Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)
Global Guide 2024 : Israel
Band 4
About
Provided by Berkman & Co.
Berkman & Co.
Recognized as one of Israel’s leading litigation firms, Berkman & Co. specializes in complex high-profile commercial disputes, as well as complex and high-value class actions and derivative claims.
Known for its out-of-the-box thinking and for finding innovative solutions to complex disputes, Berkman & Co. has been involved in some of the most challenging cases brought before Israeli courts and arbitration tribunals, with many of the cases handled by the firm over the years involving precedent-setting issues that were not previously addressed by Israeli courts.
Berkman & Co. maintains an uncompromising professional level, ensuring its clients receive the very best representation possible. With a reputation for quickly understanding and analyzing complex legal and commercial disputes, the firm’s dedicated team, headed by founder Adv. Ron Berkman, has gained extensive experience in representing and advising leading domestic and international clients in shareholder disputes, corporate control contests, minority shareholder oppression, and director and officer liability.
The firm’s exceptional dispute resolution practice is routinely representing local and multinational corporations and clients in disputes involving corporate, contract, administrative and securities laws, across a variety of industries, including banking and financial services, energy and infrastructure, telecommunications, insurance, chemicals, hi-tech and biotech.
Chambers Review
Berkman & Co. is a compact group with a varied disputes practice and an established reputation for class actions. The firm is experienced in assisting banking institutions, companies in the energy and telecommunications sectors and high net worth entrepreneurs with commercial litigation and arbitration. Its lawyers are also active in handling class actions and derivative actions. The firm has been particularly active in shareholder disputes.
Work Highlights
- A Berkman team represented Israel Chemicals Group in its USD300 million suit against IBM relating to the implementation of a global SAP system.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Berkman & Co has a great team at all levels that provide great service."
"Berkman & Co are experts at handling complex issues."
"Berkman & Co has a great team at all levels that provide great service."
"Berkman & Co are experts at handling complex issues."
Notable Practitioners
Ron Berkman is well regarded for his experience in class actions, as well as his general litigation experience. His work extends to advising on liquidation and labour disputes.
"Ron Berkman is a brilliant advocate. He is smart, commercial and always gives great advice."