Adv Dr Gil Orion > FISCHER (FBC & Co.) > Tel Aviv, Israel > Lawyer Profile

FISCHER (FBC & Co.) has a strong track record in high-stakes mediation proceedings, with notable experience in acting for domestic and international clients in commercial arbitration cases. Commended as ‘a talented litigator and effective mediator’, Reuven Behar ‘stands out for his experience’ and regularly acts for foreign corporations and Israeli companies. Behar jointly leads the team alongside Gil Orion, while ‘thorough, smart and innovative’ Tamar Turjeman-Kedem is another key contact in the group.

A popular choice to represent major multinational corporations in Israeli class actions, FISCHER (FBC & Co.) is currently handling cases on behalf of Meta Platforms, Google and Intel, among others — it also acts for leading domestic names. Among its practice strong suits, the team is widely recognised for its strength in privacy and data protection issues, as well as product liability, consumer law, financial services and competition. A go-to specialist in class actions, Gil Orion demonstrates ‘excellent verbal and performance skills’; he co-heads the department alongside Orit Malka. The group also draws on international specialist Ronald Lehmann; increasingly active class action partner Tal Wiesengrun; IP litigator Yael Riemer; and capable associate Jana Rabinovich.

A popular choice for multinational corporations, FISCHER (FBC & Co.) ‘understands international law and cross-cultural differences’. Significantly, it continues to grow its portfolio of international clients and added major names in the technology and energy spheres over the past year. The group also enjoys strong links with leading Israeli companies, financial institutions, and public-sector entities. Widely recognised as a ‘great litigator’, Gil Orion combines strength in commercial litigation, securities law matters and arbitrations; he co-heads the department alongside seasoned expert Reuven Behar. The group also draws on antitrust partner Tamar Turjeman-Kedem; IP co-head Yael Riemer; Tal Wiesengrun, who is a ‘focused and strategic litigator’; and corporate and securities litigation specialists Meital Ben-Basat and Oded Revivo. Senior associate Chen Cohen is also recommended.