Gornitzky & Co. houses a team of specialised practitioners who routinely represent clients from the public transportation, financial and insurance, travel and tech industries in complex collective bargaining agreements and employment-related litigation, where practice head Michael Ayalon stands out for his expertise in labour law-related disputes and administrative matters. Also active is the team in handling transactional issues, negotiations with workers’ organisations and collective agreements, areas in which Sagi Padureanu is particularly well-versed. Collective labour law expert Roni Sharon Aviram and employment-related M&A transactions specialist Lee Alter Kizis are also recommended.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The Gornitzky team houses a group of professionals who are very attentive to our needs. They understand our business and give us the support we need to combine business needs with legal aspects and make the best of both.'
  • 'They always find the appropriate solution that can support our business needs and satisfy any request. Very practical, knowledgeable, fast, provides great service.'
  • 'The team is of the highest calibre. They are professional, responsive and available during EST, even outside local IL hours, when needed.'
  • 'The team provides guidance and support, and is experienced in various areas of the industry, from complex M&A or financing transactions to commercial litigation and current corporate law.'
  • 'Top professionals and very friendly. I always feel I can completely trust the people I work with.'

Key clients

  • Shufersal
  • Dan Public Transportation Ltd.
  • Dan Badarom Transportation (2016) Ltd.
  • Emilia Group
  • The Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd.
  • Bittech Advance Technology Ltd.
  • Keystone Fund
  • Nintex
  • Rassco Residences Ltd.
  • Dan Be'er Sheva (2016) Ltd.
  • Papaya Global
  • Infinidat
  • Java Boat Corporation B.V.
  • Migdal Insurance Company Ltd.
  • Israeli Hotels Association
  • Medallia
  • Au10tix Ltd.
  • Profound investment house Ltd.
  • Amoon
  • Fattal Hotel Group
  • Nitzba Group
  • Melisron Ltd.
  • Pictet Group
  • TIER Mobility SE
  • Vitania Ltd.
  • Catalyst Investment LP Ltd.
  • Venus Concept Ltd.
  • Shopify
  • Morningside
  • Perimeter 81 Ltd.
  • Priority Software Ltd.
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Unaterra
  • Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center GMBH

Work highlights

  • Represented Shufersal, the largest retail chain in Israel, in a complex and well-publisised process of terminating the employment of the most senior executive.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Ayalon

Other key lawyers

Sagi Padureanu, Roni Sharon Aviram, Lee Alter Kizis