Primarily active on behalf of public-sector clients, Shnitzer Gotlieb Samet & Co. specialises in representing government companies in civil, commercial and administrative litigation, with a focus on infrastructure-related cases. Managing partner Nir Sabarov is a ‘talented litigator’ and co-heads the practice together with Nir Milshtein.
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Testimonials
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‘Demonstrates strong understanding of the business, with great legal writing and litigation skills, particularly Nir Sabarov.’
‘The SGS team is a great combination of smart, determined and devoted people who take their task to the highest level. Nir Sabarov is a talented litigator.'
‘Nir Sabarov conducts thorough research and brings all the required abilities to court. Nir Milshtein completes the team with his rare analytical ability.’
Key clients
- Cross Israel Highway
- Water Desalination Administration (under the supervision of the Office of the State Attorney)
- Jerusalem Light Rail
- BSR Group
- United Sarona
- NTA - Metropolitan Mass Transit System
- Israel Roads - National Transport Infrastructure Co
- BDO Israel
- Agricultural Research Organization (Volcanic Centre) (under the supervision of the Office of the State Attorney)
- Israel Land Authority (under the supervision of the Office of the State Attorney)
Work highlights
- Represented Cross Israel in a high-value arbitration against Shapir Engineering Cross Israel North.
- Represented the Water Desalination Administration in two arbitration proceedings against concessionaires.
- Represented BSR Real Estate in various dispute resolution cases.
Lawyers
Practice head
Nir Sabarov; Nir Milshtein
Other key lawyers
Yaron Eliyasi; Natan Lerner