FBC - Tal Eyal-Boger Ms. Eyal-Boger, head of FBC's Competition & Antitrust Department, is one of Israel's leading antitrust practitioners. She specializes in all aspects of competition and antitrust matters and represents clients in complex litigation and class actions. Ms. Eyal-Boger has consistently featured in the international rankings of The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers. She was also the only non-academic Israeli lawyer to have been selected by the international journal, Global Competition Review, in its survey of the best worldwide antitrust practitioners under forty years of age. Ms. Eyal-Boger regularly assists multinational and domestic companies in obtaining the approval of the Israel Antitrust Authority for M&As, investments and agreements containing restrictive provisions, and provides counsel with respect to matters involving potential restrictive trade practices and abusive behavior. She also works closely with companies to create and implement antitrust compliance programs. Ms. Eyal-Boger was invited by the Israeli Antitrust Authority to act as a non-governmental advisor to the European Commission at the International Competition Network. She serves as the Deputy Chairman of the Israel Bar Association's Antitrust Committee, and is frequently called upon to lecture on antitrust matters before various legal and business forums.
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
With in-depth expertise in the full spectrum of competition and antitrust matters, FISCHER (FBC & Co.) maintains its leading position in the Israeli market, routinely advising big international clients such as Google, as well as other prominent names in the food and beverage, finance, telecoms, and energy sectors. The department is jointly led by the ‘truly outstanding’ Tal Eyal-Boger, whose broad practice spans cartels and restrictive arrangements, abuse of dominant power, and litigation, and seasoned expert Reuven Behar. Other key names include litigator Ziv Schwartz and newly promoted partner Roi Warhaftig, praised by clients for his ’exceptional analytical skills’.
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Testimonials
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- 'Fischer's antitrust team is highly regarded. In particular, Tal Eyal-Boger has an excellent understanding of the market, and Roi Warhaftig has exceptional analytical skills to handle very complex legal situations. Together, they form an excellent team.'
- 'Number 1 in the industry. FBC has an excellent antitrust team. Huge experience. Enormous knowledge.'
- 'Ziv Schwartz is an excellent lawyer, provides clear opinions and practical solutions.'
- 'The firm's antitrust department is characterised by exceptional professionalism and capability. We have enjoyed comprehensive support on both the strategic and practical fronts, benefitting from their expert legal insights and keen understanding of the commercial ramifications associated with our case.'
- 'The team has consistently demonstrated readiness and efficiency, providing us with professional service throughout our engagement. Additionally, we had the opportunity to leverage cutting-edge technologies offered by the department in handling extensive databases needed for our case.'
- 'Tal Eyal Boger, head of the department, is truly outstanding. He has extensive legal experience and operates with the utmost professionalism. His deep understanding of the Authority's procedures and the complexities of the business itself is remarkable. He is excellent at both the strategic level and the level of detail. He excels at handling team tasks with efficiency and professionalism. Working with her is an absolute pleasure.'
- 'Tal Eyal-Boger and Ziv Schwartz are both strong lawyers with excellent instincts. They are also practical and very responsive.'
Key clients
- Google and Waze Mobile Ltd
- Schaeffler
- Whirlpool Corporation
- NatWest Markets Plc
- Tokin Corporation
- Nichicon Corporation
- SodaStream Israel LTD
- New-Med Energy LLP and five holders of the Tamar natural gas reservoir: Chevron Mediterranean Limited; Isramco Negev 2 LLP; Tamar Petroleum Ltd.; Dor Gas Exploration LLP; Everest Infrastructure LLP
- Tower Semiconductor Ltd.
- Sodexo Pass Israel Ltd.
- TNUVA Central Cooperative for the Marketing of Agricultural Produce in Israel Ltd.
- Bezeq the Israel Telecommunications Co. Ltd.
- Wissotzky Tea (Israel) Ltd.
- S. Schestowitz Ltd.
- Salt of The Earth Ltd. and Sugat Industries Ltd
- Paz Oil Company Ltd.
- Alon Gas Energy Development Ltd.
- Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
- Ziv Menora
- Colmobil Ltd.
- The Association of Banks in Israel
- Amisragas
- Danya Cebus
- SKY Fund
- EDF Renewables Israel
- Clal Insurance Company Ltd.
- Alifim Insurance Agency (2002) Ltd.
- WeSure Global Tech Ltd.
- Kineret Quarries Agricultural Cooperative Society Ltd.
- Tiv Taam Holdings Group and Mizra Delicacies Food Industries Ltd.
- Tambour Ltd.
- Modan Group Management & Services Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented Google LLC, Google Commerce Ltd, Google Payments Corp in a Motion to Certify a Class Action filed with the Israeli Central District Court. The allegations in the Motion to Certify echo international proceedings, and include, inter alia: Allegations regarding an anticompetitive conduct regarding the Android app store, Google Play, and allegations regarding excessive pricing.
- Represented Volvo Lastvagnar AB and Renault Trucks SAS in an antitrust Motion to Certify as a Class Action filed with the Central District Court, in which it is alleged that Volvo / Renault and other truck manufacturers allegedly formed a cartel, inter alia, via exchange of information and coordination of prices of medium and heavy trucks during the alleged Cartel Period.
- Represented TNUVA Central Cooperative for The Marketing of Agricultural Produce in Israel Ltd. in various matters and proceedings, including, inter alia: in ten class actions, seven of which were filed re alleged excessive pricing claims.
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FBC - Ziv Schwartz Mr. Schwartz is a partner in the Competition & Antitrust Department, where he specializes in competition & antitrust, litigation, and commercial disputes. Mr. Schwartz provides legal counsel to individuals and private companies with respect to antitrust matters relating to complex merger transactions, restrictive arrangements, and cases involving monopolies and abusive business practices. Mr. Schwartz also represents companies in civil lawsuits and arbitration, including class actions and proceedings before the Antitrust Tribunal.
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Tal Eyal-Boger