The employment law group at Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary has a wide variety of employers on its books, assisting them through organisational changes, reductions, collective bargaining negotiations, individual dispute resolution, terminations, and adapting to changing regulations. Two new partners, Einat Carmi-Barak and Moran Lantosh, left Salomon, Lipschütz & Co. to join the team in March 2024, bringing significant experience across the full gamut of labour law services. Shani Ashkenasi leads on matters brought by startups and issues involving venture capital and high-tech employers. Miriel Amir is another standout in the team.
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‘Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co.'s labour law practice has been instrumental in providing the company I work for with sound and reliable legal counsel over the past three years. The team’s expertise in navigating labour law complexities, including representation in court, is impressive.'
'Their strengths lie in their deep understanding of employment law, swift responses to urgent matters, and ability to provide clear, actionable advice.'
'What makes this practice unique is its proactive approach to identifying potential risks and addressing them before they escalate. I have also been impressed by their commitment to staying current with labor law trends and regulations, which has been invaluable for ongoing compliance.’
‘The individuals I have worked with at Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. are both knowledgeable and highly approachable.'
'Partner Einat Carmi-Barak and associate Miriel Amir have been especially noteworthy for their thorough understanding of labour law, strategic thinking, and ability to manage sensitive employment disputes with discretion. Their attention to detail and ability to represent our company in court with confidence and clarity sets them apart.'
'The practice is unique in its availability and quick and professional response. It feels like the team has a real understanding of the business and the difficulty that may arise by insisting only on the 'dry law', therefore they come up with creative solutions which usually work best for both the business and the relevant employee.'
Key clients
- Abra Information Technologies Ltd
- Airspan Networks Ltd.
- AllCloud BSD Ltd.
- Allergan Ltd.
- Alpha Cosmetics Ltd
- Aman Computers
- AM:PM
- Apco Aviation Ltd.
- Bar Group Ltd.
- Bezeq On Line Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented The Central Bottling Company Limited (Coca-Cola) in an appeal before the National Labor Court, rejecting a lower court’s decision that a contractor was a “quasi-employee”.
- Advised Harel Insurance Investments and Financial Services Ltd. on two high-exposure disputes with employees.
- Represented the Development and Marketing Workers' Organization at Nokia Israel in a case against the General Histadrut to determine whether the client’s type of organisation is a valid representative body.
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Miriel Amir