FBC - Dr. Gil Orion Dr. Orion, co-head of FBC’s Litigation Department and the head of the Class Actions & Derivative Suits practice, is recognized by international and domestic indices as one of Israel’s most highly-regarded litigators and one of the leading practitioners in the area of class actions and derivative suits. His practice spans the field of complex commercial litigation, securities law matters, and international and domestic arbitrations, and he is a well-known speaker and author on a range of topics related to commercial litigation and class action defense. Dr. Orion received his doctorate in 1996 from Harvard Law School in the fields of corporate law and securities regulation. He has also served as an assistant lecturer for contract law and held the position of editor and member of the editorial board of the Tel Aviv University Law Review. Dr. Orion serves as the Deputy Chairman of the Israel Bar Association's Class Actions Committee.
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FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
A popular choice to represent major multinational corporations in Israeli class actions, FISCHER (FBC & Co.) is currently handling cases on behalf of Meta Platforms, Google and Intel, among others — it also acts for leading domestic names. Among its practice strong suits, the team is widely recognised for its strength in privacy and data protection issues, as well as product liability, consumer law, financial services and competition. A go-to specialist in class actions, Gil Orion demonstrates ‘excellent verbal and performance skills’; he co-heads the department alongside Orit Malka. The group also draws on international specialist Ronald Lehmann; increasingly active class action partner Tal Wiesengrun; IP litigator Yael Riemer; and capable associate Jana Rabinovich.
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‘An excellent practice group. Very intelligent, exceptional legal capabilities and top-notch professional service. Highly recommended in every aspect.’
‘Gil Orion and Yael Riemer are the best in this area of law that Israel has to offer. Very intelligent, top legal professional capabilities and also very pleasant to work with. They provide business-savvy advice, respond quickly and provide exceptional legal services. Their associates were also outstanding. ’
‘The team is comprised of lawyers, who are wise, experienced and effective.’
‘The team had significant experience in class actions, consumer laws, and general corporate matters. The team showed abilities in dealing with international corporation mentality, and thinking outside of the box.’
‘I've worked mainly with two lawyers, a partner and an associate. Both had vast experience and showed availability when needed.’
‘Gil Orion is very professional, with excellent verbal and performance skills. Michal Sela is very professional, with excellent verbal skills. She knows how to convey the message effectively.’
‘Yael Riemer is a valiant fighter and a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Meta Platforms
- Volvo Car Corporation
- PayPal
- Google Ireland Limited and Google LLC
- Perrigo Company
- Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motor Company
- Samsung Electronics and Samsung SDI
- Intel Corporation
- Ford Motor Company
- Roadget Business (SHEIN),
- Norstar Holdings
- Meitav Dash
- Sonol Israel
- Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises
- Israel Discount Bank
- Ayalon Insurance Company Ltd & Ayalon Holdings Group
- Match Group (Tinder)
- TARYA P2P
- Lime Network
- Golf Group
- Starwood West
- Deloitte Israel - Brightman Almagor Zohar
- Ormat Technologies Inc. and Ormat Systems
- Bezeq - The Israeli Communication Company
- HOT Telecommunication Systems, Hot Mobile
- Tower Semiconductor
- Biotronik Se & Co.
- Deutsche Lufthansa Swiss International Air Lines
- Delta Airlines
- British Airways
- REIT 1
- REIT Azorim
- Generation Capital
Work highlights
- Advising Migdal Insurance on a presidential dispute with its controlling shareholder concerning the right to appoint and dismiss directors and officers.
- Advising Deloitte regarding its liability as an auditor to identify embezzlement in a company for which it acts as its controller.
- Advising Google on fundamental questions of its right to analyse and process users' data.
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Ms. Rabinovich is a Senior Associate in FBC’s Litigation Department. Her practice concentrates on corporate and commercial litigation, with a particular emphasis on class actions and derivative suits. Prior to joining FBC, Ms. Rabinovich clerked for the Honorable Justice Daphne Barak-Erez of the Supreme Court of Israel. During her legal studies, Ms. Rabinovich was a member of the editorial board of the Tel Aviv University Law Review, as well as an editor of the Law, Society and Culture book series. Ms. Rabinovich also served as a research and teaching assistant at the Tel Aviv University Faculty of Law.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gil Orion, Orit Malka