The ‘detail-oriented and commercially-minded’ team at Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co. delivers ’practical and results-driven solutions’ to clients in highly regulated sectors across a range of international arbitration matters. Yoav Razin brings ‘deep insight and experience’ to complex international arbitrations governed under ICC rules, as well as being adept at handling matters progressing on multiple fronts, including in related court proceedings. Combining ’sharp analytical skills with practical instincts’, Ram Pardes is also key to the firm’s growing presence in the international arbitration arena. The team is now headed by skilled mediation lawyer Shlomo Cohen, following the firm’s merger in July 2025 with Shlomo Cohen & Co.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Yoav Razin brings deep insight and experience, especially in coordinating between arbitration and related court proceedings.'
- 'Ram Pardes communicates with precision, remains calm under pressure, and provides advice that is both realistic and effective.'
- 'Ram Pardes is an exceptional arbitration counsel with outstanding strategic judgement and composure. He combines sharp analytical skills with practical instincts and is always fully in control of the facts and the broader tactical picture.'
- 'It is a team that inspires full confidence and delivers practical and results driven solutions even in the most demanding international settings.'
- 'They are highly responsive, detail oriented, and commercially minded, combining deep legal knowledge with a clear understanding of business objectives.'
- 'The team demonstrated exceptional command of international arbitration strategy, coordination between forums, and the ability to anticipate and manage procedural challenges in real time.'
Key clients
- Alfa Duty Free
- SolelAben
- Tried and True Media
- Yandex
- Menelik Group
- RCL Cruises Limited (Royal Caribbean International)
- Club Med SAS & Le Club Mediterranee (Israel) Ltd.
- Zurich PLC
- A number of diamond insurers
- IBI Group Inc.
- Wood Group Tas Turbine Services Ltd. \\Ethos Energy (GBR) Limited
- Donna and Shula Productions Ltd.
- DesignerEyes, Inc. (Verso Israel, LLP, Verso USA, LLP)
- Businessman Roy Waissman
- Filo Srl
- Draco
Work highlights
Representation of Alfa Duty Free Holdings, a Luxembourg-based company controlled by Mr. Alexander Mashkevich, in an ICC arbitration proceeding against Gebr. Heinemann, a German duty-free shops operator.
Representation of SolelAben, a joint venture between two major Israeli and Spanish construction and infrastructure companies – Shikun & Binui and TSK and handling two large international arbitrations pertaining to the construction of one of the largest solar fields in the Middle East, one of which before the ICC and the other is an ad-hoc arbitration.
Successfully defending a foreign company in liability and insurance issues concerning material damages to power plant facility. During mediation, reduced the client's exposure dramatically from a NIS 120m claim.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Shlomo Cohen
Other key lawyers
Yoav Razin; Yaron Rossman; Amit Mor; Orli Naschitz; Ram Pardes; Orr Amsel