FISCHER (FBC & Co.) has a strong track record in high-stakes mediation proceedings, with notable experience in acting for domestic and international clients in commercial arbitration cases. Commended as ‘a talented litigator and effective mediator’, Reuven Behar ’stands out for his experience’ and regularly acts for foreign corporations and Israeli companies. Behar jointly leads the team alongside Gil Orion, while ‘thorough, smart and innovative’ Tamar Turjeman-Kedem is another key contact in the group.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great team and solid thinkers with vast experience.’

  • ‘Tamar Turjeman-Kedem is a great litigator; thorough, smart and innovative.’

  • ‘Reuven Behar is extremely fair, efficient and has deep knowledge of Israeli law.’

  • ‘Reuven Bachar is highly skilled in mediation and arbitration; sharp minded, creative and business-minded.’

  • ‘A professional team.’

  • ‘Reuven Bachar stands out for his experience, pleasant demeanor and the ability to study complex issues and strive towards the end-goal.’

  • ‘Reuven Behar is a talented litigator and effective mediator. One of the best.’

Key clients

  • Eilat Ashkelon Infrastructure Services Ltd. (EAIS)
  • Google Ireland Limited
  • Meta Platforms Inc.
  • Brightman Almagor Zohar - Deloitte Israel
  • Air France/KLM, Iberia
  • The Knesset (Israel's parliament)
  • Intel Corporation
  • Pressman Toy Corporation
  • Hot Telecommunication Systems Ltd.|Hot Telecom LP|Hot Mobile Ltd. ("HOT MOBILE")
  • Clal Insurance
  • Rotem-Amfert
  • EDF Renewables Israel Ltd.
  • Amot
  • Super Parts ltd.
  • Tyrnovo, a subsidiary of Purple Biotech
  • Former D&O of Alon Blue Square Israel Ltd.
  • Former officers and directors of Ortam Sahar Engineering Ltd.
  • Uri Ilan|Itamar Volkov|Amit Dessau|Attica Real Estate Investments Ltd
  • Perrigo
  • InterCure
  • Harel Insurance Company

Work highlights

  • Advising EAIS in an international dispute between Dorad shareholders over breach of fiduciary duty by the defendants.
  • Representing Google LLC and Google Ireland in multiple mediation proceedings.
  • Representing Meta Platforms in multiple mediation proceedings.

Lawyers

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Hall of fameFISCHER (FBC & Co.)
FBC - Reuven Behar Mr. Behar leads the firm’s Litigation and Competition & Antitrust Departments, fields in which he is one of Israel’s leading practitioners. In addition to participating in high-profile antitrust and commercial litigation, Mr. Behar has handled many of Israel's most significant and major M&A transactions. Mr. Behar is also well-known for his work in the communications and intellectual property areas and serves as a mediator and arbitrator in complex commercial, intellectual property and family matters, as well as an executor in significant and high-profile probate cases. Mr. Behar is a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Israel group for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI). Mr. Behar’s clients include many of Israel’s leading “blue chip” enterprises, as well as major foreign corporations doing business in Israel. He represents Israeli companies in international transactions, litigation and arbitrations.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Reuven Behar, Gil Orion

Other key lawyers

Tamar Turjeman-Kedem