Hugh Kowarsky
S. Horowitz & CoS. Horowitz & Co’s transport team is primarily recognised for its activity in the aviation sector, where clients highlight it as ‘specialised in protecting the interests of airlines in consumer protection cases’. Additionally, the group is well versed in supporting airlines on regulatory matters, while it also contributes significant experience in aviation finance. The practice is led jointly by seasoned of counsel Hugh Kowarsky, who specialises in advising aviation clients on regulatory and commercial issues, and litigator Eyal Doron. Ron Libson is also noted for transport-related work.
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Testimonials
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‘It is specialised in protecting the interests of airlines in consumer protection cases. For a non-Israeli airline, not familiar with the ASL, it's important to be in safe hands. In the process of choosing the firm we got the impression we would be in safe hands, we're confident we made the best choice.’
‘The team is very dedicated, thorough, seeks for details that could make — and do make — the difference at court. As of the very first meeting we were sure that Eyal Doron is a person we could trust and that he means, and will deliver, what he says.’
Key clients
- Ryanair DAC
- Deutsche Lufthansa
- Swiss Airlines
- Austrian Airlines
- Wizz Air Hungary
- Wizz Air Abu Dhabi
- Wizz Air UK
- Wizz Air Malta
- Lufthansa Cargo
- Ashdod and Haifa Ports
- British Airways
- Air Montenegro
- Brussels Airlines
- Eurowings
- Tailwind Airlines
- TUS Airways
- China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC)
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Shikun & Binui – Solel Boneh Infrastructures ("Solel Boneh")
- Booking.com Transport
- Electra Afikim
- Danya Cebus; Dan Company for Public Transportation
- Mlead Group
- Minrav Group
- KSMG Contractors for Infrastructure and Development Works
- Derech Eretz Highways (1997)
Work highlights
- Acted for the four WizzAir respondents in a class action filed against them in Israel relating to the airlines’ operation of a loyalty programme, among other issues.
- Advised Ryanair DAC on string of motions to approve class actions, including on an opposition to a motion alleging that it does not refund airport taxes to passengers who do not show for their flight.
- Advised China State Construction Engineering Corporation on its involvement in the Tel Aviv Light Railway Project’s Green Line.
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Hugh Kowarsky, Eyal Doron