Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co’s telecom and media team has ‘unmatched skills and talent’, representing a large roster of the most active telecommunications clients on transactional, regulatory and litigation advice. The firm exhibits strength in handling public tenders and hearings, along with protecting companies’ interests before governmental authorities. The ‘outstanding’ Hadas Bekel has an extensive track record in litigation and privacy matters, while Shay Dayan has vast experience of advising telecom corporations in complex restructurings and M&A. Lior Etgar brings expertise on data protection and information technology matters, and Almog Gil-Or regularly acts in media and defamation disputes.
Telecoms and media in Israel
Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co
Practice head(s):
Shay Dayan; Hadas Bekel
Other key lawyers:
Lior Etgar; Almog Gil-Or
Testimonials
‘EBN represents yes in constructing its varius EULA’s and related commercial agreements in the telecom market for the past 20 years with great success. EBN has unmatched skills and talent and provides exceptional service . EBN are maintaining a close eye on recent developments in our field of business field and provides innovative solutions for any obstacles we may encounter.’
‘Hadas Bekel and the team have tremendous knowledge regarding the Israeli telecom field and know-how to navigate with great success in this highly complicated field and how to find the best solution to any problem we may encounter.’
‘The tean is known for providing cutting edge legal advice to Israel’s most prominent communications companies.’
‘I have known adv. Hadas Bekel for many years, as an outstanding lawyer with extensive track record who brings unique and unparalleled experience to her clients in the telecom and media field in various legal proceedings, class actions and regulatory proceedings.’
Key clients
DBS Satellite Services (1998) Ltd.
Partner Communications Company Ltd.
Bezeq the Israel Telecommunication Corp Ltd.
Keshet Broadcasting Ltd.
Bezeq International Ltd.
Space Communications Ltd.
ZIRA (copyrights in the internet) Ltd
Israel Electrical Company
Channel 13
Uvda A.D Ltd
Shaul Zioni
Cellcom Israel Ltd.
Warner Music Group
Getty Images
Work highlights
- Advise satellite broadcaster, DBS Satellite Services (1998) Ltd. (“YES”) on all legal and regulatory aspects of its “traditional” broadcasting business.
- Act for Space Communication Ltd. in a private placement transaction, with HDT/4iG consortium, a leading telecommunications service provider from Hungary, investing in SpaceCom and becoming controlling shareholder.
- Act for Bezeq, Israel’s largest telecommunications company, in the acquisition of 70% shares of CloudEdge – as well as almost all class action lawsuits, securing a precedential Supreme Court ruling in a case concerning the hot issue of anti-spam laws.
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
With a notable client base and the ability to cover complex contentious and non-contentious issues, the FISCHER (FBC & Co.) telecom and media department is renowned for its handling of M&A transactions and regulatory litigation. The team recently represented Meta Platforms in a precedent-setting class action involving infringements of third parties on its platforms. The head, Yoram Bonen, specialises in public tenders and commercial transactions, and Barak Glickman boasts almost 15 years’ experience of assisting commercial entities in regulatory matters. Yael Riemer focuses on IP related disputes, while Doron Kol handles legal issues for major newspaper entities. Amit Dat is knowledgeable on technology-oriented law, whereas Omri Rachum-Twaig provides counsel to media giants.
Practice head(s):
Yoram Bonen
Other key lawyers:
Barak Glickman; Yael Riemer; Doron Kol; Amit Dat; Omri Rachum-Twaig
Testimonials
‘In my experience, FBC & CO’s team have shown strong professionalism in all fields I needed their advice on with a vast and varied team that gave me over the years expert advice both on IP matters, commercial disputes and much more. Having worked with other law firms, FBC are truly a world apart in their hands on knowledge and expertise.’
Key clients
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Ananey Communications Ltd.
Reshet Media Ltd.
News 13 Ltd.
Access Industries
Hot Telecommunication Systems Ltd; Hot Telecom LP; and HOT Net Ltd. (“HOT”) Hot Mobile Ltd.
Huawei Tech. Investments Co. Ltd.
Bezeq the Israeli Telecommunication Corporation Ltd.
Xphone Group
The Partner Deal – The Phoenix
The Partner Deal – Menora
The Partner Deal – Clal Insurance
The Partner Deal – Clal Insurance
The Partner Deal – businessman Avi Gabay, Former CEO of Cellcom, a leading Israeli communications group
The Partner Deal – businessman Shlomo Rodav, Chairman of Bitan Wine
The Partner Deal – the Mori Arkin Fund
Israel HaYom Newspaper Ltd.
Makor Rishon Newspaper LP
Messer B.A.B Ltd.
Joola Kotkot Productions Ltd.
Lama Productions Ltd.
Leora Kamenetzky
Masha Productions
Spiro Films
Gil Productions
Ari Folman
Work highlights
- Counselling Google in various aspects of telecom and media, including advice regarding the issue of digital platforms regulation.
- Representing Ananey Communications Ltd., a subsidiary of ViacomCBS, before the Ministry of Communications regarding a reform in the media market.
Gornitzky & Co.
With over 20 years of experience in the telecoms and media field, Gornitzky & Co.’s team advises on all manner of TMT-related affairs. The department routinely handles ‘a variety of complex issues’, often involving regulatory aspects along with commercial transactions. Lior Porat heads the practice, bringing in-depth expertise on regulatory changes and acquisitions of media assets. Asaf Avtuvi specialises on complex telecom-related transactions and disputes, while senior associate Anat Schnur Rabinovich assists corporations with commercial issues. Senior associate Rebecca Genis is knowledgeable of cyber protection and privacy.
Practice head(s):
Lior Porat
Other key lawyers:
Asaf Avtuvi; Anat Schnur Rabinovich; Rebecca Genis
Testimonials
‘Gornitzky have been advising us for many years and their TMT team is – in my opinion – one of the leading legal teams in Israel in the field of telecom and media. Working with them is always professional, pleasant and done at the highest level of service and responsiveness.’
‘We work together with Lior Porat, Gornitzky’s practice head, and Asaf Avtuvi. I believe Lior is one of the leading attorneys in the field of telecoms and media in Israel. He is extremely professional, smart, creative and experienced, and has excellent negotiation skills.’
‘The firm staff is all you may wish for – experts, mentors, friends, partners, guides and advisors. They keep learning new technological areas with us and deal with them perfectly as with all the previous ones. They know and understand very well our needs, challenges and limitations and consider them correctly They are always available, and the reaction time is impressive.’
‘I work mainly with Lior Porat and Asaf Avtuvi. I can really appreciate their professionality and expertise in the many different legal and tech areas we deal with. They spend any required time with us, always shed light on the broad picture and give the right advice taking into account all aspects and considerations, while explaining broadly and clearly any and all implications.’
Key clients
Twitter Inc. and Twitter International Ltd.
‘yes’ (formally incorporated as D.B.S. Satellite Services (1998) Ltd.)
Bezeq, The Israel Telecommunications Corp. Ltd.
Bezeq International Ltd.
British Broadcasting Corporation (“BBC”)
Sky International Ag
ITV Studios Limited
Wix.com Ltd (Nasdaq: WIX)
GN Communication Industries LTD.
Telrad Networks Ltd.
Waves Audio Ltd.
Priority Software Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advising the well-known TV provider, ‘yes’, in connection with a strategic agreement with Walt Disney groupregarding the distribution of “Disney+” in Israel.
- Representing Bezeq The Israeli Telecommunication Corp Ltd. in the dismissal of two pre-derivative motions regarding telecom regulation implementation, as well as on telecom procurement transactions.
- Representing Telrad Networks Ltd., a global provider of radically innovative Fixed Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) solutions, in its NIS 200 million acquisition by Liquid Intelligent Telecommunications (Jersey) Ltd.
Krispin Rubinstein Blecher Law Offices
Krispin Rubinstein Blecher Law Offices’s ‘excellent and creative legal advice’ has cemented the firm’s leading position in the media and telecommunication field, as it regularly assists domestic and foreign entities with complex regulatory issues. The group notably represents two of the leading broadcast companies operating in Israel, Reshet Media and Keshet Broadcasting, along with various media market players. Noga Rubinstein is ‘the best in her field’, bringing extensive expertise on regulatory and commercial matters, while Mohannad Nasser specialises in data protection and M&A. Ortal Klein joined the firm as a partner in January 2022 and has in-depth knowledge of corporate and securities law.
Practice head(s):
Noga Rubinstein; Mohannad Nasser
Other key lawyers:
Ortal Klein
Testimonials
The firm provides our company excellent and creative legal advice with “out of the box” thinking and great service. I highly recommend the firm.’
‘Noga Rubinstein is one of the leading media & broadcasting attorneys in Israel and the fact that we are represented by her makes our legal arguments strong and heard.’
‘The practice is unique in its ability to solve complex legal problems, while providing creative solutions and considering a wide range of legal, commercial, and public relations issues.’
‘Noga Rubinstein is the best on her field, with vast experience in media, broadcasting and Israeli regulation.’
Key clients
Keshet Broadcasting Ltd.
Reshet Media Ltd.
Partner telecommunication Ltd.
Amphissa Holdings, Limited Partnership
I.B.C Israel Broadband Company (2013) Ltd.
Beeri Print Ltd.
Bar Marketing and Distribution Holdings Ltd.
The Israeli Audience Research Board
Kol Chai Haredim FM Ltd.
Eilam, Israeli Musicians’ Preforming Rights Society
Elco Holding and Investments Ltd
FREETV
No Filters TV Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented Amphissa in an investment worth of US$300 million, in Partner group. The transaction was subject to numerous regulatory approvals to be obtained from the MOC, due to several obligations and commitments that Amphissa took upon itself.
- Represent Beeri Print, one of the country’s leading prints and CRM service providers, in numerous regulatory proceedings before the Israeli parliament – the Knesset, the MOC, the Ministry of finance and the Bank of Israel regarding regulatory affairs.
- Represented Keshet Broadcasting Ltd. (Keshet) and Reshet Media Ltd. (Reshet) before Folkman Committee, a public committee established by the MOC which aims to examine the current regulation in the field of broadcasting.
S. Horowitz & Co
S. Horowitz & Co offers a comprehensive service to multinational telecommunications companies, internet service providers and major newspapers on all regulatory and commercial matters. The team draws upon expertise from specialists in other practice areas, including IP, finance, and dispute resolution, enabling all-encompassing advice to be given to clients. The head of the group, Hagai Doron, is ‘well experienced’ in acting for television and radio broadcasters, assisting them with regulatory issues. Tomer Scheuerman is an expert on Israeli laws relating to privacy protection and the transfer of data.
Practice head(s):
Hagai Doron
Other key lawyers:
Tomer Scheuerman
Testimonials
‘S. Horowitz & Co. provides us with comprehensive legal services covering many different fields in our work, including issues of broadcasting rights, the privacy and data security, regulatory aspects and competition matters. They were instrumental partners to some of our most important business ventures and developments, such as the setting-up from scratch of our sports channels broadcasts.’
‘Hagai Doron, who leads the department, is second to none in advising and representing in regulatory matters, such as with relation to the Ministry of Communications. One of his strengths is the combination of vast experience in the media sector with his great knowledge in the commercial and antitrust aspects – a combination which we find as helpful and efficient in many cases.’
‘We work with partner Hagai Doron, who knows the telecommunications and media industry extremely well and holds an in-depth understanding of what media platforms requires. Hagai is also well-experienced in working with the different regulators and the regulatory contact points, as well as courts and other relevant stakeholders. This combination makes him stand out and we highly value his experience and expertise.’
Key clients
Yedioth Aharonot Group
Google LLC, Google Israel Ltd YouTube LLC
Hot Telecommunication System Group
Frogi Communication Ltd.
Kan – Israeli Public Broadcasting Corp.
Procter & Gamble
Taboola
ADD Content Agency (ADD)
Radio Nas 103.3 FM LTD
Charlton Ltd.
Walla Communications
Citynet Inc
Panet website
Panorama Newspaper
Jaber Media
Work highlights
- Advising Yedioth Ahronot and Ynet, Israel’s leading newspaper and internet group in connection with all telecommunication regulatory and corporate matters, as well as acquisitions.
- Advising Hot Telecommunication System Group one of Israel’s leading telecommunications group in various regulatory issues, including in connection with the recent significant changes in the multichannel television broadcasting sector in cable and on the internet (OTT).
- Advising Google with various regulatory matters in the broadcasting sector, as well as in various litigation matters.
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy
Yigal Arnon and Tadmor Levy merged in March 2022 to form Arnon, Tadmor-Levy. The firm’s telecommunications and media team has significant experience of representing clients from both the public and private sector on regulatory and corporate matters, as well as litigation. The department routinely advises industry giants, including Netflix, Google and YouTube, on a variety of legal issues relating to TMT. Ido Chitman is an expert on drafting broadcasting and distribution agreements, along with litigation procedures, while Ruth Loven handles IP disputes and product liability. Edan Regev focuses on entertainment law and media issues.
Other key lawyers:
Ido Chitman; Ruth Loven; Edan Regev; Guy Kortany
Key clients
Cellcom Israel Ltd.
Google LLC
Netflix, Inc.
Fox News
Sport 5
Hop! Channel
YouTube
Yodan Production Ltd.
ACT (the Israel Association of Cinema and Television Professionals)
Anana Ltd.
TALI (the Collecting Society of Film and Television Creators in Israel) Ltd.
Dalia Publishing
ITC NG Ltd.
Israel Postal Company
Deutsche Telecom
Work highlights
- Act for Yodan Production Ltd., a boutique entertainment production company engaged in management of artists, singers and music publishing, in a copyright lawsuit filed against international singer-songwriter Leena Makhul, winner of music competition show ‘the Voice Israel’ in 2013.
- Act for Google in various class actions related to a variety of Google’s products, services and platforms.
- Act for telecommunication company Cellcom in a petition to certify a class action against it, in relation to fees for sports channels and price increases.
AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co
AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co has vast experience of advising leading communications providers on all regulatory matters, particularly regarding licensing, IP, and cyber security. The firm also specialises in competition law and compliance in the telecommunications and technology sectors, assisting international and Israeli multinationals. The ‘smart, pragmatic and creative’ Eyal Roy Sage heads the practice, concentrating on regulation and data protection matters within the media and telecoms industries. Shir Shoshany-Katz brings expertise in privacy law and data processing.
Practice head(s):
Eyal Roy Sage
Other key lawyers:
Shir Shoshany-Katz
Testimonials
‘Excellent legal advice regarding privacy and cyber issues.’
‘Eyal Roi Sagee and Shir Shoshani katz – Professional and efficient.’
‘Eyal Sage and team are excellent and a pleasure to work with. The advice is smart, pragmatic, on point and creative.’
‘Eyal Sage is both an excellent jurist and an excellent attorney. He knows the law in and out but more importantly, how to apply is to the situation at hand, providing clients with pragmatic actionable advice.’
Key clients
Microsoft Corporation, Microsoft Israel Ltd., Microsoft Israel Research & Development (2002) Ltd.
LinkedIn Corporation
Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC)
Cellcom Israel Ltd.
Partner Communications Company Ltd.
PHI (Partner Hot Infrastructure)
Hot Telecommunication Systems Ltd.
The Northern Radio Holdings Ltd., Non Stop Radio (Management 2008) Ltd.
Tomia
Playtika
Bank Leumi B.M
Chevron Corporation
Mifal HaPais
Menora Mivtachim Insurance Ltd.
Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings Ltd.
Clal Insurance Company Ltd.
Harel Insurance Company Ltd.
Amitim Pension Funds
Teva Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Ministry of Justice of the State of Israel
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
L’Oréal Israël Ltd.
MALAM – TEAM LTD.
El Al Israel Airlines Ltd.
Matrix IT Ltd and John Bryce
Kesher Rent A Car Ltd.
DWT – Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Eldar group
ALTSHULER SHAHAM INVESTMENT HOUSE
Strauss Group
Work highlights
- Participated on Microsoft’s behalf in the parliamentary committee hearings in a historic legislative process of amending the Privacy Protection Law, 1981.
- Advise Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation (d/b/a KAN) on a variety of matters related to their TV, radio and digital productions and help it explore innovative ways of reaching their audience and of fulfilling their public mission.
- Advise 4 of the biggest insurance companies as they transition some services to the cloud and research new data-driven offerings.
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. provides tailored legal services to various leading companies in the telecommunications, broadcasting, and media fields, relating to licensing, M&A and transfer of corporate control. The firm recently merged with Price-Plinner Law Offices, bringing added expertise in media and entertainment law. Amir Vang is an expert on regulation, especially in drafting strategies relating to legislative proceedings, while Eyal Price has 30 years’ experience providing legal counsel to major players in the media, TV, and music sectors. Sa’ar Plinner focuses on privacy law and social networks, and Dubi Zoltak handles international commercial transactions.
Practice head(s):
Ashok J. Chandrasekhar; Dubi Zoltak; Zvi Bar-Nathan; Benjamin Rotenberg; Amir Vang; Ella Tevet; Dr. Ayal Shenhav; Richard Mann
Other key lawyers:
Sa’ar Plinner; Boaz Sity; Maya Nusbaum Rapaport
Key clients
Cisco Systems Inc.
Comtech Telecommunications Corporation
Keshet Broadcasting
Tedy Development and Productions (1992) Ltd.
Liquid Telecommunications Holdings Limited
Axel Springer SE.
P.H.I. Networks (2015) Limited Partnership (“PHI”)
IBC Israel Broadband Company (2013) Ltd.
Altice Group
Coca Cola Israel
Cellcom Israel Ltd.
Radio Kol-Barama Ltd.
Music 24 Ltd.
The Israeli Federation of Phonographs and Cassettes Ltd.
Adler Chomski Marketing Communication Ltd.
The Deborah Harris Agency
Helicon Aroma Music Group
Ananey Communications Group
United King Films Distribution (1990) Ltd.
Hallo 015
AudioCodes Ltd.
Tel Aviv – Yafo Municipality
TPG Private Equity Fund
Kodak Israel
New Lineo Cinema (2006) Ltd.
Kastina Communications Ltd.
Celeno Communications (Israel) Ltd.
GG Zohar Ltd.
Pixellot Ltd.
Deepdub Ltd.
Shufersal Ltd.
Melio Payments
Tadiran
American Well
K2view
Insight Ventures
Salt Security
Gett
Israel Discount Bank
Insightec
Mekorot
Sol-Gel
Hippo
Otonomo Technologies
Maalot S&P
Riseup
Igentify
Medtronic
Sony Electronics
Papaya Global
G-ILS (dba Stargo)
ImVision
Oribi
Satixfy
Wazimo Media Ltd
Webhose
Wibbitz
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
AIVF Ltd.
1touch.io
Redhill
Fibi (BeinleumiBank)
Gistmed
Genpact
EggedPublicTransportation Company
Empathy
PDQ
RAPID MEDICAL
Montara
ORASIS
TESTIM
Partner Telecommunication Ltd.
JCDecaux
Last Price
Newpan
Inspira
Scopio
Bsightful
Perigen
Hoopo
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ)
Aircall
Cellebrite
Work highlights
- Advising Keshet regarding its day-to-day operations, including a wide variety of matters, such as litigation, competition and antitrust, corporate law, M&A, regulation and more.
- Representing Africa based telecommunications giant Liquid Telecommunications Holdings Limited in its acquisition of Telrad Networks, a telecommunication company traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, for approximately 199 million ILS.
- Representing the Israeli Federation of Phonographs and Cassettes Ltd. (IFPI Israel), including collection of royalties and tariffs, handling IP license agreements, the rights of local and international record owners, major multinational corporations and independent agencies, and more.
Herzog Fox & Neeman
With the telecom and media markets changing rapidly, Herzog Fox & Neeman’s long-lasting experience advising clients on regulations and licensing throughout the broadcasting, internet services and wireless network spheres is crucial. The ‘pragmatic, commercial and responsive’ Ruly Ber now heads the department, after Esther Sternbach‘s retirement from the practice in August 2022. Ruly specialises in assisting domestic and international corporations with data protection and privacy matters, as well as online advertising and user-generated content.
Practice head(s):
Esther Sternbach
Other key lawyers:
Ruly Ber
Testimonials
‘The team is highly professional, very knowledgeable of their expertise and flexible in mind.’
‘Ruly Berr is responsive, professional, open-minded but without compromises.’
‘Herzog Fox Neeman is the ultimate choice for any client seeking to receive a professional advice at a high level standard of service in solving any legal or regulatory matter he faces in his business. This firm is a “one-stop-shop” offering access to hundreds of lawyers who are experts in all legal areas – tax, intellectual property, commercial, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, antitrust, labour law, and, of course, telecom and media.’
‘The extensive knowledge and experience in advising clients on large transactions and complex projects that the team at Herzog has is invaluable. High quality of service – responsive and committed. Creative and fully dedicated. They are updated in new technologies and up to date with changes in the telecom and media regulations in other jurisdictions.’
‘The team that manages the field of telecommunications in Herzog Fox & Neman is unique due to the professionalism, knowledge, experience, and great seniority that the team has accumulated in this field over many years. In addition, the team also provides a broad response to issues related to the field of telecommunications.’
‘The most prominent partner in the team is attorney Esther Sternbach. Attorney Sternbach has vast experience in the field of telecommunications. In addition, Attorney Sternbach is defined as one of the experts in this field in the Telco market in Israel in particular and also at the international level.’
‘Ruly Ber is excellent to work with. He is pragmatic, commercial and responsive, and has strong expertise around outsourcing in financial services, including in relation to technologies such as cloud computing.’
Key clients
The Walt Disney Company
Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.
Amazon
New Future (Milgam Group)
AT&T, including Interwise
Disney Israel ltd
National Geographic Channel
Haifa Radio Broadcasting
Bitit Ltd.
Panasonic
Boeing
Israel Electric Corporation
Lumen Technologies
Storm Telecommunications Ltd.
T.N.R Investments Ltd
Work highlights
- Advising the Walt Disney Company on all legal and regulatory aspects with respect to its new media service – The Disney+ platform – to be offered globally, including to the public in Israel.
- Advised New Future, part of the Milgam Group, regarding its plans to enter the Israeli communication market. Work included preparing and submitting two significant licence applications (reviewed by the Ministry of Communications) on behalf of the company.
- Advised Hutchison Whampoa Ltd in connection with an agreement to sell the controlling shares in Partner (one of Israel’s largest telecommunications companies) to a group of Israeli buyers (Avi Gabay and Shlomo Rodev, along with Nir Arkin, and the Israeli institutional investors Phoenix, Clal, and Menora).
Meitar Law Offices
Meitar Law Offices fields a dedicated telecoms and media group that has in-depth expertise in representing domestic and international telecommunications companies in corporate, regulatory, and contentious matters. Its client-base is substantial, including major media outlets such as Bloomberg and Imagine media. Yossi Abadi heads the practice, bringing experience of advising multinational telecom and media corporations, and vast knowledge of regulatory issues, having previously served as the Executive Director of the Israel Broadcasting Regulatory Administration.
Practice head(s):
Yossi Abadi
Key clients
B Communications
Discovery Communications Europe Limited
Saban Group
Anzu Virtual reality Ltd
Cisco
Hillel association
Imagine media
Bloomberg
Endemol Israel
Radio A-Shams
Internet Rimon
Jasmine TV
Mashina
Associated producers Israel Ltd
Work highlights
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm
In December 2022, Agmon & Co. Rosenberg Hacohen & Co. merged with Tulchinsky Marciano Cohen Levitski & Co. to form Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm. The firm’s interdepartmental team specialises in supporting clients in a range of contentious proceedings and commercial matters, regularly dealing with government authorities and regulators. The group has notable experience in acting for major communications companies in obtaining approvals, resolving disputes, and in class actions. Hilla Peleg and Mattan Meridor co-head the team, the former bringing expertise in commercial litigation, and the latter boasts a successful track record in approving telecommunications related requests before the competition authority.
Practice head(s):
Hilla Peleg; Mattan Meridor
Other key lawyers:
Osnat Sarusi-Firstater; Dror Savransky; Gilli Brooks
Key clients
Partner Communications Company Ltd.
Bezeq the Israeli Telecommunication Corporation Ltd.
I.O.R.B.B.R (1998) Ltd – Zenith Media
Cellcom Israel Ltd.
Jerusalem Post Group
Charlton Ltd.
Partner Communication Company Ltd.
012 Smile
Zenith Media
Work highlights
- Acted for Cellcom, one of the country’s leading telecoms providers, in a range of matters, such as in its role as the largest creditor of Marathon and Xphone, which filed a debt claim in excess of NIS 1 billion, as well as with regards to a class action regarding access to its pay-per-view content services.
- Act for Zenith Media in a petition to the Supreme Court of Israel to compel the Second Authority for Television and Radio in a vital industry issue concerning time limits for advertisements.
- Represented Bezeq in a significant licensing proceeding regarding the operation of a broadcasting antenna providing satellite services to the Dan Region.
ES Shimron, I Molho, Persky & Co
ES Shimron, I Molho, Persky & Co’s telecommunications and media team displays ‘top of the line knowledge of the market’, with 30 years’ experience in representing leading mobile operators, satellite TV platforms and OTT providers. The firm offers a comprehensive service, addressing all areas of regulation, commercial transactions, and litigation matters. The head, Dov Abramowitz, is an expert on local regulations and international developments, providing clients with ‘superb and innovative advice’. Shira Schlaff brings expertise in corporate telecommunication issues.
Practice head(s):
Dov Abramowitz
Other key lawyers:
Shira Schlaff; Rachel Shay; Hila Daniel; Ofek Bruck; Alexander Levintant
Testimonials
‘I find the team to be supper professional, ethical, personal and friendly.’
‘The firm and its entire team are known for being devoted and loyal, available and responsive at all time for a personal advice or for cracking a complexed legal challenge. Combining strong advocacy skills with vast experience, being agile and always well prepared and a robust depth of knowledge in a wide range of commercial aspects.’
‘Top of the line knowledge of the market. The deep understanding of the regulation and the pitfalls makes this office a trustworthy partner to our operation. The office is very well-connected both in the political cadre and with the civil service and operators.’
‘Adv. Dov Abramowitz is our regulatory counsel for our telecom business. He is a true partner, reviewing all aspects and risks when dealing with any issue, offering superb and innovative advice and course of action. His experience in telecom business dealings makes the difference.’
Key clients
Cellcom Israel Ltd.
Cellcom Fixed Line Communications L.P.
Channel 9
CNN
The Israeli Shopping Channel
Noorcom Communications
NMC United
Nextcom Group
Backbox Software
Stream IL
i24
Work highlights
Shibolet & Co.
The Shibolet & Co. team delivers tailored legal solutions to international and domestic entities on all telecommunications, media, and internet matters. The firm has specific expertise in content licensing management, regulatory developments, and capital markets pertaining to telecom and media law. The head, Tamir Afori, has 25 years of experience in assisting Israeli and foreign clients in complex matters involving the interrelations between telecom and copyright law, as well as pure regulatory matters. Saul Adereth is also noted.
Practice head(s):
Tamir Afori
Other key lawyers:
Itay Kelner; Saul Aderet; Nati Agmon; Ofer Larish
Key clients
Keshet Broadcasting
AGICOA
Cellcom
Partner
MPA
Triple C
Spotify
Netflix
Radio A Shams
BIZPORTAL
Charlton Ltd.
Spacecom
Zappa Group
Work highlights
- Advised Keshet in concluding agreements with Collective Management Organizations of music composers and lyricists, and of writers and directors.
- Represented Radio A-Shams in ground-breaking copyright case regarding international protection of phonogram producers.
- Represent the MPA (Motion Picture Association) in complex legislation matters in Israel.
Shimony Gross & Co
Shimony Gross & Co is a boutique law firm, offering bespoke advice on all issues relating to media and entertainment law, with particular emphasis on the TV industry. Eran Shimony has vast experience of representing multichannel television operators and production companies in various kinds of content transactions and licensing agreements, while Noa Nudelman routinely counsels domestic and foreign corporations on copyright issues and libel law. Associate Maayan Bahr is also noted.
Practice head(s):
Eran Shimony; Noa Nudelman
Other key lawyers:
Maayan Bahr
Key clients
Hot – Telecommunication Systems Ltd.
Endemol Israel Ltd.
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Company (non-profit)
Bank Hapoalim
Batsheva Dance Company
Keshet Broadcasting International Ltd.
Slutzky Communication Channels Ltd.
Drama Team Ltd.
Movie Plus Productions Ltd.
Donna & Shula Studios Ltd.
Yitzug1
Beitzat Ayin Productions Ltd.
Niv Eshet Cohen Representation and Production Ltd.
Adam Yaniv
The Content House Ltd.
Drama Nation
Work highlights
- Advising Hot’s content department in their most sensitive and complicated negotiations with international content suppliers and local producers, on production, content and channel license agreements.
- Advised Movie Plus on the development, production, and post-production of the new hit documentary series “512 Affaire”, produced for the Israeli Public Broadcaster “Kan 11”.
- Advising on the production of the hit TV series “Teheran”, purchased for Apple TV+.