Efrat Deutsch & Co, a boutique solely dedicated to employment law, services a loyal and extensive client base of high-profile employers who hail from a broad array of industries, as well as representing unions and non-profit organisations, and has a particular strength in handling class actions and collective bargaining agreements on behalf of employers. The group has a comprehensive offering, and can assist clients with compliance, mediation, and court litigation, alongside a sizeable chunk of pro-bono work, which is often led by Hilit Cohen-Resnizky. Highly reputed labour lawyer Efrat Deutsch leads the team, which includes seasoned practitioner Shimrit Noy, who is praised for her ‘exceptional service’. Another key pillar of the practice is Inbal Palmor Dori, who is well-versed in the full scope of employment law issues.
Employment in Israel
Efrat Deutsch & Co
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‘Efrat Deutsch’s team specialises and has exceptional expertise in labor law. Their legal work is performed efficiently, which is reflected in the costs. Every response is professional, with a deep understanding of commercial needs and the ability to find suitable solutions and balances.’
‘I enjoy working with Efrat Deutsch and Shimrit Noy, who always prioritise the client’s best interests and manage excellent litigation.’
‘Inbal Palmor Dori is always available and is a professional source for all of our issues on the subject.’
Kernmandanten
Nespresso Israel Ltd.
Matash – The Tel Aviv Rehabilitative Employment Centers
El-Al’ Pilots Employee Union
Ten Petroleum Company Ltd.
Castro Model Ltd.
The Wingate Institute
B.H. Levy Ltd.
Yuval Education
Kamada Ltd.
Mishan Senior Living
John Bryce Ltd.
S.B. Shmira Ubitahon Guarding Group
Leading White and Cummins Ltd.
Matrix IT Ltd.
McDonald’s Israel
Palo Alto Networks Ltd.
Ness Technologies Ltd.
Banking Clearing Center Ltd.
Shva – Automatic Banking Services Ltd.
Leiman Schlüssel Ltd.
Colmobil Ltd.
Iskoor Ltd.
Nestlé – Osem Ltd.
Tzomet Sfarim Ltd.
Avgol Industries Ltd.
Tomer
O.P.S.I. (International Forwarding) Ltd.
The Tel Aviv Municipality
Phibro Animal Health Corporation – Israel Ltd.
Ceva Ltd.
Knesset TV Ltd.
Opko Ltd.
Nissan Nativ Acting Studio
Compugen Ltd.
Unitronics Ltd.
Gal El Ltd.
The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo
Nirlat Paints Ltd.
Bug Multisystem Ltd.
Carmit Candy Industries Ltd.
Mey Eden Ltd.
Tadiran Batteries Ltd.
The Israel Women’s Network
One in 9 Organization
Ilan Association
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented S.B. Shmira Ubitahon Guarding Group in a class action certification motion for NIS35m concerning an alleged failure to pay employees adequate social benefits.
- Represented Nespresso Israel in a class action certification motion for NIS38m for alleged failure to provide seats for employees in its chain stores across the country.
- Acted for various clients in fourteen collective bargaining negotiations, disputes, and agreements, five of which were successfully concluded in the last year.
Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co
Under the leadership of the ‘sharp, devoted, and creative’ Miriam Kleinberger-Attar, the labour law team at Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co tackles the employment aspects of major transactions and high-value M&A deals involving a vast array of large clients from a broad range of industries, including energy, transport, healthcare, and education. Alongside transactional activities, the team is very practiced in acting for employers in class actions, crisis management, compliance matters, and delicate disputes between employers and employees. The group is made up of ‘excellent litigator’ Noa Bar-Shir, who routinely takes on contentious employment matters, and Eyal Birenberg who focuses on cross-border M&A and venture capital transactions. Recent addition to the team Helit Simchoni brings notable experience in various areas of employment law, including international transactions, collective disputes, and the issuance of permits for foreign specialists to work in Israel. Hadas Erenberg is a key contact for employment litigation.
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‘Attorney Noa Bar-Shir has represented us for many years. She is professional, eloquent, experienced, smart, an excellent litigator, available, efficient, and an outstanding lawyer.’
‘The labour team is the best one I’ve worked with. They have strategic and creative ways of thinking and looking at problems and they are real partners.’
‘Miriam Kleinberger-Attar is sharp, devoted and creative, and is a real partner.’
Kernmandanten
Yes TV and Communications Services
Verisks Insurance Solutions
Elmo Motion Control Ltd.
Remitly Israel
Ferrero Group
Hanegev and the Arava Moving Company Ltd.
Majestic Labs Israel Ltd.
OrbitsIQ Global Inc.
Ackerstein Group Ltd.
Partner Communications Company Ltd
Gaon Flow Infrastructure Group
Minrav Group
Neyway1
Primekss Group SIA
GlobalNet Investment House
Sion Biotext Medical Ltd
Coller Capital
V2X
Prytek Holdings PTE Ltd.
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Boston Consulting Group
Aptiv
Alixis
TeraLight Innovative Energy
Raphael Hospitals
Synamedia
Villar Group
The Archivists Ltd.
Duram Industries A.C. Ltd.
Psagot Group of Finances and Investments
Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd.
Sagi Yogev
D.S Raider Ltd.
AstraZeneca (Israel) Ltd.
Unilever Israel Food Inc.
Unilever Shefa Israel Ltd.
Unilever Israel Personal and Domestic care Ltd.
Strauss Ice Cream
Beigel & Beigel Food (1985) Ltd.
Ben Gurion University
The Board of Public Academic Colleges
Awager Ltd.
365Scores Ltd.
Direct-Insurance
Wonder Jewel Ltd.
Israel Electric Corporate
Yelin Lapidot Mutual Funds Management Ltd.
Baha’i World Centre
Chemipal Ltd.
Keshet Prima Israel Ltd.
Griiip Ltd.
Verbit Software Ltd.
Howazit Ltd.
Supplant Ltd.
Blue White Robotics Ltd.
Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank
Gazit Globe Ltd.
Aviem Systems Ltd.
Waterfall Security Solution Ltd.
Shikun & Binui Ltd.
Abraham Hostels Ltd.
Israel Cattle Breeders Association
Galil Software and Technology Services Ltd.
Uvda I.D. Ltd.
Kaymera Technologies Ltd.
College of Management Studies
Afeka College of Engineering
Rubinstein Mansions
Novelrad
Alon Blue Square Ltd.
Blue Square Real Estate Ltd.
DataRails Ltd.
Anecdotes A.I Ltd.
Rotem Shani Entrepreneurship and Investments Ltd.
TLV Fashion Mall
The Company for Management of Square House -Hadar (2001) Ltd.
Recolabs Ltd.
Moonee Publishing Ltd.
Cycode Ltd.
Cloudshare Ltd.
Eco-Nergy Renewable Energy Ltd.
Komodor Automation Ltd.
PFP Investments Ltd.
C2A-Sec Ltd.
Urogen Pharma Lt
The Union of Practical Engineers, Technicians and Engineers at the Israeli Airports Authority
DoorDash
Omri Adler & Golden Seeds
Datagen Technologies Ltd.
MED 1 I.C.-1 (1999) Ltd
Arbe Robotics Ltd.
Fortellix Ltd.
Uniphore Technologies Inc.
The Aguda – Israel’s LGBT Task Force
Million Lobby
Hishtahvayah – Theater, Community, Society
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for private hospital Raphael Hospitals Ltd. in a class action brought in relation to nurses’ pay.
- Acting for Poalim Equity, the investment arm of Bank Hapoalim, in the employment aspects of its acquisition of 20% stake in AMAL Group.
- Representing The Board of Public Academic Colleges in multiple aspects relating to labour and employment, including a collective agreement determining the special arrangements of employment of Academic Staff in Public Academic Colleges required as a result of the state of war in Israel and a collective lawsuit regarding entitlements to annual leave.
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
The employment practice at FISCHER (FBC & Co.) spans all elements of labour law, and the team possesses a notable strength in labour union issues, including collective bargaining agreements, class actions, and various other disputes, providing counsel to a broad range of employers in highly-unionised industries. The group operates under the joint captaincy of collective bargaining specialist Shay Teken and seasoned litigator Moran Friedman, a pair who previously held positions in the legal department of the Histadrut, Israel’s largest trade union federation. New partner Amit Bechler heads the team’s immigration work, which involves advising Israeli employers' relocation of foreign talent, and Hilla Sachs comes highly recommended for contentious work.
Referenzen
‘The firm’s employment team consistently exhibits a deep commitment to excellence, with an unmatched ability to combine legal expertise and creative problem-solving.’
‘Partner Moran Friedman brings not only years of experience but also a deep understanding of the nuances involved in complex employment matters. She is known for her pragmatic approach to resolving sensitive employment disputes, often finding solutions that align with both legal requirements and business needs.’
‘We have had a really great experience with Hilla Sachs. She helped us a lot, and we are certain that we can trust in her legal opinions.’
Kernmandanten
Tower Semiconductor Ltd.
Tnuva Food Industries Ltd.
Mivne Real Estate (K.D) Ltd.
Ormat Technologies, Inc
Tidhar Group
Shikun & Binui
Cross River Bank
Bank HaPoalim
Korean Air
Emirates Airlines
British Airways
Air France
Delta Airlines
Etihad Airlines
Turkish Airlines
QAS
Mul-T-Lock
Assa Abloy
RingCentral Inc.
Negev Energy Ltd.
Carmel Group
Israel Consumer Council
The Israeli Football Association
The Israeli Manufacturers Association
GK8 Ltd.
Mosachim HaZakim Beyahad
Nyxoah Ltd.
Check Cap Ltd.
Waxman-Govrin Engineering Ltd.
Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises Ltd.
Bright Dairy Israel Ltd.
Paz Oil Company Ltd.
Mimun Yashir Ltd.
Compass Datacenters LLC
Rubicon Technologies LLC
DHL Express
Inc., Fives Intralogistics S.p.A.
SodaStream International Ltd.
Belavia Belarusian Airlines
Bright Dairy Israel Ltd.
Fanuc Automation Israel Ltd.
Dentsu Aegis Network Israel Ltd.
Sumitomo Corporation
Aliaxis Group SA
Amazon.com Inc.
Alexander Schneider Ltd.
Score Group Limited
Negev Energy-Ashalim Operation and Maintenance
Vertiv Group Corp.
Hanley Energy Ltd.
The Israeli Center for the Protection of Victims of Sexual Assault
Shir Ben Catering Ltd.
Shaham – The Israeli Actors’ Organization
Matan – Investing in Community
ITIM – The Jewish Life Advocacy Center
Talma Shlomo Travel Solutions
Fund for Natural Damage Insurance in Agriculture
Hadassah Medical Center
G4S Israel PPP Ltd.
Hatzi-Hinam
ACT – The Israeli Organization for Cinema and Television Professionals
Red Hat Israel Ltd.
Israel Association of Cinema and Television Professionals
Workers’ Committee of the Lottery Company
Workers’ Committee of Partner Cellular Company
Workers’ Committee of El Al Flight Service Managers and Attendants
KANAT – Insurance Fund for Natural Risks in Agriculture
Rainbow Medical Fund
NG Soft Ltd.
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for Mivne Real Estate (K.D) in the initial unionisation of its employees.
- Representing P.V Nano Cell Ltd. in a lawsuit filed by a former employee regarding a pension dispute.
- Advising Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. on all labour and employment aspects of its contemplated acquisition of Autotalks Ltd.
Herzog Fox & Neeman
The employment department at legal giant Herzog Fox & Neeman is well-known for its comprehensive labour law offering and attracts an impressive client roster that includes some of the world’s largest multinationals and international organisations. The extensive team provides day-to-day assistance on the full gamut of labour law considerations and compliance matters, as well as services in litigation and dispute resolution, pensions, collective and individual disputes, and trade union issues. The group also advises on the employment law aspects of major local and multi-jurisdictional transactions, an area where Liat Shaked-Katz has expertise. Also in the team are key litigator Chagai Vered and Moria Tam-Harshoshanim, who is experienced in a litany of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Haya Ehrman has a strong track record in handling collective bargaining negotiations and strike actions brought by the some of the country’s blue-collar workforces, and Maayan Hammer-Tzeelon‘s practice encompasses transactional work, as well as comprehensive non-contentious guidance for employers.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Liat Shaked-Katz ; Chagai Vered; Haya Ehrman; Maayan Hammer-Tzeelon; Michal Haberfeld
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‘Great team with consistent quality advice.’
Kernmandanten
Adidas
Seqens
Viacom
Ashdod Port Company
General Electric Healthcare Israel
Johnson & Johnson Group
Tel Aviv University
Choice Logistics, Inc.
Israeli Railway
eBay
PayPal
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented the World Bank in a labour law case.
Firon Law Firm
The team at Firon Law Firm provides its services to large employers across a broad range of sectors, such as transport, energy, and the public sector, with a notable strength advising some of the largest names in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. The group provides ongoing consultation to many clients, as well as transactional and M&A support, representation in union issues, and litigation and dispute resolution work. The office also handles a significant number of workplace sexual harassment and crisis management matters. Tamar Golan, who focuses on employment matters in the healthcare space, jointly leads the practice alongside collective disputes expert Galit Golan-Rottem, and Guy Golan, whose agile practice spans a variety of labour law activities. Or Levy is an experienced navigator of collective agreements and workplace sexual harassment matters, and Dana Cohen is well-versed in complex high-level employee terminations.
Referenzen
‘A diverse team with significant expertise in all subjects and familiarity with the innovations in law. They are always available to handle issues and deliver professional seminars.’
‘Attorney Galit Golan-Rottem’s argumentative abilities in the courts are particularly strong. She knows how to identify the situation and its meaning and accordingly assess the exposure in each case.’
‘Galit Golan-Rottem is up-to-date on innovations in the field and she is sharp. The entire team under her is skilled and professional.’
Kernmandanten
Clalit Health Services Organization
Dan Hotel’s chain
The College of Management Academic Studies
EDF
Deloitte Brightman Almagor Zohar & Co.
Sanofi Israel
Gilead Sciences Israel Ltd.
The Ministry of Justice
Water and Sewerage Authority
EL-SRAD Industries LTD.
Nazareth English Hospital I.M.S.
Tiv and Ta’im 2013 Food Supplier
Mosdot – Education and Culture in Tel Aviv Yafo
Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.
Av-Gad
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Clalit on various employment matters.
- Advising The Ministry of Justice on a collective dispute.
- Advised Yanolja on the labour aspects of its acquisition of Go Global Travel.
Meitar Law Offices
Meitar Law Offices‘ team is noted for its work on the employment aspects of complex M&A transactions, corporate restructurings, and sensitive HR matters, and is also recruited by employers for its notable litigious capabilities. Leader of the group Ram A Landa is highly experienced in assisting employers with a range of transactional, regulatory, and contentious employment issues, and the ‘very experienced and skilled’ Lilach Shacham Kaneti is well-versed in HR matters, including terminations and sexual harassment prevention. Mediator Hila Silverstein advises domestic and international corporations and VC funds on the labour aspects of a wide variety of corporate and commercial transactions. Litigator Hedvat Yanko Wollman plays a key role in contentious employment work, and Ben Rozenblat is a key associate.
Praxisleiter:
Ram A Landa
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Hila Silverstein; Lilach Shacham Kaneti; Ben Rozenblat; Hedvat Yanko Wollman; Ben Rozenblat
Referenzen
‘The team is well acquainted with caselaw and other regulatory changes that are important to our employment issues. I like the fact that their advice is always practical, and not just purely legal.’
‘Ram A Landa and Lilach Shacham Kaneti are the main contacts. They are extremely knowledgeable, always attentive and polite, and very accessible most of the time. The deciding factor for me is their practical approach – not just black-and-white legal advice.’
‘Extremely professional and knowledgeable. You’re able to trust that you’ll get the best service.’
Kernmandanten
Meta
Taboola
Unity
JFrog Ltd.
Monday
AI 21
Artlist
Docusign
Bank Leumi
Amdocs
Global E
MoonActive
Perion
Synaptic
Adidas
EverCompliant
Tenable
Zynga
Wiz
Orca Security
Novartis
GFI Securities Limited
GlaxoSmithKlein
Pfizer
Bayer Israel
Ride with Via
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Facebook in all legal aspects of ongoing employment-related matters, including the recent global termination process that affected employees in Israel.
- Represented the Hostages’ Families Headquarters in the process of replacing their CEO following employee complaints of sexual harassment.
N. Feinberg & Co.
Sizeable boutique N. Feinberg & Co. has a host of labour specialists at its disposal who provide comprehensive employment law services to clients, and it boasts demonstrable expertise in class action litigation, as well as collective and individual disputes. The team attracts a diverse client base hailing from a variety of industries, representing some of the jurisdiction’s largest employers in high-profile matters. Veteran employment law expert Nachum Feinberg leads the team alongside class action specialist Alon Noy and Ohad Giladi, who is well-versed in collective and individual employment relations in the private and public sectors. Roni Ittah Genat is another key contact for matters concerning individual labour relations and class actions, and Yakov Malishkevitch, David Moshe, and Yaron Kremer come highly recommended by clients.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Roni Ittah Genat; Yakov Malishkevitch; Yaron Kramer; Ami Shachar; David Moshe; Or Aibchits; Maor Weiss
Referenzen
‘This law firm excels in excellent service, uncompromising availability, and unparalleled professionalism. Alon Noy and the team have accompanied us for years. They think of our best interests above all, save us costs, manage all legal procedures with a high level of skill, and provide excellent results. There is no doubt that we will recommend this firm.’
‘The office works hard to bring great results in court.’
‘David Moshe demonstrated a very high level of professionalism, creativity, commitment, and care.’
Kernmandanten
Bank Hapoalim
Yandex Israel
IBM
Hamilton Lane
Israel Electric Company
WIX
Yilmazlar Construction Group
Bank of Israel
PAZ
Bank Leumi
Skybox Security
The First International Bank of Israel
Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot
JFROG
El Al Israel Airlines Ltd
Froneri Israel
Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Ltd
Egged Israel Transport
Electra Group
Elbit Systems Ltd
DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH
Arkia Israeli Airlines
The State of Israel
QMD- Quality Medical Devices
ThePort of Haifa
Bezeq
Cellcom
Al-Srad Ltd
Eshkolot
Bluegen waters
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Partner
Amisragas
Cal
Reinhold Cohn Group
Tikshoov
Amitim
Strauss Group Ltd.
Osem investments Ltd.
Isracard
ICL group
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised the Presidency of Businesses and Employers in Israel on filing a motion to the Supreme Court, challenging the Labour Minister’s issuance of an ‘extension order’ related to the ongoing war.
- Advised Super-Pharm on a collective bargaining dispute involving the Histadrut.
- Advised Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd on multiple employment issues, including negotiating and finalising large-scale collective agreements and handling the integration of employees from Bank Igud after a merger with the client.
S. Horowitz & Co
The practice at S. Horowitz & Co, which provides counsel to a broad array of employers, from startups to major financial institutions and high-profile multinationals, is led by pension funds expert and experienced employment litigator Elisha Shor. Under his captaincy, the team offers the full gamut of employment law services, including litigation, compliance, the labour law aspects of M&A and other transactions, corporate restructuring, workplace misconduct, and the negotiation of collective agreements and other union issues. Central to the team is Ofir Pozner, who is well-versed in dispute resolution, union matters, and day-to-day advisory support for employers in areas including compliance and employee contracts. Agile litigators Yaron Lestrel and Michal Levanon-Porat, who has experience in handling sexual harassment matters, are two further names to note. Ruth Budovich-Sagir is another key contact for various contentious issues and cases of sexual harassment.
Referenzen
‘This firm has unique knowledge and expertise in the pension field, and also a remarkable ability to deliver successful outcomes in the most complicated legal cases.’
‘Elisha Shor is an excellent lawyer, with a unique knowledge in the legal field of pension funds and a proven ability to win most of his cases. Also, Elisha has great human relations.’
‘Excellent staff. It’s a law firm of the highest level.’
Kernmandanten
Playtika
Yad Vashem – The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Globrands Group Ltd.
Energean (Israel limited)
Madanes Insurance Agency
The Hadassah Medical Organization
203 Super-Pharm Franchisees
National Insurance Institute of Israel
Adama Group
Paz Group
Shikun & Binui
Adam Milo Ltd.
Gilad Pension
Roche Pharmaceuticals (Israel) Ltd.
Remote Europe Holding B.V.
Traklin Electricity Ltd.
Hadarom Container Terminal Ltd.
Thomson Reuters
Miebach Logistik Holding GmbH
Procter & Gamble Israel
British Embassy in Israel
The British Council Israel
Playstudios
Israel Consumer Council
Minrav Group
Final Group
Gitam BBDO
Mekorot Workers Committee
The Tel-Aviv University Economic Corporation Ltd.
The Jewish Agency for Israel
Shaare Zedek Medical Center
Haifa Port Ltd.
Amitim Pension Funds
Israel Cancer Association
Walnut
Rakefet Group
Dubek Ltd.
Unitask Group
Infinidat
Lufthansa Group
Teachers and Kindergarten Teachers Provident Funds of the Teachers’ Association in Israel
Helman Group
Karnit
Robert Bosch Technologies Israel Ltd.
Global – interior solutions Ltd.
HCL Technologies Ltd.
Academic Staff Organization, The College of Management Academic Studies
Tripod Software Ltd.
Netzer Hasharon Ltd.
Israel Basketball Super League
Israel Builders Association
Pepsi Group
Elbit Systems Workers Committee
Aliza Sharon, CPA
Aroma Israel
Brimag Group
Booking.com
Group of Delek Rechev
Veridis and Israel Infrastructure Fund
Almog Ltd.
Elcon Recycling Center
Emirates Airways
Intellect M.R. 2014 Ltd.
Dalia Energies Trading Ltd.
The Senior Faculty Association at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Albar group
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented the Bezeq Group in numerous collective bargaining agreements.
- Represented Amitim in a range of employment and pension matters, including a motion to certify a class action relating to the actions required to locate beneficiaries or heirs of deceased members of the pension fund.
- Represented 203 Super-Pharm franchisees in proceedings filed by the Histadrut in order to oblige Super-Pharm to conduct collective bargaining with the Histadrut regarding the terms of the franchisees’ employees.
Shibolet & Co.
The team at Shibolet & Co. provides labour law support work in large transactions, M&A, and corporate reorganisations, and is also well-versed in class actions and union activity. The practice delivers ongoing support for some of Israel’s largest employers in negotiating complex terminations and retirements, handling compliance matters, and launching internal investigations. Seasoned practitioner Hadas Raccah-Dvir leads the team, offering the full spectrum of labour law services and displaying a notable strength in guiding employers through rapidly-changing regulation. Central to the team is Keren Maimon-Sandler, who has specialist expertise in Kibbutz labour practices and leads much of the team’s work on collective bargaining agreements and new union activity. Meyrav Oren focuses on HR and labour relations, litigator Tirza Less-Gross is noted for her experience with class actions, and Roey Gutman is a key contact for a variety of clients. Associate Dorit Rachamim comes highly recommended for various labour relations matters.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Keren Maimon-Sandler; Roey Gutman; Tirza Less-Gross; Meyrav Oren; Dorit Rachamim; Naama Ratzam Ben Senyor
Referenzen
‘Professionals in their field. Great team work and true collaboration among the team is noticeable. Tenure of the team is long, making each of them true partners to us as clients.’
‘Meyrav Oren makes us as clients feel as if we are her only clients, and provides full attention. She is always available to listen and to provide professional advice. She is a true professional in her field and has the ability to provide various perspectives to each matter.’
‘The legal team responds quickly and professionally to our inquiries. The consultation is clear, detailed with all the necessary facts of the case.’
Kernmandanten
Shufersal
Nokia Solutions and Networks Israel Ltd.
Clalit Health Services
Tapuz Delivery Ltd.
WIZO
Pango
Outbrain
Siemens
General Motors
Rail Vision
Earnix
SQLink
Altshuler Shaham
Ceragon Networks Ltd
Holisto
BeyeOnics Surgical Ltd.
James Richardson Proprietary Limited
J.R. Heinemann Duty Free Limited Partnership
Bacardi
Signet Jewelers
Alljobs
Domikar Ltd
The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya Projects Ltd
Rimonci Capital
Citybook Services
Delta Galil Industries Ltd
Alon-Group LTD
Toga Networks Ltd
S. Schestowitz Ltd
Electra
Alon Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Shufersal in a class action case concerning equality in the workplace between men and women.
- Represented Nokia Solutions and Networks Israel Ltd. in a collective dispute concerning an emerging union.
- Acted for Ceragon Networks in an agreement to acquire the assets and all shares of Siklu Communications Ltd. from Siklu, Inc.
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm
The employment and labour law practice at Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm reaches into many sectors, notably pharmaceuticals, high-tech, and manufacturing, and engages heavily with local government bodies across Israel. Offering a comprehensive package of services, the group handles the employment law elements of M&A, transactions, collective and individual labour relations, day-to-day advice for employers, and various types of litigation. The team is co-led by a team of three: experienced employment law counsel Dganit Lapidor Singer, disputes specialist and Ministry of Labour alum Michal Markovitz-Blachar, and Menachem (Hemi) Lapidor, who boasts vast experience working with employers in the public sector, such as municipal corporations, public institutions, and local authorities. Associate Noor Ibrahim routinely appears before the courts, and Ariel Shanon and Nitzan Mendel are active across a litany of advisory matters.
Referenzen
‘Michal Markovitz-Blachar is a very good lawyer. She is responsive, efficient, and practical. She is also a nice person to work with.’
‘Ariel Shanon is a good lawyer who is very helpful and responsive.’
Kernmandanten
Federation of Local Authorities in Israel
FC (Flying Cargo) International Transportation
Neuman Steel Industries Group Ltd.
Municipality of Jerusalem
R.H Electronics Ltd.
The Mehadrin Group
Gesher Israel Employment Rehabilitation Services
Breath of Life International Ltd.
Hof HaSharon Regional Council
Kiryat Ata Municipality
Jerusalem Religious Council
Doral Energy Group
Yad2 Ltd
NewMed Energy
Tadiran Batteries Ltd
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Orbotech Ltd.
The Caesarea Edmond Benjamin de Rothschild Foundation
Ormat Systems Ltd.
Boehringer Ingelheim Israel Ltd.
Neuroderm Ltd.
MUSA – Eretz Israel Museum Tel Aviv
Advanced Vision Technology (A.V.T) Ltd.
AON Reinsurance
Battery Ventures Israel Ltd.
Tevel Aerobotics Technologies Ltd. investment
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel, providing ongoing counsel and promoting their interests in the Knesset and government bodies, including handling a restraining order related to teachers’ union sanctions, interpreting municipal employment laws, and advising on budgetary pension calculations for teachers.
- Represented Teva in various labor and employment matters, including advising on employment agreements, relocations, terminations, organisational changes, compliance with labor laws, dispute management, compensation policies, and handling claims of sexual harassment.
- Advised The Caesarea Edmond Benjamin de Rothschild Corporation on employment agreements, organisational changes, contractor agreements, service audits, and employee terminations, enforcement, employment of women, work hours, vacations, and salary issues.
Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary
The employment law group at Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary has a wide variety of employers on its books, assisting them through organisational changes, reductions, collective bargaining negotiations, individual dispute resolution, terminations, and adapting to changing regulations. Two new partners, Einat Carmi-Barak and Moran Lantosh, left Salomon, Lipschütz & Co. to join the team in March 2024, bringing significant experience across the full gamut of labour law services. Shani Ashkenasi leads on matters brought by startups and issues involving venture capital and high-tech employers. Miriel Amir is another standout in the team.
Referenzen
‘Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co.’s labour law practice has been instrumental in providing the company I work for with sound and reliable legal counsel over the past three years. The team’s expertise in navigating labour law complexities, including representation in court, is impressive.’
‘Their strengths lie in their deep understanding of employment law, swift responses to urgent matters, and ability to provide clear, actionable advice.’
‘What makes this practice unique is its proactive approach to identifying potential risks and addressing them before they escalate. I have also been impressed by their commitment to staying current with labor law trends and regulations, which has been invaluable for ongoing compliance.’
Kernmandanten
Abra Information Technologies Ltd
Airspan Networks Ltd.
AllCloud BSD Ltd.
Allergan Ltd.
Alpha Cosmetics Ltd
Aman Computers
AM:PM
Apco Aviation Ltd.
Bar Group Ltd.
Bezeq On Line Ltd.
Big Centers
BIG INDEPENDENT LIVING LTD
Carasso Motors Group
Central Company for Beverage distribution Ltd.
The Central Bottling Company – Coca Cola Israel
Coffee Organization Ltd.
ColorChip (Israel) Ltd.
Comax Ltd.
Crossfit Kiryat Ono
Dikla Insurance Company Ltd.
Diplomat Distributors (1968) Ltd.
Dolphinarium Beach Ltd
Dor Alon Retail Sites Management
Elgad Pizza Ltd
EMET Computing Group
EYE DO
General Mills Israel Ltd.
Gilat Satellite Networks
Gil-Car Systems (98) Ltd.
Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC
Harel Insurance Investments and Financial Services Ltd.
Helios Developments (HK) Ltd.
IMAGRY (ISRAEL) LTD
IMC HOLDINGS LTD
INFOBAY SECURTIY AND SOFTWARE LTD
Lageen Tubes
Leia London
Lumenis Ltd
Mevushelet
Metro Motor
MICHAL DESIGNED AIR FANS LTD
Minrav Group
M. KFIR ENGINEERING AND SAFETY SERVICES LTD
Mody
Moshe Koren (CEO of Motorola Israel)
Motorola
Nateev Express
Nayax Ltd.
Nile for Businesses Ltd.
Nirim
OLA
ONE Group
Panaya Ltd.
Pango Pay and go Ltd.
Paycor Inc.
Pluri
Prelysis Communication and Information Systems Ltd
Pretzel Ltd.
Quik
Redefine Meat Ltd.
Retail and Wholesale Chains CFO Forum
Scout Cam
Sharfstein
Shenkar
Shlomo Group
Shlomo Sixt
Shlomo Insurance
Shlomo Real Estate
Taldor
Tapuz Fueling Services Ltd.
TAT Technologies Ltd.
T.G. Powerball Ltd
Tectona Ltd
The Nielsen Group
Tosaf Compounds
WIV
Women Net Ltd
Woojer
Y.A.L.H ENTERPRISE PROJECTS LTD
Yandex Group
Yarpa Computers Ltd.
Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented The Central Bottling Company Limited (Coca-Cola) in an appeal before the National Labor Court, rejecting a lower court’s decision that a contractor was a “quasi-employee”.
- Advised Harel Insurance Investments and Financial Services Ltd. on two high-exposure disputes with employees.
- Represented the Development and Marketing Workers’ Organization at Nokia Israel in a case against the General Histadrut to determine whether the client’s type of organisation is a valid representative body.
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy
The employment group at Arnon, Tadmor-Levy attracts a broad base of clients, from multinationals to budding startups, and takes care of the labour law aspects of corporate reorganisations, from mergers and acquisitions to restructurings and downsizings. The team, led by collective bargaining and liquidation specialist Tal Keret, is also experienced in collective and individual labour relations and employment litigation. Shira Lahat is active in delivering support for employers on an ongoing basis and throughout M&A and transactional processes, and Shira Cohen-Mazor is another key member of the team who provides assistance to employers facing union action, as well as comprehensive day-to-day advice. Neta Goshen-Brami is another key contact for transactional matters, and Shirly Mahlab Hefetz is a well-versed litigator. Omer Lavy and tech-focused Ben Sandler also come highly recommended.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Shira Lahat; Shira Cohen-Mazor; Neta Goshen-Brami; Shirly Mahlab-Hefetz; Omer Lavy; Ben Sandler
Referenzen
‘The team has professional depth, and is attentive and business-oriented. It is significantly superior to other legal teams I’ve worked with.’
‘Neta Goshen-Brami is the best employment lawyer I’ve worked with in Israel and elsewhere. She has deep understanding of complicated contemporary employment environments and the relevant laws and legal issues that correspond. She is efficient and solution-oriented. she is highly intelligent and always attentive.’
‘Absolutely the best individual experts. Shira Cohen-Mazor and Tal Keret are the best in employment law in Israel. They are capable of providing a response immediately, giving business-savvy and practical advice. Both incredibly intelligent and knowledgeable. Shirly Mahlab Hefetz is a top employment law litigator who is able to bring outstanding court performance and wins.’
Kernmandanten
Tenable Inc.
Lennar Corporation
Labour Union of Arkia Israeli Airlines Ltd.
Malam Team Ltd.
SIPG Terminal Bayport Co., Ltd
Aleph Farms
Cardiac Implements
Imperva
Applause
Appsflyer
Intuit
Forescout Technologies
Azami Global Ltd
Israel Shipyard Group
Assuta Medical Centers and Assuta Ashdod
Sonol Israel Ltd. and Sprint Motors Ltd.
Synk
Palo Alto Networks
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Google on local layoffs during a period of global layoffs and ensured compliance with employee protections for reservists and displaced individuals.
- Assisted Palo Alto Networks with employment advice relating to two simultaneous acquisitions in Israel during the second half of 2023.
- Acting for Tabasko Holdings in a class action lawsuit regarding overtime and rest hour payments.
Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.
The labour team at Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co. is experienced in dealing with various matters, including class actions, individual disputes, internal procedures, and issues that straddle employment and criminal law. As a department within a full-service firm, the group also provides comprehensive ongoing support and transactional and M&A assistance for a range of clients, including high-profile international companies, and some of the jurisdiction’s largest employers. The team is led by ‘outstanding and dedicated attorney’ Netta Bromberg, and includes associate Lior Girshevitz, who is well-versed in the full scope of employment law services.
Referenzen
‘The team is highly available and extremely knowledgeable. Efficient and to the point.’
‘The partner I work with, Netta Bromberg, has been a great legal counselor for years. She is business-savvy and a person I turn to for productive legal advice.’
‘Very professional. Provides good quality services. Netta Bromberg is an excellent lawyer.’
Kernmandanten
GAP
Azrieli Group Ltd.
Teva Naot
Danel Group
GE
Clal Insurance
Palaces Tel Aviv, Ra’anana, Lehavim, and Modi’in by Azrieli Group
Huuuge Global Ltd
Azrieli.com
Affle
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising GAP on employment matters in Israel.
- Advising Azrieli Group on all employment matters.
- Advising Teva Naot on all labour law matters.
Dafna Shmuelevich & Co. Law Office
Employment law boutique Dafna Shmuelevich & Co. Law Office specialises in collective labour law and regularly advises high-profile employers in class action lawsuits, primary unionisation, collective bargaining agreements, and other related matters. The practice is also well-versed in assisting senior employees and employers in individual disputes, and delivers wide-ranging, ongoing support to employers. ‘Very talented’ founding partner Dafna Shmuelevich brings significant litigation experience to the practice, Alon Ezra specialises in public sector employers, and Eran Shoham covers matters in the private sector. Also on the bench is ‘highly professional’ workplace equality specialist Gila Meron-Eldar, who guides clients through the handling and prevention of sexual harassment, conducting internal investigations, and workplace policy development.
Referenzen
‘I work a lot with Eran Shoham. I enjoy working with him due to his passion, performance, and availability – and he always has a smile!’
‘Ayal is a first-rate professional who always answers the question and understands the customer’s needs. Ayal advises the client on the range of available discretion and what the risks are when making decisions.’
‘I work with Alon Ezra and Zohar Geva. They are both very accommodating and give us the feeling that we are always welcome to consult with them and ask questions about small or serious issues. I know I can rely on them to give quick responses for issues that require immediate care, and that they will provide the support we need, even if it’s unusual.’
Kernmandanten
Amdocs Group
Jet (Just Eat Take Away) international
SodaStream Israel
Kimberly Clark Israel
Ikea Israel
L’Oreal Israel
A.I.G Israel
Israel Bar Association
Blades Technology Ltd
Shufersal
Samelet
Migdal group
Reichman University
Israel Electricity Power Company
Israel Railway Company
Bank of Israel
Israel Innovation Authority
The Open University
Atid colleges and high schools
Tadbik Group
Semiconductor Devices
Caf and J-net O&M
SolarEdge technologies
Globes
Mivtach Simon
Tel Aviv University
ILAN CarGlass
Bait Vegag
Green Net
Habonim
TechJet Aerofoils LTD
Rolzur Tunneling
Horowitz Group
Mishan Chain
TaavuraHolding
Al-Red Engineering Elevators LTD
Tevel Metro Ltd
Air Haifa
Super pipe
M.B.C.S.F LTD
Sela-Salgat Hitchadsut LTD
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Scoober Tel Aviv in multiple cases during a primary unionisation process of couriers initiated by the Histadrut.
- Advised Shufersal on a motion to dismiss a class action of NIS125m, filed by a foreign employee claiming nationality discrimination.
- Advised major high-tech companies on voluntary retirement plans and redundancy processes.
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.
The team at Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. is highly adept at delivering ongoing support to employers, handling the labour law aspects of large and often cross-border corporate transactions, and has noteworthy strengths in corporate immigration and relocation, in addition to all aspects of collective labour relations, particularly in the universities sector. Acting on behalf of employers and unions alike, the firm is routinely instructed to navigate class actions, collective bargaining negotiations, and various other litigious matters. The practice attracts heavy-hitting homegrown and global clients from a broad base of sectors, and is jointly led by collective labour specialist Assaf Berenson, Ofer Ravid, who focuses on corporate and transactional employment law matters, agile and experienced practitioner Yael Dolev, and Liam Schwartz, who specialises in U.S. corporate immigration law. Also on the bench is Revital Shprung-Levy, who takes on cross-border transaction work as well as a diverse array of contentious employment matters, and Haim Berenson, who is a key contact for a diverse client lineup, including several academic institutions.
Referenzen
‘The firm operates as a ‘one-stop shop’ with a seamless blend of experts from different disciplines and an overall commercial-oriented approach that displays itself across the board, including in the labour law field. They have an entire dedicated department for labour law with first-rate partners (especially Revital Shprung-Levy, who’s our primary contact in the firm) and a fair team of excellent associates.’
‘Revital Shprung-Levy is a top-notch professional with a diverse skillset that enables her to tackle a wide variety of sophisticated labour issues. She’s at her best when faced with a complex challenge and has never failed to provide a creative, practical solution based on her in-depth understanding of the law and the commercial environment in which we operate.’
‘The employment practice at Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. is truly phenomenal. The department provides extremely responsive, diligent and highly professional, as well as business-oriented work, a composition that is not easy to come by every day. No matter what the task at hand is, the team always has the answer or solution for us as a company.’
Kernmandanten
Dell-EM
The Arison Group
Cisco Systems Inc.
The Central Bottling Company
Baker McKenzie
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
Egged Transportation Ltd.
The Board of Directors of Clalit
Qlik
Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI)
IMI Systems Ltd.
Bank Hapoalim B.M.
Isracard Group
VERA
The Eilat Port
The Israel Teachers Union
Marker Advisors, LLC
Walden International
SolelAben EPC Ashalim Limited Partnership
Novo Nordisk A/S
Kodak Israel
The Israel Postal Company Ltd.
AIG Israel
Magen David Adom
Hadassah University Medical Center
Yad 2
Thoma Bravo LLC
Thoma Bravo Advantage
ION Acquisition Corp. 1 Ltd.
BDO Israel
Meuhedet
New Lineo Cinema (2006) Ltd.
MyHeritage Ltd.
IHS Markit Ltd.
Wize Pharma, Inc.
Anchiano Therapeutics Ltd.
Comtech Telecommunications Corporation
Fortinet, Inc.
Bayside Land Corporation Ltd.
Israel Canada Hotels Ltd.
Mashhour Brothers Building and Development
ARM Ltd.
The Israeli Advanced Technology Industries
Elad Ronen Holdings Ltd.
Radware Ltd.
Netivei Ayalon Ltd.
Cross Israel Highway Ltd.
Tadiran Group Ltd.
Yossi Avrahami Civil Engineering Works Ltd.
BST Group
Dori Media Group Ltd.
Mekorot
PJSC Aeroflot – Russian Airlines
Belavia-Belarusian Airlines
Tel Aviv University
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
University of Haifa
Bar-Ilan University
Weizmann Institute of Science
The Tantur Ecumenical Institute
University of Notre Dame
Dor Group
Ten Bis
G.G. Zohar Ltd.
The Sport Palaces of Tel Aviv Yafo Ltd
Nawi Brothers Group Ltd.
Inbal Insurance Co. Ltd.
Amot Investments Ltd.
The Israel Association of Travel Agencies and Consultants
Israeli News Company Ltd.
Israel Association of Community Centers Ltd.
Herzliya Municipality
Petach Tikva Municipality
Ashkelon Municipality
Ramat Hasharon Municipality
Milper Ltd.
Kastina Communications Ltd.
Shilav
Carolina Lemke Ltd.
Bluehawk CI
Gala Interactive Services Ltd.
Golan Solar Ltd.
Peretz Boney Hanegev Ltd.
The Center For Medical Rights Ltd.
Negev Energy Ashalim Thermo-Solar Ltd.
TSK Group S.A.
Duro Djakovic Montaza Ltd.
SUAVAL Group S.A.
ServiceNow Inc.
Zerto Ltd.
Allot Communications Ltd.
Dor Alon Energy in Israel (1988) Ltd.
Orgad Holdings Ltd.
Breath of Life International Ltd.
Mitraltech Ltd.
Velox Ltd.
State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel
The Tel Aviv Cinematheque
The Batsheva Dance Company
DuCool Ltd.
Matrix IFS
Tangent Logic
Medisafe Inc.
Minovia Therapeutics Ltd.
Coinbase
Cardiovalve Ltd.
Tiger Global Management, LLC
Pharma Cosmetics Laboratories Ltd.
Cybint Solutions Ltd.
RadView Software Ltd.
Playmedia
Orbit Communications Systems Ltd.
Taranis Ltd.
ITV plc
GAP Solutions, Inc.
TigerConnect Inc.
Ruloy Energy Solutions S.L.
ROC Industrial
Aqua Security Software Ltd.
HG Sports Turf (AU) Pty Ltd.
Gigantic Ltd.
Miprom Energía S.L.
Rosenqvists Food Technologies AB
Sugimat S.L.
Robo-Team Holdings Ltd.
Castro Model Ltd.
Crazy Line Ltd.
Hacarem Spirits Ltd.
Sony Electronics
Papaya Global Ltd
Aircall
Autodesk Inc.
Padagis Israel Ltd
Symantec
Boston Consulting Group Tel Aviv BCG Israel
Insight Partners
Deutsche Telekom
YL Ventures
Magenta Medical
DTCP Venture Fund
Jerusalem Municipality
Sol Gel Technologies Ltd
Insightec
AST & Science Israel Ltd.
Neto Melinda Ltd.
Medtronic Ltd.
Salt Security, Inc.
Collplant
Shikum Acher
Skylo Technologies Inc.
Minerva Labs Ltd.
Ashtrom Group
mPrest
Bluebird Aero Systems
Ziprecruiter
Brainsway Ltd
Brightman Almagor Zohar & Co.
Deloitte Israel
Ariel University
GGV Capital
OpenText
DLA Piper
K2view
Testim Inc.
Gett
Clear Cut Aviation Ltd.
Electra-Afikim Ltd.
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing the Israel Teachers Union in a dispute with the Teachers Organization.
- Represented IMI Systems Ltd. in a motion, which was then rejected by the National Labour Court following an appeal, to certify a class action against it regarding parental rights for fathers.
- Representing many universities in Israel (TAU, Hebrew University, BGU, Technion, University of Haifa, BIU, and Weizmann Institute of Science) in collective negotiations on salary agreements on a national scale with all senior and junior academic staff organisations and administrative staff organisations.
Gornitzky & Co.
Under the leadership of seasoned litigator Michael Ayalon, the team at Gornitzky & Co. offers clients a full raft of employment law services, from handling due diligence for major transactions and providing ongoing counsel, to litigating in court, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and acting for high-level employees in a range of capacities. The group assists major employers from a variety of industries, such as high-tech and finance, and has a particularly strong track record advising clients active in the sectors of transportation and hotels. The team includes disputes-focused Sagi Padureanu and Lee Alter Kizis, who comes highly recommended for guidance in the employment law elements of M&A transactions. At the associate level, Roni Sharon Aviram is highly active in collective labour matters, and Irit Ulman is another name to note.
Referenzen
‘Solution-oriented team. They have firm and up-to-date knowledge of the employment law landscape and a wide breadth of issues, and they utilise that knowledge skillfully to enable employers to create the working environments they desire while maintaining compliance.’
‘Irit Ulman is a pleasure to work with. Her advice is clear and straight to the point. She comes up with creative and workable solutions and she has a great ability to work through some of the most complex issues and achieve a great outcome for her clients.’
‘My collaboration with the labour law team at the firm is always focused and to the point, aimed at providing the most efficient solution for the client, while considering not only the legal aspects but also the business perspective.’
Kernmandanten
Shufersal
Dan Public Transportation Ltd.
Dan Badarom Transportation (2016) Ltd.
Emilia Group
The Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd.
Keystone Fund
NINTEX
Rassco Residences Ltd.
Dan Be’er Sheva (2016) Ltd.
Papaya Global
Infinidat
Java Boat Corporation B.V.
Migdal Insurance Company Ltd.
Israeli Hotels Association
Medallia
Au10tix Ltd.
Profound Investment House Ltd.
Amoon
Fattal Hotel Group
Nitzba Group
Melisron Ltd.
Pictet Group
TIER Mobility SE
Vitania Ltd.
Catalyst Investment LP Ltd.
Venus Concept Ltd.
Shopify
Morningside
Perimeter 81 Ltd. And its shareholders
Priority Software Ltd.
Deutsche Bank
Unaterra
HYUNDAI Motor Europe Technical Center GMBH
Fortissimo Capital
Workday, Inc.
Iko Group
HP Inc.
Affinity Fund LP.
Ltd
Superbus Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted Superbus HaAmakim Ltd., Superbus & Co. Ltd., and Superbus Jerusalem Ltd. with negotiating a collective agreement.
- Assisted Overseas Commerce Ltd. with an organisational change, including closing a subsidiary and negotiating terminations with the Histadrut.
- Representing SAP SE in its USD1.5bn acquisition of WalkMe Ltd. through a reverse triangular merger.
Harari-Lifshits & Babish (HLB)
A top choice for employers facing union matters, boutique firm Harari-Lifshits & Babish (HLB) is led by a duo of seasoned collective labour law specialists: ‘leader in her field’ Rachel Harari-Lifshits and ‘first-class negotiator’ Na’ama Babish. The team is known for acting on behalf of various types of employers, routinely negotiating collective bargaining agreements, handling class actions, and litigating various contentious matters before the labour courts, as well as providing ongoing advisory support for clients, and representing high-level employees in retirement and termination negotiations.
Referenzen
‘I believe that the firm best represents how a top-tier law firm should operate due to their knowledge, commitment, professionalism, and ultimately, their great successes. It is very unique and very impressive.’
‘I have had the opportunity in my life to work with many lawyers in various fields of expertise. Most of them were top-notch. I can say wholeheartedly that Na’ama Babish is undoubtedly the best among them. The strategy development and legal insight led us to a very good outcome.’
‘The team is always with you and fully indebted to your cause, very accurate, always managing the situation and keeping you on track towards your goal.’
Kernmandanten
PazGaz Ltd.
Nituv Gas Stations
PazGaz Haifa
FreshMarket Ltd.
Ayalon Insurance Company Ltd.
Elyakim Ben-Ari Ltd.
Massar Group
EffectivBIZ
JOKR
Quince
Play-Perfect
Transtech Systems Ltd.
Super Ron
Noked Capital
DARA Project Marketing
Til International
Tashluz Investments & Holdings Ltd.
Novohealth
Trailog
Medicare
Targetcare
E.Y.A. Medical (Ein Tal) Ltd.
Ein Tal – Hadassah Ltd.
Ein Tal – Advanced Eye Medical Center
Gadot Group
Navitas Petroleum
Aeronautics Ltd.
Paz Ashdod Oil Refinery Ltd. Of the Paz Group
Infinya group Ltd.
Infinya Recycling Ltd.
Infinya Packaging
Hadera Paper
Graffiti ltd.
Maccabi Healthcare Services Group
Israel Chamber Orchestra
Meitav Dash Investment House Ltd.
Union Motors Group and Match Retail Ltd.
Novolog
Rafa
French Hospital Saint Vincent De Paul, Nazareth
AFI Europe
The Education, Culture and Neighbourhood Renewal Company
ALTO Real Estate Funds
Creomagic
Dekel Israel Tours
Ishlav Insurance Agency
Leket Israel
Morphosis Real Estate Initiation Group Ltd.
Nayax
Shapira FilmsLtd.
Shilat Group Distribution and Delivery Ltd.
Tashluz Investments & Holdings Ltd.
TGI Real Estate Ltd.
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem
Til International
TripGauranty
Viber
Panaya
Elad Israel (Housing) Ltd.
Senior Staff Representative Body of the College of Management of Rishon LeZion
Veridis
Manufacturers’ Association of Israel
Ayalon Neemanim Insurance Agency Ltd.
Israel Railways Ltd.
Hebrew Scouts Movement in Israel
Suny Communications Ltd.
Shikun & Binui Holdings Ltd.
Netiv Hahessed – Super Hessed Ltd.
Israeli Institute of Energy and the Environment
IOSight
RGA Ecologies Ltd.
E. Spivak Engineering Firm Ltd.
Radion Engineering Company Ltd.
Jerusalem Limestone
The Shlomo Group
Astronautics
Effective Investment and Money Managers
Plataine
Belectric
Bepex
Shefer Aluminum Industries Ltd.
Yanushevsky Engineering and Construction Ltd.
Unitask Group
Pelican Group A.Y. Ltd.
Scylla DB
Guy Group
Kan-Tor & Acco
Tradis Gat
Bolding Ltd.
Palram Industries Ltd.
Plaza Bavli Park Private Residences
Erlich IP Group
Sipur Pashot
Nechamke Investment
A.M.T.S. Investment Ltd.
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Rafa Laboratories Ltd., Novolg Logistics, PazGaz Ltd., Meitav Dash Investment House Ltd., Ashdod Oil Refinery Ltd., and Ayalon Insurance Company Ltd. in collective labour relations.
- Acted for Unitask Group regarding a NIS1.17m claim made against the client.
Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz
With a specialism in legal issues at the intersection of intellectual property and employment law, Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz advises employers on a host of international and domestic matters, including post-M&A support, cases of wrongful termination and other individual lawsuits, and collective labour relations, alongside a variety of other contentious and non-contentious issues. Practice head Kalia Klein leverages a background in IP to handle issues such as non-competes, trade secrets, and IP-intensive mergers and acquisitions, attracting a roster of employers in tech-driven industries. Also on the team is Pninit Cohen, who handles contentious work as well as the labour aspects of M&A, and the ‘highly thorough’ Sagit Sazgar, whose experience lies in litigating complex disputes between high-level employees and their employers.
Referenzen
‘Kalia Klein is a true professional. She is one of a kind in this industry. Kalia understands the psychology behind resolving employer-employee issues. She has incredible problem-solving skills and deep knowledge of employment law as well as insight and compassion into the emotions that must be understood for successful outcomes in this field.’
‘Sagit Sazgar is very professional in the field of labour law. Always provides a detailed response and gives a sense of confidence in the advice she gives. It is very pleasant to contact her at any given time. She knows as well as a client about all the advantages and disadvantages and knows how to provide a precise response tailored to us.’
‘The law firm has very wide-ranging expertise of the highest quality. The professionals are extremely knowledgeable, up-to-date, and also willing to propose alternative solutions. My team and I have been working with Pearl Cohen for more than 10 years and we have always received maximum support in all circumstances and outstanding results.’
Kernmandanten
Bazan Group
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Fatal Hotels
Lumenis Ltd
Deel Innovation Inc
Hilti ISRAEL Ltd
Maytronics LTD
Nuvei Corporation
Koskuski Semiconductors Inc
Duality Technologies, Inc
Babcom Centers Ltd
Maccabi Health Services
KAHR MEDICAL LTD
Reidman College Ltd
Semperis Ltd.
Singular Labs Ltd.
Sompo Digital Lab Israel Ltd
Stratasys Ltd.
Mer Group
KAMEDIS
Micro-Swiss Ltd.
MediaForce
Baba Entertainment Ltd.
Keshet Broadcasting Ltd.
TechJet Aerofoils Ltd
Hirshberg Brothers Group
LSports Data LTD
Telit
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants
DriveNets LTD
Spectralics Ltd.
Alumlight Group
Quirs AI
DriveNets LTD
Spectralics Ltd.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Bait Balev on various employment issues, including negotiating collective agreements with the National Labor Federation and representing the company in litigation involving wrongful termination, sexual harassment, equal opportunity claims, and disputes over overtime.
- Represented Fattal Hotels in an NIS18m class action lawsuit filed by an employee and the workers’ union seeking overtime and additional hours rights for all employees.
- Advising Hilti Ltd. on all employment issues, including professional opinions, contract drafting, incentive plans, dismissal procedures, and negotiations with the national union on collective agreements and individual terminations.
AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co
With litigation at the core of the practice, the labour law department at AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co specialises in contentious work, such as class action lawsuits and complex shareholder disputes, drafting employee remuneration and incentive programmes, and handling workplace sexual harassment, along with delivering day-to-day comprehensive support for employers. The team includes former judge Yigal Plitman, and Dana Amir-Fried, who comes highly recommended in class action litigation. Libi Shoud Eldar is another name to note.
Kernmandanten
Issta Group
Ono Academic College
ADAMA AGAN LTD
Copyleaks
Lasova
Diamond Capital Management Services Ltd.
Mr. Eran Shiler and Shiler-Oren Engineering Company
Lemonade
Primekss Israel Ltd
Partner Communications Company Ltd.
Gaon Holdings Group
Seach Medical Group
Sion Biotext Medical Ltd
Ackerstein Group
Sigma-Aldrich Israel
ITC
Kavim Public Transportation Ltd
Minrav Group Ltd.
Telecall Group Ltd.
ORTAL TOURISM & RECREATION LTD
Lawyers
A.G. Ofek Urban Renewal Holdings Ltd.
Rustic Bakery Ltd
A.A. Shidurit Telepage (1989)
Maccabi Haifa Football Club
Oro Israel (2000) Holdings Ltd
Inter Up Elevators Ltd.
Greenco energy Ltd.
Direct Pay Online Ltd.
Association of Encouragement and Development of the Construction Industry in Israel
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Ono Academic College in proceedings related to the unionisation of the college’s employees.
- Represented Mr. Micha Levy, the former CEO and senior shareholder of Shalom Hotels Ltd, in a lawsuit regarding his termination.
- Representing Issta in various lawsuits, including a lawsuit brought by a former sales agent who was fired for embezzlement of company funds.
Dror Gal Reut Sagiv Law Office
Dror Gal Reut Sagiv Law Office is a boutique outfit offering a comprehensive set of contentious and advisory employment law services. The compact team represents both employers and employees from various branches of the economy and has significant experience in the public sector, advising numerous municipal governments on a host of labour law matters. Seasoned employment litigator Dror Gal leads the team alongside Reut Sagiv-Gertler, who focuses on individual and collective bargaining agreements for large domestic companies.
Referenzen
‘Very knowledgeable in labor laws and practices.’
‘Available for quick consultations and solutions.’
‘They stand out for their personal care and professionalism.’
Kernmandanten
Fishman Group Ltd
Israel Natural Gas Lines
Rehovot Municipality
Holon Municipality
Eilat Municipality
Bnei Brak Municipality
Rishon Lezion Municipality
Israel Ports Developments and Assets Company Ltd.
Haifa Marine Services Ltd.
The Geophysical Institute of Israel
The Mediterranean Coastal Cliffs Preservation Government Company Ltd
The High School, Seminar and College Teacher’s Association
Municipal Corporation of Rehovot
Alphamedix Ltd.
Extron Electronics ltd.
Illumina Eurolux Ltd.
The Mizrahi Bank Executive’s Association
Karmiel Municipality
Synel M.L.L. Payway Ltd.
Darca Schools
Super Pharm chain franchisees
The Galiley Chicken Company Ltd.
Dan Region Association of Cities – Hiriya Recycling Park
Workito
Tel Aviv – Yaffo Religious Council
Herzliya Religious Council
Pepco Ltd.
Interlan Ltd.
Arieh Hearing Aids Institute
ELYON – Association for Child and Teenage Welfare in Holon
Hod Hasharon Municipality
Shtilim – Education, Welfare and Society Chain
The Senior Faculty Association – Holon Institute of Technology
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising the Israel Natural Gas Lines Company on various issues relating employment rights and termination of employment.
- Representing the Mizrahi Bank Executive’s Association in labour law issues such as promotion, retirement, workplace bullying and mobbing, and in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.
- Representing Shtilim Chain in a motion to certify a class action against the client regarding the terms of employment of supporting educational staff.
FWMK (Furth, Wilensky, Mizrachi, Knaani)
The labour law department at FWMK (Furth, Wilensky, Mizrachi, Knaani) is led by disputes specialist Yael Ben-Naim, and offers comprehensive employment law services most notably for employers in Israel’s busy high-tech sector. The team is equipped to handle various matters, including due diligence during corporate reorganisations and major transactions, compliance and regulatory concerns, and the full scope of HR issues, such as recruitment, incentives, and complex terminations. A host of local and international employers turn to ‘standout partner’ Elad Astro for comprehensive labour law advice, including support after transactions and contentious services. Dina Mets is another name to note.
Referenzen
‘The team is always available. The service is professional and kind. The feeling is that someone really cares about you, but not only on the professional level, also on the personal side, meaning that they make sure that you understand everything and agree, that you are a significant part of the decisions and that you feel good with the strategy.’
‘The team makes me trust them 100% and I can sleep well at night, knowing that they are on top of everything. Also, they don’t bother me with every detail. They know when to keep going and when to stop and involve me.’
‘The individuals at FWMK are exceptional in their dedication to their clients and their craft. They stand out from competitors due to their ability to combine legal expertise with a deep understanding of the business realities their clients face. This allows them to provide advice that is not only legally sound but also strategically astute.’
Kernmandanten
Anges Inc.
Amram Avraham Group
Barenboim Group
Binah .AI Ltd.
Biobeat Technologies Ltd.
Blockchain Development LTD
Boston Scientific
BrainPop Israel Ltd.
Bravo Marketing Ltd.
Directeam Cloud Solutions Ltd.
Edmond de Rothschild Group
Effi Capital Nadlan Ltd.
Emendo Research and Development Ltd.
FIN-ON-EX Ltd.
Fire Arc Technologies Ltd.
Gil-Car Systems (98) Ltd.
Grapa Varieties Ltd.
Hossen-Co Ltd.
Howden Insurance Agency (2002) Ltd.
Innovid Media Ltd.
Innovopro ltd.
Jeremy’s Cercle
Kedma Capital.
Lightico Ltd.
M Amitai Ltd.
Maelys Cosmetics Ltd.
Magen – Construction Engineering Works Ltd.
Medica Excel Group
Morphisec Information Security 2014 Ltd.
MSR-FSR Israel Ltd.
Multi Retail Group Ltd.
Nextage Ltd.
Notal Vision Ltd.
Ownbackup Ltd.
Pagaya Technologies Ltd. and Pagaya Investments Ltd.
Polaris Solutions Ltd.
Precise Bio 3D Ltd.
Prion Brodner Architects
Prometheus Financial Advisory Ltd.
Quantum Transistors Technology Ltd.
Redis Ltd.
Riskey technologies ltd.
Securing Sam Ltd.
Shamir Optical Industry Ltd.
Sintec Media Ltd. (Operative)
Snappy Gifts Ltd.
Soreq Winery Wine Making School Ltd
Source Defense Ltd.
Sqream Technologies Ltd.
Staircase Technologies Ltd.
Stedicopter Ltd.
Tandem Group Software Ltd.
Target TGA Israel Ltd.
Techsee Augmented Vision Ltd.
Upsolver Ltd.
Urban Place Shalom Tower- Limited Partnership
Vee A.I Based Technologies Ltd.
VFR Assets and Holdings Ltd.
White City Buildings Holdings Ltd.
Y.A.Z Group
Yozmot Atid
4M Analytics Ltd.
8200 Alumni Association
Highlight-Mandate
- Supported Emendo with a significant organisational change in Israel.
- Represented Medica Excel group in an application for obtaining a special permit in accordance with the Israeli Work Hours and Rest Law 5711-1951 and handling proceedings before the Ministry of Labor.
- Advising Boston Scientific on its “Harmonization Project”, which aims to provide consistent employment conditions for all employees across its Israeli subsidiaries.
Lipa Meir & Co
Specialised in collective labour relations and insolvency labour issues, Lipa Meir & Co’s employment law team is well-versed in collective bargaining negotiations, senior employee disputes and sensitive terminations, the employment of foreign employees, and post-deal M&A support, as well as supporting large employers with day-to-day matters and in dealing with discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace. Disputes specialist Shabtai (Shabi) Michaeli leads the practice and routinely aides international and high-tech employers. Working under his headship are Ayelet Ram, whose broad practice encompasses advisory and litigious work, and union-focused Tal Asulin Menahemov.
Referenzen
‘They are professional, and understand the market.’
‘A smart and dedicated team.’
‘They are wonderful and sharp people. They believe in you and will do everything to reach effective and fast agreements that also protect you.’
Kernmandanten
ADM International S’arl
SGT- Green Technologies Inc.
Secure Push
BG strategy
Adnimation Ltd.
Enerpoint Ltd
Water Company Nazareth Mountains Ltd.
The Embassy of India in Israel
Cineworld Parent Limited
Mikdan Group
Hachsharat Hyeshuv Insurance Company
Massad Oz
Carasso Group
Israel Shipyards Ltd.
Israel Shipyards Port Ltd and Ciment.
Shani Shenhav Group and Atmosphere Fund
TCS
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd.
Prashkovsky Investments and Construction Ltd.
Avery Dennison, Inc
Raval ACS Ltd.
Clalit Health Services
Agriculture Insurance Company Ltd.
Ginegar Plastics Limited
Shekel Scales (2008) Ltd.
Astral Hotels
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Shekel Scales on employment matters in Israel, China, Luxembourg, and the USA, including assisting the client with senior executive terminations.
- Advising the Embassy of India in Israel on Israeli labour law, navigating the legal considerations and immunities of a foreign government, ensuring compliance with local laws, and developing essential legal documents.
- Supporting Carasso Group and its subsidiary Pacific Group following their acquisition of Cal Auto Group, including addressing criminal allegations against Cal Auto’s CEO, managing employee integration and rights issues, advising on labour law and sexual harassment cases, and representing them in litigation and commercial transactions.
Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co.
Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co. provides ongoing employment law services for a host of large and international clients; this offering includes advice on human resources matters, such as terminations, recruitment, and various employment agreements. The team also assists employers in class action lawsuits and other contentious issues. The team is jointly led by all-rounder Pnina Broder Manor and litigator Tommy Manor, whose practice encompasses collective bargaining and proceedings involving public tenders and regulations, among other contentious elements of employment law. Michal Zohar-Neistein advises clients on various matters, including recruitment and individual employee agreements, collective bargaining agreements, and due diligence. Ilan Winder is another key team member, and Noah Feller Maman concentrates on labour law in the high-tech sector.
Referenzen
‘Noah Feller Maman is always available and answers quickly and professionally. We can count on her opinion.’
‘I work closely with their employment law team. They are absolutely first-rate.’
‘They have a deep bench. Their lawyers are extremely responsive and they are highly creative and commercial.’
Kernmandanten
Perrigo
Leumit Health Care
Gong
Tremor International
Littler Mendelson PC
FEMI Medical Service
Syqe Medic
Novolog Group
Playtica
Howden Insurance Israel
Consist Software Solutions
Rubrik
ORTAL Magnesium Diecasting (1995) Ltd
Ham-Let (Israel-Canada) Ltd
Taptica Ltd.
Amarel
Derech Eretz Highways
TAT Technologies
Johnson Control
Essence Security International
Gilat Satellite Networks
Bet Shemesh Engines
Comtal Technology & Engineering
Migdal Insurance Company
Manpower Group
Simplivia Healthcare LTD.
PCB Technologies
SPL Software AG
Highlight-Mandate
S. Friedman, Abramson & Co.
S. Friedman, Abramson & Co. is well-equipped to handle a range of contentious and day-to-day individual and collective labour issues, including wrongful terminations, post-M&A matters, and sexual harassment issues, displaying a particular strength in class action lawsuits. The practice is co-led by labour relations specialist and experienced litigator Tal Enat-Ben Arieh alongside collective disputes and transactions expert Haya Spiegel. Shiran Mizrahi Vilbach covers various elements of labour law, including representing employers in court. Roi Harel is another all-rounder and a name to note.
Referenzen
‘S. Friedman has a very strong employment law practice, headed by partner Tal Enat-Ben Arieh. Tal is one of the best labour law lawyers in Israel.’
‘Tal Enat-Ben Arieh is very smart, has great knowledge of the practice area, and has the empathy and social skills that are needed to succeed in the practice of labour law.’
‘Tal Enat-Ben Arieh successfully handles the most sensitive issues, and many times has managed to help us avoid unnecessary court cases. She is well-liked and respected.’
Kernmandanten
ZIM Intagrated Shipping Services Ltd
Drs Rada Tecnologies Ltd
Univerisy of Haifa
Plasson Industries Ltd
TheIndependent Education Systemof Israel
Rambam Health Care Campus
Rekah Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
IKEA Israel
Israel Electric Corporation
Gav-Yam Lands Corp. Ltd
Netivei Israel – National Transport Infrastructur Company Ltd
Masco Corporation
Mer Group
I.L.S International Shipping and Logistic Ltd
The Asahi Shimbun Newspaper
Indorama Ventures Israel
Ellomay Capital Ltd
Buchwalter
Extal Ltd
iintoo investments Ltd
Shonfeld Engineering Ltd
Ramada Hotels
Leonardo Jerusalem
Ibis Hotels
Palram Industries Ltd
Flextronics (Israel) Ltd
Super – Pharm (Israel) Limited
Hamashbir 365 Ltd
The Council for Higher Education
The Planning and Budgeting Committee
The Society for Advancement of Education, Jerusalem
Klil Industries Ltd
Braude College of Enginering
Chromagen Israel Ltd
The Israeli Center For Legal Guardianship
Shikmona Govt. Municipal Co. For Rehab of Housing In Haifa Ltd
Israel Railways
Milouot Corporation for The Development of Haifa Bay Settlements Ltd.
Sonova Israel Ltd
Matav Association – Care and Welfare Services
Total Cargo Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing ZIM and its subsidiaries in numerous transactions and legal matters globally relating to labour law including individual and collective claims and drafting collective agreements on work terms and remote work benefits following ZIM’s US IPO.
- Representing the Independent Education System of Israel (Hinuch Atzmai), in various labour law proceedings, including class action lawsuits.
- Advised the Wizo Academic Center on the transfer of academic activities to the University of Haifa, providing legal counsel on labour law aspects.
Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates
The labour law department at Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates supports a diverse client base with various aspects of employment law, including complex HR matters, reductions and restructuring, collective bargaining agreements, internal policymaking and enforcement, and obtaining foreign worker permits. The team is led by Limor Argov-Shenhav, whose practice covers contentious and non-contentious matters across the public and private sectors. Employers from the sectors of hotels and tourism turn to M&A specialist Igal Kolof, and litigator Dana Vaknin, who is equipped to act for employers before the jurisdiction’s labour courts.
Kernmandanten
Gottex-Zara Israel Group
Krause Industries
Denya Cebus Ltd.
H&O
Discount Group
Africa Israel Hotels ltd.
AFI PROPERTIES
Africa Israel Residential
Top Ramdor Systems and Computers (1990) Ltd
PM – Partner Manufacturing Ltd
Rapac and Intergamma Groups
Negev Ceramics Ltd.
Microsoft
JICA – Japan-Israel Commercial Association
The Dance Lab of Excellence Ltd
The Revolution Orchestra
Health Direct Medical Services Ltd.
Rom Geves Ltd.
YCD ATMOSPHERE LTD
Aminach Furniture & Mattresses Industries Ltd.
Delta Elkon
AUTO ROYAL LTD
Cohen (M.m.s.) Construction and Investments Ltd.
Arrow Rapac
Private Clients
Midsha Food Industries Ltd.
AY Electronics Ltd.
Safra Bank Ltd.
Media Crush
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted Gottex-Zara Israel with conducting negotiations regarding a collective agreement concerning employee welfare.
- Advised Kraus Industries on implementing a company-wide privacy and data law enforcement programme, including compliance with its parent company in the United States and Europe.
- Represented Danya Manpower of the Denya Cebus Group in obtaining special licenses to employ workers in the construction industry according to Ministry of Labour regulation.
Yair David Law Office & Notary
Representing both employers, employees, and unions, boutique firm Yair David Law Office & Notary is highly experienced in handling litigious collective and individual labour matters for clients chiefly in the heavily unionised sectors of construction and infrastructure, among other sectors. Securing work permits and visas for Israeli companies hiring foreign experts is a core element of the practice. The lean team is led by seasoned litigator Yair David, and includes retired judge Michael Spitzer, who spearheads the firm’s arbitration and mediation practice, Hilli Levitt-Meir, whose specialisms include the employment of foreign experts, and Efrat Grinberg-Joseph, whose broad practice encompasses various elements of collective labour law. At the associate level, Naama Ariam-Anteby is one to watch.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Michael Spitzer; Hilli Levitt-Meir; Efrat Grinberg-Joseph; Naama Ariam-Anteby
Referenzen
‘A firm with a high standard of legal excellence in the field of employment and a high level of service around the clock.’
‘Yair David Law Office and Notary is a leading, high-quality, and advanced boutique law firm in the field of labor law in Israel, providing its clients with a unique service that combines professional values at the highest level alongside personal attention.’
Kernmandanten
Shikun & Binui Ltd
Solel Boneh Ltd
Minrav Holdings Ltd
Tidhar Group Ltd
Shapir Engineering & Industry Ltd
Mor Group
Yehuda Group Ltd
The Chamber of Commerce Union of Foreign Employment
Corporations of the Construction Industry
Israel Land Development Company
Resorts & SPA
Pecker Shefy –Steel Industries Ltd.
Aminach Ltd
Ad -120 Ltd
Willi-food Ltd
Denya Sibbus Ltd
Israel Canada Ltd
DHL Ltd
Semel -Kitchens Ltd
Israeli Air industry
HOFFMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF ISRAEL
Evrot Ltd.
Lipsker Ltd.
Hahistadrut Haleumit
Rami Shbiro group
Ackerstein Industries Ltd
Lavi Light Rail Operation and Maintenance Ltd
Schindler Israel Ltd
Kata Group
Elyakim Ben Ari Ltd
Lesico Process Piping Ltd
Olitsky Infrastructure Ltd
Oron Group
Emon Yapi Ltd
Taan Earthworks Ltd
Yazamco Corporation Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented SHAPIR Industries and SHAPIR Engineering in an ILS134m class action lawsuit concerning the question of the applicability of an expansion order in the construction industry.
- Represented two companies from the WilliFood Group in complex appeal proceedings at the National Supreme Labor Court brought by a former CEO.
- Represented DHL (Israel) Ltd in a lawsuit submitted to the Employment Committee in Haifa by a former employee of the company alleging dismissal on the grounds of reserve military service.