Drawing upon the expertise of numerous ‘highly professional and experienced lawyers’ in its ranks, business law boutique Gissin & Co., Advocates specialises in handling corporate litigation, with work ranging from advice on directors’ and officers’ liability and shareholder control to corporate governance issues. Noted for his ability to provide ’solid legal knowledge with a pragmatic perspective’, team head Yoel Freilich takes the lead on much of this corporate litigation, including in the context of class actions and derivative claims. The firm’s strong insolvency offering also leads to work on the litigation front, with Guy Gissin and Freilich frequently handling work for creditor bondholders seeking to maximise their returns.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is known not only for its legal expertise but also for the collegial and collaborative way it works with clients and peers.'
- 'The team consists of highly professional and experienced lawyers who combine seriousness and integrity with a client-friendly approach. This makes the practice both reliable and pleasant to work with.’
- 'Yoel Freilich combines solid legal knowledge with a pragmatic perspective, which helps in achieving effective solutions. He is approachable, attentive, and consistently provides thoughtful guidance.'
Key clients
- Hatzi Hinam Ltd.
- Arik Shteinberg
- Bio View Ltd.
- Yosi Segol
- Baby star Ltd.
- Eli Schwartz
- Mr. Lewis C. Pell
- Menora Mivtachim
- Afcon Holdings Ltd
- Mr. Yoram Levinson
- Retzef industries LTD.
- Mr. Shlomo Isaac
Work highlights
Representing Arik Shteinberg, in a lawsuit against Terahertz Group, a private company providing technological services across various industries and markets. The lawsuit includes claims of minority shareholder oppression and breaches of fiduciary duties by the company’s officers.
Represented Baby Star Ltd. in a motion for the initiation of insolvency proceedings filed by Eshkol Ltd.
Acting as the liquidator of Grand canter Ltd. filed a lawsuit on behalf of the company seeking rights in a prestigious real estate project located in the heart of Tel Aviv, against the company's former controlling shareholders and the purchasers.
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Practice head
Yoel Freilich
Other key lawyers
Guy Gissin; Amir Paz