The class actions practice at S. Horowitz & Co is composed of ‘the best group of litigators in Israel’, according to satisfied clients. The group’s impressively broad experience across all key class action spheres is underpinned by its diverse client list, which includes leading domestic and multinational corporations from the TMT, life sciences, transport and energy spheres, as well as financial institutions. Practice co-head Hagai Doron additionally chairs the competition practice and is a key figure for antitrust-related actions. The team also draws on Ehud Arzi, who has an emphasis on representing banks and financial services clients; Asaf Rentsler, who is particularly recognised for healthcare-related claims; Uriel Prinz, who specialises in energy, pharmaceutical and financial services-related cases; and Gitit Levin-Grinberg, who has a focus on antitrust-related suits.
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‘This is a top-tier disputes practice with broad scope and a deep bench of talent.’
‘I have worked most closely with Noam Zamir who impressed with his clear sense of how an Israeli court would likely rule on certain key issues. His experience and clear advice saved time and unnecessary costs in moving towards an excellent outcome.’
‘Well-rounded knowledge of fledging class action practice in Israel.’
‘Hagai Doron and Gitit Levin-Grinberg are very diligent and provide good service notwithstanding the difficult circumstance the country is in.’
‘It has by far the best group of litigators in Israel. The team is highly skilled, very thorough and extremely client-oriented. We have been working with the firm for many years now and it proves time and time again that it is the best at what it does.’
‘Noam Zamir is one of the strongest litigators I’ve met. He is highly valuable and talented lawyer. He possesses broad legal knowledge and uses it to form clear strategy to each case. He has sharp analytical skills, is very attentive and well versed in all aspects of corporate laws.’
Key clients
- Dexcel and Dexcel Pharma Technologies
- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
- Honda Motor Co
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Maccabi Health Services
- British Airways
- Israel Electric Corporation
- Paz Oil Company
- Barclays Bank
Work highlights
- Representing Stellantis in seven different motions to certify as a class action alleging defects in vehicles, among other matters.
- Representing Barclays Bank in a class action concerning manipulations of Libor quotes.
- Representing Sanofi in a motion for the certification of a class action alleging lack of information included in the patient information leaflet.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Yehoshua Horesh; Hagai Doron
Other key lawyers
Ehud Arzi; Asaf Rentsler; Uriel Prinz; Gitit Levin-Grinberg; Noam Zami