Specialised in collective labour relations and insolvency labour issues, Lipa Meir & Co’s employment law team is well-versed in collective bargaining negotiations, senior employee disputes and sensitive terminations, the employment of foreign employees, and post-deal M&A support, as well as supporting large employers with day-to-day matters and in dealing with discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace. Disputes specialist Shabtai (Shabi) Michaeli leads the practice and routinely aides international and high-tech employers. Working under his headship are Ayelet Ram, whose broad practice encompasses advisory and litigious work, and union-focused Tal Asulin Menahemov.

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Key clients

  • ADM International S’arl
  • SGT- Green Technologies Inc.
  • Secure Push
  • BG strategy
  • Adnimation Ltd.
  • Enerpoint Ltd
  • Water Company Nazareth Mountains Ltd.
  • The Embassy of India in Israel
  • Cineworld Parent Limited
  • Mikdan Group
  • Hachsharat Hyeshuv Insurance Company
  • Massad Oz
  • Carasso Group
  • Israel Shipyards Ltd.
  • Israel Shipyards Port Ltd and Ciment.
  • Shani Shenhav Group and Atmosphere Fund
  • TCS
  • Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd.
  • Prashkovsky Investments and Construction Ltd.
  • Avery Dennison, Inc
  • Raval ACS Ltd.
  • Clalit Health Services
  • Agriculture Insurance Company Ltd.
  • Ginegar Plastics Limited
  • Shekel Scales (2008) Ltd.
  • Astral Hotels

Work highlights

  • Advising Shekel Scales on employment matters in Israel, China, Luxembourg, and the USA, including assisting the client with senior executive terminations.
  • Advising the Embassy of India in Israel on Israeli labour law, navigating the legal considerations and immunities of a foreign government, ensuring compliance with local laws, and developing essential legal documents.
  • Supporting Carasso Group and its subsidiary Pacific Group following their acquisition of Cal Auto Group, including addressing criminal allegations against Cal Auto’s CEO, managing employee integration and rights issues, advising on labour law and sexual harassment cases, and representing them in litigation and commercial transactions.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Ayelet Ram
Lipa Meir & Co

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Shabtai (Shabi) Michaeli