The dispute resolution group at Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co is commended by sources for its ‘laser-sharp and uncompromising analysis of cases’. A popular choice to advise on high-stakes disputes, including multi-jurisdictional matters, the group’s industry expertise spans all of Israel’s key economic sectors. The sizeable department is co-led by Giora Erdinast, who is widely acclaimed as ’one of the best litigators in Israel’; Tomer Weissman, who is dual-qualified in Israel and New York, which marks him as a key contender for cross-border matters; and Ran Sprinzak, who maintains a comprehensive litigation practice encompassing corporate disputes, class actions and administrative petitions, among other areas. Also recommended are Yuval NaimNaama Ehrlich, Efrat Rosner and Almog Gil-Or.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘EBN litigation lawyers appear before me in various cases and I am always highly impressed with their level of professionalism and detail-oriented approach to every case. They are always well prepared and leave no stone unturned when it comes to legal research and arguments.’

  • ‘Giora Erdinast is one of the best litigators in Israel. The breadth of Giora's practice is outstanding, and he is a true master in the art of litigation. Ran Sprinzak is a brilliant and impressive litigator: extremely smart and persuasive with a very profound understanding of both the law and of the cases he handles.’

  • ‘Tomer Weissman is convincing because of his integrity, attention to detail and flawless legal reasoning. Hadas Bekel is an excellent litigator and one of the most experienced class action lawyers in Israel. Naama Ehrlich is a rising star in the litigation field in Israel. She has a brilliant legal mind and is very detail-oriented.’

  • ‘The EBN team is very good when it comes to dealing with complex litigation, due to its very sharp and intelligent lawyers with good business acumen. The team really understands client needs. We have had exposure to other Israeli law firms in the past and the co-operation was not as smooth as with EBN.’

  • ‘I would like to specifically make note of Tomer Weissman, who is a very good attorney. Sharp and intelligent. John Alkalak is one of lead associates on the team who stands out and is therefore worth appreciating.’

  • ‘A highly skilled, focused and determined team providing laser-sharp and uncompromising analysis of cases and with bold, creative and strikingly relevant solution proposals. While also providing warm and friendly collaboration. ’

  • ‘Giora Erdinast, Yuval Naim and Tomer Weissman define excellence. Their respective backgrounds and diversified experience makes them acutely understanding of the multiple challenges faced by their clients. They ACTUALLY listen to you and shape their recommendations around your needs.’

  • ‘Yuval Naim is very professional. His knowledge and expertise are phenomenal. I really like the way he handles lawyers that have “lost “ their integrity. He never gives up on items that he believes in, and he is always looking for new ways to achieve our goals, He is truly a justice warrior.’

Key clients

  • Joint Stock Company Commercial Bank PrivatBank
  • Qualcomm
  • Sotheby’s
  • NSO Group Technologies
  • Q Cyber Technologies
  • The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
  • Edmond de Rothschild Group
  • The majority holders of the Tamar natural gas reservoir (Isramco, Tamar Petroleum, Dor Gas and Everest)
  • Seagate Technology
  • Israel Aerospace Industries
  • Agence France-Presse,‏ AFP
  • NICE Systems
  • Allied Group
  • Bank Hapoalim
  • Bank Mizrahi Tefahot
  • Bezeq the Israeli Telecommunication Corp
  • Directors and officers of the Better Place Group, including the CEO of Better Place Israel
  • Israeli Electric Corporation
  • Nesher - Israel Cement Enterprises
  • UVDA; Keshet Broadcasting
  • Mr. Haim Gavrieli and Bright Food Group
  • Moti Ben Moshe – the former controlling shareholder of IDB Development; controlling shareholder of Alon-Blue Square
  • Michael Mirilashvili
  • Mr. Micha Levi
  • Leumi Partners, the Tene Investments Funds and Kibbutz Hanita
  • Klirmark Capital
  • Derech Eretz Highways Management Corporation
  • Mr. Ron Itzhaki
  • Sabre Corporation
  • Tene Investments Funds
  • Apax Partners
  • EdF Renewables Israel
  • Electra Infrastructure
  • Shikun & Binui
  • HarTech Technologies

Work highlights

  • Representing PrivatBank in a $600m lawsuit filed in Israel against its former owners, their supporters and Israeli Discount Bank.
  • Representing two officers of Klirmark Capital, which was a shareholder of Ortam Sahar, in a claim concerning the collapse of the company in 2016.
  • Representing the investment banking group, Edmond de Rothschild, in a dispute with a former client, regarding the loss of $26m in an investment that was allegedly solicited by a former employee of Rothschild.

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Practice head

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Giora Erdinast, Ran Sprinzak, Tomer Weissman

Other key lawyers

Efrat Rosner, Naama Ehrlich, Yuval Naim, Almog Gil-Or, Arik Brenneisen, Hadas Bekel, John Alkalak