FISCHER (FBC & Co.) is distinguished by its record in high-stakes — often cross-border — commercial and regulatory disputes. During 2023/24, the team cemented its position as a go-to team for complex work with the addition of 21 new clients, including companies in the technology, financial services and energy spheres. Veteran litigator Reuven Behar contributes over four decades of experience in judicial and arbitral cases; he co-heads the dispute resolution practice alongside Gil Orion, who additionally fronts the class actions department. Other senior litigators include Tamar Turjeman-Kedem, whose expertise intersects commercial, regulatory and competition proceedings; Oded Revivo, who specialises in corporate and securities litigation; Yael Riemer, who is noted for IP litigation; and Tal Wiesengrun, who focuses on class actions. Rising star Chen Cohen is also recommended. Meital Ben-Basat was recently appointed as a judge.
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‘Fischer provides top-tier client service, characterized by its proactive support and readiness to address challenges, even beyond regular working hours. Its consistent availability and strategic advice have been crucial in managing our complex legal situation, ensuring that we feel supported at every step.’
‘Our key contacts are Reuven Behar, a strategic leader with unmatched experience in Israeli law and a keen problem-solver, and Noa Barhum, whose dedication, attention to detail, and creative thinking have been critical to our case’s progress. They are not just attorneys; they are strategic partners.’
‘The team is professional, thorough and service oriented.’
‘We have been working with the firm for several years to our complete satisfaction. The team is made up of different specializations that we require in the framework of our work. Lawyers are very professional, skilled and available to us at any time.’
‘As an organization that works with many private parties and the government, we appreciate the availability of the team and its uncompromising professionalism.’
Key clients
- Google LLC and Google Ireland Limited
- Roadget Business
- PayPal
- Meta Platforms
- Intel Corporation
- Eilat Ashkelon Infrastructure Services
- ANI Pharmaceuticals Inc
- Perrigo Company
- Strauss Group
- Samsung Electronics Co
Work highlights
- Representing Strauss Group in a motion seeking permission to pursue a derivative action against the company’s board of directors following a Salmonella outbreak in its chocolate factory and the subsequent recall of chocolate products.
- Representing Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises in two proceedings regarding a volume discount policy it implemented.
- Representing Vaiizra Real Estate (EI) in a motion to certify a derivative claim.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Gil Orion; Reuven Behar
Other key lawyers
Tamar Turjeman-Kedem; Yael Riemer; Tal Wiesengrun; Noa Barhum; Oded Revivo; Chen Cohen; Aya Reich-Mina