Ofer Tzur
Gornitzky & Co.Gornitzky & Co. houses ‘one of the top three litigation teams in Israel’, according to satisfied clients. The diverse practice acts for a mix of multinational corporations, small-to-medium sized companies and individuals across a range of litigation, arbitration and mediation proceedings. The team further stands out for its activity in high-stakes cases, particularly in the financial services, technology, transport and energy areas, among others. Department head Ofer Tzur is considered by some as ’Israel's pre-eminent litigator’; his work takes in both domestic and cross-border cases. Other senior litigators include high-profile firm chairman Pinhas Rubin; managing partner Kfir Yadgar, who specialises in hospitality and transport-related cases; and Ofer Fleischer, who focuses on corporate, capital markets, and energy disputes. Also noted are Eli Cohen (‘highly skilled and knowledgeable’); Maya Sabari ('very sharp and smart’) and newly promoted partner Inbal Ronel.
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Testimonials
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‘A professional and thorough team, on top of every detail and demonstrating the maximum level of preparedness for discussions. Attention to detail does not come at the expense of its understanding of the case and the client's needs. Ofer Fleischer and Inbal Ronel are available, smart and efficient.’
‘There are a few very good partners, such as Kfir Yadgar, Noam Ronen, Yaron Elhawi, Ofer Tzur, and above all Maya Sabari, who is an exceptional attorney with a very sharp and smart mind, understands the legal situation and provides excellent service to her clients.’
‘I believe that what sets Gornitzky's litigation team apart from other law firms is the ability of its attorneys to quickly grasp the legal situation, analyse the potential courses of action, and swiftly move to execution.’
‘The firm has an excellent, highly experienced litigation team. Eli Cohen is a highly skilled and knowledgeable lawyer with a well-deserved excellent reputation. His ability to navigate through intricate legal issues and provide clear, strategic advice makes him an invaluable asset.’
‘Gornitzky is the best litigation department in Israel. It has a fantastic professional ability to win complex and difficult cases. Ofer Tzur is the best litigator in Israel. If you want to win a case, you’d better have him by your side. He has tremendous experience, and the judges appreciate him very much.’
‘Gornitzky's litigation department stands out as one of the top three litigation teams in Israel, with a strong argument for being the foremost. Under the leadership of Ofer Tzur, widely recognized as Israel's preeminent litigator, the department demonstrates exceptional prowess in handling complex disputes.’
‘The team's strengths lie in its meticulous approach, astute legal analysis and comprehensive grasp of case details. Lawyers exhibit remarkable synergy, collaborating effectively to deliver top-tier services. Their collective expertise and depth of talent contribute to its reputation as a litigation powerhouse.’
‘Kfir Yadgar and Ofer Fleischer are brilliant, sharp and knowledgeable. Their court performance is exceptional.’
Key clients
- Robert Bosch
- PwC Israel Kesselman & Kesselman
- All Year Holdings and its bondholders
- Priority Group
- Property and Building Corp, a member of the IDB Group
- Hilton Worldwide Manage
- JTrain
- Avital Pardo; Avital Pardo Investments
- Siemens Energy
- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev; BGN Technologies
- Yishpro companies (from the Tnuport Group) and Clal Insurance
- Intercure
- Shanghai GEOC Hengtong Investment Limited Partnership; Fortune China
- Exyte Israel Projects Israel
- OPC-Noy
- Abbott Medical Laboratories
Work highlights
- Advised Robert Bosch on a NIS523m claim tied to the global Dieselgate scandal.
- Represented Kesselman & Kesselman PwC Israel in a NIS350m lawsuit filed by the trustees of Starwood West, following the financial collapse of Starwood West.
- Represented Hilton Worldwide Manage in enforcing foreign arbitration awards totalling approximately NIS100m against French businessman Michel Ohayon.
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Ofer Tzur