Levitan, Sharon & Co has the largest specialist insurance practice in Israel, and it is present in every corner of the market thanks to its deep bench of experienced partners. Among the standout practitioners are Peggy Sharon for litigation and product liability matters; Tammy Greenberg for class actions and regulatory issues; Sharon Shefer for property damage and business interruption; Addy Margalit, who handles professional liability matters for high-tech companies; and aviation and reinsurance specialist Keren Marco. Karin Barel focuses on jewellers’ block and fine art insurance, while Aviv Klepner stands out for professional indemnity advice and class actions. Before founding the firm, senior partner Rachel Levitan was the legal advisor to the Israel’s largest insurance company.
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‘This is the largest specialist insurance law firm in Israel. For many years now they have been the go-to lawyers for the London Insurance Market and their London lawyers. They have a breadth and depth of experience of Insurance issues second to none. They are responsive; provide an excellent service and they are collaborative.’
‘We work with Sharon Shefer and Rachel Levitan. Their expertise and knowledge of insurance and reinsurance issues make them stand out. They are wise and always commercial in their advice. There is no type of insurance problem in Israel they have not encountered before. This induces confidence on the part of the insurer client.’
‘The team is composed from intelligent, cooperative, warm lawyers that provide you with the understanding that there is someone to lend you a hand and to treat you in a decent manner. I believe that it is far more than one can expect from a service provider.’
‘No. 1, especially Peggy Sharon and Rachel Levitan.'
‘Great Team!’
‘Experience, daring, creativity and the highest level of commitment.’
'Peggy Sharon is a standout individual. Very shrewd and commercial but also on top of all the legal issues. We also rate Sharon Sheffer highly.'
'We have always been very impressed by their ability to deliver speedy and responsive advice on often very complex matters. They are not the only people we use in Israel but we feel they have also been the best on insurance related matters.'
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.
Work highlights
- Advised Ayalon Insurance Company Ltd., which was sued in a proceeding requesting certification of a class action based on allegation of discrimination in the payment of insurance benefits for pregnancy and childbirth expenses.
- Defended Migdal Insurance Company's insured, a construction company which was sued by the owners of a restaurant in Tel Aviv, which was accused of causing cracks to the plaintiff’s building by the construction of a high-rise hotel closeby.
- Represented AIG Insurers Company in a securities Class Action which was submitted against a non-banking financial institution which granted loans and credit and became insolvent.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Sharon Shefer
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Aviv Klepner
Practice head
Keren Marco; Tammy Greenberg; Yael Navon; Moshe Abady; Addy Margalit; Peggy Sharon; Sharon Shefer; Oded Cederboim; Karin Barel; Dror Zamir; Addy Margalit; Em-Lee Polakiewiez
Other key lawyers
Rachel Levitan; Aviv Klepner