Gornitzky & Co.‘s employment practice spans contentious and advisory matters, including employment litigation and labour-related due diligence in the context of M&A, IPOs, and major investments. The team advises on employment, termination, and retirement arrangements, supports multinationals with employee relocations, and has experience handling collective bargaining and workforce-related negotiations. Practice head Michael Ayalon ’stands out for his strategic insight and leadership’; Sagi Padureanu is a collective labour relations specialist; and Lee Alter Kizis is experienced in M&A-related employment issues. Roni Sharon Aviram is another key figure.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Lee Alter Kizis is an excellent legal professional with extensive knowledge.’
- ‘The depth of service is extremely helpful, especially in complex cases that span different practices.’
- ‘A combination of a highly-professional and knowledgeable team and a human-centric approach and unmatched level of service - working with Gornitzky is a very unique experience.’
- ‘Every single member of the team brings deep knowledge and a unique approach, which makes for a healthy process of weighing alternative courses of action.’
- ‘The team is steady and consistent, and takes every case and task seriously and effectively. It is always ready to help, and is available to clients for every legal matter that businesses have to deal with.’
- ‘A one-stop-shop for legal advice, from the smallest to the most complex issues.’
- ‘Michael Ayalon is consistently outstanding, both technically and personally. He combines sharp legal acumen with empathy, pragmatism, and sound judgement, which is especially valuable in the nuanced world of employment law. He stands out for his strategic insight and leadership.’
- ‘What sets Lee Alter Kizis apart is her practical and pragmatic approach, her ability to see the bigger picture, and her focus on finding a practical solution for the client.’
- The team is highly professional and possesses extensive knowledge in all areas of labor law.
- Highly professional and profound knowledge in labor and employment law.
Key clients
- Cellcom Bank Leumi Le-Israel The Ritz-Carlton Bank HaPoalim Pointer Power Card Buchman Feder Packaging Or Mania V-Wave Fattal Hotel Group Dan Public Transportation Dan Badarom Transportation (2016) Emilia Group The Phoenix Insurance Company Egged Group Superbus HaAmakim Keystone Fund NINTEX Rassco Residences
Work highlights
Representing Orgenics in a legal dispute involving parallel employment and civil proceedings against the company’s former president and CEO.
Representing Brown Hotels Group in a debt settlement process involving the sale of most of its operations and assets to Canada Israel Group, the matter involving transferring hundreds of employees to Canada Israel.
Acting for Tabib, an environmental services company, in ongoing employment court proceedings initiated by the General Federation of Labour in Israel.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Michael Ayalon
Other key lawyers
Sagi Padureanu; Lee Alter Kizis; Roni Sharon Aviram