‘An excellent team for class actions’, Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm leverages the wider firm’s regulatory firepower to provide comprehensive coverage of all key class action sectors. The group is particularly noted for its dominant position in energy and environmental law cases, where it can act in tandem with its premier energy practice, but it also shines in financial services, telecoms, competition and derivative lawsuits. Head of the firm Zvi Agmon remains a go-to name for complex and sensitive cases. Agmon co-heads the group together with ‘top-quality practitioner’ Tal Mayshar and Yoav Hirsh, who has high success rate in getting class action approval requests rejected. Also recommended are Uri Sorek, who specialises in derivative actions, and Amit Hirsch.
Dispute resolution: class actions (including derivative actions) in Israel
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm
Responsables de la pratique:
Zvi Agmon; Yoav Hirsh; Tal Mayshar
Autres avocats clés:
Uri Sorek; Dror Savransky; Yonatan Kehat; Amit Hirsch; Hilla Peleg; Dana Hen; Guy Arieli
Les références
‘A very capable team comprised of deep thinkers, who perform very well in court. I particularly highlight Uri Sorek, Dana Hen and Zvi Agmon.’
‘The team is professional, with extensive experience in handling class action lawsuits and has an understanding of the relevant fields.’
‘Yoav Hirsh has many years of experience and personally handles the class action lawsuits. Associate Guy Arieli serves as our right hand man. Hilla Peleg is an experienced litigator handling complex cases.’
Principaux clients
Chevron
Harel Insurance Investments and Financial Services
Hitachi
Isracard
Israel Chemicals
Bank Hapoalim
Veridis Environment
Sha’are Zedek Medical Center
Delek Group
Israel Builders Association
Perrigo Israel Pharmaceuticals
Mazda & Delek Motors (Mazda’s distributor in Israel)
JT International for Globrands
El Al Israel Airlines
Equital
Ratio oil explorations
Leumi Bank
Formula
Yad 2 (Coral Tell)
Partner Communications
Rapac Energy
Kimberly Clark Israel
Directors and Officials of Bank Hapoalim and Hapoalim (Switzerland)
Bank Hapoalim B.M.
First International Bank of Israel
Principaux dossiers
- Successfully represented the partners of the Tamar gas field partnership in a motion to certify a class action concerning the price of natural gas in Israel. Following an appeal, the Supreme Court rejected an appeal in early 2023.
- Represented multiple corporate clients (factories, chemical companies and refineries operating in the Haifa Bay area) in a historically significant environmental class action lawsuit in Israel.
- Acted for Hitachi in two class action motions alleging that Hitachi was a party to an international cartel between the manufacturers of a specific component of computer and TV screens.
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy
Impressing sources with its ‘ability to handle large and complex litigation’, Arnon, Tadmor-Levy is a longstanding specialist in class actions, with its recent merger serving to consolidate its eminent position in the market. Demonstrating strength across all key areas, including product liability, consumer law, financial services, competition, privacy, and environmental law, the group routinely defends major domestic and multinational companies in high-profile cases. Widely recognised as a market leader, Barak Tal contributes extensive experience in headline-grabbing class action lawsuits spanning all industries. The group also draws on Hanital Belinson Navon, who is particularly noted for privacy-related matters; Nir Kehat, who combines strength in class actions and administrative law; up-and-coming partner Sivan Wulkan-Avisar; and Eitan Brosh.
Autres avocats clés:
Barak Tal; Hanital Belinson-Navon; Nir Kehat; Ruth Loven; Ofer Shoval; Roey Sasson; Sagi Schiff; Sivan Wulkan Avisar; Eitan Brosh
Les références
‘The best firm I have worked with; very professional, provides excellent service and very versatile.’
‘Barak Tal is a highly skilled litigator with a deep understanding of the law and the ability to articulate complex legal issues clearly and concisely. He is also a skilled interrogator who can effectively represent his clients in court. In addition, Barak is a wise and experienced negotiator.’
‘Sivan Wulkan-Avisar is very professional and hard-working. Drills down on every aspect of the case and is service-oriented.’
Principaux clients
Abbott Laboratories
BMW
Cellcom
Nike Israel
Waze Mobile
El Al Israel Airlines
Bank Hapoalim
Bank Leumi
First International Bank of Israel
Discount Bank
Phoenix Insurance Company
Clal Insurance Company
Migdal Insurance Company
Menora Mivtachim Insurance Company
Harel Insurance Company
CAL – Israel Credit Cards
First International Bank
Nestlé Nespresso
Max It Finance (Formerly known as Leumi Card)
Allergan
Daimler
Assuta Medical Centers
Direct Finance
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Migdal Insurance in a complaint filed against it, and four other insurance companies, regarding a maternity rider in health insurance plans.
- Representing Grindr in a motion for class action certification filed against it by one of its users, which claims that Grindr shared users’ sensitive information with various third parties without the informed consent of the users.
- Representing Harel Insurance in a class action lawsuit alleging that it fails to evaluate the fulfilment of conditions related to mental deterioration in children with special needs.
Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co
Satisfied clients of Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co assert that it ‘excels at all types of litigation, at every level, and in any commercial field’. Equipped to handle large-scale class action cases across all industry segments, the team also stands out for its representation of plaintiffs as well as defendants. Head of the firm Giora Erdinast is a go-to litigator and continues to lead major cases, including representing Nesher – Israel Cement Enterprises in a motion to certify an antitrust class action. Other seasoned specialists include Ran Sprinzak, who possesses an enviable record in precedent-setting matters; Tomer Weissman, who is a popular choice for international corporations; and Hadas Bekel, who ‘fights vigorously for her clients’.
Responsables de la pratique:
Giora Erdinast; Ran Sprinzak; Tomer Weissman; Hadas Bekel
Autres avocats clés:
Arik Brenneisen
Les références
‘A very professional, pleasant and available team. Lawyers are creative, smart and pleasant.’
‘EBN’s litigation and class action team is phenomenal. It excels at all types of litigation, at every level, and in any commercial field. It has a highly intelligent and experienced team who work very efficiently, respond quickly, and have remarkable insight.’
‘Giora Erdinast is one of the best leading civil litigators in Israel. He is tough and charismatic in court and well respected by judges of every instance. We have a long-established professional relationship that spreads over 12 years and he is one of my first choices for any complicated legal issues I encounter.’
Principaux clients
The majority holders of the Tamar natural gas reservoir (Isramco, Tamar Petroleum, Dor Gas and Everest)
Goldman Sachs
PwC Israel
Qualcomm
Bezeq the Israeli Telecommunication Corp
Yes TV and Communications Services
Partner Communications
The Israel Electric Corporation
Former Directors and Officers of IDB and of Discount Investment Corporation
Boiron
Dyson
Elna Co.
Medtronic Trading Inc. and Medtronic
Taavura Holdings
Rami Levy Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing 2006
Israel Aerospace Industries
Africa Israel Investments and its directors
Opko Health; Opko Biologics
Nesher – Israel Cement Enterprises
SANO Bruno’s Enterprises
Egged Taavura
Aura Israel – Entrepreneurship and Investments
Kardan Israel
Extra Holdings and Mr. Moti Ben Moshe
Yelin Lapidot Holdings Management
Halman Aldubi Provident and Pension Funds
Financial Justice Association
Apex Issuances
Nisko Industries (1992) and its parent company – Nisko Holdings (1982)
The Israeli Consumer Council
The Directors and officers of Brookland Upreal
Rushdi Food Industries
Shahal Medical Services
Metro Motor Marketing (1981)
UPS
Blue Square Estate
Afcon EV
Menora Mivtachim Underwriters & Management
Discount Capital Underwriting
IBI Underwriting
Cibus Sodexo
The College of Management Academic Studies
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Goldman Sachs Group in a class action suit alleging that entities from Goldman Sachs Group took part in an international cartel in the foreign currency markets.
- Represented PwC in a NIS320m class action suit regarding the merger of two Israeli oil and gas exploration partnerships; Avner Oil Exploration and Delek Drilling.
- Obtained a victory in a class action on behalf of five public companies, including one dual-listed company, against whom allegations were made regarding their financial reports.
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
A popular choice to represent major multinational corporations in Israeli class actions, FISCHER (FBC & Co.) is currently handling cases on behalf of Meta Platforms, Google and Intel, among others — it also acts for leading domestic names. Among its practice strong suits, the team is widely recognised for its strength in privacy and data protection issues, as well as product liability, consumer law, financial services and competition. A go-to specialist in class actions, Gil Orion demonstrates ‘excellent verbal and performance skills’; he co-heads the department alongside Orit Malka. The group also draws on international specialist Ronald Lehmann; increasingly active class action partner Tal Wiesengrun; IP litigator Yael Riemer; and capable associate Jana Rabinovich.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gil Orion; Orit Malka
Autres avocats clés:
Yael Riemer; Tal Wiesengrun; Ronald Lehmann; Michal Sela; Jana Rabinovich
Les références
‘An excellent practice group. Very intelligent, exceptional legal capabilities and top-notch professional service. Highly recommended in every aspect.’
‘Gil Orion and Yael Riemer are the best in this area of law that Israel has to offer. Very intelligent, top legal professional capabilities and also very pleasant to work with. They provide business-savvy advice, respond quickly and provide exceptional legal services. Their associates were also outstanding. ’
‘The team is comprised of lawyers, who are wise, experienced and effective.’
Principaux clients
Meta Platforms
Volvo Car Corporation
PayPal
Google Ireland Limited and Google LLC
Perrigo Company
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motor Company
Samsung Electronics and Samsung SDI
Intel Corporation
Ford Motor Company
Roadget Business (SHEIN),
Norstar Holdings
Meitav Dash
Sonol Israel
Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises
Israel Discount Bank
Ayalon Insurance Company Ltd & Ayalon Holdings Group
Match Group (Tinder)
TARYA P2P
Lime Network
Golf Group
Starwood West
Deloitte Israel – Brightman Almagor Zohar
Ormat Technologies Inc. and Ormat Systems
Bezeq – The Israeli Communication Company
HOT Telecommunication Systems, Hot Mobile
Tower Semiconductor
Biotronik Se & Co.
Deutsche Lufthansa Swiss International Air Lines
Delta Airlines
British Airways
REIT 1
REIT Azorim
Generation Capital
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Migdal Insurance on a presidential dispute with its controlling shareholder concerning the right to appoint and dismiss directors and officers.
- Advising Deloitte regarding its liability as an auditor to identify embezzlement in a company for which it acts as its controller.
- Advising Google on fundamental questions of its right to analyse and process users’ data.
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.
The recent merger between Gross & Co and Goldfarb Seligman to create Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. gathers together a deep pool of lawyers with significant experience in class and derivative actions, particularly in the consumer protection, securities, financial services and antitrust spheres, among others. Key contacts in the combined team include Hagit Blaiberg, who handles class actions for some of the department’s key clients, including Shufersal and Harel Insurance. Aaron Michaeli specialises in class actions and derivative actions concerning securities, antitrust, administrative and criminal law. Yehuda Rosenthal frequently teams up with Michaeli to advise on complex cases; Michael Ginsburg recently handled a string of class actions for Gett; industry and regulation industry head Benjamin Rotenberg and Yori Nehushtan are also names to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Aaron Michaeli; Hagit Blaiberg; Zvi Bar-Nathan; Benjamin Rotenberg; Moshe Mazor
Autres avocats clés:
Yehuda Rosenthal; Moti Arad; Michael Ginsburg; Yori Nehushtan; Daphna Tsarfaty
Les références
‘The team is highly professional, well-versed in the law and always prepared to meetings. They work well as a team, and demonstrate an acute understanding of the legal-business interface. I was very impressed by the firm’s international capabilities – they display a deep understanding of foreign laws. ’
‘Aaron Michaeli is an impressive litigator who presents well-thought, logical arguments with remarkable energy and eloquence, displaying an in-depth understanding of the law as well as a keen business acumen.’
‘The team had much experience in class actions, consumer laws, and general corporate. The team showed abilities in dealing with international corporation mentality.’
Principaux clients
Coca Cola Israel (The Central Bottling Company)
Shufersal
Sonova Holding
Europe Asia Pipeline Company
Jaguar Land Rover
Ford Motor Company
Israel Railways
Delek Drilling Limited Partnership
Tamar Petroleum
El Al Israel Airlines
PJSC Aeroflot – Russian Airlines
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Rafa Laboratories
Isracard Group
Gett
The Israel Electric Corporation
Unilever Overseas Holdings
S&P Global Ratings Ma’alot
Bank Mizrahi Tefahot
Keshet Broadcasting (“Keshet 12”)
U. Dori Group
Israel Canada (T.R)
New Lineo Cinema (2006)
Netivei Ayalon (Ayalon Highways)
Neviot- Nature of Galilee
Super-Pharm (Israel)
Company officials, executives and board members of Bezeq the Israeli Telecommunication Corp
CEO and six board members of Dan Public Transportation Co
A.L. Ten Bis (“10bis”)
Dalia Power Energies
National Insurance Institute of Israel
Alonyal
Caesarstone
Derech Eretz Highways Management Corporation
ACUM
Hot Mobile
Bonus BioGroup
012 Smile Telecom
Leader Capital Markets
Harel Insurance Company
Menora Mivtachim Holdings
The Phoenix Insurance Company
Hachshara Insurance Company
Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings
I.D.I. Insurance Company
Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings
Psagot Investment House
I.B.I. – Managing and Underwriting
Carasso Motors
Pacific Vehicle and Transportation
Albar Leasing (R.Z.)
Delek Motors
Tamir Fishman
Castro Marketing 1985
Mifal Hapais – Israel National Lottery
A.L. Ten Bis Ltd. (“10bis”)
Zaban Bechor – Jewelry
Rami Levy Shivuk Hashikma
IMI Systems
Dorad Energy
Amisragas
Radio Kol-Barama
NMC United Entertainment (“Globus United”)
Bird Rides
Meda Conferences
T.M.I.R – Manufacturers Recycling Corporation in Israel
Elcon Recycling Center
Afcon Holdings
Ecommunity
Mashkar
Summit Real Estate Holdings
Sorek Operation and Maintenance Company
Rotshtein Real Estate
EBar Water
E.R.E. Water Holdings
Tapugan
Strauss Icecream
Abouelafia Bakery
Mavenir
Verint Systems
Comverse Technology
Casponet
Cronos Israel Group (DBA Peace Naturals)
Tadiran Consumer and Technology Products
Newpan
Interdeal Development
Nagich
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Isracard Group in a motion to certify a class action against it, and its board members, in relation to its NIS2.9bn merger with Harel Insurance.
- Representing Elcon Recycling Center in a motion to certify a class action against it, and 30 other defendants, for alleged air and odour pollution hazards that cause illness to residents of the Haifa Bay area.
- Representing Tamar Petroleum in a motion to certify a derivative action against it and other right holders in the Tamar natural gas reservoir.
Gornitzky & Co.
Over the past year alone, Gornitzky & Co. represented clients in 187 class action certification motions and 89 derivative certification motions. The team is well-placed to handle matters involving all of Israel’s core industry segments, but it has been particularly active on behalf of clients in the financial services sector of late, including Israel Discount Bank, Harel Group and Menora Mivtachim Group. It also recorded a significant uptick in consumer protection and accessibility class actions. Ofer Tzur heads the overarching litigation department and ‘triumphs over the most complex trials’. The team additionally includes Noam Ronen, who specialises in class actions and derivative claims; Maya Sabari, who is noted for complex derivative actions; and ‘great litigator’, Harel Shaham.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ofer Tzur
Autres avocats clés:
Noam Ronen; Maya Sabari; Harel Shaham; Ofer Fleischer; Tom Alkalay; Pinhas Rubin
Les références
‘The firm is experienced in learning new topics and litigating. Harel Shaham is a great litigator.’
‘This firm provides me with legal services in the field of class actions, where it does a very professional and good job. Lawyers are very thorough in their work, write well, and argue well in court. Harel Shaham does a great job. I love working with him, he is very professional.’
‘The team is very professional, with deep knowledge and understanding of the law and the details of the case. Maya Sabari, is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. Super intelligent, very professional and thorough.’
Principaux clients
Abbott Medical Laboratories
Dan Public Transportation
Former External Directors of Gibui Holdings
Mawdsley-Brooks & Company
Meitav-Dash Investment House and its provident funds
Israel Railways
Israel Discount Bank
External and independent directors of Megureit Israel, a REIT fund
Harel Group
Menorah Mivtachim Group
Osem – Nestlé
Office holders and controlling shareholders in Hagag Group
ICL Group
Clal Insurance Group
AMD Real Estate Development & Investment
Phoenix Insurance Group
L’Oreal Israel Cosmetics
City Time
Mercantile Discount Bank
Isracard
Mivtach Simon (subsidiary of Migdal Group)
Tmura Insurance Agency (1987) (subsidiary of Clal Group)
Shekel Group (subsidiary of Pheonix Group)
Agam Liderim (subsidiary of Pheonix Group)
Azorim Group and the Directors and Management Company of Azorim Living REIT Fund
Migdal Group
Altshuler Shaham Investments House
Colmobil Car Financing Solutions
TopGum Industries and Top Gum Trade and Marketing
Melisron
Tier Mobility
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Abbot Group in a class action filed against Abbot Israel alleging it misled premature infants, and their parents, by failing to warn of the risk of premature infants developing necrotising enterocolitis, related to the use of cow’s milk-based infant formula during their time in Neonatal Intensive Care Units.
- Represented former external directors of Gibui Holdings in two class action certification motions, claiming that their failure to timely report events caused the shareholders and debenture holders damage of more than NIS100m.
- Advised Harel Insurance Group and Menora Mivtachim Insurance Group in motions to certify a class action concerning fiduciary duty.
Herzog Fox & Neeman
Praised for its sensitivity to the corporate backdrop to class action cases, Herzog Fox & Neeman’s team ‘combines pragmatic advice with excellent litigation skills’. The practice is further distinguished by its significant international dimension, which frequently sees it advising on the Israel aspects of wider global matters. Demonstrating this, it is representing Meta in a case alleging it incorrectly calculated metrics concerning the average view times for video advertisements during a certain period of time — mirroring a prominent US class-action claim. Department head Joseph Ashkenazi and dual-qualified (Israel and Massachusetts) litigator Haim Machluf are valued for their ability to ‘come up with creative ideas’. David Zailer and Isaac Shragay are also recommended by sources. In May 2023, the firm absorbed an eight-partner litigation team from Balter, Guth, Aloni & Co, which included Yoav Hertman, who has significant class actions experience.
Responsables de la pratique:
Joseph Ashkenazi
Autres avocats clés:
David Zailer; Haim Machluf; Isaac Shragay; Yael Chervinsky; Ynon Hashmonay; Shai Kagan; Yoav Hertman
Les références
‘Herzog combines pragmatic advice with excellent litigation skills. The team really fights for the client’s interests. I find them the top firm in Israel.’
‘Joseph Ashkenazi and Haim Machluf are both very good litigators. They always think strategically and come up with creative ideas that make the difference. They staff matters efficiently, which ensures that the client receives value for money.’
‘The best litigators in the market. Isaac Shargay is the best in class; his quality of thinking, advice and support is exceptional. Overall the team provides incredible client service.’
Principaux clients
Meta and WhatsApp
Gadot Chemical Terminals (1985), Israel Ports Development & Assets Company and Taro Pharmaceutical Industries
Samsung
eBay
Philips
Deutsche Bank
PepsiCo
Airbnb
Subaru
Mitsubishi
DAF Trucks
Wolt
HP
Mercedes Benz
MasterCard
Phoenix Insurance Company
Cal
General Motors Company
Toyota
Iveco
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Meta in a wide range of class actions involving novel aspects of privacy and consumer protection laws in relation to social media and online platforms.
- Representing defendants, including Gadot Chemical Terminals and Gadot Storage and Handling Limited Partnership, in a precedential class action before the Haifa District Court.
- Representing Philips in three class actions pending in Israel, two of which raise numerous issues that have not yet been settled under Israeli law.
Meitar Law Offices
Meitar Law Offices is praised for its ‘great team of litigators with expertise in diving into complex issues’. The group is uniquely positioned to handle multi-jurisdictional matters, with its strong multinational client base and deep pool of dual-qualified lawyers underpinning its cross-border offering. It also defends major domestic companies in high-stakes cases. Highlighted as ‘a great litigator’, Nadav Weisman maintains a broad contentious practice, with a focus on class actions, derivative actions, shareholder disputes and D&O liability. Weisman co-heads the wider litigation practice together with Israel Leshem — who is dual-qualified in Israel and New York — and Eyal Rosovsky. The team also includes Ron Peleg, who is revered by some as ‘the best pharmaceutical class action lawyer in Israel’.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nadav Weissman; Eyal Rosovsky; Israel Leshem
Autres avocats clés:
Ron Peleg; Yoav Oestreicher; Ali Bursztyn; Adi Fremder; Noam Gilon
Les références
‘Meitar is the best firm I’ve worked with in recent years. It has a great team of litigators with expertise in diving into complex issues and litigating. The firm also has a great commercial team.’
‘Nadav Weissman is a great litigator. Israel Leshem is a great litigator and commercial lawyer.’
‘The Meitar team is extremely knowledgeable about class actions, which are common in Israel. It is particularly strong in pharma class actions, where I believe it is the best in Israel with nobody else coming close. It also has a strong ability to work with foreign clients, who may not be familiar with Israeli procedures.’
Principaux clients
Volkswagen Group
Monsanto Company; Bayer; Adama Agan
Renault Group
Philip Morris
LG Display Co.
Citigroup
Sony Group Corporation
Pelephone Communications
LinkedIn Corporation, LinkedIn Ireland
GlaxoSmithKline (Israel)
Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises
Meitav Dash Gemel and Pension
Isuzu
Suzuki
UPS
Tesla
BYD
Expedia Group (including Hotels.com)
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Volkswagen, and its brands, in a series of class-action cases, including in a case focusing on the fallout from the global diesel emission matter, alleging Volkswagen misled clients and authorities about fuel emissions from the EA 189 diesel engine.
- Successfully represented LG Display Co in a decade-long antitrust class action alleging its involvement in an LCD-TFT display cartel.
- Represented LinkedIn in a class action seeking certification for two distinct classes.
S. Horowitz & Co
The team at S. Horowitz & Co stands out for its ability to plug into one of the market’s most comprehensive dispute resolution practices and one source attests, ‘very few firms, if any, can match the depth and experience of litigation that can be found at S. Horowitz’. The class actions practice serves as a key pillar of its wider contentious offering, with the group routinely supporting major international and domestic corporations, financial institutions and public authorities in high-stakes cases. Hagai Doron chairs the competition practice and brings his regulatory expertise to bear in complex class actions. Other key contacts are Uriel Prinz, who specialises in class actions; dispute resolution head Alex Hertman; and Gitit Levin-Grinberg.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yehoshua Horesh; Alex Hertman; Hagai Doron
Autres avocats clés:
Ehud Arzi; Asaf Rentsler; Uriel Prinz; Gitit Levin-Grinberg; Noam Zamir
Les références
‘We appreciated the team‘s familiarity with the original US dispute, which caused filing of similar class actions in Israel. Staffing seems appropriate – no overloading. Everyone is proficient in English.’
‘Both Hagai Doron and Gitit Levin-Grinberg have excellent analytical skills.’
‘A top litigation practice in Israel. Very few firms, if any, can match the depth and experience of litigation that can be found at S Horowitz.’
Principaux clients
Dexcel and Dexcel Pharma Technologies
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
Google LLC
Honda Motor Co
Toyota Motor Corporation
Maccabi Health Services
British Airways
Israel Electric Corporation
Paz Oil Company
Barclays Bank
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha
Sharp Corporation
Booking.com
Discount Investment Corporation
AIG Europe and AIG Europe (Services)
The Phoenix Insurance Company
Sanofi
Yedioth Ahronoth
Stellantis
Agoda
Shafir Civil and Marine Engineering
K & Care Organics
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Stellantis in seven different motions to certify a class action alleging defects in vehicles, among other matters.
- Representing Barclays Bank in a class action concerning manipulations of Libor quotes.
- Representing Sanofi in a motion for the certification of a class action alleging lack of information included in the patient information leaflet.
Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary
Enjoying a prominent position in class actions involving financial services-related issues, Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary is currently handling approximately 95 class actions on behalf of major Israeli banks, including Bank Hapoalim and Bank Leumi. The team’s recent experience also spans TMT, tax and corporate cases. Department head Sharon Lubezky-Hess is commended by sources as ‘one of the best lawyers in in class actions representing financial institutions’. Shahar Haron also focuses on derivative actions, banking law and class actions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sharon Lubezky-Hess
Autres avocats clés:
Shahar Haron; Yaniv Holzman; Shmuel Birbir
Les références
‘I am working on a few matters with Sharon Lubezky-Hess, who is one of the best lawyers in in class actions representing financial institutions and in derivative actions. She is a very thorough lawyer, with vast experience of the law and the courtroom. She goes the extra mile for her clients.’
Principaux clients
Aeronautics Defense Systems
Ayalon Insurance Company
Bank Hapoalim
NextCom
One Zero Bank
Bank Leumi Le-Israel
Tarya P2P
Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot
Bynet Data Communications
Clal Pension and Provident Funds
Direct Insurance – IDI Insurance Company
EL AL Israel Airlines
El-mor
Excellence Nessuah Group
First International Bank of Israel
IBI Group
Israel Discount Bank
Maalot Insurance Agency
Meitav Dash Loans
Menora Mivtahim Insurance Company
Mercantile Discount Bank
Optibase
REIT 1
Reshet Media
Simigon
Tarya P2P
The Phoenix Insurance Company
Union Bank of Israel
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot, Bank Hapoalim and Union Bank of Israel in opposing a motion for certification of a NIS458m class action filed against them regarding a claim pertaining to cash withdrawal services through ATMs.
- Representing Bank Leumi against a motion for certification of a NIS100m class action pertaining to tax payments owed by bank clients in connection with transactions in foreign securities.
- Acting for Reshet Media in opposing three separate motions for certification of class actions filed against it, and co-defendants, alleging the use of prohibited embedded marketing in its media platforms.
Berkman & Co
Berkman & Co’s firm-wide focus on dispute resolution pays dividends in a steadfast client list that includes names the boutique has been advising for decades, including Pelephone Communications. The team handles a significant volume of class and derivative actions, with notable expertise in telecoms, financial services, consumer protection and securities, among others. Firm founder Ron Berkman has a pioneering record in class actions and anchors a group that also includes experienced litigators Nachum Kubovsky and Gilad Porat.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ron Berkman; Nachum Kubovsky; Gilad Porat
Autres avocats clés:
Sharon Markovich
Principaux clients
The Phoenix Group – Phoenix Pension and Savings
Adv. Yaakov Atrakchi – Founder and Presiding CEO of Aura Israel
Israel Chemicals Group
Migdal Insurance Company
Meitav Dash Investment House
Dr. Michael Har-Noy
Yakov Benjamin Investments and Holdings et al.
Edeltech Group
10 directors in Bazan Group
Pelephone Communications
Harel, Chen, Gil and Israel Shapira – Brothers and controlling shareholders of Shapir Engineering and Manufacturing Group
Nesher Baz, Adv. Erez Aharoni and Zysman, Aharoni, Gayer & Co.
Spacecom
Principaux dossiers
- Representing the Phoenix Group – Phoenix Pension and Savings in legal proceedings and an appeal against the certification of a class action of more than NIS100m concerning management fees.
- Representing Migdal Insurance in a large class action, involving six other respondent insurance companies, which — after 12 years of litigation — was concluded with a settlement agreement (pending court approval).
- Representing Meitav Dash Investment House in an appeal against the certification of a NIS400m class action and in the subsequent settlement.
Firon Law Firm
Consumer protection cases are a key pillar of Firon Law Firm’ class action practice, where it acts for supermarket chain, Rami Levy Shivuk, and McDonald’s (Aloniel Israel), among other clients. The group also handles a significant volume of work relating to financial services, particularly insurance, and class actions involving cartel allegations. The department is led by ‘skilled litigator’ Danny Kabir, who specialises in financial and capital markets cases. Other key contacts include Ronit Sutton Salkind and head of the firm, Zvi Firon.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zvi Firon; Danny Kabir
Autres avocats clés:
Ronit Sutton Salkind; Lior Poliakov
Les références
‘We collaborate with Danny Kabir on complex class actions. Danny possesses extensive experience and the ability to navigate issues effectively, leading to the resolution of lawsuits and facilitating compromises. Furthermore, he is a skilled litigator who adeptly utilizes all the legal tools at his disposal.’
‘The firm provides me with legal services in the field of class actions. It does a very professional and good job. Lawyers write well, and argue well in court.’
‘In my opinion, the department is particularly excellent because of the very impressive presence of Ronit Sutton Salkind, who leads the team in the fields of consumer, accessibility and the environment for class action defence in an exceptional professional manner.’
Principaux clients
AIG
DHL
McDonalds (Alonial Israel)
Carmelton
Rav Bariach
Clalit HMO
Clal Insurance Company
Bezeq
SuperBus
Direct Finance
Dermalosophy
Sacara
The Pool
Rami Levi Shivuk Hashikma
Opticana
Ashdar
Electra Construction
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Clalit Health services in a class action claim, estimated by the press to be be worth NIS2.6bn, alleging a breach of duty to protect the medical and personal details of its customers.
- Representing McDonald’s (Aloniel Israel) in defending several motions to approve a class action worth millions of NIS.
- Advising Tiv Taam and Rami Levy in a case where a precedent ruling required the claimant to deposit NIS100,000 as guarantee for the defendant’s damages before the suit could proceed.
Lipa Meir & Co
Lipa Meir & Co’s dominant healthcare offering is reflected in its class actions practice, where it acts for leading healthcare providers in major suits; notably, it is handling over 20 class actions on behalf of Clalit Health Services. Environmental law is another area of strength, with Israel Shipyards standing as a key client in that space. Alon Pomeranc steers the overarching litigation department and is the key contact for the Clalit work. Shay Tamar also maintains an active class actions practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alon Pomeranc
Autres avocats clés:
Shay Tamar; Sylvia Gal
Les références
‘The litigation team is comprised of professionals, who provide prompt and accurate advice and who are willing to give a listening ear beyond the service itself.’
‘Alon Pomeranc and Sylvia Gal are smart, always available, and provide added non-legal value to the process.’
‘Lipa Meir’s extensive experience in all areas of litigation and focused attention to detail has proven to be a very useful supplement to our internal resources.’
Principaux clients
Clalit Health Services
Sunny Cellular Communication (formerly known as Scailex)
Ituran Location and Control
Ayalon Insurance Company
Harel Insurance
Clal Insurance Company
Shila Medical Services
Pery Yeruham Automobile Co.
Automax Motors
Mor Research Applications
Aaron Frenkel
Israel Shipyards, Israel Shipyards Port
Eldad Peri Real Estate Ltd., Eldad Peri Group Ltd., Peri performance, Mr. Eldad Peri
Shekel Scales (2008)
Tamir Fishman Real Estate Fund – Members of the Foundation Advisory Committee
Astral Hotels
Pacific Cars
Kanfei Nesharim Aviation
Zohar Dalia Cooperative Agricultural Association
Jumbo Stock
Towns Association for Environmental Quality, Southern Judea
Kibbutz Ramat Yochanan
Shfaram Water and Sewage Corporation
Keinan Sheffy
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Israel Shipyards in a major environmental class action filed by Citizens for the Environment against it, and 30 other defendants.
- Acting for the residents of the Heftziba neighbourhood in Hadera, against the Israel Electric Corporation and its two recent CEOs, in a case alleging that these residents are suffering from air pollution generated by the nearby Orot Rabin Power Plant.
- Acting for Aaron Frenkel, and his company, Equity Finance and Investment, in a class action filed against him and Property and Building Corp relating to the purchase of the Gav-Yam company by Property and Building Corp.
Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co.
‘Exceptional in all parameters’, Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co. is sought after for its strength in insurance class actions, where it works hand-in-hand with the wider firm’s top-tier insurance offering. Other areas of expertise include privacy, consumer protection, competition, and environmental law claims. Department head Yaron Rossman contributes extensive experience in financial services-related cases. The practice also draws on ‘one of a kind’ insurance expert Gil Atar; and Shay Cohen, who focuses on class actions in the insurance, product liability, environmental, and consumer protection spheres. The team welcomed Nir Shuster following the firm’s merger with Shenhav Konforti Rotem & Co. in January 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yaron Rossman
Autres avocats clés:
Gil Atar; Shay Cohen; Assaf Ratzon; Ram Pardes; Orr Amsel; Tamar Kareth; Yoav Razin; Amit Mor; Noa Koblenz-Shavit; Nir Shuster
Les références
‘Gil Atar’s team is exceptional in all parameters. Lawyers are highly responsive, professional, organized and, most importantly, provide excellent outcomes.’
‘Gil Atar is one of a kind. He possesses the most up-to-date knowledge, also regarding international jurisdictions. He is devoted to the client, sharp and responsive, and provides assistance in many other areas other than the claim itself. Highly recommended!’
‘Gil Atar and Shay Cohen are both smart, look into every detail, available and calm.’
Principaux clients
Haifa Chemicals
Mixcard 21
Moovit
Yandex
Iveco
Israel Credit Cards
RCL Cruises (Royal Caribbean International)
Unger Kahn & Co C.P.A.
Clal Insurance
Union Bank of Israel
Mercantile Discount Bank
Lucy Borchard Shipping, Israel Scandinavian Maritime Agency, Tiran Shipping
Gulliver Tourism
Leiman Schlussel
Chocotrade
Bioavenir
CPA Ofer Minirav
BSH Home Appliances
Toys R Us Israel
Telepharma
Sonigo International Shipping, Packing & Moving
Nir Cohen, Leshem, Ben-Artzi & Co
Class and derivative actions are a mainstay at Nir Cohen, Leshem, Ben-Artzi & Co, with the litigation boutique exhibiting extensive experience in the corporate, banking, consumer law and competition areas. The team is routinely engaged to handle matters on behalf of major banks, energy companies and telecoms clients, while it also represents board members and officers of well-known corporations. Nir Cohen is highly regarded for his impressive record in complex cases and co-heads the department together with fellow name partners David Leshem and Amir Ben-Artzi.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nir Cohen; David Leshem; Amir Ben-Artzi
AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co
AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co’s class actions group handles cases across all key industry sectors, with notable expertise in TMT, where it can lean into the wider firm’s thriving telecoms practice. It has also recently handled cases involving the retail, financial services, and transportation spheres. Firm co-founder Yaron Reiter steers the practice and is recommended for his ‘razor-sharp precision’. Associate Zohar Drookman is also noted.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yaron Reiter
Autres avocats clés:
Ariella Ablov; Dana Amir; Ruthy Wysenbeek-Shauli; Yael Apple-Shoham; Zohar Drookman; Iris Bar-Lev
Les références
‘Regarding the department’s unique practice, it stands out due to its comprehensive and up-to-date grasp of the intricacies of class action litigation. Its in-depth understanding goes hand-in-hand with its exceptional client relationships, ensuring the best possible outcomes.’
‘Yaron Reiter is an exceptional legal practitioner, renowned for his remarkable expertise and extensive experience. With an innate ability to tackle intricate matters, he effortlessly navigates complex challenges, delivering outstanding solutions. His razor-sharp precision sets him apart in the field.’
‘Ruthy Wysenbeek-Shauli, an esteemed and first-class jurist, is our trusted advocate for managing class actions. Diligent and focused, she leaves no stone unturned, meticulously examining every detail. With her unwavering commitment to our interests, Ruthy consistently surpasses expectations.’
Principaux clients
Linkedin Corporation
Linkedin Ireland Unlimited Company
Ofek Holdings Urban Renewal
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Israel
Chi Mei Corporation
Rami Shbiro Engineering, Construction, and Investments
ICP Finance
BUYME Technologies
Shufersal
Partner Communications Company
Bank Hapoalim
Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation
Ono Academic College
UPay
Ahuzot HaHof
Mifal Hapayis
Lesser Egg Marketing
Kavim Public Transportation Lines
Albar Car Fleet
Leascar Group
Teleclal Group
Pelephone Communications Company
012 Smile Telecom
Issta Israel
Kesher Rent a Car (Hertz)
Operate-Lease
Phoenix Insurance Company
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Chi Mei Corp in defending against a class action certification motion alleging participation in a global LCD-TFT panel cartel.
- Representing Microsoft Corporation, Microsoft Ireland Operations, Linkedin Ireland Unlimited Company, and Linkedin Corporation in a case brought by plaintiffs alleging breaches of the Israeli Protection of Privacy Law.
- Representing Partner Communications in defending against a class action certification, and subsequent Supreme Court appeal, alleging unlawful charges for ‘musical waiting’ and other services.
FWMK (Furth, Wilensky, Mizrachi, Knaani)
Routinely engaged by both plaintiffs and defendants, FWMK (Furth, Wilensky, Mizrachi, Knaani)’s class actions practice is arguably best known for its experience in representing directors and companies in securities cases. The team is additionally increasing its share of consumer law and derivative actions. The department is led jointly by civil and commercial litigation head Ofer Furth, together with managing partner Orr Noy.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ofer Furth; Orr Noy
Autres avocats clés:
Eli Shimon; Danny Belenkin; Liron Liberman
Les références
‘An excellent team, highly professional.’
‘Orr Noy provides high-quality service in all aspects of litigation. His personal capabilities and his legal knowledge and experience are very much appreciated.’
‘Orr Noy is a sharp and highly knowledgeable litigator in the field of class and derivative actions, very trustworthy, pleasant and professional.’
Principaux clients
BiolineRX
CEO, CFO, and Directors at Gibui Holdings
Founders and Directors of Breath of Life International
Purple Biotech (Previously Kitov Pharma)
Directors of Formula Systems (1985)
Protalix Biotherapeutics
Dr Shlomo Ness
Reut – Management Company of Provident Fund
Agur Management Company of Provident Fund
Sanofi – Aventis Israel
Effi Capital Nadlan
Ijump In the Arena
Poalei Tel Aviv Holdings
E. BAR – Water
Sacara Cosmetics
Kol Bo Hazi Hinam
Panaxia Pharmaceutical Industries
Ye’elim Investments
Rozenbuch Assets
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Purple Biotech, its CEO and directors in two class actions that were filed against them in the Economic department in Tel Aviv’s District Court.
- Representing BiolineRX and its officers in defending against a motion to approve a class action that was filed in the Economic department of Tel Aviv’s District Court.
- Representing former directors and officers in Gibui Holdings in defending against two motions to approve class actions, which were filed on behalf of the shareholders of the company and on behalf of its bondholders.
Shibolet & Co.
Among Shibolet & Co.’s recent class action cases, the group handled a mix of securities, consumer protection, competition and environmental law-related matters. The team acts for an array of domestic and multinational companies in defending claims, while it also has experience in representing plaintiffs. Key contacts include joint dispute resolution heads Joseph Benkel and Hillel Ish-Shalom, as well as seasoned litigators Ofer Shapira and Shmuel Galinka.
Responsables de la pratique:
Joseph Benkel; Hillel Ish-Shalom; Shmuel Galinka; Ofer Shapira
Autres avocats clés:
Chen Nusel; Nati Agmon
Les références
‘Joseph Benkel is a stand-out practitioner. His knowledge and experience of litigation across multiple jurisdictions is, to my knowledge, unparalleled. He sees the big picture, while understanding the significance of the details.’
‘Nati Agmon really cares about us and is driven by what is best for us.’
Principaux clients
Ceragon Networks
O.Y Mediquip
Budget Rent A Car Company
ARC Automotive
Mifal HaPais – the State of Israel’s Lottery
Hype customer management
WIZO (Women’s International Zionist Organization), NAAMAT and EMUNAH
Hub Cyber Security
Tadiran Group
General Motors
S. Schestowitz
Israel Railways
National Insurance Institute of Israel
Electra
Jafora Tabori
Albar Leasing (R.Z)
Amidar Israel National Housing Corporation For Immigrants
Berlitz (Israel)
Yandex Go
Icon Group and iDigital
L.D. Israel Auto Equipment (1990)
Principaux dossiers
- Defended Ceragon Networks, and members of its board of directors, in a securities-based class action concerning allegations that the company and its officers issued false forward-looking statements prior to a stock offering.
- Represented ARC Automotive in a class action lawsuit revolving around the claim that ARC’s inflation mechanisms have a life-threatening defect in their production and design.
- Successfully represented WIZO, NA’AMAT, and Amona in a class action lawsuit pertaining to the organisations’ strike action in September 2021.
Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates
Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates advises on a broad scope of class actions, with its ongoing representation of domestic and foreign banks on cases stemming from foreign currency trading remaining at the forefront. The team is also currently handling multiple derivative cases. Doron Dan spearheads the wider litigation department and his focus spans a range of contentious fields, including class actions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Doron Dan
Autres avocats clés:
Oren Pechthold; Dana Shwartz-Ashtar; Hila Goldfeld; Sagi Natan; Dana Maman-Koren
Principaux clients
Azorim
Amisragas
K.f.C
Deloitte Economic Consulting Services (1986)
AFI Residences
Begro
Danya Cibus
Balfur (72)
Africa Israel Hotels
AFI Properties
AFI Development
Mercantile Bank & Discount Bank
U-Bank
Bank Hapoalim B.M.
B Fresh
Israel Trade Bank
HSBC Bank
HSBC Holdings
Orpak Systems
C.A.R.E Medical Services
The new REIT fund
Mivtach-Simon/ MVS Insurance Agents
H&O Israel
Aminach
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Hadera Ocean Village
Orbit Communication Systems
A prominent advertising company in a dispute with a competitor
P.R.S. Mediterranean
Mobility
Shareholders of Family Line
SOHO Collection
AY Electronics
Aharoni Group
Top Ramdor Systems & Computers Co. (1990)
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Israel Discount Bank in a class action filed against it — and against Bank Hapoalim and Mizrahi Tefahot Bank — for a total of NIS 1.4bn, based on a claim relating to foreign currency trading.
- Representing several private clients in a class action filed against Meitav Dash regarding pension rights.
- Representing HSBC in a class action filed against it, as well as against other foreign banks, alleging that foreign currency trading rooms’ employees, wrongfully co-ordinated the rates in foreign currency trades.
Yossi Levy & Co
Yossi Levy & Co’s class actions practice is particularly oriented towards competition and antitrust litigation, where it enjoys a prominent reputation in representing infrastructure clients, such as Electra and the Israel Airport Authority, among others. Consumer protection cases are also a significant source of work. Experienced litigators Alon Barel and Asaf Hadanny co-head the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alon Barel; Asaf Hadanny
Principaux clients
Electra
LG Chem
The Israel Airport Authority
Tulip Entertainment
“Sefer Lakol” Marketing and Distribution
Elco Media and Entertainment Holdings Limited Partnership.
Electra Consumer Products (1951)
IDF Disabled Veterans Organization.
Novomic
Wind Tel Aviv
Yango Deli Israel
Espressimo
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Electra in a NIS1.5bn class action regarding a suspected cartel in the elevator market in Israel.
- Representing LG in a class action lawsuit concerning an alleged global cartel of several international corporations in the field of production and distribution of lithium batteries.
- Representing the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) in a class action suit claiming it is exploiting its monopoly power by charging excessive concession fees.