‘A leading team for all insurance-related disputes’, Kennedys’ Israel practice stands out for its ability to plug into the wider firm’s leading global offering for support on large-scale and cross-border cases. Zvika Zelichov and Chaim Zelichov co-head a group that acts for a comprehensive mix of domestic and multinational insurers and reinsurers, including Allianz, Aviva and Harel.
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‘Zvika Zelichov is commercially astute with a background of sound legal expertise. Very easy to work with.’
‘A leading team for all insurance-related disputes. It has a stellar reputation in that field. Extremely experienced and knowledgeable.’
‘Zvika Zelichov is a towering figure for insurance disputes in the Israeli market. He knows the industry inside out. He has a wealth of experience and is very well connected. For insurance litigation and arbitration, he is the go-to-guy in Israel.’
Key clients
- AIG
- Allianz
- Aviva
- Beazley
- Bituach Haklai Insurance Company
- BRIT
- Clal Insurance Company
- Clalit Health Services
- Electra Group
- Generali
- Harel Insurance Compnay
- HDI
Work highlights
Represented Sompo International Holdings in a D&O claim stemming from the bankruptcy of an Israeli construction company.
Appointed to perform monitoring in relation to an NIS5bn claim that was submitted against the Israeli Electric Corporation, following allegations that it overcharged its customers.
Represented CNA Hardy, as defence counsel, in a coverage claim connected to a robbery.
Practice head
Zvika Zelichov; Chaim Zelichov; Inbal Atias Mazor