As part of the firm’s huge disputes offering, Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. regularly handles complex cases across jurisdictions, with clients from a range of sectors benefiting from its deep knowledge of multiple arbitration rules and different seats. The practice is best-known for its representation of corporates engaged in high-value commercial disputes, including a considerable volume of infrastructure and construction-related matters. Recognised as a ‘ferocious fighter for her clients’ interests’, Daphna Kapeliuk ’seems to know everything when it comes to international arbitration in Israel’, including regularly handling matters under International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) rules. Team head Zvi Bar-Nathan also has ‘an impressive track record’ on commercial arbitration matters, and also regularly serves as an arbitrator.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This practice stands out for its deep expertise and ability to handle complex disputes across jurisdictions.’
- ‘The team provides practical advice and commercial solutions to complex problems.’
- ‘Zvi Bar-Nathan is an excellent lawyer and knowledgeable and experienced in international arbitration.'
- 'Zvi Bar-Nathan has an impressive track record and is therefore able to advise from a position of exceptional experience.'
- 'Daphna Kapeliuk is a great arbitration specialist! She seems to know everything when it comes to international arbitration in Israel.'
- ‘Daphna Kapeliuk has a deep knowledge in commercial arbitration paired with an ability to easily get to the key topics and explain them in simple and convincing terms. Also, Daphna is a ferocious fighter for the clients interest. It is a huge benefit to have her on your side in a dispute.’
Key clients
- Google, including YouTube.
- Credit Suisse
- Coca Cola Israel
- Israel Railways Ltd.
- Murchinson Ltd.
- Fahn Kanne & Co. Grant Thornton Israel,
- Nestlé S.A.
- Stakehound S.A.
- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
- Goldman Sachs & Co.
- PJSC Aeroflot
- The Phoenix Group
Work highlights
Representing various multinational corporations in ICC arbitration proceedings.
Representing US-based Mueller Water Products Inc. in 4 connected proceedings regarding arbitration.
Representing Goldman Sachs in a claim filed in Israel by more than 30 plaintiffs against 14 defendants alleging misrepresentation with regard to their rights as Class B option holders/shareholders. The case is in mediation.
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Practice head
Zvi Bar-Nathan
Other key lawyers
Hagit Blaiberg; Aaron Michaeli; Benjamin Rotenberg; Daphna Kapeliuk; Yehuda Rosenthal; Jeremy Benjamin; Moti Arad; Michael Ginsburg; Maya Nusbaum Rapaport; Peer David