The ‘efficient, dedicated and business-oriented’ group at Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. stands out for its strong relationships with many of Israel’s largest insurance companies, including Phoenix, Harel, Menorah and Hachshara. Striking an enviable balance between contentious and non-contentious work, the group is equipped to advise on the full range of matters, from regulatory and compliance issues, through to commercial transactions and complex litigation. It advises on all types of insurance from cyber-related insurances through to insurance tailored to construction, finance and marine sectors. Key contacts include Rami Sofer, who is a go-to name for corporate and regulatory work; Dafna Lotan Medvejer, who specialises in enterprise risk management; litigator Hagit Blaiberg, who is sought after for insurance-related class actions; and Ehud Alfassi, who focuses on insurance, pensions and saving funds.

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  • ‘A professional, devoted and responsive team. Lawyers are open to questions and discussions and are commercially oriented.’

  • ‘A knowledgeable, efficient, dedicated and business-oriented group. In particular Dafna Lotan Medvejer, who is a real superstar.’

  • ‘The team is professional. Lawyers collaborate fully and are very attentive.’
  • ‘Dafna Lotan Medvejer is a professional lawyer. I've been working with her for three years now. It's a pleasure to work with her.’

Key clients

  • AIG
  • The Phoenix Insurance Company
  • Harel Insurance Co.
  • Menorah Insurance Company
  • Hachshara Insurance Company
  • Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings
  • I.D.I. Insurance Company
  • S. Shlomo Insurance Company
  • Inbal Insurance Co.
  • Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings
  • Menora Mivtachim Insurance
  • Hippo Insurance
  • Howden Israel Insurance Brokers
  • Google
  • Shekel Insurance Agency (2008)
  • Madanes Insurance Agency
  • Lev Hadekel & A.S.L
  • Ayalon Holdings
  • Bank Hapoalim
  • Coca-Cola Israel (The Central Bottling Company)
  • Albar Mimunit Services
  • Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
  • Netivei Ayalon
  • Amdocs
  • Perion Network
  • Playtika Israel
  • Dor Chemicals
  • Openlegacy
  • Magen David Adom
  • Decathlon Sports Israel
  • Applied Materials
  • Hertz Properties Group
  • Dori Media Group
  • NMC United Entertainment
  • A.L. Ten Bis
  • Atera Networks
  • Roboteam
  • Alum Eshet (Oman)
  • TPG Growth
  • Isa Khoury Metal Industry
  • Radware
  • Aviv Arlon
  • Anchiano Therapeutics
  • Memco Group
  • Five Sigma
  • CyberArk Software
  • Novo Nordisk
  • Photomyne
  • REE Automotive
  • Satixfy
  • The Jewish Agency for Israel
  • Elcon Recycling Center
  • AlumEshet US
  • Rubinstein Grou
  • Prospera Technologies
  • The Investment Houses Association
  • Bank Leumi le Israel B.M.
  • FIBI- First International Bank of Israel
  • Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
  • Israel Discount Bank
  • More Investments; More Provident Funds
  • Excellence Nessuah Brokerage Services
  • Altshuler Shaham
  • Yelin Lapidot Investment House
  • IBI Investment House
  • Meitav Investment House
  • Amitim - Pension Funds
  • Gilad Pension Fund
  • Teachers' Educational Funds

Work highlights

  • Representing Neto Finance in a cooperation agreement with Four Seasons Pension Insurance Agency, under which the agencies will work together to market insurance assets amounting to NIS40bn.
  • Representing numerous insurance companies including, Harel Insurance Company, The Phoenix Insurance Company, Hachshara Insurance Company, S. Shlomo Insurance Company and others, in various commercial transactions and insurance-related class actions and litigation.
  • Advising various local and international corporations on commercial insurance, D&O insurance and cyber insurance matters.

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Rami Sofer, Dafna Lotan Medvejer, Hagit Blaiberg, Ehud Alfassi