The antitrust and competition department at EBN – Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano has notable industry expertise in the automotive, retail, medical, and telecoms sectors. The group is particularly experienced in merger clearance work and cartels. Michal Rothschild‘s experience includes working in the New York antitrust practice at legacy firm Shearman and Sterling; while the caseload of litigator Giora Erdinast covers abuse of dominance claims and Israel Competition Authority and Competition Tribunal matters. Other experienced figures are Arik Brenneisen and Shelley Wechelsmann.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Stands out for its exceptional professionalism in the antitrust field in Israel.’
- ‘The service received is excellent and their legal advice is both experienced and precise, and with a deep understanding of client needs.’
- ‘The team is remarkable - it sees the whole picture and provides good advice and practical solutions.’
- ‘The EBN competition law team stands out for its exceptional combination of deep legal expertise, thorough analysis, and practical business-oriented advice.’
- ‘Michal Rothschild's expertise is highly appreciated. She demonstrates an excellent understanding of the various needs relating to this subject matter and successfully navigates various processes.’
- ‘Clients can not speak highly enough of Michal Rothschild. Michal is a brilliant, profound and exceptionally-talented lawyer.’
Key clients
- Space Communication
- Challenge Group
- Cibus Israel
- Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
- Yahoo
- Isracard
- yes TV and Communication Services
- Apax Partners
- Avraham Livnat
- Medtronic
- AstraZeneca
- Tene Investment Fund
Work highlights
Acted for Japan’s Elna in a class action, alleging its participation in an international cartel with other Japanese companies to fix prices and quantities of capacitors.
Acted for Space Communication in a debt restructuring arrangement, facilitating its sale and receipt of unconditional approval from the ICA Commissioner.
Acting for Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises in a class action alleging an abuse of dominant position.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Shelly Wechselmann
Practice head
Michal Rothschild; Giora Erdinast
Other key lawyers
Arik Brenneisen; Shelley Wechelsmann