Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)
Global Guide 2024 : Israel
Band 1
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Provided by Meitar | Law Offices
Meitar has one of the largest, most experienced and highly reputable litigation practices in Israel. The firm is involved in many of the largest, most complex and high profile litigation matters in Israel. The litigation department has extensive expertise in representing leading multinational companies in complex corporate, commercial, mass torts, administrative and white collar litigation in Israel, as well as in major local and international arbitration. Our litigation group comprises of over 35 partners, 70 associates and over 20 legal interns.
Our firm's extensive international experience, and familiarity with foreign legal systems and environments, allow us to communicate effectively with foreign clients about the intricacies of Israeli litigation. Our litigation group is very experienced in working closely and coordinating local litigation with major foreign companies and law firms in the US, Europe and Asia. We represent a wide variety of clients including multinational and local companies in such diverse fields as financial services, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, telecommunications, electronics, software, oil and gas, food, consumer goods, irrigation and water treatment, hi-tech, weapons, textile, cellular operators, cable TV, medical devices as well as governmental institutions and large municipalities.
Chambers Review
Meitar | Law Offices is a distinguished firm with deep bench strength and an established reputation for quality. The team's lawyers are respected for their ability to handle a broad array of litigation for big-name multinational and Israeli clients. The Ramat Gan-based group works with a number of financial institutions and companies in the pharmaceutical, infrastructure and technology fields. It also operates a renowned class action and derivative action practice. The team has notable experience handling competition and securities disputes. It furthermore represents clients in international arbitration proceedings.
Work Highlights
- A Meitar team is defending Volkswagen Group in class actions regarding the diesel emission claims relating to the EA 189 engine.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Meitar are thorough, learned, industrious, attentive and reach the optimal results available. They are also well diversified and cover many areas."
"Meitar's commitment to client care is outstanding."
"Meitar has the resources, expertise and capabilities to handle complex legal matters and provide tailored solutions that meet our unique needs."
"Meitar are thorough, learned, industrious, attentive and reach the optimal results available. They are also well diversified and cover many areas."
"Meitar's commitment to client care is outstanding."
"Meitar has the resources, expertise and capabilities to handle complex legal matters and provide tailored solutions that meet our unique needs."
Notable Practitioners
Eyal Rosovsky is a highly respected disputes lawyer based in Ramat Gan with deep experience representing domestic and international clients. As well as adeptly handling a range of commercial litigation, he is experienced in acting as arbitrator. He represents a wide variety of clients, including in the telecommunications and construction sectors.
"Eyal's expertise in navigating the intricacies of a detailed dispute has been exemplary, showcasing his deep understanding of corporate law."
Reli Leshem is highly esteemed in the general disputes space, including in class actions, and also possesses extensive cross-border arbitration experience. His clients include global technology companies and leading banks. He is based in Ramat Gan and is a dual-qualified lawyer able to practise in both Israel and New York.
"Reli Leshem is a leading litigator."
Nadav Weisman is an esteemed lawyer in commercial litigation. He adeptly represents clients in class actions and other litigious matters, as well as acting on arbitration. He is based in Ramat Gan.
"Nadav Weisman is a great lawyer due to the depth of his understanding of complicated issues in litigation."
Ron Peleg is a highly regarded lawyer with notable experience in class actions and product liability, particularly relating to the automotive and pharmaceutical sectors. He acts for a number of high-profile international clients in these areas.
"Ron Peleg is an excellent lawyer. He is very service-oriented, a strategist and a superb tactician."
"Ron Peleg's expertise in product liability and navigating complicated industries in unmatched."
Ranked Lawyers at
Meitar | Law Offices
Israel
Members
Provided by Meitar | Law Offices
Adam Shapira
Adi Fremder
Ali Bursztyn
Alon Gellert
Alon Magen
Alon Yoeli
Amir Dolev
Amira Amra
Amos Goren
Ariel Rakover
Avi Licht
Dror Kedem
Edan Laron
Gidi Frishtik
Gilad Schiff
Giora Ungar
Hagit Avrahami
Hedvat Yanko Wollman
Isaar Birger
Israel Feffer
Liran Bar-Shalom
Livian Segal
Michael Tesler
Mor Fingerer
Neta Arbel
Or Baron Gil
Pinni Yaniv
Head of Department
Ron Peleg
Ronen Ziv
Rotem Gilad
Roy Dalach
Sivan Ramot
Yael Antonelli
Yankie Pfeffer
Yoav Oestreicher
Yochi Kadir-Paz
Yuval Sasson