Mandated by major insurers and brokers, Levitan, Sharon & Co fields ‘one of the best practices around’. Recent developments include the launch of an Insurtech department, which advises digital insurers and start-ups on regulatory issues and product innovation, and the firm’s establishment of a reinsurance practice that focuses on capital relief products. Peggy Sharon, Moshe Abady and Yael Navon are ’all top class’, while Sharon Shefer heads the casualty and environmental departments. Dror Zamir, Tammy Greenberg, Keren Marco, Addy Margalit, Oded Cederboim, Aviv Klepner, Hadas Adler, and Karin Barel are other experienced practitioners.
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Testimonials
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- ‘No other firm can offer such insurance expertise or breadth and depth.’
- ‘Sharon Shefer is an excellent lawyer, a great communicator, and well liked by clients.’
- ‘Sophisticated, practical and smart lawyers who are at the top of their game.’ They understand the business of law and the needs of their clients. They respond to emails immediately and thoughtfully.’
- ‘This firm is the leading insurance specialist in Israel - known to and used by insurers and reinsurers around the globe, and by their law firms outside Israel.’
- ‘This is one of the best practices around for insurance and reinsurance work. The firm has a deep bench and great experience.’
- ‘Peggy Sharon, Moshe Abady and Yael Navon are all top class.’
Key clients
- Migdal Insurance Company
- AIG Israel Insurance Co
- Ayalon Insurance Co
- Bituach Haklay Insurance Co
- Kanat, Fund for Natural Hazards in Agriculture
- Menorah Mivtachim Insurance
- QBE European Division
- A.I.G. Group Europe
- Clal Insurance Co
- Israel Phoenix Insurance
- Israel Electric Corporation
- Oil Refineries Co.
Work highlights
Assisted QBE Casualty with several claims submitted against the Drainage Authority, which relate to flood events at an industrial zone.
Defending AIG Europe and Allianz, as D&O insurers, against a claim filed by a court-appointed officer to manage the policyholder after its collapse.
Defending a foreign insurer, which had issued a policy governed by Israeli law in relation to a mass tort claim, the issues concerning allocation of liability between tortfeasors, double insurance, and coverage declination.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Moshe Abady
Sharon Shefer
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Aviv Klepner
Practice head
Keren Marco; Tammy Greenberg; Yael Navon; Moshe Abady; Addy Margalit; Peggy Sharon; Sharon Shefer; Oded Cederboim; Karin Barel; Dror Zamir; Addy Margalit
Other key lawyers
Em-Lee Polakiewiez; Ronit Warshai