S. Friedman, Abramson & Co. acts for a range of employers, including non-profits, academic institutions, construction businesses, multinational corporations, and private and public companies. Co-leading the labour law department, Tal Enat-Ben Arieh has longstanding experience in collective and individual employment relations; and Haya Spiegel‘s workload encompasses dispute resolution, collective agreements, and labour law class actions. The practice further includes Roi Harel, an adviser to large-scale employers, and Shiran Mizrahi Vilbach, who is experienced in both employment litigation and advisory work.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are readily available, very patient, trustworthy, and have brilliant legal minds on the team.’
- ‘Highly professional, extremely knowledgeable, and very service oriented.’
- ‘One of the best teams in Israel.’
- ‘Clients have full confidence in Tal Enat-Ben Arieh’s ability and judgement.’
- ‘They possess the empathy and maturity to handle employment-related matters, which are often quite sensitive.’
- ‘Tal Enat-Ben Arieh is an excellent labour lawyer. Wise, pleasant, humble, great team player and has immense knowledge of her practice area.’
Key clients
- University of Haifa
- The Center for Independent Education for Elementary Schools
- ZIM Intagrated Shipping Services
- Rambam Health Corporation
- DRS Rada Tecnologies
- The Council for Higher Education
- The Planing and Budgeting Committee
- Israel Electric Corporation (
- Palram Industries
- Braude College of Enginering
- Plasson Industries
- Hamashbir 365
Work highlights
Representing ZIM and its subsidiaries in a wide range of labour law matters, including individual and collective claims, pension issues, and complex collective agreements.
Representing the Independent Education System of Israel in ongoing labour matters, including high-value class actions and strategic employment litigation.
Representing the University of Haifa in complex labour law matters, including collective disputes, high-value pensions litigation, and negotiations with academic unions concerning structural employment reforms.
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.
Shiran Mizrahi Vilbach
Practice head
Tal Enat-Ben Arieh; Haya Spiegel
Other key lawyers
Shiran Mizrahi Vilbach; Roi Harel; Hilla Bar Ilan; Hadas Lankry Alin