Lipa Meir & Co has a diverse insurance offering that is highly regarded in various market niches, a prime example being its work for cooperative societies, notably the Kibbutzim-owned Bituach Haklai Insurance Agency. The firm also has a strong client roster in the healthcare insurance sector, as it acts for the world’s second largest HMO. Recent work for this client includes a major acquisition and guidance on travel insurance policies. Corporate partner Gad Azor co-leads the practice with real estate and finance specialist Yariv Shalom. Corporate and technology partner Gary Copelovitz also plays a significant role in the practice.
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Key clients
- Menorah Mivtachim
- Bituach Haklai Insurance Agency Ltd.
- Ayalon Neemanim Insurance Agency Ltd.
- Clalit Health Services
- Mishkei Tene Insurance Agency
- Clal Insurance Company
- Dikla Insurance Company
- Bituach Haklai Central Cooperative Society Ltd.
- Netafim
- Ayalon Insurance Company
- Atudot Havatika
- Howden Israel
Work highlights
- Representing Clalit Health Services, Israel's largest Health Maintenance Organization and the world's second-largest healthcare provider, in various legal matters, including private health insurance services, nursing care insurance, travel insurance, professional liability insurance, insurance of foreign workers, and class actions.
- Representing Menorah Mivtachim, one of Israel's largest insurance companies, in the insurance sector, including work on complex matters such as sensitive litigation proceedings and the management of legal processes related to a life insurance policy loan mechanism approved by the Insurance Commissioner.
- Acting as Chief Legal Counsel for Bituach Haklai, advising on M&A transactions, investments, litigation, regulatory issues, corporate aspects, cybersecurity, and complex class action lawsuits.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gad Azor, Yariv Shalom