Ilan Sofer
Ilan Sofer & Co.
Ilan Sofer & Co.
Client SatisfactionIlan Sofer & Co.’s lawyers 'excel in every aspect of the litigation process’, according to some. The boutique firm undertakes a mix of commercial and administrative litigation, while it also leverages supplementary expertise in arbitration and mediation proceedings. Founding partner Ilan Sofer possesses a broad contentious practice, which spans civil and corporate litigation, as well as criminal defence and administrative law cases. Also noted are Elad Beker, who handles commercial litigation and white-collar defence, and the ‘sharp and thorough’ Guy Wilf.
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‘Very professional and classy lawyers, who are extremely attentive and accommodating. The team built a strong bond and provided personable service and fast response times.’
‘Lawyers are very easy to work with, friendly and cordial. All have a deep understanding of the law and are able to analyse difficult situations. They do this with patience and attentiveness.’
‘Ilan Sofer and Jonathan Dori are a leading team that complement each other. Ilan impressively co-ordinates the case, while using his people in an optimal way. Jonathan goes into the details and studies all the paperwork in order to achieve the best results.’
‘The team is highly skilled and professional. Lawyers excel in every aspect of the litigation process and you feel very safe in their hands. Ilan Sofer is brilliant and a very strategic thinker. Guy Wilf is sharp and thorough.’
‘The firm retains a broad views on matters and knows how to handle cases with special complexities (legal-wise or strategic-wise). The team is reliable and efficient and lawyers co-operate very well in favour of the case — and, most importantly, they win.’
‘I work with a lot of litigators. This team knows how to handle very complex cases that might have several proceedings in different courts, they strategize very well, no ego, true professionals.’
‘Ilan Sofer, Jonathan Dori and Elad Beker are experts in managing cases from a tactical point of view; maintain a high professional performance; are extraordinarily responsive in changing situations; and provide a great quality of service to their clients.’
‘I had the privilege working closely with Guy Wilf. He has outstanding knowledge of the legal aspects of his cases and he also knows the facts and his clients really well, so he knows how to help them. Guy is great with people (even those on the other side), and is very polite, nice and fun to work with.’
Key clients
- Israel Aerospace Industries
- Hot Telecommunication Systems
- Neto ME Holdings
- Geshem Holdings
- Dor Alon Energy in Israel (1988)
- REIT Azorim HF Living
- Rani Zim Shopping Centres
- Shufersal
- Tel Aviv Beach Plaza
- Darinel Business
- Pcentra
- Maoz Daniel Contracting company for construction
- Lesico
- Dor Chemicals
- Azorim
- Enav Development and Real Estate
- Strategic Landscapes
- Chain Reaction
- Menora Mivtachim Holdings
- Dorel BaNamel Partnership
- Mishan Assisted Living Network
- Agam Leaders Tech
- Institute of Structural Reforms
- Yu PO Holdings
- Flashpoint Venture Capital
- Peretz Sofer
- AM:PM
- Maya Tour
- Aharoni & Sons Building Materials Marketing
Work highlights
- Representing all board members of Neto Group in defending a NIS500m class action, as well as a derivative action.
- Representing Hot Telecommunication Systems in a dispute against Keshet Broadcasting.
- Representing the Institute of Structural Reforms in a petition before the Supreme Court against the Israeli parliament, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Construction and Housing and the Governmental Authority for Urban Renewal regarding recent amendments to the Evacuation and Construction Law.
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Ilan Sofer, Elad Beker, Guy Wilf, Jonathan Dori