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Competition/antitrust

Zecler Argov Law Firm

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Zecler Argov Law Firm is a highly regarded competition and antitrust boutique that is praised for its ‘unique practice with outstanding performance.’ The firm is also skilled at complex criminal defence matters, merger approvals, regulation, ICA financial sanctions, and class actions. Founded in 2020, the young practice draws on vastly experienced partners Niv Zecler and Ofer Argov, who are ’among the very best antitrust litigators in Israel.’ Shiran Sofer moved to Gornitzky & Co. in late 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘These are among the very best antitrust litigators in Israel. They punch way above their weight.’

  • ‘Niv Zecler and Ofer Argov stand out from other outstanding antitrust lawyers in Israel because of their focus on litigating. Their deep familiarity with procedure, the judges, and opposing counsel enables them to provide extraordinary counsel and zealous advocacy.’

  • ‘They are skilled in competition and antitrust.’

  • 'I believe the firm have a unique practice with outstanding performance. The firm are a first port of call for our most complicated antitrust issues both in competition litigation and counselling.'

  • 'Niv Zecler continues to give excellent service. He is assisted by a very good staff and maintains his leadership in the competition law arena.'

Key clients

  • Super Pharm (Israel) Ltd
  • CAL Israel Credit Cards Ltd
  • LG Electronics
  • Sugat Industries Ltd
  • SC Vigneronne Rishon Lezion & Zichron Yaacov Ltd
  • Strauss Group Ltd
  • Pelephone Communication Ltd
  • Ashdod Oil Refineries
  • Moni Siton Transpiration Ltd
  • S. Angel Bakeries Ltd
  • Bezeq the Israeli Telecommunication Corporation Ltd
  • Credit Suisse
  • The Israeli TV and Film Producers Association
  • NGK Spark Plugs
  • Strauss Water Ltd
  • VP Marketing of The American Israeli Gas Corporation Ltd
  • Y. Hillel
  • Energean Israel Limited
  • Johnson&Johnson
  • SHTS Israel Travel Service Ltd

Work highlights

  • Represented Carmel Wineries in an appeal of the Director General’s decision not to approve a merger between Carmel Wineries and a competing winery before the Competition Tribunal.
  • Representing CAL, the leading credit cards company in the payments and non-bank credit worlds, in a class action against CAL and other credit card companies concerning alleged restrictive agreements.
  • Represented Y. Hillel and its CEO in an indictment brought against them with suspicion of colluding among competitors and the division of the travel market to Poland.

Lawyers

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Niv Zecler, Ofer Argov