Kennedys is the only global law firm with a local presence that advises on Israeli insurance law. Furthermore, the firm is consistently involved in market-leading matters, including high-value disputes concerning property damage, subrogation claims, D&O claims, and a wide variety of class actions. The firm recently acted for Israel’s four leading healthcare providers in claims concerning birth defects, bulk claims, and much more. Head of insurance Zvika Zelichov (who is ‘commercially astute with a background of sound legal expertise’) and head of medical malpractice Chaim Zelichov are ’well known and liked in the London insurance market’. Inbal Atias-Mazor stands out for medical negligence and personal injury cases. ‘Their legal capabilities and knowledge are exceptional’, according to clients.
Testimonials
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‘Zvika Zelichov is commercially astute against a background of sound legal expertise. Easy to work with.’
‘Of the several law firms I have had dealings with in Israel, the Zelichov partners, Chaim and Zvika, who are now part of Kennedys, Israel, are well known and liked in the London Insurance Market.'
Key clients
- AIG
- Allianz
Work highlights
- Acted for a client in submitting a US$100m subrogation against 17 Israeli and international defendants, following a major fire that occurred at Rotem Amfert plant in Israel.
- Representing all four sick funds in Israel (covering the vast majority of the Israeli population in medical insurance), in medical malpractice claims, submitted against their hospitals, medical institutions, doctors and medical staff.