The labour law department at FWMK (Furth, Wilensky, Mizrachi, Knaani) is led by disputes specialist Yael Ben-Naim, and offers comprehensive employment law services most notably for employers in Israel’s busy high-tech sector. The team is equipped to handle various matters, including due diligence during corporate reorganisations and major transactions, compliance and regulatory concerns, and the full scope of HR issues, such as recruitment, incentives, and complex terminations. A host of local and international employers turn to ‘standout partner’ Elad Astro for comprehensive labour law advice, including support after transactions and contentious services. Dina Mets is another name to note.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is always available. The service is professional and kind. The feeling is that someone really cares about you, but not only on the professional level, also on the personal side, meaning that they make sure that you understand everything and agree, that you are a significant part of the decisions and that you feel good with the strategy.'

  • 'The team makes me trust them 100% and I can sleep well at night, knowing that they are on top of everything. Also, they don't bother me with every detail. They know when to keep going and when to stop and involve me.'

  • ‘The individuals at FWMK are exceptional in their dedication to their clients and their craft. They stand out from competitors due to their ability to combine legal expertise with a deep understanding of the business realities their clients face. This allows them to provide advice that is not only legally sound but also strategically astute.’

  • ‘To me, Elad Astro is the 'employment law wizard' and 'go-to' partner. Elad usually knows what is needed even before I finish my sentence. He is informative, knowledgeable yet practical, and understands complex clients' needs. This leads to an excellent work product. Plus, he's a great person and communicator.’

  • ‘Elad excels in his approach to service. He is customer-oriented and  knows how to give creative solutions by listening and understanding the needs of the organisation. Elad manages to strike a good balance between the legal constraints and the needs of the business. Elad is very responsive, has a great positive attitude, and most importantly, is very professional.'

  • ‘FWMK’s employment practice is unique for its deep expertise in Israeli labour law, vast experience, and practical approach. The team is always available, professional, and offers clear, responsive communication tailored to each client’s business needs.'

  • ‘Standout partner Elad Astro has been a trusted advisor to our company for several years, and his expertise, professionalism, and dedication truly set him apart. Elad consistently provides clear, strategic advice, and his deep knowledge of both employment law and our business allows him to offer tailored solutions that align with our goals.'

  • ‘Very committed and motivated. They follow up on work and assist us with implementing their advice. Quick turnaround on preparing documents. Willingness to go in-depth to learn full details of issues to give very detailed advice. Dina Mets is excellent on labour issues.’

Key clients

  • Anges Inc.
  • Amram Avraham Group
  • Barenboim Group
  • Binah .AI Ltd.
  • Biobeat Technologies Ltd.
  • Blockchain Development LTD
  • Boston Scientific
  • BrainPop Israel Ltd.
  • Bravo Marketing Ltd.
  • Directeam Cloud Solutions Ltd.
  • Edmond de Rothschild Group
  • Effi Capital Nadlan Ltd.
  • Emendo Research and Development Ltd.
  • FIN-ON-EX Ltd.
  • Fire Arc Technologies Ltd.
  • Gil-Car Systems (98) Ltd.
  • Grapa Varieties Ltd.
  • Hossen-Co Ltd.
  • Howden Insurance Agency (2002) Ltd.
  • Innovid Media Ltd.
  • Innovopro ltd.
  • Jeremy’s Cercle
  • Kedma Capital.
  • Lightico Ltd.
  • M Amitai Ltd.
  • Maelys Cosmetics Ltd.
  • Magen - Construction Engineering Works Ltd.
  • Medica Excel Group
  • Morphisec Information Security 2014 Ltd.
  • MSR-FSR Israel Ltd.
  • Multi Retail Group Ltd.
  • Nextage Ltd.
  • Notal Vision Ltd.
  • Ownbackup Ltd.
  • Pagaya Technologies Ltd. and Pagaya Investments Ltd.
  • Polaris Solutions Ltd.
  • Precise Bio 3D Ltd.
  • Prion Brodner Architects
  • Prometheus Financial Advisory Ltd.
  • Quantum Transistors Technology Ltd.
  • Redis Ltd.
  • Riskey technologies ltd.
  • Securing Sam Ltd.
  • Shamir Optical Industry Ltd.
  • Sintec Media Ltd. (Operative)
  • Snappy Gifts Ltd.
  • Soreq Winery Wine Making School Ltd
  • Source Defense Ltd.
  • Sqream Technologies Ltd.
  • Staircase Technologies Ltd.
  • Stedicopter Ltd.
  • Tandem Group Software Ltd.
  • Target TGA Israel Ltd.
  • Techsee Augmented Vision Ltd.
  • Upsolver Ltd.
  • Urban Place Shalom Tower- Limited Partnership
  • Vee A.I Based Technologies Ltd.
  • VFR Assets and Holdings Ltd.
  • White City Buildings Holdings Ltd.
  • Y.A.Z Group
  • Yozmot Atid
  • 4M Analytics Ltd.
  • 8200 Alumni Association

Work highlights

  • Supported Emendo with a significant organisational change in Israel.  
  • Represented Medica Excel group in an application for obtaining a special permit in accordance with the Israeli Work Hours and Rest Law 5711-1951 and handling proceedings before the Ministry of Labor.
  • Advising Boston Scientific on its “Harmonization Project”, which aims to provide consistent employment conditions for all employees across its Israeli subsidiaries.

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.

Yael Ben-Naim

Other key lawyers

Elad Astro, Dina Mets