
S. Horowitz & Co’s transport and aviation practice has longstanding experience in advising airlines, satellite operators, and suppliers of rolling stock and international courier and transportation services. The team is particularly experienced in transport disputes and liability claims, along with regulatory issues, general corporate matters, and operational agreements. Hugh Kowarsky‘s transactional and litigation practice encompasses aviation law; and Eyal Doron focuses on multi-jurisdictional commercial litigation and arbitration. Ron Libson was promoted to partner in early 2025.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Extensive knowledge of ASL vs EU legislation. Dedicated to the airline sector and extensive knowledge of the airline business, which is important when preparing and conducting cases.’
- ‘The firm stands out for provision of top-quality advice, which combines technical excellence and strategic vision with a proactive and client-focused approach. The team is recognised for anticipating client needs, working seamlessly across practice areas, and delivering practical solutions without compromising legal rigour. ’
- ‘Stands out for its deep sector knowledge, strategic thinking, and commercially practical advice.’
- ‘The team combines legal excellence with a clear understanding of the regulatory and operational realities of the transport industry, which makes their guidance both highly reliable and actionable.’
- ‘What makes the practice unique is its ability to manage complex, cross-border matters with precision, while remaining responsive and easy to work with. They are not only technically strong but also collaborative and solution oriented, often acting as true business partners rather than just legal advisers.’
- ‘Consistently demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and integrity, and their attention to detail and client service is exceptional. Their ability to navigate both public and private sector dynamics adds another layer of value.'
Key clients
- The Ryanair Group
- The Lufthansa Group
- The Wizz Air Group
- Emirates
- El Al Israeli Airlines
- Dubai Aviation Corporation
- Air Montenegro
- British Airways plc
- Ashdod and Haifa Ports
- China State Construction Engineering Corporation
Work highlights
Defending El Al Israel Airlines against high-value proceedings that seek certification of a claim as a class action, the matter concerning an allegation that El Al's credit voucher policy violates the Israeli Consumer Protection Law.
Acting for Ryanair in multiple motions to certify class actions.
Representing Austrian Airlines in a high-value motion to certify a class action, which claims the alleged violation of Austrian Airline's obligations under the Israeli Aviation Services Law.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Hugh Kowarsky; Eyal Doron
Other key lawyers
Ron Libson
Comparative Guides
Comparative Guide
Insurance Disputes
Israel
Avi Ordo, Moran Katz & Gilad Gafni
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Alternative Investment Funds
Israel
Avi Eldor, Ophir Kaplan, Keith Shaw & Amnon Tsafrir
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Bribery & Corruption
Israel
Pnina Sheffer Emmanuel, Amit Becher, Yaron Dagan & Lilach Michelstein
Comparative Guide
Construction
Israel
Benjamin Sheffer & Lance Blumenthal

