Principal areas of expertise for FISCHER (FBC & Co.)‘s telecoms and media practice include litigation, transactions, and regulatory issues, along with licensing, production, financing, and distribution. The team also has significant experience in the film, television, music, publishing, and theatre industries. Yoram Bonen specialises in the regulatory side to telecoms, media, and broadcasting; Yael Riemer acts in media and entertainment sector-related IP disputes; and Amit Dat and Omri Rachum-Twaig advise entertainment sector clients on technology-oriented law. The practice further includes media dispute practitioner Doron Kol and regulatory expert Barak Glickman.
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- ‘This is a serious and professional office. All clients’ requests are handled in the best possible way, leaving clients with peace of mind.’
- ‘Extensive experience and a deep understanding of the communications market.’
- ‘An exceptional combination of legal professionalism and practical skills.’
- ‘The way of working is very pleasant - always with a smile and always in the most professional manner.’
- ‘Professional and attentive. Best in the field in its specialisms.’
Key clients
- Google Google Ireland Google Israel Meta Platforms Access Industries Holdings Reshet Media News 13 Keshet Broadcasting Music 24 Ananey Communications Hot Telecommunication Systems Hot Telecom HOT Net Hot Mobile Bezeq Huawei Tech Investments Co Xphone Group Bynet Data Communications Shaham Israel Association of Cinema and Television Professionals Israel HaYom Newspaper Makor Rishon Newspaper Messer B.A.B Masha Productions B Communications Gil Productions Spiro Films Lama Productions Eddie King Til Kingdom Come Film Joola Kotkot Productions
Work highlights
Advising Reshet Media, a large commercial broadcaster, across a range of transactional, regulatory, and commercial matters.
Advising Ananey Communications before the Ministry of Communications on reform of the media market.
Advised a European bank on a potential cross-border debt restructuring for an Israeli company (with EU-based shareholders), the matter involving telecoms regulatory issues.
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Practice head
Yoram Bonen
Other key lawyers
Yael Riemer; Amit Dat; Omri Rachum-Twaig; Doron Kol; Barak Glickman; Ariel Mazer.