‘Top of the class for maritime law’, S. Friedman, Abramson & Co. is consistently mandated to handle maritime sector-related regulatory, antitrust, and commercial matters. The practice also fields experts in the acquisition, sale, financing, registration and leasing of vessels and aircrafts, as well as shipping litigation in both Israel and abroad. Amir Cohen-Dor heads up the firm’s maritime, aviation, and transportation department, which includes Michael Safran, ’Israel’s go-to expert for maritime law and maritime financings’. Other names to note are Aviva Zigmond , Roiy Cohen and Nitzan Nishlis, along with Eliad Sholomovich.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘Roiy Cohen is tenacious and pragmatic.’
- ‘Michael Safran knows all of the industry players and is highly effective. He is an excellent tactician and a brilliant technical lawyer.’
- ‘Experts in all fields of shipping. Each individual has their own expertise and together they deliver a full service.’
- ‘Specialist local knowledge and experience.’
- ‘A unique firm with good knowledge and diversity in a wide range of areas. The firm has experts for each one of them.’
- ‘A wonderful combination of high-level expertise and a fully-devoted, personal, and available service.’
Key clients
- ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd
- Ayalon Highways Co Ltd
- NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System
- Netivei Israel – National Transport Infrastructure Company Ltd
- The Israel Chamber of Shipping
- M. Dizengoff & Co (P&I Representatives) Ltd
- Israel Railways
- Israel Shipyards Industries Ltd
- Paz Aviation Services Ltd
- The Israel Electric Corporation Ltd
- The National Coal Supply Corporation
- Dead Sea Works
Work highlights
Advising ZIM on a range of global shipping transactions, including vessel purchases, financings, and long-term charter agreements exceeding USD 1 billion.
Advising NTA on large transport infrastructure projects, including Tel Aviv’s Metro and Light Rail systems.
Representing the World Shipping Council with regard to the Israeli competition block exemption for liner shipping operational arrangements.
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.
Michael Safran
Roiy Cohen
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Amir Cohen-Dor
Other key lawyers
Michael Safran; Aviva Zigmond; Roiy Cohen; Nitzan Nishlis; Eliad Sholomovich; Gavriel (Gabi) Disegni