Kennedys is the only global law firm with a local presence that advises on Israeli insurance law. Furthermore, the firm is consistently involved in market-leading matters, including high-value disputes concerning property damage, subrogation claims, D&O claims, and a wide variety of class actions. The firm recently acted for Israel’s four leading healthcare providers in claims concerning birth defects, bulk claims, and much more. Head of insurance Zvika Zelichov (who is ‘commercially astute with a background of sound legal expertise’) and head of medical malpractice Chaim Zelichov are ’well known and liked in the London insurance market’. Inbal Atias-Mazor stands out for medical negligence and personal injury cases. ‘Their legal capabilities and knowledge are exceptional’, according to clients.
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‘Zvika Zelichov is commercially astute against a background of sound legal expertise. Easy to work with.’
‘Of the several law firms I have had dealings with in Israel, the Zelichov partners, Chaim and Zvika, who are now part of Kennedys, Israel, are well known and liked in the London Insurance Market.'
'Chaim Zelichov and Zvika Zelichovs' legal capabilities and knowledge are exceptional as would be expected but their ability to relate to the London Market through their mastery of English gives them all the advantages they require to stand out in the London Insurance Market when looking for a relatable law firm in Israel.'
'Unlike some of their London counterparts, Chaim Zelichov and Zvika Zelichov are less likely to alienate the claims adjusters, who appoint them on behalf of mutual clients, and more likely to work alongside the adjusters, recognising the role they have to play in controlling the various parties involved in complex claims.’
'Chaim Zelichov and Zvika Zelichov always went out of their way to make me feel extremely welcome in Israel.'
'We handled a lot of long-tail liability claims for personal injuries on work sites in Israel as well as high-profile fires, and civil construction projects.'
Key clients
- AIG
- Allianz
- Aviva
- Beazley
- Bituach Haklai Insurance Company
- BRIT
- Canopius
- Clal Insurance Company
- Clalit Health Services
- Electra Group
- Generali
- Harel Insurance Company
Work highlights
Acted for a client in submitting a US$100m subrogation against 17 Israeli and international defendants, following a major fire that occurred at Rotem Amfert plant in Israel.
Representing all four sick funds in Israel (covering the vast majority of the Israeli population in medical insurance), in medical malpractice claims, submitted against their hospitals, medical institutions, doctors and medical staff.
Represented Inbal Insurance Company (the state's insurer) in the state's hospital in medical malpractice claims.
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Practice head
Zvika Zelichov; Chaim Zelichov; Inbal Atias Mazor