Consumer protection cases are a key pillar of Firon Law Firm’ class action practice, where it acts for supermarket chain, Rami Levy Shivuk, and McDonald’s (Aloniel Israel), among other clients. The group also handles a significant volume of work relating to financial services, particularly insurance, and class actions involving cartel allegations. The department is led by ‘skilled litigator’ Danny Kabir, who specialises in financial and capital markets cases. Other key contacts include Ronit Sutton Salkind and head of the firm, Zvi Firon.
Testimonials
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‘We collaborate with Danny Kabir on complex class actions. Danny possesses extensive experience and the ability to navigate issues effectively, leading to the resolution of lawsuits and facilitating compromises. Furthermore, he is a skilled litigator who adeptly utilizes all the legal tools at his disposal.’
‘The firm provides me with legal services in the field of class actions. It does a very professional and good job. Lawyers write well, and argue well in court.’
‘In my opinion, the department is particularly excellent because of the very impressive presence of Ronit Sutton Salkind, who leads the team in the fields of consumer, accessibility and the environment for class action defence in an exceptional professional manner.’
‘We work mainly with Ronit Sutton Salkind. She is one of a kind, and in a league of her own. She masters the practice brilliantly, knows the judges and case law, master's every innovation in the field, has fantastic trial management abilities, and simply achieves the best possible results for her clients.’
‘The team provides professional service, strong availability to the client, ongoing consultation on issues that arise in the company and quality treatment of legal problems.’
‘Ronit Sutton Salkind is smart and thorough — an excellent performer.’
Key clients
- AIG
- DHL
- McDonalds (Alonial Israel)
- Carmelton
- Rav Bariach
- Clalit HMO
- Clal Insurance Company
- Bezeq
- SuperBus
- Direct Finance
- Dermalosophy
- Sacara
- The Pool
- Rami Levi Shivuk Hashikma
- Opticana
- Ashdar
- Electra Construction
Work highlights
- Representing Clalit Health services in a class action claim, estimated by the press to be be worth NIS2.6bn, alleging a breach of duty to protect the medical and personal details of its customers.
- Representing McDonald’s (Aloniel Israel) in defending several motions to approve a class action worth millions of NIS.
- Advising Tiv Taam and Rami Levy in a case where a precedent ruling required the claimant to deposit NIS100,000 as guarantee for the defendant's damages before the suit could proceed.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Zvi Firon, Danny Kabir