Drawing upon ‘extensive familiarity with leading international arbitration institutions and rules’, Gornitzky & Co. is skilled at handling high value cross-border disputes across a wide array of substantive law, both in the context of commercial cases and investor-state matters. ’Highly experienced’ team head Eli Cohen excels in providing ‘strategic, forward-looking solutions’ to clients on high-profile cross-border construction and infrastructure-related matters, as well as being key to the team’s increased visibility and success enforcing international arbitration awards in Israel. Recognised as ’one of the most talented and effective arbitration practitioners of her generation’, Nuna Lerner‘s skill in the area encompasses enforcement matters, construction arbitration and investor-state disputes. Appreciated for his ’precise legal analysis and sound judgement’, Nir Keidar‘s international arbitration spans a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, technology and banking, while Myriam Feinberg continues to raise the firm’s profile for public international law.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Nir Keidar is very smart, creative and effective in advocating for his clients and looking for a practical and efficient solution.'
- 'Nir Keidar stands out for his strong expertise in international law and arbitration, bringing precise legal analysis and sound judgement to complex cross-border disputes.'
- ‘Nuna Lerner is widely recognised as one of the most talented and effective arbitration practitioners of her generation. She combines deep substantive expertise in complex international disputes with sharp strategic instincts, delivering results that consistently exceed client expectations.'
Key clients
- Hilton Worldwide Manage Limited
- HLT Waldorf Astoria International Manage LLC
- TMDC Ltd.
- Scintilla Fund
- Dan Transportation Company Ltd.
- Danya Cebus Ltd.
- Shikun and Binui – Solel Boneh Infrastructure Ltd.
- Shikun and Binui Energy Ltd.
- Electra Energy Ltd.
Work highlights
Successfully secured enforcement of two ICC Arbitration awards valued at over 100 million NIS.
Representing a principal contractor in a major ICC arbitration arising out of Israel’s largest railway infrastructure project to date, valued at over NIS 9 billion centring around the abrupt withdrawal of the project’s main subcontractor at a critical late stage, triggering significant delays, operational disruption, and complex legal fallout.
Acting for the Claimant in a €883.7 million investor-state arbitration and an ensuing appeal to the courts in Sweden.
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Practice head
Eli Cohen
Other key lawyers
Nuna Lerner; Nir Keidar; Myriam Feinberg; Jasmine Goldofsky