Amit Bechler
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)FISCHER (FBC & Co.) displays significant strengths in collective bargaining and trade union relations work, regularly assisting clients engaged in heavily unionised industries such as stevedoring and steel working. The firm also handles sensitive litigious employment matters, such as non-compete disputes. Jointly leading the team are strike actions and collective bargaining expert Shay Teken and experienced litigator Moran Friedman. Further key names include associate Amit Bechler, who leads the firm’s bespoke immigration practice, and who regularly advises multinational companies on relocating employees to Israel. The alternative dispute resolution specialist Hilla Sachs is another associate to note.
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‘The practice is very knowledgeable and up-to-date with legal developments in the employment sector. The team is always available and very collaborative.’
‘The team is proactive in providing advice and guidance, not only in response to client requests, but also on its own initiative with updates regarding relevant developments. The team is always available and willing to assist.’
‘From my point of view as a customer, the added value is the possibility of enjoying many worlds of knowledge in one place. For example, a challenge that requires knowledge of intellectual property, but also a familiar subject, such as employment contracts. Fischer can handle this.’
‘The lawyer responsible for managing our organisation's case is Moran Friedman. Moran is an example of fast and intelligent service.’
Key clients
- Tower Semiconductor Ltd.
- Paz Oil Company Ltd.
- Western Galilee College
- Ormat Technologies, Inc
- Mimun Yashir Ltd.
- Cross River Bank (CRB)
- British Airways
- Air France
- Israel Consumer Council
- Shikun & Binui
- Waxman-Govrin Engineering Ltd.
- Tnuva Food Industries Ltd.
- Excellence Investment House Ltd.
- Tidhar Group
- Delta Airlines
- Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises Ltd.
- Bright Dairy Israel Ltd.
- Korian Air
- Emirates
- Mul-T-Lock/Assa Abloy
- Ecoppia Scientific Ltd.
- Servotech Control Ltd.
- Red Hat Israel Ltd.
- Dao Shipping Ltd.
- The Kibbutz Movement
- Shaham - The Israeli Actors' Organization
- Matan
- ITIM - The Jewish Life Advocacy Center
- Talma Travel and Tours Group
- Hadassah Medical Center
- Marina Galilee Mushrooms Ltd.
- Equinom Ltd.
- G4S Israel PPP Ltd.
- Hatzi-Hinam
- Act - the Israeli Association of Cinema and Television Professionals
Work highlights
- Representing Negev Energy Ltd. regarding ongoing negotiations with the aim of finalising a comprehensive collective agreement that will regulate all company employee rights.
- Represented Dao Shipping, in employment aspects of the sale of shares in Haifa Port Company and advised on how to approach a labour union, including which steps should be taken to reduce the employer's costs while preventing the union from taking collective steps, such as work stoppage.
- Representing Green Point Technology Services Israel, Ltd. in a non-compete litigation case regarding Depochem, a competitor of Green Point.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Shay Teken
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Moran Friedman
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Shay Teken, Moran Friedman