Avner Finkelshtein
Gornitzky & Co.Gornitzky & Co. fields a robust competition and antitrust practice which advises clients from a range of industries, including energy, infrastructure, and healthcare, on both criminal and civil proceedings. Drawing on his previous senior position at the ICA, practice head Avner Finkelshtein‘s broad practice spans antitrust litigation, criminal cartel investigations, and abuse of dominance, while Lior Frank focuses on complex litigation cases, most notably class action proceedings. Senior associate Noa Schwitzer Amar is also recommended for her prowess in handling class actions related to claims of abuse of dominant power and excessive pricing. Since publication, Shiran Sofer joined the firm.
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- 'Gornitzky's antitrust team is very knowledgeable and provides, in a relatively short time, effective advice and solutions to the complex antitrust issues arising from various transactions.'
- 'The team is very responsive and provides advice on an ongoing basis when needed. For this reason, we regularly seek their antitrust advice.'
- 'We regularly work with Avner Finkelshtein and Lior Frank, who are very knowledgeable in all aspects of antitrust law and provide efficient antitrust solutions in a timely and diligent manner.'
- 'Avner and Lior assisted us in obtaining approval from the Israeli Competition Authority for numerous transactions and merger agreements. They are also very helpful and responsive.'
- 'Avner is extremely experienced and business-oriented. He has a direct and decisive approach, which is unmatched in Israel.'
- 'Always helpful, very professional, really caring, free, deep thinker, excellent cooperation within the team and with the other partners.'
Key clients
- Al-Red Elevators Engineering Ltd.
- Mawdsley-Brooks & Company Ltd.
- Priority Software Ltd.
- OPC Energy Ltd.
- Dan Public Transportation Ltd.
- Erroca International Ltd.
- Shikun & Binui Ltd.
- Fattal Hotels Ltd.
- Keystone Fund
- Materna Industries Limited Partnership
- Israel Hotel Association
- L'Oreal Isael (a subsidiary of L’Oreal Group)
- Ackerstein Group
- Hadad, Roth, Shenhar & Co. Law Offices
- Strauss Group
- Melisron Ltd.
- Fortissimo Capital
- Elad Hotels Ltd., of the Elad Group
Work highlights
- Represented Mawdsley Brooks in a ground-breaking and unprecedented case, in which the Competition Authority imposed a prohibition on excessive pricing by a monopolistic entity.
- Represented Erroca International Ltd., a renowned Israeli sun and eyeglasses retail chain and supplier of wholesale optical products, in its acquisition by Super Pharm Group, Israel’s largest pharma retailer in Israel, or by analogy, the Israeli “Boots”.
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Shiran Sofer
Gornitzky & Co.Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Avner Finkelshtein