Drawing upon ‘a deep understanding of both legal and commercial’ aspects of litigation, the ’responsive and business-oriented’ team at ES Shimron, I Molho, Persky & Co handles standalone disputes as well as mandates arising from the firm’s strong institutional ties with clients in the technology, real estate and telecoms sectors. David Shimron co-heads the team alongside Michael Rabello, with the latter particularly strong at handling administrative and constitutional work including for the Israeli Government. At associate level, Ofek Bruk ‘demonstrates maturity, creativity, and drive well beyond his years of practice’, acting on an impressive caseload which spans high-stakes constitutional cases and complex civil disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is highly professional, responsive and business-oriented. They have a deep understanding of both legal and commercial aspects, allowing them to provide practical solutions rather than only theoretical advice.’
- ‘They demonstrated exceptional knowledge, strategic thinking and attention to detail.'
- 'They are not only precise in their legal work but also pragmatic, always framing advice in terms of practical solutions and potential outcomes.'
Key clients
- The State of Israel - Ministry of Justice
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
- Lexan Israel Ltd.
- The Salesians of Don Bosco
- Old Knesset House Ltd.
- Heftziba Group
- Karta Central Jerusalem Development Company Ltd.
- MIGAL - Galilee Research Institute Ltd
Work highlights
Appointment on behalf of the Ministry of Justice to represent the Prime Minister and Government of the State of Israel in Supreme Court of Justice proceedings regarding the Prime Minister’s authority to appoint the Head of the Shin Bet (Israel’s internal security and counter-intelligence agency).
Acting for Nisko Projects Electronics & Communication in a ILS 16.6 million contractual dispute before the Central District Court against the multinational Analog Devices group and its affiliates, over the unlawful termination of an exclusive distribution agreement for the Israeli market.
Achieved a favourable judgment in a Tel Aviv property dispute (approx. $7m) against a UK-based businessman, over whether an unsigned sale agreement should be enforced.
Practice head
David Shimron; Michael Rabello
Other key lawyers
Yitzchak Goldstein; Yakov Kohl; Ofek Bruck