S. Friedman, Abramson & Co.‘s antitrust and competition department has significant shipping and maritime sector expertise. The firm’s industry specialisms also cover pharmaceuticals, food, consumer goods, real estate, manufacturing, and agriculture. Recent mandates include merger clearances and cartel-related class actions. The practice is co-led by Yaniv Kleinblatt, whose experience includes advisory work, litigation and Competition Commissioner matters; and litigation head Lily Doron. The department also features competition and antitrust specialist Maya Shlomi.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The firm is meticulous and leaves no stone unturned in order to provide the most accurate opinion in line with the law.
- ‘Yaniv Kleinblatt is an excellent lawyer. Very thorough and reliable.’
- ‘They focus on practical solutions rather than simply giving easy advice about what cannot be done.’
- ‘The lawyers examine the field in its entirety to ensure their opinions are precise and to identify workable solutions to problems.'
Key clients
- Kfir Elevator Services (1981) Co
- ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
- Ellomay Luzon Energy Infrastructures
- Shemo Patisserie
- Mattav Association for Care and Welfare Services
- Plasson Industries
- Miloubar Agricultural Co-Operative
- The Israel Chamber of Shipping
- Kapro Industries
- Association of Feed Mills
- Afikey Hon Insurance Agency
- Kapro Industries
Work highlights
Representing Kfir Elevator Services in a high-profile national cartel case and related NIS 1.5 billion class action.
Advising ZIM Integrated Shipping Services on a USD 108 million motion to certify a class action, which alleges participation in a global shipping cartel.
Advising Elomay Luzon on a NIS 414 million share transaction involving the partial exercise of a right of first refusal in Dorad Energy, the matter including merger clearance by the Israeli Competition Authority.
Practice head
Lily Doron; Yaniv Kleinblatt
Other key lawyers
Maya Shlomi; Aviva Zigmond; Lital Pasternak