Transportation: Aviation
Global Guide 2024 : Israel
Band 1
Email address
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+972 3 694 4111About
Provided by FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
FBC’s team has extensive experience in representing airlines (including major airlines and low-cost carriers), insurers, importers and exporters, freight forwarders, and online travel service providers in the full range of matters encompassed by aviation, maritime and tourism law.
Members of the FBC team have been active participants in both the Israeli legislative process as well as in industry organizations, including IATA, in regard to aviation and tourism law. FBC's clients benefit directly from this involvement, as the team is well-positioned to provide them with ongoing up-to-date regulatory advice and to advise them promptly about pending developments in these fields.
We routinely pull together our understanding of commercial litigation, class actions, corporate and regulatory matters with a deep knowledge of leasing, other commercial transactions, competition, labor relations and taxation to ensure that every aspect of a client’s goal is addressed.
Chambers Review
FISCHER (FBC & Co.) is a dominant force in the aviation space in Israel, with a strong practice focus on litigation. The team represents a roster of major airlines in cross-border contentious mandates, including class actions. It has a broad industry focus and is also often engaged in advisory services, assisting international carriers with regulatory matters and relations with the Israeli Aviation Authority. The law firm also has experience in matters relating to personal injury in the aviation sector.
Work Highlights
- FISCHER represented British Airways in a class action brought against it regarding its global 'no-show' policy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"FISCHER fields a team that can be entrusted with any kind of issue, including complex and sophisticated matters."
"FISCHER demonstrates a high level of dedication to their clients' interests, sharpness, and profound understanding of the fields of tourism and aviation."
"FISCHER fields a team that can be entrusted with any kind of issue, including complex and sophisticated matters."
"FISCHER demonstrates a high level of dedication to their clients' interests, sharpness, and profound understanding of the fields of tourism and aviation."
Notable Practitioners
Shirly Kazir is an acclaimed lawyer who is praised for her knowledge of the aviation industry and her dedication to clients. She is particularly active in class actions and commercial contracts.
"Shirly has excellent negotiation skills and is able to resolve complex issues."
"Shirly Kazir is a brilliant legal thinker and an amazing litigator. Her in-depth understanding of global aviation and the relevant legislation is second to none."
"Shirly Kazir is very practical and thorough in her assessment and performance, especially during discussions and bargaining with counterparties. She has the talent to think outside the box."