An increasingly prominent team for international arbitration, Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co secured key roles on several high-value disputes during 2023/24, including an investor-state case under ICSID rules. The overarching dispute resolution department is co-led by head of the firm Giora Erdinast, who is a ‘towering presence in Israeli litigation’; Ran Sprinzak, who routinely serves as arbitrator and mediator; and Tomer Weissman, who is noted for his representation of international clients. Additionally, Yuval Naim earns strong reviews for his ability to be ’creative and confident in trying new strategies’.
Testimonials
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‘Very talented lawyers with a good sense for international arbitration strategies. Yuval Naim is creative and confident in trying new strategies to advance his client's needs. We need more people like that in arbitration.’
‘A very strong disputes team with good international strength. Giora Erdinast is a towering presence in Israeli litigation. Tomer Weissman is a rottweiler with intellect. Yuval Naim is a very shrewd tactician.’
‘The team demonstrates superb knowledge of various industry sectors. It is a way above average committed team composed of extremely smart lawyers who fight vigorously for their clients.’
‘Yuval Naim is outstanding in all aspects: smart, knowledgeable, experienced, thoughtful and he has creative ideas to explore unusual solutions if it helps his client. He literally never gives up and will dig deeper than almost everyone else.’
‘I have found each member of the team to be exceptional. I am impressed by the level of interest they each have in so deeply understanding the details of their client and their client's matter. The result of this deep foundational understanding is that their guidance is pragmatic, nuanced and contextual.’
- ‘Naturally, each attorney is deeply knowledgeable of the law and the process, yet their skill and impact go way beyond these basics. Their range is remarkable. From brilliant, overall strategy to the most minute details, their insights and judgement are confidence-building and accurate.’
‘Very strong team of sophisticated litigators who are able to quickly respond to client needs, identify creative winning arguments, and solve problems as they come up. Exceptional responsiveness and service which help streamline the litigation process.’
‘Yuval Naim is quickly situating himself as a leader in complex international litigation in the Israeli market and beyond. Yuval is super smart, creative, quick, and someone you definitely want on your side in high-stakes disputes with an Israel component.’
Key clients
- HAA Extra, and its ultimate beneficiary, Mr Moti Ben Moshe
- Leumi Partners, the Tene Investments Funds and Kibbutz Hanita
- Mediterranean Car Agency
Work highlights
- Acting for an international investor in a $1.2bn arbitral dispute with his former partners in proceedings in London and Cyprus.
- Representing a global retail supplier in a multimillion-dollar ICC arbitration.
- Representing the owner of a hydroelectric power plant in a multimillion-dollar ICC arbitration against its operator.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Giora Erdinast, Ran Sprinzak, Tomer Weissman, Yuval Naim