The ‘knowledgeable and pragmatic’ team at Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary has built up a market-leading reputation handling financial services-related class actions. Team head Sharon Lubezky-Hess is at the forefront of this work, taking the lead on a multitude of matters for the largest banks in Israel, including as it relates to alleged unauthorised charges/fees levied against customers. Lubezky-Hess also handles work for insurers, as does Shahar Haron. Yaniv Holzman is active in the financial services sector, as well as taking the lead on a number of media advertising class actions.
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- 'A knowledgeable and pragmatic team that displays a high level of professionalism.'
Key clients
- AbbVie Biopharma Ltd.
- Aeronautics Defense Systems Ltd.
- Ayalon Insurance Company Ltd.
- Bank Hapoalim Ltd.
- Bank Leumi Le-Israel Ltd.
- Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot Ltd.
- Clal Pension and Provident Funds
- Direct Insurance – IDI Insurance Company Ltd.
- "Egged" Company, Public Transportation Company Ltd.
- EL AL Israel Airlines
- Excellence Nashua Stock Exchange Services Ltd
- First International Bank of Israel Ltd.
Work highlights
Representing Bank Hapoalim opposing a series of class action motions totalling over $2.2bn regarding the interest the bank provides on deposits in its customers' accounts.
Defending Bank Leumi Le-Israel Ltd. against an NIS60 million motion for certification of a class action regarding mortgage early repayment charges in a case that may set precedent.
Acting for Bank Leumi Le-Israel Ltd. to oppose a motion for certification of a class action filed by Ido Freidlin against both Bank Leumi and Bank Hapoalim Ltd, in a matter which may set precedent on bank obligations in the clearing of funds deposited by cheque.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Sharon Lubezky Hess
Other key lawyers
Shahar Haron; Yaniv Holzman