Avner Finkelshtein
Gornitzky & Co.Praised as ‘one of the leading practices in Israel’, Gornitzky & Co. is particuarly well-versed in competition, restrictive trade, and antitrust matters. Practice head Avner Finkelshstein is ’a one-of-a-kind problem-solver’, who recently handles competition law around joint commercial negotiations with hotels. Senior associates Lior Frank and Lior Frank and Noa Schweitzer Amar also play pivotal roles in the practice.
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Testimonials
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- 'They are very practical and knowledgeable.'
- 'Avner Finkleshtein is results oriented and knows how to push things forward.'
‘Avner Finkelshtein is extremely experienced and knowledgeable. He is a one of a kind problem-solver. ’
‘One of the leading practices in Israel. Avner Finkelshtein is an efficient and precise advisor.’
‘Avner Finkelshtein has broad knowledge and an accurate ability to analyse various issues. I am impressed by his practicality and his ability to achieve the right result for his client in the most efficient way.’
‘They have very good service and excellent work.’
‘Avner Finkelshtein is the best lawyer I know when it comes to competition law.'
Key clients
- Al-Red Elevators Engineering Ltd
- Mawdsley-Brooks & Company Ltd
- Priority Software Ltd
- OPC Energy Ltd
- Dan Public Transportation Ltd
- Shikun & Binui Ltd
- Fattal Hotels Ltd
- Keystone Fund
- Materna Industries Limited Partnership
- L'Oreal Israel
- Kishrey Teufa Ltd
- Haifa Port Ltd.
- Osem-Nestle
- Melisron
Work highlights
- Represented MBI, an Israeli subsidiary of Mawdsley-Brooks Ltd., in a class action lawsuit filed by plaintiffs insured by the four major HMOs in Israel, following the Israeli Competition Authority’s decision against MBI for charging excessive prices for the Leadiant drug.
- Represented the Israel Hotel Association (IHA) on its ongoing antitrust and competition matters, including regulatory advice, consultations on joint activities, and filing requests for exemption from restrictive arrangements with the ICA.
- Representing Al Red Elevators on the Israeli Competition Authority’s (ICA) flagship criminal competition and antitrust case, known as the 'Elevators’ Cartel.' Al Red, an Israeli company supplying and installing elevators, faces criminal indictments alongside major market players for alleged price-fixing.
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Avner Finkelshtein