FISCHER (FBC & Co.)

A popular choice for multinational corporations, FISCHER (FBC & Co.) ‘understands international law and cross-cultural differences’. Significantly, it continues to grow its portfolio of international clients and added major names in the technology and energy spheres over the past year. The group also enjoys strong links with leading Israeli companies, financial institutions, and public-sector entities. Widely recognised as a ’great litigator’, Gil Orion combines strength in commercial litigation, securities law matters and arbitrations; he co-heads the department alongside seasoned expert Reuven Behar. The group also draws on antitrust partner Tamar Turjeman-Kedem; IP co-head Yael Riemer; Tal Wiesengrun, who is a ‘focused and strategic litigator’; and corporate and securities litigation specialists Meital Ben-Basat and Oded Revivo. Senior associate Chen Cohen is also recommended.

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‘The partners mastered different legal fields and exhibited superb writing and oral skills. They demonstrated knowledge and talent and performed diverse and challenging legal work. It is regarded as one of the leading law firms in Israel and its disputes team produces thorough, perceptive and creative advice.’
‘Gil Orion is a great litigator. He is professional and creative.’
‘Tal Wiesengrun and Yael Riemer are both top-notch lawyers who are extremely thoughtful and thorough, along with being able to represent us to the best of their abilities as to how we would want to be represented. They understood our position and in turn performed with their best efforts.’
‘The team was incredibly professional, and thoughtful and strategic. Lawyers have an ability to advise senior management and executives to pursue strategies and to take action but more importantly sometimes not to take action. They were always available and communicative.’
‘The team understands international law and cross-cultural differences, as we are a US-based company, and it had to explain the differences in dealing with legal complaints in Israel. FBC was organized, resourceful and provided an approach and strategy for the different outcomes, which made it easy to work with.’
‘Tal Wiesengrun is a focused and strategic litigator. She is really smart and thoughtful. Tal views the matter in an incredibly holistic way so as to anticipate the next steps and parties' response. Tal is also personable and a pleasure to work with.’
‘As someone who has had the pleasure of working with the Fischer team, I can confidently say its unique blend of traditional expertise and modern strategies truly sets it apart. The team is diverse and highly skilled, providing personalized service that's a breath of fresh air in today's legal landscape.’
‘I'm particularly impressed by the work of Noa Barhum. Noa's incredibly knowledgeable about not only the fundamental law but also legal procedures, in particular as they relate to arbitration and mediation. She also possesses a keen instinct that is backed by deep knowledge and experience.’

Key clients

Google LLC
Roadget Business (SHEIN)
PayPal
Meta Platforms
Intel Corporation
IGORnorstaraltitude Israel & Co.
ANI Pharmaceuticals
Perrigo Company
Strauss Group
Samsung Electronics
State of Israel
The Knesset, the Israeli Parliament
Ayalon Insurance Company
Migdal Insurance; Financial Holdings and Insurance
Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings
Kia Motors
Airlines – e.g.: Lufthansa, Swissair, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Ryanair
Cross River Bank
Mr. Igor Kolomoyski (a well-known European Tycoon)
Norstar Holdings
Israeli Banks: Bank Discount| Mizrahi-Tefahot| Leumi
Starwood Hotels & Resorts (Marriott)
Association of Country Builders
Sonol Israel
Tidhar Harel Menivim the logistics park in Akko Limited Partnership
Gan Reuven
The General Cooperative Workers Company in Eretz Israel Ltd (a company fully owned by the Histadrut)
Negev Ecology
Claridge Israel & ION Asset Management
KT Squared
David Michakashvili, Liora Michakashvili and Roni Krinsky (Michakashvili)
Exonmedia
K.M. Company Medaf 3 Ltd (Hanan-Mor Group – Ahzakot and Harel Insurance and Finance Company partnership)
Brooklinen
The American Israeli Gas Company ("Amisragas")
SixAI
Scailex Corporation
Eilat Ashkelon Infrastructure Services (EAIS)
Ortam Sahar Engineering
The Company for the Management of the Remuneration and Pension Fund of Employees of the Jewish Agency for Israel
Altitude Investments
Alon Blue Square Israel
Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises
Delek Drilling
Ford Motor Company
Tower Semiconductor
Hyundai Motors
AFI Residential
Shuval Eyal Leisrael
Dor Alon Energy in Israel (1988)
Michlol Funding
IDE Holdings
iForex Holding
Shikun & Binui Arison Group
Energy: Alon the Israeli Gas Company; The Paz Group
Danya Cebus
EDF Renewal Energies
Mr. Meni Weitzman

Work highlights

Advising EAIS (a state-owned company engaged in energy projects), as one of the plaintiffs, in an international dispute between Dorad shareholders over breach of fiduciary duty by the defendants.
Representing Mr Igor Kolomoyski, a former controlling shareholder of PrivatBank, in an action filed against him by PrivatBank, as part of a multinational dispute.
Representing the Israeli branch of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu in several proceedings relating to Deloitte’s former auditees, including a class action filed by an investor, a lawsuit filed by a court-appointed trustee, and in the framework of insolvency investigations.

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