Transportation: Aviation
Global Guide 2024 : Israel
Band 1
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Provided by S Horowitz & Co
Our Aviation practice group, one of the longest-established and most experienced in Israel, is well-known for its uncompromising quality and thoroughness of work and expertise in all fields of aviation law (including aerospace), achieving excellent results in and outside court.
Over the course of many years, our Aviation Practice Group has accumulated extensive experience of advising and acting for international and domestic clients, providing both matter-specific and ongoing legal counsel to foreign and national airlines, satellite operators, suppliers of rolling stock and suppliers of international courier and transportation services, etc. Our advice is sought on all aspects of their business operations, including general corporate work, tenders, negotiation of commercial and operational agreements, acquisition and financing transactions, regulatory matters and court proceedings involving industry-specific disputes and liability claims. We also represent global companies on cross-border high value and multi-party claims.
As part of the continual process of ensuring that we provide the most current advice in the field, we maintain contacts and affiliations with international professional organizations, for enabling us to advise clients regarding the latest developments in the aviation aerospace sectors.
Chambers Review
S Horowitz & Co is a highly respected Israeli law firm with a longstanding and renowned aviation department. It is often instructed on air cargo claims, traffic control and other matters connected with airports. The aviation team has notable strength in the regulatory and contentious arenas, and is regularly engaged in disputes involving high-profile airlines. The firm possesses further experience in class actions involving travel agents, consumer protection rights and insurance payments. It also represents lenders in aircraft financings.
Work Highlights
- S Horowitz & Co represents Swiss International Airlines in a USD17 million class action regarding the airline's out-of-sequence policy towards passengers who do not attend a segment of their flight.
Strengths
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"Horowitz always provides a comprehensive picture of the applicable legislation, while always keeping in mind our aim of having a pragmatic approach."
"Their expertise enables us to efficiently address and resolve disputes within concise timeframes."
"S Horowitz is capable of handling multiple, cross-functional and complex matters."
"The team at S Horowitz provides high-quality legal advice and the most efficient solution to the queries they are presented with."
"Horowitz always provides a comprehensive picture of the applicable legislation, while always keeping in mind our aim of having a pragmatic approach."
"Their expertise enables us to efficiently address and resolve disputes within concise timeframes."
"S Horowitz is capable of handling multiple, cross-functional and complex matters."
"The team at S Horowitz provides high-quality legal advice and the most efficient solution to the queries they are presented with."
Notable Practitioners
Hugh Kowarsky is one of the most senior lawyers in the sector in Israel. He continues to lead the firm's aviation litigation and non-contentious matters.
Eyal Doron is a distinguished lawyer who is active on a wide range of contentious mandates in the Israeli aviation sector, both for large national carriers and for low-cost airlines. He also provides regulatory and advisory services to airline operators.
"Eyal Doron possesses an extensive depth of knowledge and a forward-looking perspective."
"Eyal is a very experienced lawyer with great knowledge of national and international law."
"Eyal Doron is capable of delivering at the highest level in several different domains. He is always ready to provide support and is a great team leader."
Ranked Lawyers at
S Horowitz & Co
Israel
Members
Provided by S Horowitz & Co
Clients
Provided by S Horowitz & Co
Aerospace Companies
Global Courier Companies & Shippers
Global, Domestic And Foreign Airlines Companies And Groups
Insurance Companies Operating In Aviation Aerospace Fields
Multinational Transport And Logistic Companies
Professional Aviation Organizations
Satellite Operators
Suppliers Of International Courier & Transportation Services
Suppliers Of Rolling Stock
Industries
Provided by S Horowitz & Co
Acquisitions, Disposals And Financing Of Aircrafts And Satellites
Damage To Aircrafts, Third party Damage & Cargo Claims
Ground-Handling Contracts, Airport Charges, Air Traffic Control & Slot Allocation
IT Contracts, Sales Agency Agreements, Maintenance & Support Agreements
Licenses & Facility Management Agreements
Matters Involving Air Cargo Claims
Representing Carriers In Class Actions Of Passenger Claims
Route Licensing, Flight/Overflight Permits, Alliances, Airline Membership Programs & Competition Law