Reuven Behar
Hall of fameFISCHER (FBC & Co.)FISCHER (FBC & Co.)’s alternative dispute resolution practice is oriented towards mediation proceedings, where it is frequently sought after by major multinational companies, including Google and Air France–KLM. The team is also equipped to advise on international arbitration cases, primarily in the commercial sphere. Department co-head Reuven Behar is a highly-regarded arbitrator and mediator, who provides ‘original solutions which frequently result in a settlement’. Other key contacts include fellow co-head Gil Orion, who handles the full range of litigation, mediation and arbitration work; and Tamar Turjeman-Kedem, whose practice insects dispute resolution and competition law.
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‘The team is knowledgeable about the industry, local and global legislation and the overall market place and its challenges etc. The team maintains a proactive approach, shares relevant information and is available at all times.’
‘Reuven Behar is a wonderful arbitrator with deep knowledge of Israeli arbitration law and practice. He is fair and has a great business sense.’
‘Reuven Behar has a very good business perspective of disputes that come before him as mediator and provides original solutions which frequently result in a settlement. He is clever and thorough.’
‘In the field of mediation and international arbitration, the firm is endowed with excellent attorneys both as representatives and as judicial bodies. This is a first-rate professional team endowed with comprehensive and in-depth legal knowledge, "outside the box" thinking and developed emotional intelligence.’
‘Reuven Behar served as a mediator in a complex case. Thanks to the way the case was handled by Adv Behar, both parties are now moving toward a series of agreements that will resolve the dispute to the benefit of all involved. I want to highlight that Adv Behar is quick to devise innovative solutions.’
‘Reuven Behar is highly respected and consistently ranks among Israel’s top mediators, arbitrators, and litigators, often handling high-profile cases and complex disputes. I can say that he brings a unique combination of expertise, experience and a forward-thinking approach to his mediation practice.’
Key clients
- Eilat Ashkelon Infrastructure Services
- Google Ireland
- Meta Platforms
- Brightman Almagor Zohar - Deloitte Israel
- Wolt Enterprises Israel
- Air France/KLM, Iberia
- Tower Semiconductor
- Israel Discount Bank
- Perrigo
- Biotronik SE & Co
- Hot Telecommunication Systems, Hot Telecom, Hot Mobile
- Generation Capital
- Ayalon Insurance Company
- Mimon Yashir from Yashir Group (2006)
- Rotem-Amfert
- EDF Renewables Israel
- American Israeli Company for Gas (Amisragas)
- Electra Power
- EDF Renewables
- InterCure
Work highlights
- Representing Eilat Ashkelon Infrastructure Services in arbitration and litigation proceedings valued at $180m.
- Representing Google LLC and Google Ireland in a significant number of mediation proceedings, valued at millions of US dollars.
- Reuven Behar is acting as a mediator in a mediation proceeding between Wolt Enterprises Israel and businesses listed on the Wolt platform.
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Reuven Behar, Gil Orion