural Cooperative Society Ltd.
Tiv Taam Holdings Group and Mizra Delicacies Food Industries Ltd.
Tambour Ltd.
Modan Group Management & Services Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Google LLC, Google Commerce Ltd, Google Payments Corp in a Motion to Certify a Class Action filed with the Israeli Central District Court. The allegations in the Motion to Certify echo international proceedings, and include, inter alia: Allegations regarding an anticompetitive conduct regarding the Android app store, Google Play, and allegations regarding excessive pricing.
- Represented Volvo Lastvagnar AB and Renault Trucks SAS in an antitrust Motion to Certify as a Class Action filed with the Central District Court, in which it is alleged that Volvo / Renault and other truck manufacturers allegedly formed a cartel, inter alia, via exchange of information and coordination of prices of medium and heavy trucks during the alleged Cartel Period.
- Represented TNUVA Central Cooperative for The Marketing of Agricultural Produce in Israel Ltd. in various matters and proceedings, including, inter alia: in ten class actions, seven of which were filed re alleged excessive pricing claims.
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.
Drawing its expertise from the close cooperation between the antitrust and competition practice and the firm’s other departments, Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.‘s team is equipped to provide comprehensive advice on the whole spectrum of competition and antitrust matters, including local and cross-border class litigation proceedings before the Israeli Competition Authority. In the latter segment, practice head Boaz Golan is the key contact, having served at the ICA for 10 years, while food industry expert Nimrod Prawer‘s broad practice also includes cross-jurisdictional file merger notification reviews. Also part of the team are head of the competition and regulation practice Amir Vang; Ran Ben-Ari, noted for representing clients before the Israeli Competition Authority, the Israeli Competition Tribunal and the Supreme Court; and associate Meytal Sadovnick Toledano.
Responsables de la pratique:
Boaz Golan
Autres avocats clés:
Nimrod Prawer; Amir Vang; Ran Ben-Ari; Meytal Sadovnick Toledano; Zohar David
Les références
‘Amir Vang is a brilliant lawyer who is very dedicated to his customers and works hard to try to provide the most creative solution in the most timely manner.’
‘They have a unique approach that integrates legal and business advice. Their knowledge and experience allows them to provide comprehensive legal advice through the eyes of the business. Their unique breadth of experience allows them to provide out-of-the-box advice and solutions. The fact that the company is highly respected allows their documents to be of significant value to competitors, regulators, etc. Their knowledge of the industry, regulators and the legal landscape is irreplaceable.’
‘Ran Ben Ari is very competent, thorough, and diligent. He is well respected in the industry, is very responsive, experienced, and wise.’
Principaux clients
Noble Energy Inc.
Coca Cola Israel
Keshet Broadcasting Ltd.
JCDecaux Israel Ltd.
Viasat Inc.
Amsalem Tours and Travel Ltd.
Carestream Health, Inc.
Altice France
Cisco Systems Inc.
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
The Presidency of the Business Sector
Abu Yehiel – Building Company Ltd.
MyHeritage Ltd.
Elco Ltd.
Shufersal Ltd.
El Al Israel Airlines Ltd.
Schindler Nechushtan Elevators Ltd.
TEN – Petroleum Company Ltd.
Turk Tuborg Bira ve Malt Sanayii A.S.
AIG (American International Group, Inc.)
Magen David Adom
The Manufacturers Association (MAI)
New Lineo Cinema (2006) Ltd.
Dor Alon Energy In Israel (1988) Ltd.
Dor Chemicals Ltd.
United Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank Ltd.
A.L. Ten Bis Ltd. (“10bis”)
P.H.I. Networks (2015) Limited Partnership (“PHI”)
Kolbo Gas Ltd.
ELA Recycling Corporation Ltd.
T.M.I.R – Manufacturers Recycling Corporation in Israel Ltd (CC)
The Israel Insurance Association
Shasha Tours (95) Ltd.
Derech Eretz Tours
Mr. & Mrs. Ronen and Carmit Elad
Matrix I.T. Ltd.
Yesh Book Distributions Ltd.
Azrieli Group Ltd.
Bird Rides, Inc.
Hacarem Spirits Ltd.
Levinger Holdings & Investments 2001 Ltd.
Team 3 Management & Investments Ltd. (“Team 3 Group”)
Elcon Recycling Center (2003) Ltd.
United King Films Distribution (1990) Ltd.
Shikun & Binui Group
Zemach Feed Mill
Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
Liquid Telecommunications Holdings Limited (“Liquid Telecom”)
BOA Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: BOAS)
Vision Sensing Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: VSAC)
Amiad Water Systems Ltd.
Discount Investments Corporation Ltd. (DIC)
Generation Capital Ltd.
Gett
Globrands Group
Israeli Association of Investment Houses
Leumi Partners Ltd.
Meuhedet HMO (Kupat Holim Meuhedet)
Paz Oil Company
The Phoenix Insurance Group
Poalim Ventures Ltd. (Poalim Capital Markets Ltd.)
Property & Building Corp. Ltd.
Shikun & Binui (Solel Boneh) Ltd.
Solegreen Ltd.
Tadiran Group Ltd.
Yahav Bank
Wyler Farm Ltd.
The Israeli Federation of Phonographs and Cassettes Ltd.
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.
Tabib Environment Quality Ltd.
Chemovil Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Bank Leumi on a variety of complex competition and antitrust matters.
- Represented Wyler Farm Ltd. in an ICA hearing for alleged “gun jumping” of its merger with the Strauss Group, one of the largest food products manufacturers in Israel. The ICA is seeking to impose the maximum monetary fine the ICA can impose in such a case.
- Advised Shufersal in relation to all competition and antitrust aspects of its strategic cooperation agreement with SPAR, a Dutch multinational corporation that provides branding, supplies and support services for independently owned and operated food retail stores.
Herzog Fox & Neeman
Boasting an impressive client base including a range of leading food suppliers, insurance companies, banks, and pharmaceutical operators, Herzog Fox & Neeman‘s antitrust and competition department handles both contentious work, having notably led some of the biggest cartel class actions in Israel, and investigation proceedings before the ICA. The team is spearheaded by ICA’s former legal department team leader Talya Solomon, noted for her expertise in competition law litigation, and includes merger control specialist Iris Achmon, and associate Tslil Bar Bainvol, who is also well versed in merger control issues.
Responsables de la pratique:
Talya Solomon
Autres avocats clés:
Iris Achmon; Tslil Bar Bainvol
Les références
‘The team has extensive experience and an excellent reputation. When you work with HFN’s competitive practice, you know that you will receive a high quality and dedicated service. The team is also creative and aggressive when necessary.’
‘Talya Solomon is a true expert and actively strives for optimal results.’
‘The team is definitely one of the best competition/antitrust law firms in Israel. It is quick to respond, very thorough and attentive to business.’
Principaux clients
Visa
VMware, Inc.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Carlyle Group
First International Bank of Israel
Pheonix Insurance Company
Israel Electric Corporation
Fujifilm
Israeli Organization of Consulting Engineers and Architects
Argentools (Makita’s Israeli distributor)
Huliot Advanced Flow Systems
Enlight
Israeli subsidiaries of Cineworld Group Plc
DAF Trucks N.V.
Kfar Giladi Quarries
Y.H. DIMRI construction company
Principaux dossiers
- Represented VMware before the ICA in its cash-and-stock transaction with Broadcom Inc., which values VMware at approximately $61 billion.
- Represented Visa and MasterCard (in separate teams) in a major class action regarding the inter-regional interchange fee that Israeli acquirers pay to issuers with regard to transactions made with cards issued outside Israel and in Israeli businesses.
- Represented Argentools, the Israeli distributor for Makita tools, with regard to an administrative fine case involving arrangements pertaining to advertised prices and allegedly boycotting ZAP, a price comparison platform.
Meitar Law Offices
With a strong focus on heavily regulated industries, Meitar Law Offices displays significant strength in merger control work, while also routinely advising clients on dominance cases, and handling competition disputes, class actions, and investigations before the ICA. Former ICA criminal prosecutor Niva Barg Livnat chairs the practice, and is the go-to choice for clients seeking advice on merger filings, civil claims, and class actions alike, while merger controls specialist Liat Hertzka is noted for her expertise in the hi-tech, aviation, and retail sectors, where she represents clients across the full spectrum of antitrust and competition matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Niva Barg Livnat
Autres avocats clés:
Liat Hertzka; Tal Arad
Les références
‘Meitar is one of the leading law firms in Israel, particularly for handling matters involving technology companies. The firm’s corporate team is excellent, able to give good judgment to legal and commercial matters. The firm’s antitrust/competition team, with whom we have worked as co-counsel for the same client and as counsel for several buyers/sellers, is well versed in Israeli competition law and has good knowledge of EU and US law.’
‘Liat Hertzka brings good experience in M&A work, is very careful and thoughtful. Niva Barg Livnat has experience at the Israeli Antitrust Authority and has a wide range of antitrust expertise.’
Principaux clients
Robert Bosch GmbH
MAN Truck and Bus AG
GlaxoSmithKline Israel and GlaxoSmithKline plc
Fox Wizel Ltd. – Fox Group
Stratasys Inc.
BP p.l.c
Union Investments Ltd.
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR )
Bank Leumi Ltd.
Strauss Group
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Bosch with respect to a Motion to Certify a Class Action which was filed to the Centre District Court on September 2020, against Bosch and against two additional respondents (NGK and Denso) regarding their part in the “Spark Plug Cartel”. The motion for certification is based on criminal and administrative proceedings that were conducted against the cartel members in Europe, United States, Canada, and Brazil, in which the Respondents admitted to the facts and to their liability for the restrictive arrangement.
- Represented MAN in a motion to certify a class action that was filled to the Tel Aviv District Court in October 2016, by a small company on behalf of the whole class, against MAN and other truck manufacturers.
- Represented GlaxoSmithKline Israel and GlaxoSmithKline plc in a claim filed against them by Unipharm Ltd. The claim, filed in 2011, focused on the allegation that the GSK companies applied for a patent in Israel in connection with the active ingredient in the Seroxat drug in order to harm competition and to deter Unipharm from producing and marketing a generic drug for Seroxat (Paxxet) in Israel.
S. Horowitz & Co
S. Horowitz & Co‘s competition and antitrust practice spans civil and criminal investigations pertaining to cartels and abuse of dominant power, including before the Israel Competition Authority, competition disputes, and competition law compliance. A deep roster of blue chip multinationals and financial institutions routinely engages the team, which is led by department head Hagai Doron, who notably handles both contentious and non-contentious issues, and includes litigation specialist Gitit Levin-Grinberg, who is recognised for his expertise in antitrust regulatory clearance matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Hagai Doron
Autres avocats clés:
Gitit Levin-Grinberg
Principaux clients
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Barclays Bank plc
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC
AB Volvo
British Airways plc
Renault s.a.s
Hitachi Rail and Thales
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha
Scania AB
Qualcomm
Hitachi-LG Data Storage
Virgin Atlantic
Strauss Group
AbbVie/Allergan
Danfoss A/S
Procter & Gamble Co. (NYSE: PG)
CAL – Israel Credit Cards Ltd.
Bombardier Transportation
Israel Electric Corporation
TPG Capital
Electricite de France (EDF)
Sanofi
Ynet/Yediot Aharonot Group
Paramount Pictures
Hot Telecommunications Group
Wix.com
De Beers
Paz Oil Company Ltd.
International Airlines Group (British Airways Plc and Iberia)
IACIE – Israeli Association of Construction & Infrastructure Engineer
Nextcom Ltd
Biscol Group
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Stellantis (Peugeot S.A. and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)
Brother International Europe Ltd.
Cemex S.A.B. de C.V.
Sharp Corporation
Bain Capital
The Carlyle Group
Boston Scientific Corporation
The Readymix Industries (Israel) Ltd.
Milouot Corporation for the Development of Haifa Bay Settlements Ltd
Dalia Energy Ltd.
Molosn Coors Beverage Company
New England Biolabs
Resonac (formerly Hitachi Chemical)
Dexcel Pharma Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Barclays Bank plc in a class action concerning manipulations of Libor quotes.
- Represented the Israel Electric Corporation in a precedential case regarding claims of abuse of a dominant position.
- Representing both Hitachi Rail and Thales SA in the Israel merger filing aspects relating to the contemplated acquisition of Thales’ ground transportation business.
Zecler Argov Law Firm
Competition and antitrust boutique Zecler Argov Law Firm is recognised for its specialisation in antitrust litigation, where the team is routinely involved in complex investigations and criminal proceedings. Highly regarded as ‘the best antitrust lawyers in Israel’, antitrust litigation expert Ofer Argov and Niv Zecler, who is noted for his broad knowledge of antitrust law, regulation and litigation alike, lead the department together. Since publication, Shiran Sofer left the firm.
Responsables de la pratique:
Niv Zecler; Ofer Argov
Les références
‘The level of cooperation is truly outstanding. They have a strong culture of cooperation, effective communication and a commitment to achieving the best possible results for their clients.’
‘Zecler Argov Law Firm is recognised for its ability to tackle legal issues with precision. It has a reputation for thoroughly understanding its clients’ problems and providing accurate and comprehensive legal advice. This attention to detail and accuracy is key to ensuring that clients receive the most effective and appropriate legal solutions.’
‘Ofer Argov is highly regarded for his quick response time and the thoroughness with which he deals with issues. He prioritises timely communication with his clients and is committed to responding promptly to enquiries, doubts and legal issues.’
Principaux clients
Super Pharm (Israel) Ltd.
CAL Israel Credit Cards Ltd.
LG Electronics
Sugat Industries Ltd.
SC Vigneronne Rishon Lezion & Zichron Yaacov Ltd
Strauss Group Ltd.
Pelephone Communication Ltd.
Ashdod Oil Refineries
Moni Siton Transpiration Ltd.
S. Angel Bakeries Ltd.
Bezeq the Israeli Telecommunication Corporation Ltd.
Credit Suisse
The Israeli TV and Film Producers Association
NGK Spark Plugs
Strauss Water Ltd.
VP Marketing of The American Israeli Gas Corporation Ltd.
Y. Hillel
Hy Laboratories Ltd (hylabs)
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Credit Suisse in an international cartel class action lawsuit concerning the foreign exchange industry.
- Represented CAL, the leading credit cards company in the payments and non-bank credit worlds, in a class action against CAL and other credit card companies concerning alleged restrictive agreements between them that relates to the cross commission that the credit card companies charged in pre-paid and debit card transactions.
- Represented Strauss Group, among the largest food products manufacturers in Israel, in an abuse of dominant position in two class actions filed against it concerning alleged claims in which Strauss charged excessive prices for its famous Israeli dairy treats – Milki and Dani.
Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co
A deep roster of clients, notably from the automotive, healthcare, and food and retail sectors, regularly turn to Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co for its expertise in competition-related disputes, where the team is particularly active in handling domestic and cross-border cartel litigations and class actions. Practice co-head Michal Rothschild is the key contact for advice on mergers, restrictive arrangements, and joint ventures, while fellow co-head and experienced litigator Giora Erdinast focuses her capabilities on antitrust litigation, while also advising on abuse of dominant positions related to monopoly.
Responsables de la pratique:
Michal Rothschild; Giora Erdinast
Autres avocats clés:
Arik Brenneisen; Shelly Wechselmann
Les références
‘The team is very professional and has a strong business acumen.’
‘Michal Rothschild is very responsive and really promotes our business interests.’
‘EBNT’s antitrust team demonstrates deep knowledge and exceptional expertise in the field of antitrust law. The team consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of complex antitrust issues and client needs, is very responsive and delivers exceptional results.’
Principaux clients
Yahoo Inc.
Isracard Ltd.
D.B.S. Satellite Services (1998) Ltd. (“yes”)
Apax Partners
Avraham Livnat Ltd.
Medtronic
AstraZeneca
Tene Investment Fund (“Tene”)
Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises Ltd.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
David Shield Group
Maman Cargo Terminals & Handling Ltd.
Afcon Electric Transportation Ltd.
T&M Protection Resources Holdings Israel
Allied
OMD TLV
Elna Co. Ltd.
Electra Ltd.
Alon Blue Square Ltd.
Extra Retail Group Ltd.
Blue Square Real Estate Ltd.
Taavura Tifzoret Ltd.
MedOne
ELTA Systems Ltd.
ICBA – Israeli Cattle Breeders Association
Metro Motor Marketing (1981) Ltd.
Fortissimo Capital
UTI – Universal Trucks Israel LTD.
Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM)
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Yahoo, the global web services provider, as Israeli counsel in the competition aspects of its entrance into a 30-year, exclusive commercial agreement with competitor, Taboola.com Ltd.
- Advised Isracard, Israel’s largest credit card company, on the competition aspects of its acquisition by Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd., Israel’s largest insurance and finance group. This was the biggest agreement in the financial market for 2022, at approximately NIS 3 billion.
- Acted for Qualcomm, one of the world’s leading international semiconductor and telecommunications equipment companies, in a class action suit filed against it, alleging that Qualcomm violated antitrust laws, particularly in patent licence markets, while harming competition and consumers.
Firon Law Firm
Alongside its expertise in often cross-border antitrust and competition matters, where the team routinely appears before the ICA, the Israeli District Court and the Supreme Court, Firon Law Firm also assists clients with regulatory and compliance issues. Competition and antitrust department head Mazor Matzkevich has recently handled a variety of criminal cartel cases, class actions and notifications by the ICA, and works closely together with international practice head Eytan Epstein. Associate Inbal Rosenblum Brand is also recommended.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mazor Matzkevich; Eytan Epstein
Autres avocats clés:
Inbal Rosenblum Brand
Les références
‘One of the largest law firms in Israel with broad specialisations. It has first-class experts in a range of different fields, thus being able to provide a comprehensive response to the diverse legal needs of companies.’
‘Mazor Matzkevich has extensive experience as a lawyer at the Israeli Competition Authority and the US FTC. Her approach is creative and flexible, and her knowledge is always up-to-date. She is very dedicated to the companies she works with and succeeds in promoting corporate programmes.’
‘The team of lawyers assisting me is professional, very service-oriented, helpful and approachable. They proactively update the relevant regulatory changes.’
Principaux clients
Epsilon
Psagot
MasterCard
Herzelya Medical Center
Amutat Artzi – Independent Physicians’ Union
ERN
Toshiba Corporation
Israir – Terminal 1 aviation
The Histadrut – Israel’s workers Union
the Israeli Federation of independent Record Labels
Maadane Gorme
Ashtrom
Principaux dossiers
- Represented longstanding client MasterCard regarding various antitrust matters.
- Represented Toshiba in three class action suits estimated at approx., NIS 1 bn brought against it and other international corporation per EU Commission decision regarding international cartels.
- Advised ERN regarding various antitrust matters.
Gornitzky & Co.
Gornitzky & Co. fields a robust competition and antitrust practice which advises clients from a range of industries, including energy, infrastructure, and healthcare, on both criminal and civil proceedings. Drawing on his previous senior position at the ICA, practice head Avner Finkelshtein‘s broad practice spans antitrust litigation, criminal cartel investigations, and abuse of dominance, while Lior Frank focuses on complex litigation cases, most notably class action proceedings. Senior associate Noa Schwitzer Amar is also recommended for her prowess in handling class actions related to claims of abuse of dominant power and excessive pricing. Since publication, Shiran Sofer joined the firm.
Responsables de la pratique:
Avner Finkelshtein
Autres avocats clés:
Lior Frank; Noa Schwitzer Amar; Shiran Sofer
Les références
‘Gornitzky’s antitrust team is very knowledgeable and provides, in a relatively short time, effective advice and solutions to the complex antitrust issues arising from various transactions.’
‘The team is very responsive and provides advice on an ongoing basis when needed. For this reason, we regularly seek their antitrust advice.’
‘We regularly work with Avner Finkelshtein and Lior Frank, who are very knowledgeable in all aspects of antitrust law and provide efficient antitrust solutions in a timely and diligent manner.’
Principaux clients
Al-Red Elevators Engineering Ltd.
Mawdsley-Brooks & Company Ltd.
Priority Software Ltd.
OPC Energy Ltd.
Dan Public Transportation Ltd.
Erroca International Ltd.
Shikun & Binui Ltd.
Fattal Hotels Ltd.
Keystone Fund
Materna Industries Limited Partnership
Israel Hotel Association
L’Oreal Isael (a subsidiary of L’Oreal Group)
Ackerstein Group
Hadad, Roth, Shenhar & Co. Law Offices
Strauss Group
Melisron Ltd.
Fortissimo Capital
Elad Hotels Ltd., of the Elad Group
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Mawdsley Brooks in a ground-breaking and unprecedented case, in which the Competition Authority imposed a prohibition on excessive pricing by a monopolistic entity.
- Represented Erroca International Ltd., a renowned Israeli sun and eyeglasses retail chain and supplier of wholesale optical products, in its acquisition by Super Pharm Group, Israel’s largest pharma retailer in Israel, or by analogy, the Israeli “Boots”.
Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary
Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary‘s competition and antitrust practice spans merger notifications and filings, restrictive arrangements, and regulatory and compliance advice. The team is led by Dana Tirangel-Lipka, who notably represents clients from the food retail industry and hi-tech sector, while Or Tsur Elkayam is also praised by clients for her expertise in merger approval applications and exemptions from restrictive arrangements.
Responsables de la pratique:
Dana Tirangel-Lipka
Autres avocats clés:
Or Tsur Elkayam
Les références
‘What I really appreciate about the teams of Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. is that they excel in the way they deliver their services. They have a great way of understanding their clients’ business needs in a very short time and providing the client with excellent competition and antitrust advice.’
‘Dana Tirangel and Or Elkayam from the competition and antitrust team of Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co amaze me every time with how quickly they correspond and help me contain the situation until the final and required resolution.’
‘Each interface I had with Dana or one of her team members was polite and efficient, during which the depth of their professional knowledge in competition law stood out.’
Principaux clients
Aviv Group Real Estate 1963 LTD
Bariach Golan Energy Equipment LTD
Clalit Health Care services
Cloud IL Systems Ltd.
Comex Ltd.
Consumer Club by Electra Consumer Products, Cal and Hapoalim Bank
Electra Consumer Products (1970) ltd
Electra recycling Factory (“Electra Factory”)
Global Retail C.I. LTD
Online Retail Limited Partnership
Yandex N.V. (and ADC Tech Ltd.)
Yango Market Israel Ltd. and Yango Deli Israel Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Electra in front of the Israeli Competition Authority regarding a merger with Bariach Golan Energy Equipment Ltd.
- Represented Bariach Golan in a recent proceeding in front of the Israeli Competition Authority to approve its merger with Electra Solar.
- Advised Electra Consumer Products on all competition-related aspects of its consumer club partnership with Cal (Israel Credit Cards) and Bank Hapoalim, including filing a merger notification on its behalf.
Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.
Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.‘s team guides clients through the full spectrum of competition and antitrust matters ranging from merger control to abuse of dominant power, litigation, and antitrust regulatory issues. In the latter segment, practice head Gal Rozent is the main contact, while Irit Brodsky is noted for her knowledge of antitrust merger investigation, and Ran Karmi‘s practice spans competition filing requirements, pre-merger notifications, and restrictive agreements.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gal Rozent
Autres avocats clés:
Irit Brodsky; Ran Karmi
Les références
‘The company’s competition team offers personal attention to customers, immediate response to questions and autonomous initiative.’
‘The competition team is excellent and well versed in practice and jurisprudence, not afraid of arguments but pleasant nonetheless. They are experts in competition law, accessible to the client and able to provide a personalised service.’
Principaux clients
Israel Postal Company
Maccabi Healthcare
BNP Paribas S.A.
Spirent Communication
Intel Corporation
Schindler Group
Naveh Pharma
Keren Maccabi Association (Maccabi Fund)
Kardan Real Estate Enterprise and Development Ltd.
Pronto Diagnostics
Principaux dossiers
- Represented the Israel Postal Company, a government-owned corporation that provides postal services and also operates as a major bank.
- Represented Maccabi Healthcare, Israel’s second-largest HMO, in all of its competition matters.
- Represented BNP Paribas S.A., a global banking group, in two proceedings for approval of a class action lawsuit filed against our client and a series of foreign banks.
Krispin Rubinstein Blecher Law Offices
Krispin Rubinstein Blecher Law Offices‘ competition and antitrust practice provides comprehensive advice on competition-related issues, most notably regulation. Here practice head Noga Rubinstein is the go-to choice for clients from the public and private sectors, while Andrey Nickel is praised as ‘one of the best competition law lawyers’ in Israel and focuses his capabilities on restrictive trade practices, abuse of dominant power, and mergers.
Responsables de la pratique:
Noga Rubinstein; Andrey Nickel
Les références
‘Andrey Nickel is an excellent antitrust lawyer. He is extremely smart and helpful, and when you need to brainstorm on complicated issues, he is the one for you. He knows his way around the sometimes unclear areas of antitrust law and is definitely my favourite antitrust lawyer.’
‘We work primarily with Andrey Nickel, one of Israel’s top competition law experts. His previous position at the Israeli Competition Authority (ICA) gives him a significant advantage in understanding the regulator’s perspective and devising optimal strategies when it is necessary to engage with the regulator.’
‘Andrey Nickel’s in-depth knowledge of the Israeli financial and payments markets, combined with his experience in competition law, is a unique and extremely valuable combination. This allows him to provide precise and well-founded legal guidance, finely tuned to our business needs.’
Principaux clients
Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
IDE Holdings Ltd.
Israel Credit Cards Ltd.
Mercantile Discount Bank Ltd.
Kedma Capital
The Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd.
Edeltech Group
I.D.X Information Services Ltd.
Soglowek Food Industries
Victory Supermarket Chain Ltd.
Electra Power Ltd.
Partner Communications Company Ltd.
C.N. Machsaney Hashuk Ltd.
S.Schestowitz Ltd.
Beeri Printers, Limited Partnership
H. Cohen Ltd.
Lipa Meir & Co
Alongside its expertise in the agriculture, healthcare, and life sciences sectors, where it routinely advises on a range of contentious and non-contentious matters spanning abuse of dominant power, restrictive arrangements, and internal compliance, Lipa Meir & Co‘s competition and antitrust department is also noted for advising government ministries and authorities with regard to tenders and commercial issues. The team is led by ‘first-class antitrust professional’ Yariv Ilan.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yariv Ilan
Autres avocats clés:
Uzi Mor
Les références
‘The Lipa Meir team led by Yariv Ilan is truly one of the best in the country. His expertise, timeliness and responsiveness always lead to excellent results.’
‘Yariv Ilan is a first-class antitrust professional and one of the best I have worked with. He has a deep knowledge of all antitrust issues, as well as a solid academic background, making him one of the unique practitioners in Israel. In addition, he has a strong commercial orientation. He understands client needs and thinks differently and has the ability to find the right solutions.’
‘Dr Yariv Ilan and his team at Lipa Meir are very professional and creative, with a high awareness of service.’
Principaux clients
Jumbo Stock chain
Carmel Winery
Clalit Health Services
Clalit – Medical Engineering Ltd.
The Kibbutz Economies Group (Mishkei Hakibutzim)
Mor Research Applications Ltd.
Nevo Medical Ltd.
Mega Retail Ltd.
Ituran Ltd.
Choshen Foodtech Ltd
Medtechnica Ortophone Ltd.
Astral Hotels Ltd.
Bituach Haklai Central Cooperative Society Ltd.
Iridium Arrow North Ltd.
Getter Group
Lapidot Capital
Solar Energies and Meshakim & Partners
Ginegar Plastic Products Ltd. (“Ginegar”) (TASE: GNGR)
Ayalon Insurance Company Ltd.
Rimon Consulting & Management Services Ltd.
Aqwise Water Technologies Ltd.
Gan Shmuel Group
Dorot Garlic & Herbs
Israel Shipyards and Cement Ltd.
Granot Cooperative
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for Ituran in relation to three class actions submitted against it, pending before the Tel Aviv District Court, alleging it is abusing its dominant position through charging excessive prices in the field of vehicle tracking devices.
- Represented the conglomerate Rimon Consulting & Management Services Ltd., operating in the field of numerous high profile transactions (some with international aspects).
- Represented an industrial client in the competition aspects of its acquisition of two industrial companies in the metal processing and metalworking field.
Matry, Meiri, Wacht & Co. Law Offices
Matry, Meiri, Wacht & Co. Law Offices is routinely engaged by an array of clients spanning ports and airport authorities, gas companies and retail operators for its team’s expertise on a range of antitrust and competition law related matters, with a significant focus on investigations before the ICA. The practice is also active on the regulatory side, where it advises clients on joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions. Practice head Asaf Shubinsky focuses on merger approvals, cartels and monopolies, and is well-versed in both criminal and civil proceedings, while litigation expert Chen Shomrat is also noted for his work in class actions and administrative petitions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Asaf Shubinsky
Autres avocats clés:
Chen Shomrat
Principaux clients
Israel Ports Company
Israel Airports Authority
Clalit Health Services
Elco Group – Electra
Magalcom Ltd.
Partner Communication Company Ltd
Tulip Entertainment Ltd
Electra Consumer Products
H.Y. Group Israel; H.Y. Components Ltd
Tornado Consumer Products Ltd
Multi Retail Group Ltd
Mr. Avraham Yardeni & Mr. Yossi Vardi
E. Schnapp & Co. Works Ltd
YSB Group Ltd
Alber Financing Services Ltd
Noy Fund
MGS Sports trading
United Health Care
Amos Luzon Entrepreneurship and Energy Ltd
Kliya yivgi Ltd
Maccabi Tel Aviv
JD Sports Fashion Israel (2021), Limited Partnership
Dorad Energy Ltd
Saar A.T. Enterprise & Commerce Ltd
Victory Supermarket Chain Ltd
Hatzi Hinam Ltd
Anipet Ltd
Orde Wingate Institute for Physical Education and Sports
Arie Prashkovsky Group Ltd
Adama Makhteshim Ltd
Olitsky Infrastructure Ltd
KMM Recycling Industries Ltd
IMC Holdings Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Noy Fund before the Competition Authority in obtaining approval for the purchase of Alon Gas Energy Development Ltd.
- Represented Victory Supermarket Chain Ltd (“victory”) in the investigation conducted by the Competition Authority on suspicion of Price fixing.
- Represented Israeli Airports Authority (“IAA”) in an investigation led by the team of IAA regarding the suspicion of tender coordination by a franchisee.
Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co.
Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co. has garnered an impressive clientele across a range of sectors, including Fortune 500 companies, healthcare operators, and market leaders in the fields of retail and infrastructure. The team advises on a mix of contentious and non-contentious competition law matters, including civil and criminal proceedings before the ICA. The practice is led by former section chief at the ICA Golan Kaneti, praised by clients for his ‘outstanding experience and knowledge’.
Responsables de la pratique:
Golan Kaneti
Les références
‘This is the most professional team that you can find in Israel, headed by Golan Kaneti whose experience and knowledge are outstanding.’
‘The level of detail that Golan Kaneti gets into is exactly what you would need in competition law, and this is really unmatched by anyone else in the field!’
‘It is a very capable, knowledgeable and business oriented team.’
Principaux clients
FIMI Opportunity Funds
INFINYA Ltd (fka Hadera Paper)
Alfa Duty Free Holdings S.à r.l.
Iveco S.P.A.
Arla Foods Amba
Leumit health services
Mivne Real Estate (K.D) Ltd
Formula Systems (1985) Ltd.
Tera Light Ltd
Telepharma-The First Direct Pharmacy (1999) Ltd; Telepharm-Pharmaceutical Trading House Ltd
Israel Canada Highways Management Ltd.
Allied Group
Urdan Metal & Casting Industries Ltd.
E & M COMPUTING LTD
Rami Levy Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing 2006 Ltd.
Din Marketing and Roasting Ltd.
Electra Ltd.
The Israeli Association of Impresarios and Producers
Rivulis Irrigation
Hypertoy Ltd
SOS Energy Express
Exit Electronics Ltd
GMT – Advanced Financial Services
BSH Home Appliances
Amnon Mesilot Ltd
Magal Security Systems
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Infinya Ltd. (fka Hadera Paper), the top manufacturer of paper and paper products in Israel, during its acquisition by Veridis Environment Ltd (TASE: VRDS) and Israel Infrastructure Fund for NIS 2.35 billion.
- Represented Iveco S.P.A. in a class action brought against it with respect to an alleged infringement of European Union competition law.
- Represented Alfa Duty Free Holdings S.r.l., in a complex legal matter in which Alfa is pursuing legal claims against Gebr. Heinemann, James Richardson Proprietary Limited, and two of Heinemann’s officers, for allegedly being engaged in illegal and anticompetitive collaboration with Alfa’s former partner, Gebr. Heinemann, to rig the tender for the 2013 concession to operate duty-free shops at Ben Gurion Airport.
Shibolet & Co.
Ranging from compliance with antitrust law, antitrust filings and merger control issues to monopoly and abuse of dominant power issues, Shibolet & Co.’s antitrust and competition practice’s team is equipped to advise a wide spectrum of both domestic and international clients, notably from the food and beverage and defence sectors, on both contentious and non-contentious issues. Merger file applications specialist Gil Rosenberg chairs the department and is highly praised by clients as a ‘seasoned, extremely professional antitrust expert'.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gil Rosenberg
Autres avocats clés:
Joseph Benkel
Les références
‘Gil Rosenberg is knowledgeable, professional, pleasant and creative.’
‘True professionals with vast experience, service orientation and understanding of the customer’s needs and constraints. Really enjoyed working with them and benefited from it. They are able to think out of the box and provide added value and innovative perspective.’
‘Gil Rosenberg stands out as a seasoned, extremely professional antitrust expert with vast knowledge of other legal aspects as well. It’s a real pleasure to work with him, both on a personal but also professional level.’
Principaux clients
Jafora-Tabori
Rafael Advanced Defence Systems
James Richardson Proprietary Limited
BIG Shopping Centers
Zamarot Hamarina Ltd.
ELECTRA Group
Uzan Brothers Construction Co. Ltd
Alon Group
P.S.D.S Enterprises Ltd. (KSP)
Packer Steel and Galvanizing Ltd.
Nuance Hearing Ltd.
Arad Group
Ifat Group
Israel Railways Ltd.(ISR)
Mifal HaPais – Israel National Lottery
Comsign Ltd.
Commercial Radio Stations Association
Nizat HaDuvdevan (“Cherry Bloom”)
IACIE – Israeli Association of Construction & Infrastructure Engineers
Israel Ports Developments & Assets Company
Keshet Broadcasting Ltd.
Camtek Ltd
Golan Heights Winery
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Packer Steels and Galvanizing Ltd in obtaining the approval of the ICA (Israeli Competition Authority) for a NIS 200 million transaction wherein Yehuda Welded Mesh Ltd. acquired 100% of Packer’s shares.
- Represented “Wine Temple” Shaked-Golan ltd, a major distributor of wine and alcohol products before the Competition Tribunal in antitrust litigation proceedings versus Carmel Winery, concerning the scope of the right to reveal information provided during the ICA’s investigations.
- Represented Alon Group in obtaining the approval of the ICA (Israeli Competition Authority) for a NIS 160 million transaction wherein Albar Services Ltd. acquired the shares of Alon Group and its subsidiaries; and also prepared a Competition Law Compliance Program for Alon Group.
Yossi Levy & Co
Yossi Levy & Co‘s practice provides comprehensive advice on a range of competition and antitrust related matters, spanning compliance and regulatory advice on mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, merger reviews and filings, and contentious work, where the team is active in handling class action lawsuits with regard to abuse of dominant power and alleged damages related to cartels. The department is now jointly led by founding partner Yossi Levy, antitrust litigation specialist Asaf Hadanny, and Ofer Kurlender.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yossi Levy; Asaf Hadanny; Ofer Kurlender
Principaux clients
Electra Ltd., Zaum Elevators.
Electra Consumer Products (1970) Ltd.
Electra Ltd.
LG Chem Ltd.
Clalit Health Care Services.
Yandex Israel Ltd.
Yenot Bitan Ltd.
Carrefour Group
Oracle Israel Ltd.
The Second Authority for Television and Radio.
Cornish Hen (1987) Ltd.
Elco Cinema Holdings Limited Partnership.
Aviv Group Real Estate 1963
Sefer Lakol” Marketing and Distribution Ltd.
Supergas Energy Ltd.
General Electric, Alstom Group
Afcon Control and Automation Ltd.
Israel Credit Cards Ltd.
Melisron Ltd.
Winpack Trade Ltd., Eyal Eichner Ltd.
Online Retail (Former name – “Quik”)
Mr. Ya’acov (Yasha) Hain
Moseroth Ltd.
Eshet tours Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Electra in criminal case 26713-03-21 The State of Israel v. Goldman et al. This is a criminal proceeding regarding suspicion of a cartel in the elevators market in Israel, conducted before the District Court.
- Represented LG in class action 54288-05-15 Talmore v. Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. Et al. (District Court). This is a lawsuit filed against it for alleged damages of an alleged global cartel of several international corporations, including, inter alia, LG, Samsung and Sony.
- Represented Oracle in various proceedings in relation to the “Nimbus” tender for the provision of cloud services on a public platform for government ministries, published by the State of Israel.