The employment practice at FISCHER (FBC & Co.) spans all elements of labour law, and the team possesses a notable strength in labour union issues, including collective bargaining agreements, class actions, and various other disputes, providing counsel to a broad range of employers in highly-unionised industries. The group operates under the joint captaincy of collective bargaining specialist Shay Teken and seasoned litigator Moran Friedman, a pair who previously held positions in the legal department of the Histadrut, Israel’s largest trade union federation. New partner Amit Bechler heads the team’s immigration work, which involves advising Israeli employers' relocation of foreign talent, and Hilla Sachs comes highly recommended for contentious work.
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‘The firm’s employment team consistently exhibits a deep commitment to excellence, with an unmatched ability to combine legal expertise and creative problem-solving.’
‘Partner Moran Friedman brings not only years of experience but also a deep understanding of the nuances involved in complex employment matters. She is known for her pragmatic approach to resolving sensitive employment disputes, often finding solutions that align with both legal requirements and business needs.’
‘We have had a really great experience with Hilla Sachs. She helped us a lot, and we are certain that we can trust in her legal opinions.’
‘We have worked with the FBC team for several years now. They are certainly a 'top-notch' firm, very knowledgeable in the legal and business aspects of our matters, always available, and very client-oriented, keeping us informed of aspects of our business that require legal attention. They are very collaborative in all respects.'
- 'We work closely with FBC partner Amit Bechler who specialises in labour, employment, and immigration matters. Mr. Bechler is a junior partner who is very knowledgeable in Israeli labor and employment law and legal developments and always provides adequate and timely advice. He is always very collaborative and client service oriented.’
‘Moran Friedman had gone above and beyond for me and my business. I feel she truly cares and is invested in my best interests. She remembers each detail and seems to deeply understand the nuances. She is highly strategic, and I’ve learned a lot from working with her.’
‘The special added value in all the years that the law firm has accompanied us is their ability to provide us with the most required and relevant service according to our needs. We enjoy the possibility of getting the best advice and many worlds of knowledge in one place.'
'Moran Friedman provides fast and intelligent service. Since it is sometimes necessary to add lawyers with different areas of expertise than hers, Moran knows how to summon the appropriate lawyers to the discussion to ensure that the legal issue we are dealing with receives the most professional, quickest response.'
Key clients
- Tower Semiconductor Ltd.
- Tnuva Food Industries Ltd.
- Mivne Real Estate (K.D) Ltd.
- Ormat Technologies, Inc
- Tidhar Group
- Shikun & Binui
- Cross River Bank
- Bank HaPoalim
- Korean Air
- Emirates Airlines
Work highlights
- Acting for Mivne Real Estate (K.D) in the initial unionisation of its employees.
- Representing P.V Nano Cell Ltd. in a lawsuit filed by a former employee regarding a pension dispute.
- Advising Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. on all labour and employment aspects of its contemplated acquisition of Autotalks Ltd.
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Amit Bechler; Hilla Sachs