Regulatory stalwart Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm is widely recognised as a go-to firm for class actions. A particular force in the energy and environmental spheres — where it can leverage its dominant energy practice — the team also excels in derivative actions, consumer law cases and financial services-related claims, among other issues. Head of the firm Zvi Agmon remains a key contact for complex cases. He co-heads the practice together with Tal Mayshar, who is noted for her ‘vast experience in class actions’, and Yoav Hirsh, who possesses a 95% success rate in getting class action approval requests rejected. Other key contacts include Uri Sorek, who ranks among the market leaders for derivative actions; and Dror Savransky, who is noted for consumer protection claims.
Dispute resolution: class actions (including derivative actions) in Israel
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm
Praxisleiter:
Zvi Agmon; Yoav Hirsh; Tal Mayshar
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Uri Sorek; Dror Savransky; Hilla Peleg; Dana Hen; Yonatan Kehat; Gilli Brooks-Varon; Guy Arieli
Referenzen
‘The law firm provides legal services through talented and experienced litigators specializing in corporate law and class actions. The lawyers in the firm are motivated and highly dedicated to achieving success.’
‘Three lawyers deserve special mention: Zvi Agmon, the head of the firm, is a talented litigator; Dror Savransky, who is relatively young, has significant experience in class actions; and Hila Peleg is very dedicated and attentive to the details of each case.’
‘The team stands out for its expertise in class actions, particularly Uri Sorek and Dana Hen.’
Kernmandanten
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
First International Bank of Israel
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Israel Chemicals and its subsidiaries in four environmental class actions, including a new claim seeking NIS4.2bn for alleged contamination of the Zin-Aqrabim Springs and Zin Stream.
- Represented Kibbutz Nir David and Northern Israeli authorities in a class action regarding public access to the Assi River, a contested landmark.
- 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
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy is ‘very experienced and efficient in handling complex high-stakes class actions’, according to some. The firm’s top-tier competition offering positions it as a popular choice to handle antitrust-related matters. It is also routinely involved in large-scale cases concerning consumer law, product liability, financial services, environmental and privacy, while it additionally excels in derivative cases. Key contacts include Barak Tal, who is highly sought after for his specialist focus on class actions and derivative lawsuits. Other names to note are Hanital Belinson Navon, who has a strong record in privacy class actions; Nir Kehat, whose practice intersects class actions and administrative litigation; Ruth Loven, who has an emphasis on class actions and mass tort actions; and up-and-coming specialist Sivan Wulkan-Avisar.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Barak Tal; Hanital Belinson-Navon; Nir Kehat; Dror Varsano; Sivan Wulkan Avisar; Sagi Schiff; Roey Sasson; Ofer Shoval; Ruth Loven
Referenzen
‘Arnon’s team is very experienced and efficient in handling complex high-stakes class actions. It has particular expertise in competition class actions. Further strengths, include its strong ability to work and communicate with international clients.’
‘The team is very professional – its lawyers are always available to help. They work as a team so even if some of the individuals are not available, we still get the same quality advice.’
‘Outstanding professionalism. Meticulous and thorough. Excellent service. Gives us the feeling of being real partners.’
Kernmandanten
BMW
Wolt Enterprises Israel
Fujitsu
Unilever Israel
Nike Israel
Waze Mobile
Renault
Amir Marketing and Investments in Agriculture
Bright Data
El Al Israel Airlines
Leader Capital Markets
Booking.Com
Colgate Palmolive Company
Unilever
Israel Electric Corporation
Bank Hapoalim
Poalim (Switzerland)
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
Shomera Insurance Company
Ayalon Insurance Company
WeSure Insurance Company
CAL – Israel Credit Cards
Cellcom
Max It Finance
Daimler
Azorim
Assuta Medical Centers
Decathlon Israel
Panasonic Holdings Corporation and Sanyo Electric Co
Electra Target
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Bank Hapoalim in a significant derivative claim related to a US investigation into tax evasion by the bank’s clients.
- Represented Renault and Dacia in a case alleging emissions test manipulation through fraudulent software in Israel.
- Represented Google in a slew of class actions, including in a case addressing an alleged abuse of dominance in the field of advertising technology.
Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co
Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co’s class actions practice is composed of lawyers who are ‘very seasoned, sharp and smart’. Counting a diverse range of major domestic and multinational clients among its roster, the team is consistently engaged to handle large-scale cases in the financial services, life sciences, telecoms, energy and transport spheres, among other areas. Head of the firm Giora Erdinast is a formidable all-round litigator and his recent work takes in a slew of competition and consumer law-related class actions. The team also draws on Hadas Bekel, who clients commend as being ‘very knowledgeable in class actions concerning the telecoms and media field’; and Ran Sprinzak and Tomer Weissman, who co-head the overarching litigation group together with Erdinast.
Praxisleiter:
Giora Erdinast; Ran Sprinzak; Tomer Weissman; Hadas Bekel
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Arik Brenneisen; Noa Bar
Referenzen
‘The EBN team stands out for its commercial awareness, thoroughness and high service levels. The lawyers at this firm are very seasoned, sharp and smart. Their response time is very quick. If a company faces a complex high-value claim, I would strongly recommend that they seek EBN’s services.’
‘We have worked with Giora Erdinast for over two decades and he has represented us in many cases, and in particular class actions lawsuits over the years (and won them for us). He is one of the best lawyers in Israel and he is highly respected in court and amongst other lawyers.’
‘Hadas Bekel is very knowledgeable in class actions concerning the telecoms and media field and she advises us on a regular basis with respect to our company’s business activity. She is an excellent lawyer and I trust her to secure the best outcome possible in every case.’
Kernmandanten
Epic Games
Sever Yahel Construction
Scores 365
MRD Efram
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 and Medtronic
Taavura Holdings
Rami Levy Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing 2006
Israel Aerospace Industries
Africa Israel Investments & its directors
Opko Health; Opko Biologics
Nesher – Israel Cement Enterprises
SANO Bruno’s Enterprises
Egged Taavura
Aura Israel – Entrepreneurship and Investments
Kardan Israel
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
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Goldman Sachs Group in a class action suit alleging that group entities took part in an international cartel in the foreign currency markets.
- Representing PwC in a class action suit regarding the merger of two prominent Israeli oil and gas exploration partnerships, Avner Oil Exploration and Delek Drilling.
- Representing Epic Games in a class action suit alleging that it violated privacy protection laws and consumer protection laws in its Fortnite game.
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
According to clients, FISCHER (FBC & Co.) ‘knows how to litigate, and it knows how and when to settle’. The full-service practice handles a broad scope of class action proceedings, with strong recent showings in data privacy, securities law, consumer protection, product liability and derivative claims, among others. Additionally, the firm’s experience in representing major multinational companies ensures that it secures key roles in complex cross-border proceedings. Gil Orion contributes a ‘wealth of experience in high-stakes litigation’ and co-heads the practice alongside Orit Malka, who possesses a strong record in precedent-setting cases. The group further includes Oded Revivo, who is ‘composed and solution-oriented’; Tal Wiesengrun, who specialises in representing life sciences clients; Yael Riemer, who is noted for privacy-related work; and the ‘exceptional’ Michal Sela.
Praxisleiter:
Gil Orion; Orit Malka
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Oded Revivo; Tal Wiesengrun; Yael Riemer; Michal Sela; Jana Rabinovich; Ronald Lehmann; Omri Rachum-Twaig
Referenzen
‘The FBC litigation team is superb. It is the most sophisticated and experienced in Israel. The team knows how to litigate, and it knows how and when to settle. The results are superior.’
‘Gil Orion, the head of the team and a name partner, is the most experienced and smart litigator. He is best at crafting the strategy of the lawsuit and litigating it himself. Oded Revivo is also super smart, and the rest of the team, including Omri Rachum-Twaig, is also impressive.’
‘A top, professional, excellent quality team. Yael Reimer is well prepared for court appearances, and her and her team is able to provide a top quality court submissions.’
Kernmandanten
Meta Platforms
Volvo Car Corporation
PayPal
Google Ireland and Google LLC
Perrigo Company
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motor Company
Volkswagen
Champion Motors
Samsung Electronics Co and Samsung SDI Co
Intel Corporation
Ford Motor Company
Roadget Business (SHEIN)
Norstar Holdings
Meitav Dash
Sonol Israel
Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises
Tower Semiconductor
Israel Discount Bank
Migdal Insurance and Migdal Financial Holdings and Insurance
Ayalon Insurance Company and Ayalon Holdings Group
Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings
Mimon Yashir from Yashir Group (2006)
Nano Dimension
Bezeq – The Israeli Communication Company
Tarya P2P
Golf Group
Starwood West
Deloitte Israel – Brightman Almagor Zohar
Ormat Technologies and Ormat Systems
Electra Power
The Directors of Hanan Mor Holdings: Mr Hanan Mor, Mr Avi Maor, Mr Israel Yaakobi, Ms Keren Etzlan, Mr Tal Carmeli
B Communications
Lime Network
HOT Telecommunication Systems, Hot Mobile, Hot Telecom LP, Hot Mobile and HOT Net
Biotronik Se & Co
Alpha-Bio Tec
Medici Medical
Lapidot Medical Import & Marketing
Deutsche Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines
Tamar Petroleum
Lonnie Kahn; Mr Itamar Karlinsky (general manager at Lonnie Kahn)
Tidhar Harel Menivim The Logistic Park In Acre – Limited Partnership
REIT 1
REIT Azorim
Generation Capital
10bis.co.il
Sodexo Pass Israel
Delta Airlines
British Airways
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Migdal Insurance and Migdal Financial Holdings and Insurance in two motions to certify derivative claims filed against Migdal’s controlling shareholder, totalling $200m.
- Representing the board of directors of Nano Dimension in various legal proceedings concerning a control dispute, and also in two derivative claims.
- Representing Brightman Almagor Zohar & Co in connection with the financial collapse of Gibui Holdings, for which Brightman served as auditors.
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.
The class actions team at Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. is hailed for its experience in some of the ‘most complicated and high-profile cases in Israel’. Aaron Michaeli heads the commercial and class actions litigation team and is widely acknowledged as an expert in both class actions and derivative suits. Hagit Blaiberg, who leads the corporate, administrative and class action litigation unit, is a go-to name for high-stakes corporate class actions and is Representing HUB Security in a motion to certify a misrepresentation class action connected to its $1.3bn SPAC merger. Other senior litigators include Yehuda Rosenthal, who led on a string of major derivative claims during 2023/24; Michael Ginsburg, who handles class actions in the securities, corporate, and administrative law spaces; and industry and regulation head Benjamin Rotenberg.
Praxisleiter:
Aaron Michaeli; Hagit Blaiberg; Zvi Bar-Nathan; Benjamin Rotenberg; Moshe Mazor
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Yehuda Rosenthal; Moti Arad; Michael Ginsburg; Yori Nehushtan; Daphna Tsarfaty; Oz Sasi
Referenzen
‘The team is composed of lawyers with strong personal abilities, who provide an excellent analysis of the situation, can think outside the box, and are able to adapt the solutions to the situation, particularly Hagit Blaiberg.’
‘The team is professional, reliable and very practical.’
‘Aaron Michael and Yehuda Rosenthal supported us with sensitivity, professionalism and thoroughness at the highest level. They stand out for their strong availability, control of the complex material, and ability to provide a reliable and very experienced legal and professional opinion.’
Kernmandanten
Coca Cola Israel (The Central Bottling Company)
Israel Petrochemical Enterprises
Shufersal
Sonova Holding
Bayer
Europe Asia Pipeline Company
Jaguar Land Rover Limited
Ford Motor Company
Elanco Animal Health
Israel Railways
Delek Drilling Limited Partnership
Tamar Petroleum
El Al Israel Airlines
PJSC Aeroflot – Russian Airlines
HUB Security
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Rafa Laboratories Co
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 (TR)
New Lineo Cinema (2006)
Netivei Ayalon
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
AL Ten Bis
Dalia Power Energies
National Insurance Institute of Israel
Alonyal, McDonald’s Israel.
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
IDI Insurance Company (Direct Insurance)
Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings
Psagot Investment House
IBI – Managing and Underwriting (DBA IBI Underwriting)
Carasso Motors
Pacific Vehicle and Transportation
Albar Leasing (R.Z.)
Delek Motors
Tamir Fishman
Castro Marketing 1985
Mifal Hapais – Israel National Lottery
AL Ten Bis
Zaban Bechor – Jewelry
Rami Levy Shivuk Hashikma
IMI Systems (formerly Israel Military Industries)
Dorad Energy
Amisragas, the American Israeli Gas Corporation
Radio Kol-Barama
NMC United Entertainment
Bird Rides
Meda Conferences
TMIR – Manufacturers Recycling Corporation in Israel (CC)
Elcon Recycling Center
Afcon Holdings
Ecommunity the Social Corporation for the Recycling of Electronic Waste
Mashkar
Summit Real Estate Holdings
Sorek Operation and Maintenance Company
Rotshtein Real Estate
EBar Water
ERE Water Holdings
Tapugan
Strauss Icecream
Abouelafia Bakery
Mavenir
Verint Systems
Comverse Technology Inc
Casponet
Cronos Israel Group (DBA Peace Naturals)
Tadiran Consumer and Technology Products
Newpan
Interdeal Development
Nagich (EQUAIWEB)
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing HUB Security in a motion to certify a class action, which alleges misrepresentation in its announcements and presentations to investors on the TASE and Nasdaq, following its $1.3bn SPAC merger.
- Representing Israel Petrochemical Enterprises in a motion to certify a class action against it filed by former minority shareholders alleging the deprivation of their rights.
- Representing Bayer and Elanco Animal Health in a motion to certify a class action alleging that the companies concealed information on veterinary products, which led to the death of animals.
Herzog Fox & Neeman
Herzog Fox & Neeman’s class actions practice is distinguished by its multinational-dominated client list, with the team frequently representing defendants in cases linked to parallel US actions. The group also acts for leading domestic companies across the full range of class action topics. High-profile litigator Joseph Ashkenazi heads the team and is commended for his ‘strategic vision’. Other names to note include Shai Kagan, whose recent run of cases establishes him as a go-to adviser for multinational technology companies; Haim Machluf, whose recent class actions span technology, antitrust, consumer law and securities, among others; Isaac Shragay, who is noted for consumer law-related claims; and Moran Yemini, who is a ‘brilliant legal mind’. David Zailer was recently appointed to the bench, while Yoav Hertman left to establish his own firm in August 2024.
Praxisleiter:
Joseph Ashkenazi
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Shai Kagan; Haim Machluf; Isaac Shragay; Moran Yemini; Moshe Yaacov; Efri Berkovich; Yael Chervinsky; Ynon Hashmonay
Referenzen
‘The Herzog team is creative, responsive and extremely smart. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to international clients involved in mass claims litigation.’
‘Joseph Ashkenazi and Haim Machluf are both excellent lawyers. It is a great pleasure to work with them. They understand the client needs and push back where necessary to achieve the best outcome.’
‘A team of sharp legal minds, excellent strategists and nice people. We trust it implicitly with our most complex class actions. Its legal analysis and strategic advice is second to none. The quality of its work is spectacular on legal and technical issues, and it always factor in the clients’ commercial stakes.’
Kernmandanten
Meta and WhatsApp
Gadot Chemical Terminals (1985), Israel Ports Development & Assets Company and Taro Pharmaceutical Industries
Samsung
eBay
X Corp
Philips
Deutsche Bank
PepsiCo
Airbnb
Subaru
Mitsubishi
DAF Trucks
Wolt
HP Inc
Mercedes Benz
MasterCard
Phoenix Insurance Company
Cal
Premium (Ferrero)
General Motors Company
Toyota
Iveco
Netflix
Spotify
Disney
Hola VPN; Brightdata
Alibaba
Asos
Denso
Cronos Israel
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Meta and WhatsApp in a wide range of class actions concerning privacy and consumer protection laws in relation to social media and online platforms, among other issues.
- Representing Mastercard and Visa in a petition for certification of a class action concerning the multilateral interchange fees set by MasterCard and Visa for cross-border transactions conducted in Israel.
- Representing Airbnb in four different petitions for certification of consumer class actions contesting several Airbnb policies.
Meitar Law Offices
Meitar Law Offices possesses ‘the best class actions practice in Israel’, according to some. Frequently engaged to advise on the local leg of global class action cases, the team is currently defending multinational clients in local class actions concerning high-profile issues such as the Dieselgate and Libor scandals. The group additionally stands out for its comprehensive practice coverage, with strong skill sets in the privacy, financial services, product liability and competition areas, and also in high-end derivative lawsuits. Nadav Weisman is recommended for his top-level expertise in complex antitrust and financial services-related class actions and co-heads the litigation department alongside Eyal Rosovsky. Ron Peleg is a ‘go-to lawyer’ for class actions, particularly in the product liability sphere. Also noted are veteran litigator Israel Leshem and the ‘committed’ Ronen Ziv.
Praxisleiter:
Nadav Weissman; Eyal Rozovsky
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ron Peleg; Yoav Oestreicher; Ronen Ziv; Adi Fremder; Noam Gilon; Gilad Schiff
Referenzen
‘Meitar’s class actions team is the best team in Israel in this area of practice. Our team was led by Ron Peleg and Ronen Ziv, who are diligent, proactive, and fully identified with the client. They reach excellent results in resolving disputes and winning cases in court.’
‘Ronen Ziv is committed and invests his professionalism, mind, heart, and soul into each and every case. Ron Peleg is my go-to lawyer — no one can present an argument or solve a dispute better than him.’
‘The team stands out for its great knowledge and understanding of complex issues and originality in legal proceeding management’
Kernmandanten
Volkswagen Group
Monsanto Company; Bayer; Adama Agan
Renault Group
Eisai
LG Display Co
Citigroup
Sony Group Corporation
Pelephone Communications
LinkedIn Corporation, LinkedIn Ireland
GlaxoSmithKline (Israel)
BYD
Meitav Dash Gemel and Pension
Isuzu
Suzuki
UPS
Tesla
Expedia Group (including Hotels.com)
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Volkswagen and its brands, including Audi, in a series of class action cases, including one relating to the global Dieselgate matter.
- Successfully represented LG Display Co in a decade-long antitrust class action alleging involvement in an LCD-TFT display cartel.
- Represented LinkedIn in a class action seeking certification for two distinct classes relating.
S. Horowitz & Co
The class actions practice at S. Horowitz & Co is composed of ‘the best group of litigators in Israel’, according to satisfied clients. The group’s impressively broad experience across all key class action spheres is underpinned by its diverse client list, which includes leading domestic and multinational corporations from the TMT, life sciences, transport and energy spheres, as well as financial institutions. Practice co-head Hagai Doron additionally chairs the competition practice and is a key figure for antitrust-related actions. The team also draws on Ehud Arzi, who has an emphasis on representing banks and financial services clients; Asaf Rentsler, who is particularly recognised for healthcare-related claims; Uriel Prinz, who specialises in energy, pharmaceutical and financial services-related cases; and Gitit Levin-Grinberg, who has a focus on antitrust-related suits.
Praxisleiter:
Yehoshua Horesh; Hagai Doron
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ehud Arzi; Asaf Rentsler; Uriel Prinz; Gitit Levin-Grinberg; Noam Zami
Referenzen
‘This is a top-tier disputes practice with broad scope and a deep bench of talent.’
‘I have worked most closely with Noam Zamir who impressed with his clear sense of how an Israeli court would likely rule on certain key issues. His experience and clear advice saved time and unnecessary costs in moving towards an excellent outcome.’
‘Well-rounded knowledge of fledging class action practice in Israel.’
Kernmandanten
Dexcel and Dexcel Pharma Technologies
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
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
The Phoenix Insurance Company
Sanofi
Yedioth Ahronoth
Stellatnis
Agoda
Shafir Civil and Marine Engineering
Pitney Bowes
K & Care Organics
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Stellantis in seven different motions to certify as 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
Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary’s practice is weighted towards financial services-related work, with the firm regularly representing Israel’s five major banks in class actions. During 2023/24, the team also handled TMT, transport and corporate cases. Practice head Sharon Lubezky-Hess is ‘knowledgeable and professional’ and enjoys close relationships with Israel’s largest banks. Also recommended are Shahar Haron, who specialises in banking and securities class actions, and recently promoted partner Yaniv Holzman.
Praxisleiter:
Sharon Lubezky-Hess
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Shahar Haron; Yaniv Holzman
Referenzen
‘The team has excellent knowledge in banking and is very professional. I enjoy working and collaborating with it on the various matters.’
‘I recommend Sharon Lubezky-Hess with whom I worked on several matters. She is highly knowledgeable and professional and I would recommend her to clients.’
Kernmandanten
Aeronautics Defense Systems
Ayalon Insurance Company
Bank Hapoalim
Bank Leumi Le-Israel
Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot
Clal Pension and Provident Funds
Direct Insurance – IDI Insurance Company
“Egged” Company, Public Transportation Company
EL AL Israel Airlines
Excellence Nashua Stock Exchange Services
First International Bank of Israel
IBI Group
Israel Credit Cards
Israel Discount Bank
Meitav Dash Loans
Menora Mivtahim Pensions and Gemel
Mercantile Discount Bank
Moovit-Pango Public Transport Payments
Redefine Meat
REIT 1
Reshet Media
Simigon
Tarya P2P
The Phoenix Insurance Company
Union Bank of Israel
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Bank Hapoalim in a motion for certification of a class action concerning the bank’s action as a third party in lien requests against debtors.
- Representing Bank Hapoalim in opposing a series of class action motions totalling over NIS7.2bn regarding the interest it provides on deposits on customers’ accounts.
- Defending Aeronautics against an NIS404m shareholder class action alleging loss of income.
Berkman & Co
Dispute resolution boutique Berkman & Co houses a robust class actions practice, which specialises in representing leading domestic companies such as Migdal Insurance Company and Pelephone Communications. The group contributes broad industry experience, with its recent highlights including cases in the telecoms, financial services, consumer protection and securities areas. Ron Berkman is a ‘one-of-a-kind litigator’ and is widely revered for his record in complex derivative actions and large-scale class actions. Nachum Kubovsky and Gilad Porat are also recommended for class actions.
Praxisleiter:
Ron Berkman; Nachum Kubovsky; Gilad Porat
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sharon Markovich
Referenzen
‘A great and professional legal team that provides creative solutions to complex cases.’
‘Ron Berkman is a one-of-a-kind litigator, with sharp performances and unique strategy.’
‘Ron Berkman and Sharon Markovich are pros in class actions and corporate litigation.’
Kernmandanten
The Phoenix Group – Phoenix Pension and Savings
Adv Yaakov Atrakchi – Founder and Presiding CEO of Aura Israel
Israel Chemicals Group
Migdal Insurance Company
Mr Avi Hormaro and companies under his control
Meitav Dash Investment House
Cofix Group, Super Cofix and their office holders
Edeltech Group
Yakov Benjamin Investments and Holdings et al
Pelephone Communications
Harel, Chen, Gil and Israel Shapira – Brothers and controlling shareholders of Shapir Engineering and Manufacturing Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted for Migdal Insurance Company in a NIS1billion class action, which settled for a fraction of the amount claimed after 12 years of litigation.
- Advised Meitav Dash Investment House on a NIS500m class action, currently on appeal against the court dismissal of the July 2023 settlement.
- Acted for Israel Chemicals Group in a NIS426m class action.
Firon Law Firm
‘A great team of experts’, Firon Law Firm is noted for its dominant consumer class actions practice, where it represents domestic and multinational clients across the food, clothing and life sciences sectors, among others. Additional department strong suits include finance, insurance and antitrust-related claims. The group is co-led by Ronit Sutton Salkind, who possesses ‘tremendous experience’; head of the firm Zvi Firon; and the ‘creative’ Danny Kabir. Clients also highlight ‘superstar’ next-generation partner Maayan Ziv-Glanz.
Praxisleiter:
Zvi Firon; Danny Kabir; Ronit Sutton Salkind
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Maayan Ziv-Glanz; Ravit Koren-Perry
Referenzen
‘The team achieves all its goals and knows how to bring the best results to the client, in light of the fact that it deals with most of the class action proceedings in Israel. Ronit Sutton Salkind is the best class action defence lawyer in the country: multidisciplinary, very professional with tremendous experience.’
‘The uniqueness of Firon & Co lies in its professionalism, client-centric approach, and extensive experience with cases relevant to our industry.’
‘Maayan Ziv-Glanz is our go-to partner for commercial litigation. What truly sets Maayan apart is her unwavering commitment to clients. She approaches each case with meticulous attention to detail and tireless dedication, often going above and beyond to secure the best possible outcomes.’
Kernmandanten
AIG
DHL
McDonalds (Alonial Israel)
Diplomat
Rav Bariach
Clalit HMO
Clal Insurance Company
Bezeq
Hachshara Insurance Company
Direct Finance
Delta Capital Group
Sacara
Progress D.S. (Investment & Finance 1992)
Rami Levi Shivuk Hashikma
Israir
The municipality of Netanya
Carmelton
Tiv Taam
Urbanica
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Clal insurance in various class actions worth millions of NIS.
- Advising McDonald’s (Aloniel Israel) in various class action worth millions of NIS.
- Advising Rami Levy Shivuk Hashikma in various class actions worth millions of NIS.
Gornitzky & Co.
Gornitzky & Co.’s team is arguably best known for its strength in representing financial services clients in class actions and derivatives claims, including Israel Discount Bank, Harel Group and Isracard. The group is also noted for its activity in the transport, life sciences and retail spheres, among other areas. Litigation head Ofer Tzur spearheads a group that additionally includes Noam Ronen, who specialises in financial services, antitrust and consumer law-related cases; Maya Sabari, who is ‘skilled, smart and experienced’; and Harel Shaham, who maintains a broad dispute resolution practice.
Praxisleiter:
Ofer Tzur
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Noam Ronen; Maya Sabari; Harel Shaham; Ofer Fleischer; Tom Alkalay
Referenzen
‘Gornitzky is the team want beside you in complicated disputes or class actions. They are best in class in delivering results. Lawyers think outside of the box, with partners like Ofer Tzur leading the way. It is able to take on the most difficult situations and solve them.’
‘Ofer Tzur is probably the best litigator in Israel. His ability to analyze a complicated situation and deliver a clear wining strategy stand out in the field.’
‘The team combines several very skilled and experienced partners, alongside talented associates. Maya Sabari is an outstanding attorney, very skilled, smart and experienced. Her legal and commercial expertise and understanding is combined with very high EQ and a pleasant personality.’
Kernmandanten
Dan Public Transportation
Meitav-Dash Investment House and its provident funds
Isracard
Shufersal
Delek Group
Mawdsley-Brooks & Company
Harel Group
Grouper Social Shopping, Melisron
Israel Railways
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
ICL Group
Bull Trading And Investment and its current and former officers and directors.
Scope Metal Groups
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Dan Public Transportation in a derivative action concerning a 2019 transaction where 50% of the company was sold at a valuation of NIS1.26bn.
- Representing Mawdsley-Brooks in a NIS225m class action for the alleged monopolistic pricing of a rare disease medication
- Representing Shufersal in a motion to certify a class action for disclosing private customer data to third parties without consent, violating the Israeli Privacy Protection Act.
Lipa Meir & Co
Lawyers in Lipa Meir & Co’s class actions practice stay ‘ahead of the curve in anticipating potential risks’. The firm’s strong offerings in healthcare and insurance work ensure that the team is highly active in those areas, with its close links to Clalit Health Services proving particularly fruitful. Managing partner Alon Pomeranc heads the team and is highlighted for his ‘sharp legal mind’. Shay Tamar and Sylvia Gal are also noted.
Praxisleiter:
Alon Pomeranc
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Shay Tamar; Sylvia Gal
Referenzen
‘It represented us in a request to approve a claim as a class action against us. The handling of the claim was thorough, in-depth and serious, as was the support and appearances in court. The team was skilled in this type of claim, which was evident in every action. In addition, the price was decent.’
‘Professionalism is reflected at every stage. From reading the materials, the pleadings, understanding the issue in depth and only then formulating a strategy.’
‘The team’s depth of knowledge spans a wide array of dispute resolution methods, including arbitration, mediation, and litigation across industries. Its ability to handle intricate cases, whether involving commercial disputes, contractual disagreements, or regulatory challenges, is unparalleled.’
Kernmandanten
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, Eldad Peri Group, 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
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Clalit Health Services in 15 class actions, including cases involving insulin pump subsidies and gender discrimination in health services.
- Representing Israel Shipyards in a pending environmental class action lawsuit filed by Citizens for the Environment and involving 30 defendants.
- Advising Ituran Location and Control in several antitrust class actions.
Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co.
The growing practice at Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co. added a raft of new clients during 2023/24, including Mercantile Discount Bank and Manpower Group. Traditionally recognised for its record in insurance-related actions, the team is increasingly involved in cases concerning privacy, consumer law, antitrust and environmental law. Yaron Rossman heads the department and is noted for consumer law and banking-related claims. The team also includes Shay Cohen, who specialises in product liability, environmental and consumer law class actions; and Assaf Ratzon, who handles commercial, civil and class action litigation.
Praxisleiter:
Yaron Rossman
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Shay Cohen; Assaf Ratzon; Orr Amsel; Ram Pardes; Asaf Shapira; Amit Mor; Gil Atar; Nir Shuster
Referenzen
‘Naschitz is a truly exceptional legal practice that stands out in a crowded field. From the moment I engaged with the firm, I noticed its commitment to personalised service. Unlike many traditional firms, it takes the time to understand its clients’ specific needs and tailors its approach accordingly.’
‘Lawyers bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive support. What truly sets them apart is their diverse team composition, which fosters innovative thinking and creative problem-solving.’
‘Asaf Shapira and Amit Mor exemplify leadership in the field with unparalleled expertise in administrative law and contractual claims. Their dedication to clients is evident in the way they approach every case with meticulous attention to detail and a strategic mindset.’
Kernmandanten
Haifa Chemicals
Mixcard 21
Moovit
Yandex
Iveco
Israel Credit Cards
RCL Cruises Limited (Royal Caribbean International)
Clal Insurance
Union Bank of Israel
Mercantile Discount Bank
Gulliver Tourism
Beit Hashita Industrials
Manpower Group
Padagis
Yang Ming Marine Transport
Noy Hasade Hadas Chaklaut Israelit & subsidiary companies
Cellebrite DI
Kibbutz Glil Yam Agricultural Cooperative Society
Cacao Forest
Chocotrade
Leiman Schlussel
Bioavenir
CPA Ofer Minirav
BSH Home Appliances
Lucy Borchard Shipping, Israel Scandinavian Maritime Agency, Tiran Shipping
Toys R Us Israel
Telepharma
Unger Kahn & Co CPA
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Haifa Chemicals in two class action claims, amounting to over $14bn, pertaining to allegations of air pollution.
- Represented Iveco in a significant class action alleging a price-fixing cartel in the European Union.
- Represented Israel Credit Cards in a motion to approve a class action filed against Cal and 15 other respondents.
Ronen Adini & Co
Class actions, and in particular derivative suits, are a mainstay at Ronen Adini & Co. The litigation boutique represents both plaintiffs and defendants but it is mainly active in representing the former, with recent experience in representing shareholders against Bezeq and Discount Investment Corporation, among others. Highly regarded litigator Ronen Adini maintains a broad litigation practice, with a focus on class actions, derivative suits and other corporate and commercial cases.
Praxisleiter:
Ronen Adini
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Effi Shasha
Kernmandanten
Mr Gil Amid – Shareholder of Bezeq
Altshuler Shaham
Mr Li Haixiang
Mr Ronen Shayary
Mr Reuven Milman
O.E.D.A. Liad Holdings (2006)
Mr Dror Amiram
Mr Zohar Uzdin
Mr Rami Kliot
Mr Amiram Deutch and Mr Shmuel Rosenbaum
Mr Ron Samucha
Mr Eli Barnea
Mrs Shiran Keidar
Pro Assaf Ecstion
Mr Yossi Zachor
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented OEDA Liad Holdings (2006), as the lead plaintiff against Bezeq, in a NIS2bn class action on behalf of public shareholders for misleading investors.
- Represented the public shareholders of Bezeq in a NIS500m derivative suit relating to the Yes transaction.
- Represented the lead plaintiff in the derivative suit against Discount Investment Corporation, and its controlling shareholder, regarding the acquisition of Maariv Newspaper.
AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co
AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co’s team ‘goes above and beyond to understand each client's unique objectives’. The wider firm’s prominent telecoms offering is reflected in its class actions practice, with Partner Communications and Pelephone Communications among its representative clients. The financial services, retail, and life sciences sectors are also key sources of work. Department head Yaron Reiter demonstrates ‘extraordinary strategic capabilities’, while Zohar Drookman is also recommended.
Praxisleiter:
Yaron Reiter
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Dana Amir; Ariella Ablov; Ruthy Wysenbeek-Shauli; Yael Apple-Shoham; Zohar Drookman; Iris Bar-Lev
Referenzen
‘The team goes above and beyond to understand each client’s unique objectives and tailors its approach accordingly. It prioritizes clear communication, responsiveness, and accessibility, ensuring that clients are kept informed and supported throughout the legal process.’
‘Working with Yaron Reiter and Ruthy Wysenbeek-Shauli has been an exceptional experience. What stands out about both of them is their ability to combine deep legal expertise with creative, out-of-the-box thinking. They are always ready to challenge existing assumptions and seek innovative solutions.’
‘Yaron Reiter is known for his extensive experience, extraordinary strategic capabilities and leadership skills. His ability to navigate complex legal landscapes and provide pragmatic solutions has earned him a stellar reputation in the legal community.’
Kernmandanten
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
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
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Chi Mei Corp in defending against a class action certification motion alleging participation in a global LCD-TFT panel cartel from 2001 to 2006.
- Represented 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.
- Represented 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)
FWMK (Furth, Wilensky, Mizrachi, Knaani) is distinguished by its representation of both plaintiffs and defendants in class actions. However, it primarily advises companies in defending class actions and derivative lawsuits, with a focus on cases in the securities and consumer law spheres. Ofer Furth and Orr Noy jointly lead the department and ‘employ sophisticated strategies’.
Praxisleiter:
Ofer Furth; Orr Noy
Referenzen
‘The team is characterised by its professionalism, knowledge and deep understanding of commercial law.’
‘Orr Noy is an excellent lawyer with deep understanding of commercial law as well as outstanding litigation and EQ abilities.’
‘Very skilful defence attorneys, who are co-operative, professional and provide quick service.’
Kernmandanten
Millennium Food Tech Partnership
InMode
BiolineRX
CEO, CFO, and Directors at Gibui Holdings
Founders and Directors of Breath of Life International
Purple Biotech (formerly Kitov Pharma)
Directors of Formula Systems (1985)
Protalix Biotherapeutics
Reut – Management Company of Provident Fund
Agur Management Company of Provident Fund
Sanofi – Aventis Israel
Poalei Tel Aviv Holdings
Kol Bo Hazi Hinam
Panaxia Pharmaceutical Industries
Ye’elim Investments
Rozenbuch Assets
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Millennium Food Tech Partnership and its directors in a motion to approve a class action that was filed against them.
- Representing InMode in a motion for disclosure of documents prior to initiating a derivative action against it.
- Representing Reut Management Company of Provident Fund and Agor Management Company of Provident Fund, as respondents, in a motion for approval of a class action filed against 14 provident funds.
Nir Cohen, Leshem, Ben-Artzi & Co
Class actions and shareholder derivative suits are a key pillar of Nir Cohen, Leshem, Ben-Artzi & Co’s firm-wide offering. The litigation boutique acts for a mix of banks and other financial institutions, public and private companies, and prominent individuals across a range of corporate, securities, banking, and competition law-related cases. The department is co-led by name partners Nir Cohen, David Leshem and Amir Ben-Artzi.
Praxisleiter:
Nir Cohen; David Leshem; Amir Ben-Artzi
Shibolet & Co.
The ‘very professional and thorough’ class actions practice at Shibolet & Co. is equipped to handle a broad range of matters, with notable experience in capital markets, consumer law, banking issues and product liability, among other issues. The team is steered by dispute resolution and litigation co-heads Joseph Benkel and Hillel Ish-Shalom, together with experienced partners Ofer Shapira and Shmuel Galinka.
Praxisleiter:
Joseph Benkel; Hillel Ish-Shalom; Shmuel Galinka; Ofer Shapira
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ofer Larisch; Nir Shamri
Referenzen
‘Lawyers combine legal and business knowledge, so understand the commercial aspects. The team cares more about the client than their fees and will advise accordingly to better judge the risk reward.’
‘The team is excellent at focusing on the strategic objectives of the client, with the tactical nous to achieve that. They are exceptionally good at spotting points to be explored which lesser firms might well have missed.’
‘Joseph Benkel and Nir Shamri are both stand-out individuals. Joseph brings decades of experience, and is exceptionally shrewd. Nir sees the big picture, while being willing and able to grind through the detail.’
Kernmandanten
ARC Automotive
OY Mediquip
Kerur Holdings
Electra
Ceragon Networks
Jafora Tabori
Amidar Israel National Housing Corporation For Immigrants
Albar Leasing (RZ)
General Motors
Mifal HaPais – the State of Israel’s Lottery
Icon Group and iDigital
Israel Railways
Domikar /Budget
KSP
WIZO (Women’s International Zionist Organization), NAAMAT and |EMUNAH
Chen Klein, Ofer Koren, Dr Shai Cohen
Smadar Shamir
Chemipal
Shufersal
El Al Israel Airlines
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented business figures Shlomo and Yosef Amir, together with their companies, in a class action lawsuit regarding their acquisition of shares in Shufersal.
- Represented ARC Automotive in a class action lawsuit stemming from allegations that its inflation mechanisms have a life-threatening defect in their production and design.
- Represented Ceragon Networks, and members of its board of directors, in a securities-based class action alleging that the company and its officers issued false forward-looking statements prior to a stock offering.
Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates
Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates is noted for its activity in consumer law-related class actions, with an emphasis on privacy, banking and competition-related cases. The team’s client list is dominated by banks but it also represents retail and energy companies, as well as private shareholders, in class actions and derivative suits. Litigation head Doron Dan anchors the team.
Praxisleiter:
Doron Dan; Oren Pechthold; Hila Goldfeld
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Dana Maman-Koren
Referenzen
‘A very professional team that is well versed in current case law, particularly Doron Dan and Hila Goldfeld.’
Kernmandanten
Discount Bank
Mercantile Bank
H&O Fashion Chains (2003)
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Amisragas
KFC
Zara Israel
Gottex Swimwear Brands
Africa Israel Hotels
U-Bank
HSBC Bank
HSBC Holdings
Africa Israel Investments and its subsidiaries
Negev Ceramics and its subsidiaries
Top Ramdor Systems & Computers Co. (1990)
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Mercantile Bank in a class action concerning charges for a registration fee for a deposit withdrawal.
- Representing H&O Fashion Chains (2003) in a class action alleging it sent spam messages to customers who opted out of receiving advertisements from the company.
- Representing HSBC in a class action filed against it, together with 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 frequently acts in tandem with its competition practice to handle class actions related to competition and antitrust law, where it is engaged by both domestic and multinational clients including Electra and LG Chem. The team also brings to bear experience in consumer protection cases. Litigation and administrative law partner Alon Barel co-heads the team alongside Asaf Hadanny, who specialises in competition and litigation.
Praxisleiter:
Alon Barel; Asaf Hadanny
Kernmandanten
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)
Electra
Wind Tel Aviv
Yango Deli Israel
Clalit Health Services
Yango taxi
Natalia Shestakova.
Ariel Projects