In a significant lateral hire, AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co boosted its aviation practice in 2024 with the arrival of new aviation head David Sprecher, who joins from Belgium-headquartered international trade outfit, Grisay Lawyers and Consultants. The firm additionally possesses a robust automotive practice, which specialises in advising clients such as Auto Center and Leascar Ram in dispute resolution, including class actions. Corporate head Yoav Caspi co-leads the overarching transport practice alongside Sprecher.
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Key clients
- Dan Public Transportation
- Kavim - Public Transportation lines
- El Al Israel Airlines
- Mayer's Group (Hertz, Kavim, Merkavim)
- Kesher Rent A Car (Hertz)
- Merkavim Transportation Technologies
- Auto Center Limited Partnership
- Shlomo Sixt Group, including S.Shlomo Holdings, S.Shlomo Automobile, Shlomo Transportation (2007)
- Shapir Group
- Leascar
Work highlights
Representing Auto Center in an application to certify a class action, alleging that Auto Center, and other leading companies in Israel selling used cars, presents high and inflated prices of used vehicles.
Representing Royal Air Maroc from the start of its operations in Israel following the signing of the Abraham Accords.
Representing Albar Car Fleet (RZ) in a case involving an application for class action certification.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Yoav Caspi; David Sprecher
Other key lawyers
Yaron Reiter; Ram Jeanne; Assaf Lapid