Gornitzky & Co.‘s competition law department covers criminal investigations, litigation, merger control work and regulatory issues; while its sector expertise encompasses energy, infrastructure, healthcare, retail, and transportation. Avner Finkelshstein routinely acts before the Israel Competition Authority, the Competition Tribunal, and Israel’s courts; while antitrust and competition law specialist Shiran Sofer is an October 2024 recruit from Zecler Argov Law Firm. The practice further includes Lior Frank, whose track record includes hundreds of merger filings; and Noa Schweitzer Amar, who also plays a key role.
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Testimonials
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- Avner F., who heads the team, is a real-life problem-solver and business enabler of a unique kind.
- Avner Finkelshtein, the partner heading this department, is an excellent lawyer. He is very knowledgeable, professional, service-oriented, and practical.
- Avner Finkelshtein, the partner heading this department, is an excellent lawyer. He is very knowledgeable, professional, service-oriented, and practical. He stands out in all these aspects, particularly in being service-oriented and finding practical solutions to difficult situations and getting results.
- ‘Avner Finkelshtein is a practical problem solver and business enabler - truly one of a kind.’
Key clients
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Itzhak Abercohen
- V-Wave
- Alon Group
- Magic Software Enterprises
- MBI Pharma
- Har Tuv Partnership
- Al-Red Elevators Engineering
- Priority Software
- Melisron
- Zemach Hammerman
- Strauss Group
- Osem-Nestle
- Israel Hotels Association
- Shikun & Binui Ltd.
- Dan Public Transportation
- Keystone
- CTS
- Maabarot Properties - Agricultural Cooperative Society
- Steel Rolling Corporation Tico
Work highlights
Advised Boston Scientific on its large-value acquisition of Israeli medtech company SoniVie.
Representing the former CEO and chair of a large food retailer in pre-indictment hearing proceedings before the ICA.
Advised V-Wave on its $1.7 billion merger with Johnson & Johnson, successfully navigating complex antitrust negotiations with the ICA.
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Lior Frank
Practice head
Avner Finkelshtein
Other key lawyers
Shiran Sofer; Lior Frank; Noa Schweitzer Amar