In addition to representing major airlines and low-cost carriers, FISCHER (FBC & Co.) is mandated by shipping and cruise companies, global couriers, and freight forwarders on maritime disputes and cargo claims. Leading the practice, Shirly Kazir is ‘extremely knowledgeable about the aviation industry’; while tourism industry specialist Amir Varon advises foreign airlines on international aviation law and aviation-related regulatory matters. The practice further includes international aviation law practitioner Lior Linhard, who acts for foreign and domestic airlines in class actions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Shirly Kazir is extremely knowledgeable about the aviation industry and the market. She is a real asset for FBC and clients. Stands out for her professional approach.’
- ‘Shirly Kazir is a hard working person and available. She has an open mind and is willing to listen to other ideas. Loyal to clients and a proactive approach, alerting clients when something in the marketplace may affect them (legislation or court cases).’
- ‘Shirly Kazir - excellent negotiation skills, and able to think out of the box to resolve conflicts. She is able to find solution that commercially and legally compliant.’
- ‘Top-level knowledge of aviation legislation, including government rulings. Support in court appearances.’
- ‘Professionally-strong, reliable and service oriented - a magnificent team.’
- The individuals I deal with, and Advocate Kazir, are absolutely exceptional in their ability to understand a given situation. They will always be methodical in researching the case while dealing with the complex legislation and litigation. They are all driven in their will to provide support and advice. They are very pleasant and keep their cool under difficult circumstances.
Key clients
- British Airways Lot Polish Airlines American Airlines Inc Icelandair Eastern Airlines Gulf Air Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd Turkish Airlines KLM Royal Dutch Airlines EasyJet Airlines Company Ltd Delta Air Lines Iberia Líneas Aéreas de España Air France Air Seychelles EL-Al Israel Airlines Ltd Challenge Airlines IL Ltd Sunorama Cruises FlyYo S.R.L AliExpress – Logistics Services Vueling Airlines Aeroméxico Etihad Airways Fly Dubai Transavia Airlines Virgin Atlantic Lufthansa Group Finnair West Atlantic Air Mauritius DHL (Israel) Ltd Talma Shlomo Travel Solutions Zhejiang Cainiao Supply Chain Management Pegasus Airlines Maman Aviation Arkia Israeli Airlines Wizz Air Hungary Ltd QAS - Quality Airport Services Ltd Silk Way West Airlines Air Europa Líneas Aéreas, S.A.U Korean Airlines WeTrip Ltd Trivago N.V Hotels.com Aviation Links Baron Tours Ltd Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE Classic Air Xplorer Globe Net Ltd Caspi Aviation; Caspi Tours Evergreen Marine Corp Evergreen Marine Ltd Evergreen Marine Group Unitag Ltd Jas Forwarding Association of Vehicle Importers in Israel Aviation Bridge Ltd Nahor Transport Lanes Ltd Travel Eat Connect Ltd Aerro Direkt S.R. Glow Glamping Ltd
Work highlights
Acting as sole counsel for Etihad, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Air France, in high-stakes class actions submitted against them, such claims alleging that the airlines do not comply with the Israeli Consumer Protection Law’s cancellation and refund policy.
Representing British Airways in a class action, which relates to refunds for flight cancellations and the relationship between airlines and travel agents in cases where the tickets are purchased via a travel agency.
Representing Jtrain, the selected bidder and awarded consortium for a mega-value PPP project, involving the design, construction, operation, maintenance, transfer, and financing of the Blue Line of the Jerusalem Light Rail Transit Network.
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Practice head
Shirly Kazir
Other key lawyers
Amir Varon; Lior Linhard; Keren Shvartzberg; Gilad Winkler; Yoram Bonen