Distinguished by its deep bench and comprehensive practice, Levitan, Sharon & Co is lauded by some as ‘the most outstanding team for insurance law in Israel’. The sizeable boutique handles the full spectrum of contentious and regulatory matters and fields specialists in all key sub-sectors of insurance. A go-to insurance expert, Peggy Sharon is commended as ’an international reference in insurance law’. The group also draws on casualty and environmental head Sharon Shefer; professional liability lead Dror Zamir; Tammy Greenberg, who is the key contact for class actions and regulatory work; Moshe Abady, who fronts the D&O group; Addy Margalit, who specialises in hi-tech companies; and Aviv Klepner, who focuses on professional indemnity and class actions.
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‘As a claim manager of a large broker in Israel and London, I have worked for 15 years with Levitan Sharon and Co. The firm is one of the most professional Israeli law firms in the insurance and reinsurance arena and represents local and foreign insurance carriers in various types of insurance claims.’
‘Both associates and partners possess extensive expertise and experience in local and foreign insurance law and court rulings. This expertise helps all parties involved to understand their legal position regarding the conflict so decisions can be made amicably in a fast and profitable way.’
‘I conduct the vast majority of my work with Moshe Abady, Yael Navon and Addy Margalit. All three have accumulated significant experience and are well known for their comprehensive knowledge in the insurance field. Their expertise is valued by insurance carriers in London and North America.’
‘By far the most outstanding team for insurance law in Israel.’
‘Lawyers demonstrate a very technical approach to all questions and outstanding legal expertise. This is especially true for Peggy Sharon, who is an international reference in insurance law.’
‘The team is highly professional. Lawyers possess unique knowledge of the insurance world, which combines both law and relevant rulings.’
‘Peggy Sharon and Aviv Klepner have huge experience of the relevant insurance rulings and they are highly trained to supply the client with the best consulting and litigation required.’
‘We value the team for its great knowledge, capability, client focus and advice. Peggy Sharon is a leading lawyer in the Israeli insurance law market. She has unparalleled experience, and can thoroughly deal with complex cross-border insurance cases.’
Key clients
- Migdal Insurance Company
- A.I.G. Israel Insurance Co.
- Ayalon Insurance Co.
- Bituach Haklay Insurance Co.
- Kanat, Fund for Natural Hazards in Agriculture
- Menorah Mivtachim Insurance
- Q.B.E. European Division
- A.I.G. Group Europe
- Clal Insurance Co.
- Clyde & Co.
- Israel Phoenix Insurance
- Israel Electric Corporation
- Oil Refineries Co.
- Kolmobil Insurance Broker
- Howden Insurance Broker
- W.T.W Leaderim Insurance Brokers
- Adama Machteshim
- Femi Premium
- Shlomo Insurance Co.
- Peltours Insurance Brokers
Work highlights
- Represented a leading Israeli law firm in a professional liability claim filed against it following its representation of a purchasing group on a real estate investment deal.
- Defended an insurer in a motion to certify a class action, which was settled at mediation.
- Represented an international insurance company in a property insurance claim concerning a manufacturing plant.
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Keren Marco, Tammy Greenberg, Yael Navon, Moshe Abady, Addy Margalit, Peggy Sharon, Sharon Shefer, Oded Cederboim, Karin Bar-El, Dror Zamir, Em-Lee Polakiewiez