Fielding a ‘leading transportation and aviation practice in Israel,’ Gross, Orad, Schlimoff & Co. is sought out by both domestic and foreign airlines, as well as aviation-related service providers conducting business in Israel. A former general counsel for Israel’s national air carrier EL AL, Omer Shalev, is a highly-rated aviation law specialist; and aviation litigation expert Noya Yulish represents insurers in claims against airlines, tour operators, and other aviation and tourism sector entities. Uri Mor Yosef and Liron Brizel are other key team members.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Omer Shalev brings a unique combination of personal and professional skills - provides clients with the best service.’
- ‘In both transactional work and litigation, Omer Shalev is a highly-effective and trusted adviser. Attentive to detail, responsive to urgent matters, and able to navigate complex legal challenges with clarity and efficiency.’
- ‘Omer Shalev distinguishes himself through a rare combination of deep legal expertise and a genuinely client-oriented mindset. Omer makes a point of understanding the broader commercial and operational context of clients’ business. This allows him to provide advice that is not only legally sound but also practical, strategic, and aligned with clients’ objectives.’
Key clients
- EL AL Israel Airlines
- Sun D’or International Airlines Ltd
- QAS Israel Ltd
- Maman Aviation Ltd
- TAP Air Portugal
- Air Baltic
- Arkia Israeli Airlines Ltd
- AMR Aviation Ltd
- Phoenix Insurance Company
- Israir Aviation & Tourism Ltd
- Israeli Airport Authority
- La Compagnie
Work highlights
Defending several airlines, including Arkia, TAP and Air Baltic, in class action applications that were filed in relation to the Aviation Services Law and Consumer Protection Law.
Advising travel agency Luca Travel on its establishment as a new company, including all contractual aspects with airlines, suppliers and clients.
Advised Global Leasing and Tus Airways on a share purchase agreement with Holiday Lines, in relation to the purchase of shares in TUS Airways.
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Practice head
Omer Shalev; Noya Yulish
Other key lawyers
Uri Mor Yosef; Liron Brizel