Lawyers at Gornitzky & Co. score highly with sources for their ‘unique combination of legal expertise and technological understanding’. A longstanding powerhouse in media and telecoms law, the comprehensive practice spans the full range of sub-sectors, including the TV, satellite, internet, social network, and cellular spheres. The team is led by managing partner Lior Porat, who contributes over two decades of experience at the forefront of the telecoms industry. Additionally, up-and-coming specialist Asaf Avtuvi is highly regarded for his experience in advising leading TMT companies on regulation, disputes, and transactions, including M&A, procurement and licensing issues. At associate level, seniors Anat Schnur Rabinovich and Rebecca Genis are recommended.

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Testimonials

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‘The team is way more than simply our lawyers; they are mentors, advisors, partners, guides and even friends. It knows our business very well and keeps learning. It knows and understands our needs, challenges and limitations, and always takes those into account. Its availability and response times are highly impressive.’
‘I mainly work with Asaf Avtuvi, Lior Porat and Rebecca Genis. they are very cordial, patient, professional and responsive. They have a unique combination of legal expertise and technological understanding, which is extremely helpful and productive for our needs and activities.’

Key clients

The British Broadcasting Corporation
Meta Platforms
YES TV AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
Bezeq The Israeli Telecommunication Corp ; and former and present officers of Bezeq
Pelephone Communications
Telrad Networks
Priority Software

Work highlights

Advising TV provider, Yes, on a wide range of telecoms regulatory matters, including on the renewal of its satellite broadcasting licences and on a petition filed to the Supreme Court regarding regulatory aspects of investments in local Israeli TV productions.
Representing former and present officers of Bezeq The Israeli Telecommunication Corp in a motion for approval of a derivative action regarding the wholesale market regulatory reform.
Advising Meta Platforms on matters relating to a civil action submitted to the US District Court for the Northern District of California.