‘A professional team of the highest level‘, Efrat Deutsch & Co advises major Israeli employers and employee unions on collective negotiations, employment litigation and transaction-related matters, including restructurings. Founding partner Efrat Deutsch is sought after for both contentious and non-contentious work, including collective bargaining and complex litigation and ADR proceedings; she represented the Association of Catering and Food Industry in the signing of a sectorial agreement applying to all catering service companies in Israel. The group also fields a talented band of next-generation partners, including Inbal Palmor Dori and Shimrit Noy.
Employment in Israel
Efrat Deutsch & Co
Practice head(s):
Efrat Deutsch
Other key lawyers:
Inbal Palmor Dori; Shimrit Noy
Testimonials
‘The team of lawyers, led by Efrat Deutsch, is a professional team of the highest level, with broad and in-depth legal knowledge, extremely high ability and skills.’
‘The great advantage of the team of lawyers at this firm, and especially of Efrat Deutsch, is the combination of very high legal abilities on the one hand, combined with a practical and pragmatic approach for the benefit of their clients on the other hand.’
‘Under the leadership of Efrat Deutsch, lawyers analyse in an admirable manner, both the legal chance and risk in each case, as well as other relevant practical considerations for the benefit of their clients, and accordingly stand out in their ability to offer creative solutions that will meet their clients’ needs.’
‘The firm is one of the rare “soul players” in this field. Personal attachment and commitment to their clients, coupled with excellent professional performance, under the leadership of a highly talented lawyer, make this small firm a leading player in employment law in Israel.’
‘Highly professional, totally committed to clients, and with a unique level of ethical standards and trustworthiness.’
‘Wide knowledge and experience. Well-connected to the major players. Total commitment to the client. Fast responses.’
‘Professionals, experienced, flexible, readily available. Good and kind people to work with.’
Key clients
Association of Catering Companies
Matash – The Tel Aviv Rehabilitative Employment Centers
Tomer (Governmental Company)
The Tel Aviv Municipality – Habima – The National Theatre
El-Al’ Pilots Employee Union
Colmobil Ltd.
The Wingate Institute
Nestlé – Osem
Phibro Animal Health Corporation – Israel
Shirbit Insurance Company
S.B. Shmira Ubitahon Guarding Group
Castro Model
Kamada Ltd.
O.P.S.I. (International Forwarding) Ltd. (Authorized Service Contractor for UPS)
Banking Clearing Center Ltd.
Automatic Banking Services Ltd.
Ten Petroleum Company Ltd.
The Israel Women’s Network (Pro Bono)
Matrix IT Ltd.
McDonald’s Israel (Alonyal Ltd.)
Ceva
Knesset TV
Palo Alto Networks Ltd.
Ness Technologies
Orpak Systems
Leiman Schlüssel
Tzomet Sfarim (BookNet)
Opko
Avgol Industries
Nespresso Israel
Nissan Nativ Acting Studio
Compugen Ltd.
Unitronics
Espresso Club
Kfar Maccabiah
Nisha Hi-Tech
Cal Cargo Airlines
Savion Industries
Gal El (a Raphael Defense Systems and Elta Systems (part of IAI) partnership)
The Jerusalem Zoo
Kinneret Zmora-Bitan Dvir
Yuval Education (Tel Aviv Municipal Education Company)
Nirlat Paints
Bug Multisystem Ltd.
Café Italia
Carmit Candy Industries
Mey Eden
Work highlights
- Representing the Association of Catering and Food Industry in collective negotiations that culminated in the signing of a sectorial agreement applying to all catering service companies in Israel.
- Advising Tomer on its first collective bargaining agreement, among other matters.
- Advising El Al’s Pilots’ Employee Union in reaching a collective bargaining agreement.
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
FISCHER (FBC & Co.) stands out for its ability to ‘provide a complete package for the client‘, with a strong skill set in complex employment litigation cases, as well as corporate support matters and collective negotiations. The team is also distinguished by its focus on specific industry spheres, including the ‘blue-collar’ and hi-tech sectors. Shay Teken spearheads the practice and advised Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises’ management on signing a new collective agreement at the factory. The team additionally includes Moran Friedman, who formerly served in the legal department of the Histadrut, and senior associate Amit Bechler, who is ‘a true professional‘.
Practice head(s):
Shay Teken
Other key lawyers:
Moran Friedman; Amit Bechler; Hilla Sachs
Testimonials
‘FISCHER’s labor team is not the typical big firm employment department. The team stands out in the practice of collective labor relations and is connected to the workers’ and employers’ organizations. The team also has extensive experience in litigation, so they provide a “complete package” for the client.’
‘The team is very professional. The firm has worked closely with us in contracts and trials.’
‘Moran Friedman is always available and very resourceful. She will answer any question whether simple or very complex.’
‘Shay Teken as a unique thinker and a very sharp legal mind. A very special advocate.’
‘We know with confidence that we will always receive service from the best experts in their field without having to ask. We are a social organization and there is a whole system of laws that are unique to us in addition to the totality of laws such as hiring employees, receiving donations, and more.’
‘Moran Friedman is the lawyer who connects us to all other experts and helps us to manage human resources in the organization in a legal and humane way. This support was critical during the major changes that were required during the lockdowns and the Corona days.’
‘Amit Bechler is a true professional and is always at hand to help and assist us with our needs. We can rely on him for his support and guidance which is greatly appreciated when dealing with a matter outside of our own remit. Amit is always quick to respond and helps to find solutions wherever possible.’
‘Shay Teken and Amit Bechler are a very strong duo. Both are very experienced and knowledgeable, with a deep understanding of private and collective labor law. They always think outside the box and have good ideas. Working with them is a fantastic experience.’
Key clients
Israel Discount Bank
Hadassah Medical Center
Tadbik – Packing Equipment Company
Tower Semiconductor
Paz Oil Company
Perrigo Company
British Airways
Air France
The Ministry of Economy and Industry
The Israel Football Association
Israeli Organization of Cleaning Companies (IOCC)
Israel Consumer Council
The Israel Bar Association
Sky Fund
Shikun & Binui
DHL Israel
Waxman-Govrin Engineering Ltd.
Tidhar Group
Dan Lir Engineering Ltd.
M.N Alnadaf Construction Developments
El-Har Engineering and Construction Ltd.
Almi Group
Shikun & Binui
Delta Airlines
RingCentral (US)
Belavia Belarusian Airlines
Bright Dairy Israel Ltd.
Compass Datacenters (US)
China Railway Construction Corporation (International) Limited
Kimberly-Clark
Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises
Israel Consumer Council
Dao Shipping
Caljan (Denmark)
SMA B.V. (Netherlands)
ELVI Elettrotecnica Vitali S.p.A (Italy)
Datalogic S.r.l (Italy)
Fives Intralogistics Spa. (Italy)
The Kibbutz Movement (“HaTnua HaKibbutzit”)
The Fund for Natural Damage Insurance in Agriculture
Gaza Strip Farms
Fanuc Automation Israel Ltd.
Dentsu Aegis Network Israel Ltd.
Metasight Diagnostics
Sumitomo Corporation (Japan)
Agronomics (UK)
AMIT Education Network
Ledico
“Shaham” – The Israeli Actors’ Organization
Talma Travel and Tours
Essence Partners
STXI Motion
The Drisco Hotel
G4S
Matan Welfare Services Ltd.
Supermarket Chain “Hazi-Hinam”
“Act” – the Israeli organization of the cinema and television employees
Various workers committees
Various employers
Work highlights
- Advising Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises’ management in its negotiations for signing a new collective agreement at the factory.
- Advising Qualcomm Technologies on all labour and employment matters related to its acquisition of Cellwize Wireless Technologies.
- Representing the Kibbutz Movement in a case filed by former volunteers claiming that the relationship between the Kibbutz and volunteers should have been classified as an employment relationship.
Herzog Fox & Neeman
Herzog Fox & Neeman houses a sizeable 13-partner strong labour and employment team. On the contentious front, department head Orly Gerbi recently secured a landmark victory for Tel Aviv University in a labour relations case filed by the Histadrut; significantly, the National Labour Court overruled the Regional Labour Court’s decision and sided with the University. In a highlight transactional mandate, Liat Shaked-Katz advised Unity Software on the employment aspects of its $4.4bn merger with ironSource. Chagai Vered, Moria Tam-Harshoshanim and Nir Gal are also noted.
Practice head(s):
Orly Gerbi
Other key lawyers:
Liat Shaked-Katz; Moria Tam-Harshoshanim; Haya Ehrman; Chagai Vered; Michal Haberfeld; Asaf Beker; Nir Gal
Testimonials
‘Professionals and business partners, with a deep understanding of the law and practice area. Fast turn around.’
‘We particularly recommend Liat Shaked-Katz and Orly Gerbi.’
Key clients
Shenkar College
The Open University
Rafael – Advanced Defense Systems LTD
Align Technology Ltd.
Altshuler Shaham
ECI Telecom
National Sport Center – Tel Aviv
The Ashdod Port Company
VMware
LivePerson
Payoneer
CyberArk
Wolt
Philips
HSBC
General Electric
Israeli Railway Ltd.
The National Insurance Institute
Maccabi Health Services
The Israel Museum
Israel Airport Authority
TheIsrael Electric Corporation
SAP
Chevron
Israel Innovation Authority
Wix.com
eBay
PayPal
Tel Aviv University
Israel Hotel Association
Taro Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd
Teva Pharmaceutical industries Ltd
Academic centre For Law and Business
Airspan
AMI Fund
Apax
BMC Software
Deloitte
Glidot Feldman
Hazera Seeds
JNF (Jewish National Fund)
Nvidia
Micron Technology
Mitsubishi
Netherlands Embassy
Nuuvera
PTC
PWC
WeWork
888 PLC
Israeli Employment Service
MDA Israel (Magen David Adom)
Verifone
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Hewlett Packard Inc (HPI)
Work highlights
- Advised hundreds of clients on matters arising from the entry into force of the amendment to the Equal Pay for Male and Female Employees Law.
- Represented the Tel Aviv University in a landmark ruling set by the National Labour Court, which overruled the Regional Labour Court’s decision in a matter concerning collective labour relations.
- Represented Tnuva and its subsidiary, Tene Noga, in a NIS2.7m lawsuit filed against them by a contractor.
M. Firon & Co Advocates and Notaries
Over the past year, M. Firon & Co Advocates and Notaries recorded an increase in labour-related class actions, notching up 13 appointments in this sphere. Other practice sweet spots include collective bargaining, M&A-related issues and administrative proceedings. Department head Tamar Golan is widely recognised as a leader in collective negotiations; she recently teamed up with Guy Golan to represent Clalit Health Services Organization in relation to a collective dispute about working hours of medical interns in all Israeli hospitals. Galit Golan-Rottem, who is recommended for collective disputes, and newly promoted partner Dana Cohen are also key contacts.
Practice head(s):
Tamar Golan
Other key lawyers:
Galit Golan-Rottem; Guy Golan; Dana Cohen
Key clients
Clalit Health Services Organization
Dan Hotel’s chain
The College of Management Academic Studies
Sanofi Aventis Israel
Shila Medical Services Ltd
EDF
DavidShield Group
Mosdot – Education and Culture in Tel Aviv Yafo
Superbus and Balilius Groups
Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.
EL-SRAD Industries LTD.
Gilead Sciences Israel Ltd.
Millenum Marketing
Work highlights
- Representing Clalit Health Services Organization on negotiations with the Israeli Medical Association regarding various matters, including determination of employment, collective bargaining agreements and more.
- Representing the College of Management Academic Studies on a class action lawsuit, among other matters.
- Representing Superbus in all matters regarding labour law including on the signing a new collective agreement.
Meitar Law Offices
Meitar Law Offices enjoys particularly strong relationships with employers in the hi-tech industry and is equipped to provide specialist advice on sector-specific matters such as equity rights and stock option-related disputes, alongside traditional labour and employment issues. The practice is noted for its ability to plug into its premier M&A practice, as to handle the employment aspects of major transactions, and is also well versed in collective bargaining and contentious work. Practice head Rami Landa has an emphasis on technology clients, as demonstrated by his recent work for Facebook, Taboola and Melio. Hila Silverstein and Lilach Shacham Kaneti are also recommended.
Practice head(s):
Rami Landa
Other key lawyers:
Hila Silverstein; Hedvat Yanko Wollman; Lilach Shacham Kaneti; Ami Orkaby
Testimonials
‘Hila Silverstein and her team are nothing short of amazing! Consistently provide excellent work. She and her team are responsive, knowledgeable, and cordial/professional.’
‘Hila Silverstein is my go-to. She’s excellent and provides top-notch guidance.’
Key clients
Taboola
Bayer and Monsanto
ironSource
JFrog Ltd. and Vdoo
First Digital Bank Israel Ltd. [Bank Leumi?]
GFI Securities Limited
Haier Israel Innovation Center Ltd.
Siemens
Immigration Matters – Siemens Israel & Adidas
Medtronic
Global-E
N. Feinberg & Co.
According to clients, N. Feinberg & Co. ‘knows all that you need to know regarding labour law in Israel‘. The labour and employment boutique stands out for its deep and broad group, which counts 16 dedicated partners among its ranks, to cover the waterfront on contentious and advisory matters. The firm handled a slew of high-profile disputes over the past year, including Orly Aviram‘s representation of Arkia airlines in a collective dispute with its pilots. Additionally, Yakov Malishkevitch and Yaron Kramer represented ISCAR in its dispute with the National Union. The team also benefits from the senior expertise of Orna Sher and firm founder, Nachum Feinberg. Ohad Giladi is an up-and-coming partner.
Practice head(s):
Nachum Feinberg; Orna Sher; Keren Shalit; Ami Shachar; Smadar Kaplan; Efrat Biran; Orly Aviram; Yakov Malishkevitch; Yaron Kramer; Michal Feinberg-Doron; Alon Noy; Ohad Giladi
Other key lawyers:
Tal Madar
Testimonials
‘The Feinberg law firm is a highly professional firm, knowledgeable in the field of labor law at the highest level. The firm supports us in all legal proceedings in the field of labor law with great success. The team of lawyers in the firm provides a courteous, available and professional service.’
‘A well-known law firm. Its reputation goes a long way in court. The knowledge and records of the firm, and its partners, bring its practice to another level of expertise.’
‘One of Israel’s leading law firms in employment. Ami Shachar is an excellent litigator and legal adviser, who combines legal success with decades of overwhelming experience.’
Key clients
Bank Hapoalim
ISCAR
IBM
Israel Electric Company
The Brink’s Company
WIX
MEY EDEN
Yandex Israel Ltd.
Bank of Israel
Bank Leumi
The First International Bank of Israel
Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot
Ericsson Israel Ltd
Lubinsk Group
El Al Israel Airlines Ltd
Avis Car Rental
Arkia Israeli Airlines
Ayalon Highway
Egged Israel Transport
Nokia
FedEx Corporation
Super-pharm
Israel Chemicals Ltd
PERNOD RICARD
Isracard
Electra Group
Kyndryl Israel Ltd
Elbit Systems Ltd
Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Ltd
Exyte Israel Projects Ltd.
The state of Israel
The Port of Haifa
The port of Ashdod
Orbotech Ltd
Glilot Capital Partners
The Dead Sea Works
Bezeq
Cellcom
Partner
Amisragas
More Investment House
Strauss Group Ltd.
Osem Nestle
Tnuva
Shenkar College of Engineering, Design and Art
Israel Discount bank
Retailors
Reuveni Pridan
Cal
Reinhold Cohn Group
Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises
Tikshoov
Amitim (Defined Benefit pension funds)
ICL group
Work highlights
- Represented ISCAR in a dispute with the National Union.
- Represented Haifa Port and Ashdod Marine Services on strike-related matters stemming from the government’s decision to establish new ports.
- Represented El Al Israel Airlines in dealing with its pilots’ strikes and demands regarding employment terms post Covid-19.
S. Horowitz & Co
‘A premier league employment law firm‘, S. Horowitz & Co continues to consolidate its top-tier offering following its absorption of employment boutique Asher Heled & Co in 2021. The group packs a punch in all core areas of employment law, with notable strength in employment litigation, where it routinely represents clients before all labour courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings. Practice head Asher Heled is a heavyweight labour and employment specialist; he recently paired up with next-generation partner, Yaron Lestrel, to represent Bezeq Group, and its subsidiaries, in collective bargaining negotiations. Other key contacts include Elisha Shor, noted for his expertise in pension funds and social security, and Ofir Pozner.
Practice head(s):
Asher Heled; Elisha Shor
Other key lawyers:
Ofir Pozner; Yaron Lestrel; Ruth Budovich-Sagir; Michal Levanon-Porat
Testimonials
‘This is a premier league employment law firm. It has a leading partner who is the best, as well as a group of junior partners and associates who do extraordinary work to address their clients’ needs and interests.’
‘Operates at the highest professional level. An excellent team.’
‘I have worked with several partners and associates. All of them are extremely good, profound and creative lawyers who understand not only labor law but the interface of labor law with labor relations and HR.’
Key clients
203 Super-Pharm Franchisees
Bezeq Group (Pelephone; Yes; and Bezeq International)
Teachers and Kindergarten Teachers Provident Funds of the Teachers’ Association in Israel
Globrands Group Ltd.
Madanes Insurance Agency MCI
Amitim Pension Funds (MIVTACHIM, NAKEFET, NATIV, KAGAM)
Traklin Electricity Home Appliance Chain
Hadarom Container Terminal Ltd
Paz Group
Netzer Hasharon Ltd.
Adama Group
Veridis Environment
Playtika
Bank Leumi LeIsrael Ltd. & Mr. Uri Unisi
Israel Builders Association
The Hadassah Medical Organization
Haifa Port Ltd.
National Insurance Institute of Israel
Advent International
KodKod International Social Games
Yad Vashem – The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Booking.Com
HCL Technologies Ltd.
Procter & Gamble Israel
British Embassy in Israel
The British Council Israel
Minrav Group
Gitam BBDO Group
Israel Cancer Association
Dubek Ltd.
Brimag Group
Karnit – Compensation Fund for RTA Victims
Final Group
Beiersdorf AG, BEI
Trend Micro
Redwood International Sports
Apollo Power Ltd
Alpha Cosmetic
Miebach Consulting Group
Reuters News & media Israel
Robert Bosch Technologies Israel Ltd.
Wobi Insurance Agency Ltd.
Group of Delek Rechev, Veridis and Israel Infrastructure Fund
The Presidency of Employers and Business in Israel
Manufacturers Association of Israel
The Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce
Work highlights
- Represented Super-Pharm through unionisation measures and negotiating a collective bargaining agreement.
- Advised the Bezeq group on negotiating a collective bargaining agreement.
- Represented Globrands through unionisation measures and negotiating a collective-bargaining agreement.
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy
The newly merged labour and employment practice at Arnon, Tadmor-Levy brings together five partners and eleven associates with strong experience in the area. From the Tadmor Levy side, Tal Keret is widely recognised as a market leader; she formerly served as a judge for three years within the juridical authority of the Histadrut and brings to bear a strong record in advising both employers and unions. Other senior names include Shira Cohen-Mazor, from the former Tadmor Levy, while Ben Sandler and Shira Lahat co-led the legacy Yigal Arnon team, with support from capable associate Neta Goshen Brami.
Other key lawyers:
Tal Keret; Shira Lahat; Ben Sandler; Shira Cohen-Mazor; Neta Goshen Brami
Testimonials
‘Both Tal Keret and Shira Cohen-Mazor are stars in this field of law. I would provide the highest recommendation to any client; they are the go-to team if you can retain their services.’
‘Tal Keret and Shira Cohen-Mazor are outstanding professionals and bright legal minds. They master the knowledge and understanding, can immediately understand complex or sensitive situations and are able to come up with not only analysis in a clear manner, but also creative and wise solutions.‘
‘The team is energetic and active, exceptionally efficient and professional and very pleasant and communicative.‘
‘Exposure to many areas in the employment world. Extensive knowledge and experience and familiarity with many cases. Practical thinking and practical and relevant advice. Shira Lahat is a real expert in her field, available, accessible and a real partner for professional thinking.‘
‘I have worked with the firm for six years in the field of labour law. The team is excellent. Lawyers are very professional, provide quality and responsive service and give creative solutions. We really enjoy working with the lawyers who work for us.’
Key clients
Assuta Medical Centers Ltd. and Assuta Ashdod Ltd.
Malam Team Ltd.
Labour Union of Arkia Israeli Airlines Ltd.
EL AL Israel airlines Ltd.
Credit Suisse Financial Services (Israel) LTD; Credit Suisse Group AG
Sonol Israel Ltd.
Sprint Motors Ltd.
Rafael Advanced Defence Systems
Corning Inc
Decathlon
SIPG Terminal Bayport Co., Ltd.
Alpha Bio Tec. Ltd.
Association for the Wellbeing of Israel’s Soldiers (“AWIS”)
Oranim Academic College
Israel Shipyards Ltd.
HYP PAYMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
Mimun Yashir
Paragon Barnea Group
The Centre for Educational Technology (“CET”)
Memic Innovative Surgery Ltd
Target A.M.N Ltd
Infinidat
Appsflyer
Trax
FuturX
Tower Semiconductor Israel
Texas Instruments
Netflix
Intel
Fox News
Dropbox Inc.
McAfee, Corp.
Imperva
Proofpoint
BakerMcKenzie
Tabasko Holdings Ltd (Pizza Hut)
Embassy of U.S.A
Embassy of India
Holmes Place International
Intuit Inc.
Arm Technologies Israel Ltd.
Broadcom
Boston Scientific Corporation
Zscaler Inc
Alma Lasers
Work highlights
- Acted for Assuta Medical Center on negotiating an initial collective agreement for several of its medical centres, as well as on the renewal of a collective agreement for the medical centre in Ramat HaHayal.
- Acted for El Al in two separate lawsuits filed by temporary employees who had worked for the company and were then dismissed.
- Represented Tower Semiconductor in a dispute with the largest employees’ union in Israel, which is trying to unionise Tower’s employees.
Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.
Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.‘s team is noted for its ‘extensive experience in representing clients on cross-border matters‘, particularly US-related issues for companies such as Shift4, GE and Gap. The department, which also acts for a prominent domestic clients, is well versed across the full scope of employment law, supporting on transaction-related matters through to investigations and litigation. ‘Commercial and pragmatic‘ practice head Netta Bromberg advises a mix of employers, senior executives and employees on contentious and non-contentious matters. Associate Jacki Silbermann provides dedicated employment support.
Practice head(s):
Netta Bromberg
Other key lawyers:
Jacki Silbermann
Testimonials
‘We worked with the team dedicated to employment law. Lawyers’ deep knowledge is admirable, as is their awareness of possibilities/court practice/market reality and practice in this field.’
‘We worked with Netta Bromberg; on top of being very knowledgeable and flexible to arrange a meeting, her eye for detail and quick response times led us through the most complex of cases with ease.’
‘Netta Bromberg is a professional, who knows how to collaborate and has a good control of the material.’
‘Netta Bromberg is a partner with good instincts, charisma, experience, and the ability to be very persuasive.’
‘Provides superb advice and is very responsive. Netta Bromberg is a fantastic lawyer – you can always rely on her.’
‘Netta Bromberg provided us with commercial and pragmatic advice for international clients operating in Israel.’
‘The team has extensive experience in representing clients on cross-border matters. They are ready to work hard, and their work product is perfect.’
‘I am grateful to the team of lawyers and their assistants for providing me with the best service I could have ever expected, for their passionate commitment to my case, for their outstanding professionalism, and their moral support.’
Key clients
Shift4
Azrieli Group Ltd.
GE
Teva Naot
Danel Group
GAP
Palace Tel Aviv & Palace Raanana
Warburg Pincus LLC
Inomize
Work highlights
- Advised Azrieli Group on employment law matters.
- Advised GE on all matters related to employment in Israel.
- Advised Teva Naot on all employment matters.
Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co
Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co‘s team impresses with its ability to plug into the wider firm’s full-service offering, with clients highlighting its ability to provide ‘cohesive coverage across practices as the case requires‘. Predictably strong in transaction-related issues, where it can pair up with the firm’s top-tier M&A department, the team also shines in complex contentious and advisory matters, including advising on employee unionization attempts, harassment claims, executive terminations and more. Employment head Miriam Kleinberger-Attar is ‘a top professional in her field‘. Newly made-up partner Eyal Birenberg is also recommended.
Practice head(s):
Miriam Kleinberger-Attar
Other key lawyers:
Hadas Erenberg; Eyal Birenberg
Testimonials
‘The key strength is the availability and the feeling that you are well-supported in the day-to-day HR challenges, as well as the uncompromising professionalism and business-oriented approach.’
‘Miriam Kleinberger-Attar is one of a kind and a top professional in her field. I know I am in good hands and that I have the most up-to-date comprehensive legal advice an in-house legal counsel can wish for. I value her and her creative-thinking and solutions, and as such she truly stands out.’
‘The employment team is a unique one. They are expert in all required material and, above all, they are both strategic and tactical partners. They are creative and devoted to their clients.’
‘Miriam Kleinberger-Attar is an excellent lawyer, very professional!’
‘The labour law department is unique in its professionalism, very methodological way of working and in its availability to its clients. Lawyers are very caring and sensitive.’
‘The lawyers are all very thorough. They are kind and professional and attend to each client with full support.’
‘The department provides cohesive coverage across practices as the case requires – work-related, markets/investment-related, as well as litigation work. Teams closely and quickly align to provide a comprehensive legal strategy and handling of cases.’
‘Miriam Kleinberger-Attar has been exceptional – she provides a clear voice throughout the handling of a case, actively listening and providing her interpretation of the actions taken by the sides and devising an ideal strategy that is adjusted and updated as we learn more through the process.’
Key clients
Astra Zeneca (Israel) Ltd.
“Kan” Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation
Direct-Insurance (I.D.I. Insurance Company Ltd.)
NICE Ltd.
Israel Electric Corporate
Yelin Lapidot Mutual Funds Management Ltd.
Mey Eden Ltd.
Baha’i World Centre
Chemipal Ltd.
Keshet Prima Israel Ltd.
Griiip Ltd.
Verbit Software Ltd.
Howazit Ltd.
Tezos Israel Technology Ltd.
Blue White Robotics Ltd.
Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank
Gazit Globe Ltd.
Aviem Systems Ltd.
Waterfall Security Solution Ltd.
Shikun & Binui Ltd.
D.B.S. Satellite Services (1998) Ltd. (“Yes”)
Raphael Hospitals Ltd.
Abraham Hostels Ltd.
Dip Tech Ltd.
Bright Source Industries Israel 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
Culture Trip (Israel) Ltd.
Alon Blue Square Ltd.
Blue Square Real Estate Ltd.
DataRails Ltd.
Anecdotes A.I Ltd.
Rotem Shani Entrepreneurship and Investments Ltd.
Rami Levy Shivuk Hashikma Stores 2006 Ltd.
TLV Fashion Mall
The Company for Management of Square House -Hadar (2001) Ltd.
Ofer Bloch
Recolabs Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented Direct-Insurance in seven lawsuits, including in a landmark case concerning the employment of salespeople in the insurance sector.
- Advised DoorDash on the employment aspects of its acquisition of Wolt Group.
- Advised Chemipal on a range of labour law issues, including on an allegation of discrimination against a pregnant job candidate.
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.
In a significant boost to its practice, Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. (then known as Goldfarb Seligman) merged with labour boutique Haim Berenson & Co Law Offices in January 2022. The amalgamation saw the arrival of three partners, including Assaf Berenson and senior partner Haim Berenson, who bring significant litigation firepower to the team. Berenson jointly heads the combined group alongside Ofer Ravid, who has a strong track record in advising on transactional support matters, and corporate immigration specialist Liam Schwartz, who is noted for his experience in both US and Israeli immigration issues. A further merger occurred in January 2023 as Goldfarb Seligman combined with Gross & Co, which itself was home to a flourishing practice and a number of prominent practitioners; examples include Yael Dolev, whose expertise spans both individual and collective labour law, and labour litigator, Adam Adi . The group often handles the employment aspects of M&A and financing transactions, and, aside from its corporate support work, also has experience across a range of regulatory compliance issues, employee termination cases and collective labour law issues.
Practice head(s):
Ofer Ravid; Assaf Berenson; Yael Dolev
Other key lawyers:
Revital Shprung-Levy; Liam Schwartz; Haim Berenson; Adam Adi
Testimonials
‘Goldfarb’s employment team are top-notch legal experts in the field. It provides valuable guidance based on many years of experience and in-depth knowledge of the market and the business aspects. Its billing is always fair, it is apparent lawyers strive to do the best work for their client in the most cost-effective way.’
‘Ofer Ravid is a true professional in the field having vast knowledge and experience. His advice and guidance can be relied on unquestionably. Ofer has an in-depth business and practical orientation, assuring that his advice and guidance is both in compliance with the law and enables the client to do business.’
‘Revital Shprung-Levy has great professional knowledge. Revital is practical and diligent, providing in depth legal advice.’
‘Goldfarb’s team has massive experience dealing with hi-tech companies, which allows it to provide great practical consultation and market-standard advice.’
‘Ofer Ravid and Revital Shprung-Levy are top professionals; highly knowledgeable and extremely pleasant to work with.’
‘The team is very skilled, available at almost all times.’
Key clients
Dell-EMC
The Arison Group
Cisco Systems Inc.
The Central Bottling Company (“Coca Cola Israel”)
Baker McKenzie
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
Egged Transportation Ltd.
The Board of Directors of Clalit
Qlik (previously known as Attunity Ltd.)
Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
IMI Systems Ltd. (formerly Israel Military Industries Ltd.)
Bank Hapoalim B.M.
Isracard Group
VERA – Association of University Heads, Israel,
The Eilat Port
The Israel Teachers Union
Marker Advisors, LLC
Walden International
SolelAben EPC Ashalim Limited Partnership
Kodak Israel
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
AIG Israel
Magen David Adom
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. (“Gav Yam”)
Israel Canada Hotels Ltd. (ICH)
Mashhour Brothers Building and Development
The Israeli Advanced Technology Industries
Elad Ronen Holdings Ltd. and Mr. & Mrs. Ronen and Carmit Elad
Radware Ltd.
Netivei Ayalon Ltd. (Ayalon Highways)
Dori Media Group Ltd.)
Mekorot
PJSC Aeroflot – Russian Airlines (“Aeroflot”)
Belavia-Belarusian Airlines
Tel Aviv University
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Tantur Ecumenical Institute
University of Notre Dame
Dor Group
Ten Bis
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. (“Channel 12”)
Israel Association of Community Centers Ltd. (IACC)
Herzliya Municipality
Petach Tikva Municipality
Ashkelon Municipality
Ramat Hasharon Municipality
Milper Ltd.
Kastina Communications Ltd.
Shilav
Carolina Lemke Ltd. (“Carolina Lemke Berlin”)
Bluehawk CI
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. (“Burgeranch”)
Breath of Life International Ltd. (BOL Group).
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.
Dozens of start-up companies
Castro Model Ltd.
Crazy Line Ltd.
Hacarem Spirits Ltd.
Sony Electronics
Papaya Global Ltd
Aircall
Israel Postal Service
Autodesk Inc. and its Israeli subsidiary
Padagis Israel ltd (formally know as Perrigo)
Symantec
BCG Israel
Insight Partners
Deutsche Telekom
YL Ventures
Magenta Medical
DTCP Venture Fund
Jerusalem Municipality
Sol-Gel
Insightec
AST & Science Israel Ltd.
Neto Melinda Ltd.
Medtronic Ltd.
Salt Security, Inc.
Collplant
Shikum Acher (“Alternative Rehabilitation”)
Skylo Technologies Inc.
Minerva Labs Ltd.
Ashtroom group
mPrest
BlueBird
Ziprecruiter
Testim
Brainsway Ltd
Brightman Almagor Zohar & Co.
Deloitte Israel
Ariel University
GGV Capital
CloudAlly
DLA Piper
K2view
Work highlights
- Represented the Israel Teachers Union in a dispute with the Teachers Organisation discussing which organisation is the representative organisation for middle school teachers.
- Represented Egged Transportation in a NIS2bn case filed by the Egged Members Pension Fund alleging that Egged sent certain employees to early retirement without paying the necessary costs involved.
- Represented dozens of local and international corporations in relation to corporate immigration matters in Israel, the US, Europe and more.
Shibolet & Co.
Shibolet & Co.‘s team provides ongoing advice to a host of unionised and non-unionised employers, with strong recent experience in the hi-tech, life sciences, manufacturing, and food and beverage sectors. Department head Hadas Raccah-Dvir is noted for her experience in all stages of employment law, from recruitment processes through to collective bargaining negotiations and dispute resolution. The team also includes Keren Maimon-Sandler, who has niche expertise in issues concerning the Kibbutz Movement, and talented associate Dorit Rachamim. Roey Gutman, who formerly led the labour group at Eitan Mehulal Sadot, Advocates & Patent Attorneys, joined in April 2022.
Practice head(s):
Hadas Raccah-Dvir
Other key lawyers:
Keren Maimon-Sandler; Meyrav Oren; Roey Gutman; Dorit Rachamim
Testimonials
‘Highly professional and available. Lawyers demonstrate a sense of urgency and a wide range of expertise in the area.’
‘I work in an environment where we have few legal firms we consult with; I constantly go back to consult with Shibolet.’
Key clients
Carmel Forge Ltd.
Rav Bariach
Rail Vision
Earnix
Signet Jewellers
Capital Nature
Huawei Israel
Ilex Group
Trucknet Enterprise Ltd.
Ralco Energy Group
Techjet Aerofoils Ltd.
James Richardson Proprietary Limited and J.R. Heinemann Duty Free Limited Partnership
Bacardi
Green Pear Commercial and Services Ltd. (Al Arz Tahini)
A2Z Advanced Solutions Ltd.
Rimonci Capital
Cymulate
Reichman University
Work highlights
- Represented Signet Jewelers in the $490m acquisition of Diamonds Direct.
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm
A three-way department merger has cemented Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm‘s position as an up-and-coming player in the labour and employment area. The former Tulchinsky firm’s close relationships with healthcare and life sciences clients is reflected in its employment client roster, which includes marquee name Teva Pharmaceuticals, among others. Additionally, Agmon’s 2021 merger with boutique outfit Lapidor & Co. brings a significant public sector dimension to the practice. Michal Markovitz-Blachar, Menachem Lapidor, Dganit Lapidor Singer and associate Ariel Shanon are the names to note.
Practice head(s):
Michal Markovitz-Blachar
Other key lawyers:
Ariel Shanon
Testimonials
‘A professional team of experienced partners, with a practical approach and high availability in case management.’
Key clients
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Orbotech Ltd.
The Caesarea Edmond Benjamin de Rothschild Foundation|The Developmental Company for Caesarea Edmond Benjamin de Rothschild Corporation
Eyeway Vision Ltd.
Boehringer Ingelheim Israel Ltd.
Neuroderm Ltd.
JR-Heinemann Duty Free Limited Partnership) James Richardson
MUSA – Eretz Israel Museum Tel Aviv
Fingenom Ltd.
Advanced Vision Technology (A.V.T) Ltd.
Mantis Informatics Israel Ltd.
AON Reinsurance
Civan Advanced Technologies Ltd.
Medinol
Battery Ventures Israel Ltd.
Mobius Solutions Ltd.
Tevel Aerobotics Technologies Ltd. investment
BionicHive
Meidata
Jems
Work highlights
- Advising Orbotech on employment matters, including on confidentiality and non-compete agreements.
- Advising Teva Pharmaceuticals on a range of matters, including individual employment agreements and terminations.
- Advising Neuroderm in relation to all labour law issues.
Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary
Noted for its ‘diverse expertise across a wide realm of labour and employment law‘, Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary handles a broad scope of regulatory compliance, transactional support and contentious matters. Shani Ashkenasi spearheads the department and is equipped to advise on both contentious and non-contentious issues, with a focus on representing companies in the hi-tech and life sciences sectors.
Practice head(s):
Shani Ashkenasi
Testimonials
‘APM has diverse expertise across a wide realm of labour and employment law. It frequently advises across various sectors, such as hi-tech, finance, traditional industries and national security, providing it with a unique ability to understand the client’s needs and deliver them the best professional solutions.’
‘I worked mainly with Shani Ashkenasi. Her team was diligent.’
‘Shani Ashkenasi is a very nice, intelligent lawyer. She is responsive and collaborates with her colleagues. It was pleasant working with Adv. Ashkenasi.’
‘Shani Ashkenasi has vast experience in providing unique solutions and is a respected attorney in labor law. Adv. Ashkenasi knows how to provide guidance, both tactical and strategic even in addressing complex issues. It is a pleasure working with her since she is very pleasant as well as sharp as a tack.’
Key clients
Airovation Technologies Ltd.
Akelyess Security Ltd.
Aleph Farms Ltd.
AllCloud BSD Ltd.
Allergan Ltd.
Amphenol Tel-Ad Ltd.
Avital Project Ltd.
Dotz Nano Ltd.
Illumigyn Ltd.
InnovoPro Ltd.
Kyocera AVX Components (Jerusalem) Ltd.
Meridian Bioscience Israel Ltd.
Nano-X Imaging Ltd.
Nayax Ltd.
Razor Labs Ltd.
Redefine Meat Ltd.
Sayollo Ltd.
SixAi Ltd.
The Nielsen Group
Work highlights
- Advised Nielsen Sub Holdings on its $60m acquisition of a controlling stake in CiValue Systems, including employment aspects.
- Advised Razor Labs on the termination of an employee and, separately, on an overhaul of the company’s employment agreements and policies.
- Advised Nano-X Imaging on its acquisition of Israeli start-up Zebra Medical Vision, including employment issues related to the acquisition.
AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co
AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co‘s team handled a significant volume of contentious matters over the past year, including harassment claims, trade secret cases and wrongful dismissal-related issues. Helit Simchoni heads the team and is particularly active on behalf of employers in the education, hi-tech and media spheres. Serving as a special consultant, former judge, Yigal Plitman, is a valuable resource for clients.
Practice head(s):
Helit Simchoni
Other key lawyers:
Yigal Plitman
Key clients
Issta Group
Shenkar college
Ono Academic College
Lemonade
Mody Import and Marketing
Sigma-Aldrich Israel
Agan Aroma
Minrav Holdings
Gaon Holdings Group
Ahuzat Ahof
Hadera Paper Group
Diamond Capital Management Services Ltd.
Cybecs security solutions
Bartan Holdings and Investments Ltd
Ramada Hadera Resort
Maccabi Haifa Football Club
Teleclal Group Ltd
Lighting Warehouse
Avantage Patisserie
Buyme
Pitchon Lev
Work highlights
- Represented Ono Academic College in proceedings related to the unionisation of the college’s employees in a workers’ union (Histadrut Hapoel Hamizrachi).
- Represented Mody Import and Marketing in a lawsuit against a former senior CFO and a direct competitor which employs the former CFO, in order to prevent unfair competition and to protect the company’s trade secrets.
- Represented The Middle East Pipeline Company, a part of Gaon Group, in a lawsuit filed by a former temporary worker.
FWMK (Furth, Wilensky, Mizrachi, Knaani)
FWMK (Furth, Wilensky, Mizrachi, Knaani)‘s employment team scores highly with sources for its ‘extensive knowledge of both law and practice‘. Leveraging the wider firm’s focus on early-stage companies, the group specialises in representing hi-tech and life sciences clients on a mix of transactional support, advisory and contentious matters. Yael Ben-Naim leads the group and has a focus on the high-tech industry. The ‘very creative‘ Elad Astro is an impressive associate.
Practice head(s):
Yael Ben-Naim
Other key lawyers:
Elad Astro; Dina Mets
Testimonials
‘What makes FWMK so special is the team. No matter what the area of practice, I always find great people to work with. Lawyers are highly professional, very motivated and absolutely dedicated. Communication is always fast and friendly, and the advice received constantly proves correct.’
‘A highly professional team with great availability. Yael Ben-Naim and associate Dina Mets are extremely helpful and professional.’
‘I am working with Yael Ben-Naim and associate Dina Mets on all employment matters and couldn’t ask for more. Their availability, professionality, courteousness and dedication are exceptional. I enjoy working with them and the consultancy is always wise, creative and solid.’
‘Professionalism and client awareness, in my opinion, distinguish this team. It is clear from the start that this is not another law practice trying to make a buck and squander time. Complete understanding of the stage of the business, with maximum support in every legal/commercial area.’
‘In the matter of employment practice, it is very important to be up-to-date and relevant. FWMK are professionals and are always up-to-date with innovations and relevant rulings. They have extensive knowledge of both law and practice, and they know how to respond to complex and sensitive issues.’
‘In my opinion, what makes the law firm special are the people who lead the firm, the superb quality and availability of services and the outstanding level of professionalism. Their ability to solve each conflict, think and often consult “out of the box”, providing messages that transpire confidence, makes all the difference.’
‘Elad Astro is professional and has a lot of knowledge in employment law. Every question or request receives a quick, efficient answer and practical recommendations. Elad is available even beyond the business hours and the response will always be received with a smile and personal attention.’
‘Elad Astro feels like he is part of our internal team. He is super involved and replies to each request in no time. He will be there for the client at any time of the day. Very creative and thinks out of the box in order to find business-oriented solutions. He is definitely an extraordinary attorney.’
Key clients
Access Layers Ltd.
Ace Capital Retail (2016) Ltd.
AEYA Health Ltd.
Amram Avraham Building Company Ltd.
Asserson Law Offices
Avanan Research and Information Security Ltd.
Binah .AI Ltd.
Biobeat Technologies Ltd.
Blumica Ltd.
Lumenis Ltd. (Boston Scientific)
XP Advanced Software Solutions ltd.
Calata. AI Ltd.
Compira Labs Ltd.
Cybellum Technologies Ltd.
Demandoo Ltd.
Edmond de Rothschild Group
Effi Capital Nadlan Ltd.
Fox In Green Ltd.
FireArcade Ltd.
Gil-Car Systems (98) Ltd.
Gorilla Yazamut Ltd.
HR Signal Technology Ltd.
ICMC- Israel Crisis Management Centre (registered association)
ILanez Ltd.
Innovid Media Ltd.
Joy Israel O.I. (2016) Ltd.
Kedma Capital.
KTE Trading and Services Company Ltd.
Lightico Ltd.
Magen – Construction Engineering Works Ltd.
Mavvrik S.K.D Development and entrepreneurship Ltd.
Medica Excel Group
Modcon Systems Ltd.
Morphisec Information Security 2014 Ltd.
MSR-FSR Israel Ltd.
Nextage Ltd.
Notal Vision Ltd.
Okapi Ltd.
Ownbackup Ltd.
Pagaya Technologies Ltd. and Pagaya Investments Ltd.
Powermat Technologies Ltd.
Prometheus Financial Advisory Ltd.
P.T.C. Pan Trading Company Ltd.
RealFriend Ltd.
Redis Ltd.
4M Analytics Ltd.
Securing Sam Ltd.
Shamir Optical Industry Ltd.
Shupperz Ltd.
Sintec Media Ltd. (Operative)
Soluto Ltd.
S. Omoto Solutions Ltd.
Source Defense Ltd.
Sqream Technologies Ltd
Staircase Technologies Ltd.
Tandem Group Software Ltd.
Techsee Augmented Vision Ltd.
Vee Volunteers Ltd.
White City Buildings Holdings Ltd.
Wizart-Online Ltd.
Yozmot Atid (registered association)
8200 Alumni Association (S.M.2) (registered association)
Game Story Ltd.
IOD Cloud Research Technologies Ltd.
Grapa Varieties Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Pagaya group, alongside Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on drafting and adjusting American and Israeli employment agreement templates.
- Advised Asurion on the closing of its Israel site, Soluto, including advising on the termination procedures of 120 employees of Soluto.
- Advised Amram Avraham Building Company on various employment matters.
Gornitzky & Co.
‘Very oriented towards a commercial understanding of the business’, Gornitzky & Co. stands out for its focus on advising on employment matters in certain key industries, including the tourism, public transportation, infrastructure and technology sectors. Practice head Michael Ayalon serves as Chairman of the Labour Law Legislative Committee of the Israeli Bar Association and is noted for his emphasis on labour litigation. Sagi Padureanu, who was recently promoted to partner, is also a key contact.
Practice head(s):
Michael Ayalon
Other key lawyers:
Sagi Padureanu; Roni Sharon Aviram
Testimonials
‘Very efficient, very oriented towards a commercial understanding of the business.’
Key clients
Fattal Hotels Ltd (Fattal)
Shufersal
Israel Hotel Association.
Dan Public Transportation Ltd.
Emilia Group
Nitzba Group
HYUNDAI Motor Europe Technical Center GMBH
Papaya Global
Rasco Residences Ltd.
Siemens Healthcare.
Priority Software Ltd.
Lightricks Ltd.
Altshuler Shahar
Hafenix Value investments
Eitan Medical
TIER Mobility SE
Pictet
Melisron Ltd.
Infinidat
Bright Concept Ltd.
Work highlights
- Acted for Dan Public Transportation Company in its application to prevent the publication of the company’s and employees’ private data, as well as in attempts to prevent a public transportation strike.
- Advised Shufersal on terminating the employment of a CEO.
- Acted for the former CEO of Stockton Israel in a proceeding that alleges unlawful dismissal and the non-payment of rights.
Harari-Lifshits & Babish (HLB)
Boutique firm Harari-Lifshits & Babish (HLB) continues to grow its share of labour and employment work following its establishment in 2020. Held up by sources for its ‘extensive knowledge and experience in collective labour relations, disputes and agreements‘, the team also advises on individual labour law and risk management issues. Firm co-founder Rachel Harari-Lifshits is ‘one of a kind‘ and spearheads the practice together with Naama Babish.
Practice head(s):
Rachel Harari-Lifshits; Na’ama Babish
Testimonials
‘The team is very supportive and has a lot of up-to-date knowledge. Rachel Harari-Lifshits is one of a kind; a real expert that goes into details and is very quick to reply.’
‘Rachel Harari-Lifshits and Na’ama Babish have extensive and complementary experience in the labour law area. Together, they are able to provide anything and everything that an employer might need. The service is extremely quick and to the point, without the drag and overhead of the large firms.’
‘My work is mostly with Rachel Harari-Lifshits. Rachel is a true professional and, while always busy, she always finds time for consultations and is somehow able to provide fantastic turnaround times, combined with in-depth knowledge of her field.’
Key clients
Novolog
Rafa
Veridis
Manufacturers’ Association of Israel
Paz Ashdod Oil Refinery Ltd. of the Paz Group
Nituv Gas Stations Ltd. of the Paz Group
PazGaz Ltd. of the Paz Group
Ayalon Insurance Company Ltd.
Union Motors Group and Match Retail Ltd. (H&M Israel)
Israel Railways Ltd.
Meitav Dash Investment House Ltd.
Tadiran Telecom
Aminach Furniture & Mattress Industries Ltd.
The Education, Culture and Neighbourhood Renewal Company in Tel Aviv established by the Jewish Agency for Israel Ltd. (Public Benefit Company)
Hebrew Scouts Movement in Israel
Suny Communications Ltd. – Samsung Israel
Senior Staff Representative Body of the College of Management of Rishon LeZion
Infinya (Formaly Hadera Paper Group)
AFI Europe
BTC Hamerkaz Lametayel Thailand
Shikun & Binui Holdings Ltd.
Aeronautics Ltd.
French Hospital Saint Vincent De Paul, Nazareth
Netiv Hahessed – Super Hessed Ltd.
Nym Health
Pi Crypto Ltd.
Navitas Petroleum (TASE: NVPT.L)
Israeli Institute of Energy and the Environment
IOSight
Tamir Airways Ltd.
RGA Ecologies Ltd.
Patra Travel and Tourism Agency Ltd.
E. Spivak Engineering Firm Ltd.
Radion Engineering Company Ltd.
Jerusalem Limestone
Maccabi Healthcare Services Group
The Shlomo Group
Viber
Panaya
Astronautics
BrightSource
Effective Investment and Money Managers
Plataine
Belectric
Bepex
Shefer Aluminum Industries Ltd.
Yanushevsky Engineering and Construction Ltd.
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem
Elad Israel (Housing) Ltd.
Inbar Group Finance Ltd.
Unitask Group
DataMap Ltd.
Pelican Group A.Y. Ltd.
Scylla DB
Guy Group
Kan-Tor & Acco
Ayalon Neemanim Insurance Agency Ltd.
A. Grebelsky & Son
Morphosis Real Estate Initiation Group Ltd.
Shilat Group Distribution and Delivery Ltd.
YAM Jewellers
Tradis Gat
Halperin & Sons Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented Paz Ashdod Oil Refinery, Nituv Gas Stations and PazGas – of the Paz Group – in unionisation initiatives and a labour dispute, culminating in a collective bargaining agreement.
- Successfully represented Aminach Furniture & Mattress Industries in a sexual harassment and workplace abuse claim by a female employee.
- Represented the The French Hospital – St. Vincent de Paul in unionisation measures taken by its employees, through the National Federation of Workers.
Lipa Meir & Co
Lipa Meir & Co‘s team is noted for its experience in the healthcare, kibbutz and, increasingly, transport sectors; with Carasso Group and Israel Shipyards key clients in the latter sphere. Shabi Michaeli leads the department and has strong experience in representing corporate and public employers, and senior employees, in labour disputes before all courts and tribunals. Up-and-coming partner Ayelet Ram ‘provides employers with solutions that can be implemented at a very high level‘.
Practice head(s):
Shabtai Michaeli
Other key lawyers:
Ayelet Ram
Testimonials
‘A strong team that knows how to respond to new developments in the field.’
‘Ayelet Ram is intelligent, smart and wise. Ayelet provides employers with solutions that can be implemented at a very high level.’
Key clients
Carasso Group
Israel Shipyards Ltd. and its subsidiary, Israel Shipyards Port Ltd.
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd
Avery Dennison
Ciment
Clalit Health Services
Tata Consultancy Services Israel
Bituach Haklai Insurance Company Ltd.
Bitan Wines Retail
Raval Group
Ginegar Plastics Limited
Shekel Scales 1998 Ltd.
Atmosphere Fund & Shani Shenhav Ltd.
Hazera 39
Jumbo Stock Net
Astral Hotels
Foresight
The Carmel Winery
Mishkei Hakibbutzim
Globus International Packaging
Medtechnica Ortophone Ltd. (Amplyphone Group)
Mor Research Applications
Mileutis Limited
Getter Group
OYSTER
GLV International Ltd.
Kibbutz Dorot
A.P. Partners
Meshek Energy-Renewable Energies Ltd.
Work highlights
- Acted for Ginegar Plastics on several lawsuits filed by former employees.
- Advised Israel Shipyards, Israel Shipyards Port and Ciment on individual and collective labour law matters, including on the drafting of private and collective employment agreements.
- Acted for Globus Packaging and International Shipping Group on the initial organisation of a workers’ union and negotiations for the company’s first collective agreement.
Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co.
Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co. provides ongoing labour and employment advice to several multinational clients operating in Israel, with a focus on US-based companies. Collective bargaining is a notable strong suit, and the team also routinely handles due diligence-related matters and employment litigation. The team is led jointly by Tommy Manor, who specialises in contentious work including class actions, and Pnina Broder Manor, who advises on employment policy, transactional support and litigation.
Practice head(s):
Tommy Manor; Pnina Broder Manor
Key clients
Perigo
Leumit Health Care
FEMI Medical Services
Tremor International
Amarel
Derech Eretz Highways
TAT Technologies
Johnson Control
Essence Security International
Gilat Satellite Networks
Bet Shemesh Engines
Comtal
Migdal Insurance Company
Manpower Group
Ham-Let (Israel-Canada) Ltd
Simplivia Healthcare LTD.
PCB Technologies
SPL Software AG
Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz
A focus on the hi-tech industry ensures that Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz is equipped to advise on a raft of employment matters specific to that sector, including IP ownership, restricted shares and privacy issues, among other work. The team also handles traditional employment matters, including unfair dismissal claims and transactional support issues. Labour and employment chair Kalia Klein is noted for her particular experience in the technology sphere.
Practice head(s):
Kalia Klein
Testimonials
‘The collaboration with the Pearl Cohen team is always excellent. I’m working with them on labour, commercial and compliance matters and the level of expertise is always at a very high level of preparation and innovation.’
‘I’ve always had very positive experiences and support with Kalia Klein. I trust the firm very much because after 9 years working together, its level of commitment and assistance is always excellent. Lawyers are always available and it is a pleasure to work with them in a complex legislative environment like Israel.’
Key clients
Ormat Technologies Inc.
Bait Balev Ltd.
Lumenis Ltd (Boston Scientific)
Kryon
Mer Group
CYARX (Siemplify)
Safe Charge (Nuvo)
Babcom
Hilti (Israel) Ltd.
Hilton Tel Aviv Ltd.
Stratasys Ltd.
Maccabi Healthcare Services
Promo
Drivenet
Media Force
Xmpie (Xerox)
Micro-Swiss Ltd.
ATHENA GS3 -SECURITY IMPLEMENTATIONS LTD
Verily
Organesis
Dexel Pharma
Khar Medical
Sompo
Scivec
Tcom
ThetaRay
Telit
Caesarstone Ltd.
Beyond Mobile
Copia-Agro
Black Square Capital
Maytronics
Reidman College
Rotal Networks Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Kryon in employment issues regarding its acquisition by US-based Nintex.
- Represented Cyarx in employment issues regarding its acquisition by Google.
- Represented Mer Group in an appeal to the National labour court in a case concerning the interpretation of a compensation plan for a salesperson.
S. Friedman & Co. Advocates & Notaries
S. Friedman, Abramson & Co.‘s practice combines the formerly ranked S. Friedman & Co’s offering together with Ephraim Abramson & Co’s employment group. The newly merged team handles a broad mix of individual and collective labour law matters for a diverse spread of employers, with particularly strong client relationships in the transport, retail, technology and higher education sectors. Tal Enat-Ben Arieh co-heads the team alongside Haya Spiegel.
Practice head(s):
Tal Enat-Ben Arieh; Haya Spiegel
Key clients
Israel Railways Ltd.
The Council for Higher Education
Independent Education Center
The Torah Education Fund
Association for the Advancement of Education
Yehuda Berman Ltd.
IKEA Israel – Livne Tzfoni Ltd.
Shonfeld Engeeniring Ltd.
Michlol Berman In The Campus Ltd.
Jerusalem Music Centre
The Israeli Center for Legal Guardianship
Mishpacha Magazine Ltd
Isram (Israel) tour Ltd.
Iintoo Investments Ltd.
Accubeat Ltd.
Buchwalter Storage & Display Ltd.
Ellomay Capital Ltd.
Hi Security Systems Ltd.
Heatran Ltd.
Extal Ltd.
s. Rosner Ltd.
Ramada Jerusalem Hotel
Leonardo Plaza Jerusalem – Fattal Hotels
Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem
Meidar Gan Eden Ltd.
KKL-JNF(Keren Kayemet LeIsrael) The pensioners’ organization
Masco Group – SarTap
PieSiam Ltd.
Ralco GT Neot Hovav Ltd.
Shikmona Ltd
Palad H.Y. Industries Ltd
Flextronics (Israel) Ltd.
Gan Shmuel Foods Ltd.
Stern Varsano Group.
Shemer Metal Ltd. (Jabil)
GPTech Ltd.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
Haifa University
Israel Electric Corporation (IEC)
Milouot Haifa Bay Settlements Development Co. Ltd.
Hamashbir Department Stores Ltd.
Netivei Israel – National Transport Infrastructure Company Ltd.
Super Pharm (Israel) Ltd.
Weizmann institute of science
Qualcomm Israel Ltd.
Ort Braude College
Palram Industries (1990) Ltd. (PALRAM)
Chromagen Ltd.
Ralco Agencies Ltd.
I. Sade Projects Ltd.
Levinsky-Wingate Academic Center (Levinsky College of Education)
Plasson Ltd.
Rekah Pharmaceutical Industry Ltd.
Plastopil Hazorea Company Ltd.
Rom Geves Casing and Covering (1997) Ltd.
Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Haifa and the North
Bermad Products Ltd.
RADA Electronic Industries Ltd.
Sky Line Cranes & Technologies Ltd.
Maon Nave Kineret
Tiv Tirat Zvi
Innovate Ltd.
Gal Marine Ltd.
Cyberint Technologies Ltd.
Adidas Israel Ltd.
Sela Medical Ltd.
Chemothal Ltd.
Iscar Ltd.
Klil Industries Ltd.
Zaid – Orniv Ltd.
Ramid Binyamin Ltd.
Spiro Advanced Systems (2015) Ltd.
Almogim Holdings Ltd.
Alhoutyam Ltd.
Gav – Yam Management Services And Properties Maintenance Ltd.
Laniv Engineering Ltd.
QCC Hazorea Calibration Technologies Ltd.
Inframed Medical Equipment Ltd.
Aspire Call Center Technologies Ltd.
Syracuse Ltd.
Kfar Szold (Kibbutz)
Cnoga Medical Ltd.
LPM Solutions
Isrough Technologies Ltd
S.B.A. Metal Works
Palraz Engineering Ltd
Focus Pension Insurance Agency (2012) Ltd
Maersk Israel Ltd
Noga Engineering & Technology (2008) Ltd
Work highlights
- Successfully represented the Israeli Friends of the University of Haifa Association in an appeal filed to the National Labour Court regarding a deceased employee’s pension allocations.
- Represented Haifa University in a sexual harassment claim.
- Represented the Israel Electric Company in personal disputes and various collective proceedings.
Salomon, Lipschütz & Co.
According to clients, Salomon, Lipschütz & Co. ‘finds creative solutions to any problem’. The employment practice’s growing presence in the market was recently evidenced by the addition of several new clients to its roster, including The Central Bottling Company and Minrav Group, among others. Practice head Einat Carmi-Barak is noted for her experience in transactional support matters and employment litigation, including sexual harassment cases.
Practice head(s):
Einat Carmi-Barak
Other key lawyers:
Moran Lantosh; Miriel Amir
Testimonials
‘Provide high quality professional service and advice, tailored in relation to our day-to-day employment needs. Provides excellent compliance and risk-management surveys in connection to sensitive issues in the employer-employee relationship. Reliable legal service.’
‘Einat Carmi-Barak is a highly dedicated, sharp and talented litigator, who has a very wide practical knowledge in her area of expertise – labour law.’
‘Miriel Amir is a highly qualified labour lawyer, with vast experience in the field. Adv. Amir successfully represents us in labour law disputes, as well as handling transactions in aspects related to labour law.’
Key clients
Motorola Solutions Israel Ltd.
Reckitt Benckiser (Near East) Ltd.
EMET Computing Group
Gilat Satellite Networks
TAT Technologies Ltd.
Central Company for Beverage distribution Ltd. and The Central Bottling Company – Coca Cola Israel
Harel Insurance Investments and Financial Services Ltd.
Dikla Insurance Company Ltd.
ONE Group
Minrav Group
Taldor
Diplomat Distributors (1968) Ltd.
Dor Alon Retail Sites Management
Tapuz Fueling Services Ltd.
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Nateev Express
Shlomo Group)
Shlomo Sixt
Shlomo Insurance
Shlomo Real Estate
Quik (Bring Bring Solutions Ltd.)
Gil-Car Systems (98) Ltd.
Coffee Organization Ltd.
Helios Developments (HK) Ltd.
Pretzel Ltd.
Nirim
Michal Rovner
Mevushelet (CIP Mevo Horon Ltd.)
General Mills Israel Ltd.
Leia London
Nile for Businesses Ltd.
Retail and Wholesale Chains CFO Forum
Tosaf Compounds
ColorChip (Israel) Ltd.
Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University
Lageen Tubes
Airspan Networks Ltd.
Yarpa Computers Ltd.
Apco Aviation Ltd.
Work highlights
- Representing Dor Alon Retail Sites Management in a collective dispute with the National Labor Federation.
- Representing Harel Insurance Investments and Financial Services in employment-related litigation.
- Advising Electra Consumer Products on compliance matters.
Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates
Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates‘s team has experience across a wide scope of advisory and contentious employment law, with notable expertise in matters relating to the retail, tourism and technology sectors. Litigation and labour law partner, Limor Argov-Shenhav, co-heads the group alongside commercial law specialist, Igal Kolof; together, they recently advised Africa Israel Hotels on a string of employment issues.
Practice head(s):
Limor Argov-Shenhav; Igal Kolof
Testimonials
‘The team is exceptionally knowledgeable In legal matters. The contracts they create provide a full-proof guarantee from any unexpected liabilities.’
‘They are always available regardless of the hour or the day.’
Key clients
Negev Ceramics Ltd. and its subsidiaries
Africa Israel Hotels ltd. – Crowne Plaza Israel
Gottex-Zara Israel Group
Denya Cebus Ltd.
Microsoft
Shira Tech LTD.
AFI PROPERTIES
Africa Israel Residential
Safra Bank Ltd.
Top Ramdor Systems and Computers (1990) Ltd
H&O
PM – Partner Manufacturing Ltd
Rapac and Intergamma Groups
Krause Industries
JICA – Japan-Israel Commercial Association
Delta Digital Ltd.
Health Direct Medical Services Ltd.
Rom Geves Ltd.
Certus 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
ADM Industries Centers Ltd.
Midsha Food Industries Ltd.
AY Electronics Ltd.
Work highlights
- Acting for Gottex-Zara Israel Group on negotiations for a second collective agreement with the Histadrut.
- Acting for Africa Israel Hotels on the purchase of several additional hotels, including advising on hiring employees, transfer of provident funds and other social rights.
- Advising Safra Bank on the establishment of its activity in Israel, including employment aspects.