Granot Speiser Law Office’s dominant insurance offering is reflected in its dispute resolution practice, with the team routinely acting for major domestic and global insurers. The team also keeps busy advising on corporate, real estate and administrative law litigation. The ‘very creative’ Shai Granot heads a team that also includes Tom Neumann and Sagi Sakian.
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Position
Shai Granot is the founding partner of Granot Speiser. He has over 28 years of litigation experience, and is considered one of Israel's leading litigation counsels. Shai also possesses over 28 years of experience in the field of Insurance, and considered as one of Israel's leading insurance counsels.
Career
For several years, Shai Granot held positions at some of Israel’s most prominent law firms. In 2012, he established an independent practice, which has since evolved into a leading boutique firm.
Shai Granot has extensive experience in complex commercial disputes, and acted in numerous claims, before all of Israel's judicial instances, including the Israeli Supreme Court, and in arbitration, in various areas of law, including: contractual disputes, shareholders’ disputes, corporate disputes, class and derivative actions, insurance disputes, tenders, capital markets, professional liability, D&O liability, real-estate disputes, IP disputes and administrative law.
Languages
English and Hebrew
Memberships
Shai Granot is a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC).
The Firm is also a member of LEXLINK - an international legal network for boutique law firms.Education
LL.B, Tel Aviv University, magna cum laude, 1996
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‘We have worked with Shai Granot and his firm since 2006, and they provide us litigation services and routine counsel. It is a very strong team and its service is of very high standard in terms of professionalism, responsiveness, business acumen, industry knowledge, appropriateness of advice and value.’
‘Shai Granot is a very talented and professional lawyer, especially in litigation. He is hard working, not one to easily give up. Shai represented us in many complicated cases, including a difficult case that could have potentially cost us a lot of money. Shai’s insistence and hard work resulted in the best outcome.’
‘This office provides a wide range of commercial services. It focuses on client needs and provides personal treatment. Shai Granot (the main partner) is very dedicated to us as a client, providing full commitment and and a service from A to Z.’
‘Shai Granot is a great litigator. He is very creative, committed to perfection, able to see the whole picture — both in terms of the client's interests and the ones of the counterparty — and navigates the case accordingly. Shai knows when and where to strike, and when and where to bypass a certain problem.’
‘Shai Granot is one of the cleverest people I know. He has assisted and represented me in each and every legal issue since I took my very first steps in the business world. He acts not only as my lawyer, but also as my business consultant. The firm has provided excellent service over the years.’
‘The team is composed of professionals of the highest level: pleasant, provide good service and adhere to rigid and challenging schedules.’
‘Shai Granot is a great litigator, one of the best that I have met in over 30 years of activity in the Israeli business world. He has a unique ability to see the whole picture and to predict what will happen many steps ahead, and to set out the strategic plan of a case accordingly, while being aware of all the small details.’
‘Tom Neumann’s deep understanding of the subject matter allows him to offer clear, strategic advice that is both practical and insightful. His approach to every challenge is thorough and thoughtful, making him a trusted partner in navigating difficult situations.’