Widely recognised as a leader in communications law, FISCHER (FBC & Co.) acts for an impressive roster of domestic and multinational names spanning the telecoms, print media, digital media, and audio-visual sectors. A destination practice for regulatory matters, where it frequently represents clients before regulatory agencies and government bodies, it also advises on transactions and litigation. High-profile telecoms and media expert Yoram Bonen anchors a deep bench that also includes Barak Glickman, who is recommended for his broad regulatory expertise; Doron Kol, who advises media clients on libel law and advertising; Yael Riemer, who specialises in IP-related disputes; Amit Dat, whose practice spans IP and IT-related matters; and technology specialist Omri Rachum-Twaig.
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Key clients
- Google Inc; Google Israel
- Meta Platforms
- Reshet Media
- News 13
- Ananey Communications (a subsidiary of Paramount)
- Access Industries
- Hot Telecommunication Systems; Hot Telecom LP; and HOT Net; Hot Mobile
- Huawei Tech. Investments Co.
- Bezeq the Israeli Telecommunication Corporation
- Xphone Group
- Israel HaYom Newspaper
- Makor Rishon Newspaper LP
- Discount Investment Corporation
- The Partner Deal: The Phoenix, Menora Mivtachim Group, Clal Insurance, Avi Gabay, Shlomo Rodav and the Mori Arkin Fund
- Messer B.A.B
- Joola Kotkot Productions
- Mivne Group
- The Orthodox Community
- Masha Productions
- Gil Productions
- Producer Mr. Ari Folman
- Spiro Films
- Lama Productions
- Leora Kamenetzky
- Shaham (The Israeli Actors’ Guild)
- Israel Association of Cinema and Television Professionals (ACT)
Work highlights
- Advising Google on various aspects of telecoms and media, including regulatory developments concerning digital platforms regulations in Israel, dark web monitoring, payment services regulations, and others.
- Representing Ananey Communications, a subsidiary of Paramount, before the Ministry of Communications regarding a comprehensive reform in the media market.
- Advising Reshet on multiple matters, including on its new app launch, drafting and negotiating agreements with content providers and multichannel platforms and various co-operation agreements.
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Yoram Bonen