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