KRB; Krispin Rubinstein Blecher Kadouch‘ full-service competition law practice covers restrictive trade practices, merger approvals, abuse of dominant positions, and Competition Commissioner proceedings. The practice also fields Anti-Concentration Law experts and represents clients before both the Competition Tribunal and Israel Competition Authority (ICA). Noga Rubinstein leads the competition and regulation department; while competition law practice head Andrey Nickel handles mergers, restrictive trade practices, abuse of dominant position mandates, and ICA proceedings. Noam Ben-Ami and Ori Shomer are other experienced practitioners.
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Testimonials
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- A very diverse team in various fields of law with specialization in communications, which is the subject we deal with. The fact that the firm has lawyers in all relevant fields makes the activity very easy.
- Andery has the combination of experience, state of mind - eagerness to win while putting the client first, and great connections in the Antitrust Authority. He was open-minded when it came to tactical decisions, which proved to be a win.
- Fair billing, fast response rate, and vast knowledge in the relevant areas.
- Adv. Noga Rubinstein and Adv. Andrei Nickel are an indispensable team for any competition-related matter. Their service goes far beyond pure legal advice - they have a sharp understanding of the market, can assess the chances of a transaction, and know exactly how to make the deal happen. They consistently prove themselves to be brilliant lawyers with wide-ranging business acumen, skillfully guiding deals to signing and closing. Adv. Nickel, in particular, is establishing himself as one of the standout competition lawyers in the market.
- I work mainly with Andrey Nickel. He is a top-tier lawyer and makes himself available whenever needed.
- Significant experience from within the Antitrust Authority, "exported" to better processes and negotiations for business clients. Business-like approach, ego-free, and supportive.
- ‘Fair billing, fast response rates, and extensive knowledge.’
- ‘Significant experience from within the Antitrust Authority, which is exported into improved processes and negotiations for business clients.’
- ‘Business-like approach, ego-free and supportive.’
- ‘Andrey Nickel is a top-tier lawyer who makes himself available whenever needed.’
Key clients
- Israel Discount Bank
- Israel Credit Cards
- Mercantile Discount Bank
- Kedma Capital
- Edeltech Group
- S Schestowitz
- Beeri Printers, Limited Partnership
- IDE Holdings
- Soglowek Food Industries
- Poalim Investment Markets
- Partner Communications Company
- Dorad Energy
- Arkia Airlines
- The Phoenix Insurance Company
Work highlights
Acting for Discount Bank in a hearing before the Competition Authority, regarding the declaration of a concentration group in the banking sector.
Assisting Partner Communications Company with obtaining the Competition Authority's approval for a transaction with satellite TV company yes.
Represented Discount Bank and Discount Capital in ICA enforcement proceedings, regarding their minority investment in Neema.
Lawyers
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Ori Shomer
Practice head
Noga Rubinstein; Andrey Nickel
Other key lawyers
Noam Ben-Ami; Ori Shomer