S. Friedman, Abramson & Co.
Transport powerhouse S. Friedman, Abramson & Co. is primarily recognised for its ‘extensive experience and knowledge of shipping’, where it acts for leading domestic and multinational shipping companies on an array of regulatory, contentious and transactional matters. Alongside its destination maritime practice, the group also advises on rail and road-related matters. Senior shipping expert Amir Cohen-Dor is distinguished by his ’vast experience in the field of transportation’. The group also includes Roiy Cohen, who specialises in representing shipping companies in commercial negotiations, dispute resolution and risk management; and Michael Safran, who is highly regarded for shipping transactions.
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‘The team has been working with our company for years and have built up great knowledge and expertise in the company's day-to-day operations, as well as the legal matters in hand. ’
‘The team is extremely professional, with great knowledge and experience, great dedication and availability.’
‘The team is highly professional, which gives me a sense of confidence in their inputs and advice. In addition, they are available to my requests and pleasant to work with.’
‘Amir Cohen-Dor is highly professional, well-informed in market developments and has vast experience in the field of transportation. He is always open to hear and discuss new ideas and initiatives and employs a "can do" approach to every new request.’
- ‘The team has extensive experience and knowledge of shipping and international trade matters. Very familiar with LMAA arbitration. Roiy Cohen is an excellent lawyer. Very client friendly, extremely easy to work with and very knowledgeable.’
- ‘Aviva Zigmond, is my main contact on competition-related work for shipping companies and is top of the tree. I also have worked with litigators Amir Cohen-Dor and Nira Cory, who I would be happy to work with again.’
Key clients
- Zim Integrated Shipping Services
- The Israel Chamber of Shipping
- M. Dizengoff & Co (P&I Representatives)
- Israel Shipyards
- Israel Electric Corporation
- National Coal Supply Corporation
- Maersk Israel
- The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Haifa and the North
- Dead Sea Works (part of the ICL group)
- Israel Railways
- Ayalon Highways Co
- NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System
- Israel Scandinavian Maritime Agency
Work highlights
- Advising Zim Integrated Shipping Services on long-term charter agreements (with purchase options) for over 20 new eco-friendly vessels, with a total value of over $1.5bn.
- Drafting the Israeli Shipping Agents Registration Bill on behalf of the Israeli Chamber of Shipping.
- Advising the National Coal Supply Corporation on the $50.5m sale of a vessel co-owned with a Belgian partner.
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Amir Cohen-Dor