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S. Friedman, Abramson & Co. Offices
146 Menachem Begin Rd.
Azrieli Town Tower
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S. Friedman, Abramson & Co. > The Legal 500 Rankings
Israel > Transport Tier 1
Transport powerhouse S. Friedman, Abramson & Co. is primarily recognised for its ‘extensive experience and knowledge of shipping’, where it acts for leading domestic and multinational shipping companies on an array of regulatory, contentious and transactional matters. Alongside its destination maritime practice, the group also advises on rail and road-related matters. Senior shipping expert Amir Cohen-Dor is distinguished by his ‘vast experience in the field of transportation’. The group also includes Roiy Cohen, who specialises in representing shipping companies in commercial negotiations, dispute resolution and risk management; and Michael Safran, who is highly regarded for shipping transactions.Practice head(s):
Amir Cohen-Dor
Other key lawyers:
Michael Safran; Nira Cory; Roiy Cohen; Aviva Zigmond; Nitzan Nishlis
Testimonials
‘The team has been working with our company for years and have built up great knowledge and expertise in the company’s day-to-day operations, as well as the legal matters in hand. ’
‘The team is extremely professional, with great knowledge and experience, great dedication and availability.’
‘The team is highly professional, which gives me a sense of confidence in their inputs and advice. In addition, they are available to my requests and pleasant to work with.’
‘Amir Cohen-Dor is highly professional, well-informed in market developments and has vast experience in the field of transportation. He is always open to hear and discuss new ideas and initiatives and employs a “can do” approach to every new request.’
‘The team has extensive experience and knowledge of shipping and international trade matters. Very familiar with LMAA arbitration. Roiy Cohen is an excellent lawyer. Very client friendly, extremely easy to work with and very knowledgeable.’
‘Aviva Zigmond, is my main contact on competition-related work for shipping companies and is top of the tree. I also have worked with litigators Amir Cohen-Dor and Nira Cory, who I would be happy to work with again.’
Key clients
Zim Integrated Shipping Services
The Israel Chamber of Shipping
M. Dizengoff & Co (P&I Representatives)
Israel Shipyards
Israel Electric Corporation
National Coal Supply Corporation
Maersk Israel
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Haifa and the North
Dead Sea Works (part of the ICL group)
Israel Railways
Ayalon Highways Co
NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System
Israel Scandinavian Maritime Agency
Work highlights
- Advising Zim Integrated Shipping Services on long-term charter agreements (with purchase options) for over 20 new eco-friendly vessels, with a total value of over $1.5bn.
- Drafting the Israeli Shipping Agents Registration Bill on behalf of the Israeli Chamber of Shipping.
- Advising the National Coal Supply Corporation on the $50.5m sale of a vessel co-owned with a Belgian partner.
Israel > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Since the 2022 merger between S. Friedman & Co. Advocates & Notaries and Ephraim Abramson & Co., S. Friedman, Abramson & Co.'s corporate and M&A department has experienced a significant growth in the Israeli market, where the team is routinely involved in complex M&A and corporate transactions, most notably in the kibbutzim sector. Practice head Sarit Molcho is the key contact for kibbutzim and kibbutz enterprises, while also representing a litany of public companies, cooperative associations, and private equity funds. The Haifa office’s corporate department is jointly led by Ifat Minzer-Koll, an expert of both M&A and complex taxation issues, and Rafi Shapiro, who combines his corporate law expertise with his knowledge of insolvency, debt restructuring, and liquidation issues. Key contact for cross-border operations is head of the international transactions department, Jeffery Rashba, and partner Guy Sasportas is also recommended.Practice head(s):
Sarit Molcho
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘We received a very high level of professional service. The lead consultant, lawyer Ifat Minzer-Koll, guided us through the details of the contract until the successful conclusion of the transaction. During the very long period of the negotiation, we were assisted by the rest of the crew, who utilised their specific expertise.’
‘Ifat Minzer-Kroll is a professional leader who guided us through the details of the contract until the successful conclusion of the deal.’
‘This law firm has been taking care of all my legal needs for 17 years and always solves my problems.’
‘Ifat Minzer-Koll is an excellent lawyer. He answers any questions and often comes with additional ideas.’
Key clients
DRS RADA Technologies
J.T.L.V II (P.E) Limited Partnership
Pie Siam Ltd.
Adidas Israel Ltd.
Extal Ltd.
Chromagen Israel Ltd.
Palram Industries (1991) Ltd.
Eternal truth Investments Ltd.
Rekah Pharmaceutical Industry Ltd.
Plasson Industries Ltd.
Amiad Water Systems Ltd.
Plastopil Hazorea Company Ltd.
Silber – Meat and Sausage Products Industries
Lordan Agricultural Cooperative Association Ltd.
The Kass Group
Oasis Israel LP
Geokom Ltd.
Kibbutz Izrael Holdings Ltd
Rambam healthcare Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised DRS RADA Technologies Ltd., a global leading manufacturer of tactical radar systems, whose stocks were listed on NASDAQ and the Tel Aviv stock exchange, in a merger with Leonardo DRS Inc., a US-based security company
- Advised adidas Israel Ltd. on a franchising agreement under which it granted Electra Consumer Products Ltd., a franchise to operate 45 branded stores in Israel.
- Advised Pie Siam Ltd & Dahuki Family (including held corporations) in a transaction in which they purchased the controlling share (45.82%) of Aspen Group Ltd, a public company listed with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
Intellectual property > Intellectual property: disputes Tier 3
S. Friedman & Co. Advocates & Notaries assists clients with complex intellectual property transactions and disputes before various Israeli courts, including opposition proceedings before the Registrar of Trademarks and complex court proceedings before all courts in Israel. The department is led by Gavriel (Gabi) Disegni, who is highly experienced in copyright, trademark and design litigation, and includes IP law and commercial litigation specialist Liron Koren.Practice head(s):
Gavriel (Gabi) Disegni
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is very knowledgeable about both local and international intellectual property, provides practical and concise advice and quickly solves any IP problem.’
Key clients
Galilee Winecellar Joseph Gold & Sons Ltd
HaMashbir Lazarchan Department Stores Ltd
Alphex Ltd
Galilee Winecellar Joseph Gold & Sons Ltd
HaMashbir Lazarchan Department Stores Ltd
Charlie Fadida
Israel Hiking Maps
Yaniv G. Engineering and Construction Ltd
Work highlights
- Represented Galilee Winecellar Joseph Gold & Sons in a wide-ranging dispute involving various proceedings against ZHS IP Worldwide regarding the registration and use of ELIT / ELITE trademarks in Israel.
- Represented HaMashbir Lazarchan Department Stores in the filing of an objection against a trademark 365 Whole Foods Market filed by US company Amazon Technologies.
- Represented Alphex against a patent infringement claim by Zehava Baranovich.
Dispute resolution > Dispute resolution: local litigation and arbitration Tier 5
‘Service-oriented and results-driven’, S. Friedman & Co. Advocates & Notaries’ dominant transport offering is reflected in its dispute resolution practice, where it frequently handles cases for trophy client, Zim Integrated Shipping Services. The team’s recent experience also spans the agriculture, food, non-profit, education, retail and infrastructure sectors. Lily Doron and Yair Assael head the group.Practice head(s):
Lily Doron; Yair Assael
Testimonials
‘Lawyers with great legal minds, who are very dedicated, service-oriented and results-driven.’
‘The team provides great and professional service. Lawyers are super attentive, highly professional and skilled individuals.’
Key clients
Tnuva Central Coop for the Mktg of Agr Prod in Israel
World Zionist Organization
Zim Integrated Shipping Services
Amos Luzon Development and Energy Group
The University of Haifa
Hamashbir Lazarchan
The Independent Education System
Jerusalem Chicken Marketing
TT&T Telecom technology and Arie Hochman
Rekah Pharmaceutical Industry |Vitamed Pharmaceutical Industries
Milobar – Agricultural Cooperative Society
The owners of the rights in 12 out of 17 apartments located in the building at 21 Montefiore St. in Tel Aviv
Zesty Tech
EldanTransportation
Sunfrost
The Jewish People Policy Institute
Milouoff Integrated Broiler Agricultural Cooperative Association
DYN R&D
Ralco Agencies
Givot Olam Oil
Energy Infrastructure
IKEA Israel – Livna Tsfoni
Council for Higher Education in Israel
The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem
Work highlights
- Representing Tnuva in a variety of litigation matters.
- Representing the World Zionist Organization in several matters, including in a claim for the recovery of NIS42.5m allegedly collected unlawfully from 114 claimants in connection with land purchases.
- Advising Zim Integrated Shipping Services on international arbitration cases, including multiple proceedings in London.
Intellectual property > Intellectual property: filing/prosecution
S. Friedman, Abramson & Co. > Firm Profile
The firm: S. Friedman, Abramson & Co. is one of Israel’s most reputable law firms. With over 80 years of experience, the firm offers its clients a wide range of legal services led by a highly qualified, experienced and inventive team of experts. The firm’s multidisciplinary approach and its embrace of a productive collaboration among its practice groups enables it to provide effective solutions that are uniquely tailored for each client and the particulars of every transaction. A number of partners and associates are admitted to practice in the US and have worked in some of the leading law firms in New York. The firm also has long-lasting relationships with some of the most prominent law firms around the globe.
SFA’s clients include domestic and multinational corporations, governmental entities, public companies, industrial enterprises, start-ups, universities, banks, financial institutions and private clients.
Areas of practice
Shipping and transportation: The firm has been at the heart of the maritime sector for more than seven decades, and is the go-to firm in Israel for world-leading clients with respect to complex maritime law issues, both domestically and internationally. The firm advises major international shipping concerns on all aspects of their businesses, with particular expertise in fleet acquisition and asset-backed finance, along with taxation, regulatory and insurance liability issues. The firm also advises the state of Israel on various shipping matters.
Corporate and M&A: The firm has extensive experience in cross-border and domestic acquisitions, divestitures and joint venture transactions. It represents sellers, buyers, investors and target companies in all aspects of the transaction process. The firm also advises shareholders, officers and directors on a host of corporate governance matters.
Litigation and ADR: The firm represents both domestic and foreign companies and individuals in an array of complex commercial, civil, regulatory and insurance-related litigation at all levels of the judiciary, in arbitrations and before all forms of regulatory bodies in Israel, in a cost-effective manner.
Tax: The firm has a pre-eminent full-service tax department that advises its clients on domestic and international tax issues, offering them tailor-made solutions directed towards lowering their tax liability.
Real estate and infrastructure: The firm represents some of Israel’s largest developers, contractors, investors, financial institutions and landowners in all aspects of the development process and infrastructure development transactions.
IP: The firm’s IP department guides clients through the corridors of intellectual property law, recognising obstacles and pitfalls alongside opportunities and successes, and provides tailored strategic consulting intended to protect technological developments, assess risks and avoid damage to the intellectual property rights of others.
Securities and capital markets: The firm represents and advises public and private issuers, investment management companies, trust funds and officers and directors on all matters relating to domestic and international debt and equity securities, public and private offerings, and securities law issues.
Antitrust and competition: The firm has an active competition law practice, advising multinational and domestic corporations on all matters relating to competition law issues.
Hi-tech: The firm advises hi-tech companies, investors and entrepreneurs on every aspect of the venture’s operation from its formation, through its commercial agreements, financing transactions and the protection of its IP.
Higher education: The firm represents more higher-education institutions than any other law firm in Israel, advising on various aspects including tenders, taxation, labour law, litigation and more.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Managing Partner | Hadar Tal | ||
Managing Partner | Amir Cohen-Dor | ||
Managing Partner | Avraham Aberman | ||
Managing Partner | Ephraim Abramson |