The ‘top-notch international arbitration team’ at Gornitzky & Co. is regularly engaged by international clients on arbitration cases, including interim applications to the Israeli courts, with additional experience in enforcement cases of both arbitration awards and court judgements. Practice leader Eli Cohen is an ’experienced and sharp litigator’, who handles high-stakes energy, construction and infrastructure disputes, while Nuna Lerner is praised as an ‘an outstanding lawyer with excellent technical skills’. Nir Keidar represents clients in proceedings under the rules of various arbitral bodies, as well as in ad-hoc proceedings, and Shai Sharvit is commended as ’a star in international arbitration’. ‘Calm and collected’ associate Myriam Feinberg is another key contact in the group.
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Testimonials
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‘Quite simply the leading international arbitration firm in Israel.’
‘Nir Keidar is an exceptional lawyer; always dedicated to his client's cases and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Nuna Lerner is an outstanding lawyer with excellent technical skills, is client-oriented and extremely friendly.’
‘Eli Cohen is an experienced and sharp litigator. He is smart and can advise on excellent strategies.’
‘Truly international and versatile. They work together in a seamless way and everyone is hands on and on top of the case.’
‘Myriam Feinberg is calm and collected under pressure.’
‘Top-notch international arbitration team, one of the best in Israel.’
‘Shai Sharvit is a star in international arbitration. He is incredibly knowledgeable of local and international issues.’
Key clients
- Komaksavia Airport Invest Ltd. (Cyprus)
- TMDC Ltd.
- Luzon Group and Alumi
- Harel Insurance Company Ltd
- Sirme Si Cabluri S.A
- Major Residences Co. Ltd
- RCS Solar Ltd.
- Exyte Israel Projects Ltd.
- Shikun & Binui Energy Ltd.
Work highlights
- Acting for Komaksavia Airport Invest Ltd. (Cyprus) in an appeal over a €883.7m SCC Investor-State arbitration against a European country.
- Acting for an Israeli infrastructure company against General Electric in a $20m ICC arbitration comprised of multiple dispute resolution proceedings.
- Acting for a German company for the enforcement of the first-ever ICSID award being brought for enforcement in Israel before the Israeli court.
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Practice head
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Eli Cohen