As part of the firm’s huge disputes offering, Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. regularly handles complex cases across jurisdictions, with clients from a range of sectors benefiting from its deep knowledge of multiple arbitration rules and different seats. The practice is best-known for its representation of corporates engaged in high-value commercial disputes, including a considerable volume of infrastructure and construction-related matters. Recognised as a ‘ferocious fighter for her clients’ interests’, Daphna Kapeliuk ‘seems to know everything when it comes to international arbitration in Israel’, including regularly handling matters under International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) rules. Team head Zvi Bar-Nathan also has ‘an impressive track record’ on commercial arbitration matters, and also regularly serves as an arbitrator.
Dispute resolution: mediation and international arbitration in Israel
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zvi Bar-Nathan
Autres avocats clés:
Hagit Blaiberg; Aaron Michaeli; Benjamin Rotenberg; Daphna Kapeliuk; Yehuda Rosenthal; Jeremy Benjamin; Moti Arad; Michael Ginsburg; Maya Nusbaum Rapaport; Peer David
Les références
‘Very strong team with deep knowledge in a wide variety of industries and very experienced with multiple arbitration rules and different seats.’
‘This practice stands out for its deep expertise and ability to handle complex disputes across jurisdictions.’
‘The team provides practical advice and commercial solutions to complex problems.’
Principaux clients
Google, including YouTube.
Credit Suisse
Coca Cola Israel
Israel Railways Ltd.
Murchinson Ltd.
Fahn Kanne & Co. Grant Thornton Israel,
Nestlé S.A.
Stakehound S.A.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Goldman Sachs & Co.
PJSC Aeroflot
The Phoenix Group
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.
AIG Inc.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing various multinational corporations in ICC arbitration proceedings.
- Representing US-based Mueller Water Products Inc. in 4 connected proceedings regarding arbitration.
- Representing Goldman Sachs in a claim filed in Israel by more than 30 plaintiffs against 14 defendants alleging misrepresentation with regard to their rights as Class B option holders/shareholders. The case is in mediation.
Gornitzky & Co.
Drawing upon ‘extensive familiarity with leading international arbitration institutions and rules’, Gornitzky & Co. is skilled at handling high value cross-border disputes across a wide array of substantive law, both in the context of commercial cases and investor-state matters. ‘Highly experienced’ team head Eli Cohen excels in providing ‘strategic, forward-looking solutions’ to clients on high-profile cross-border construction and infrastructure-related matters, as well as being key to the team’s increased visibility and success enforcing international arbitration awards in Israel. Recognised as ‘one of the most talented and effective arbitration practitioners of her generation’, Nuna Lerner‘s skill in the area encompasses enforcement matters, construction arbitration and investor-state disputes. Appreciated for his ‘precise legal analysis and sound judgement’, Nir Keidar‘s international arbitration spans a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, technology and banking, while Myriam Feinberg continues to raise the firm’s profile for public international law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Eli Cohen
Autres avocats clés:
Nuna Lerner; Nir Keidar; Myriam Feinberg; Jasmine Goldofsky
Les références
‘Extremely professional and high skilled team, with deep commercial understanding. They display a very responsive and hands on approach.’
‘The team is highly skilled and experienced in handling complex international arbitrations in Israel, with a proven track record of representing clients in high-value cross-border disputes. They combine deep knowledge of Israeli law with extensive familiarity with leading international arbitration institutions and rules, enabling them to navigate through the challenges effectively.’
‘Eli Cohen is an accomplished arbitration practitioner, praised for his sharp legal analysis, strategic insight, and calm authority in high-stakes disputes.’
Principaux clients
Hilton Worldwide Manage Limited
HLT Waldorf Astoria International Manage LLC
TMDC Ltd.
Scintilla Fund
Dan Transportation Company Ltd.
Danya Cebus Ltd.
Shikun and Binui – Solel Boneh Infrastructure Ltd.
Shikun and Binui Energy Ltd.
Electra Energy Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Successfully secured enforcement of two ICC Arbitration awards valued at over 100 million NIS.
- Representing a principal contractor in a major ICC arbitration arising out of Israel’s largest railway infrastructure project to date, valued at over NIS 9 billion centring around the abrupt withdrawal of the project’s main subcontractor at a critical late stage, triggering significant delays, operational disruption, and complex legal fallout.
- Acting for the Claimant in a €883.7 million investor-state arbitration and an ensuing appeal to the courts in Sweden.
Meitar Law Offices
Meitar Law Offices delivers a ‘client-focused and problem-solving approach’ to Israeli and international companies settling disputes under a wide range of international arbitration rules, including those heard before the ICC; Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC); and the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA). Team head Or Baron Gil is at the forefront of much of this work, including as it relates to commercial disputes and investor-state matters, as well as the enforcement of arbitration awards in Israel. Asaf Niemoj is a ‘great professional’ who has a lot of international experience, including through his five years spent working in London, and regularly assists Gil on many of the key matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Or Baron Gil
Autres avocats clés:
Israel Leshem; Nadav Weisman; Eyal Rosovsky; Issar Berger; Asaf Niemoj
Les références
‘They demonstrate exceptional professionalism, strong co-ordination capabilities across regions and institutions, as well as a client-focused and problem-solving approach.’
‘From my perspective, the Meitar team is the most professional and efficient, as well as the most patient and client-oriented, among all the teams I have worked with.’
‘Asaf Niemoj is a great professional.’
Principaux dossiers
AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co
Combining an ‘international outlook’ with a ‘practical approach to handling disputes’, AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co has established a strong reputation among domestic and international companies for its work on arbitration proceedings seated in multiple venues, including Singapore, London, Zurich and Paris. The team handles a broad range of disputes, including shareholder and post-M&A claims, joint venture conflicts, and energy and infrastructure matters. Drawing upon a ‘deep knowledge of international arbitration procedure and practice’, team head Gidon Even-Or is key to the firm’s success in the area, with his experience spanning ICC, SIAC, LCIA and ad-hoc proceedings. Associate David Knoll provides vital assistance to Even-Or on many of these matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gidon Even-Or
Autres avocats clés:
Ram Jeanne; Roey Dotan; David Knoll; Inna Isca Ofir; Tomer Bar
Les références
‘The international disputes team has built up a real specialism and track record for arbitration work.’
‘Team is highly dedicated, focused on results, uses tech to digest a lot of information and data from the case and was able to find mistakes in the other side’s case and answers.’
‘The AYR dispute resolution and arbitration team stands out in the Israeli market for its combination of international outlook and practical handling of disputes. They are highly responsive, pragmatic and attuned to the commercial aspects of a case, which makes cooperation smooth and efficient.’
Principaux clients
Tafkid Plus – Adecco Israel
Tafkid Plus
China Motors Israel Ltd.
BUYME
Israel Electric Corporation.
Microsoft Corporation and Microsoft Israel Ltd.
Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation
Avi Ziv Holdings Ltd.
Amity Digital LLC
reTravel.io
Malam Digital Ltd.
Multipass (Israel)
Israel Tech Challenge (ITC)
LR Group Ltd.
Hanaco Ventures
TLC Group (Israel)
Neopharm Group (Neopharm Israel)
R-Cure Medical Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Tafkid Plus Adecco Ltd. in multi-jurisdictional proceedings against Adecco Group AG, including Swiss-seated international arbitration and litigation before the Tel Aviv District Court, in a high-stakes dispute over shareholder rights, contractual interdependence, and the use of global branding rights following the termination of a long-standing joint venture licence.
- Representing ReTravel Ltd., an AI-based travel-tech start-up, and its shareholders (including leading venture capital investors) in a high-value dispute arising from the collapse of a share-for-share merger with Attris Ltd., part of the Amsalem Tourism Group; currently engaged in confidential mediation aimed at resolving complex contractual and valuation issues stemming from the aborted transaction.
- Represented former directors of Vesttoo Ltd., a high-profile insurtech unicorn, in complex cross-border insolvency proceedings, including Delaware-seated mediation, achieving a favourable settlement in the wake of one of the largest alleged corporate frauds in the global insurance and reinsurance markets.
EBN – Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano
‘Extremely commercial and international in their outlook’, EBN – Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano provides ‘unparalleled strategy, insight and execution’ for domestic and foreign clients facing rules-based international arbitration oversight, as well as in ad-hoc scenarios. Able to bridge local nuance with international expectations, team head Yuval Naim ‘tackles complex problems with sophistication and creativity’ for clients from a range of sectors, including energy, transportation, technology and finance. As well as his fee-earning practice, Naim is active in the arbitration community, serving as a member of the International Chamber of Commerce Global Commission on Arbitration and ADR and recently establishing the Israeli ICC National Committee. An ‘exceptionally sophisticated and aggressive litigator’, Tomer Weissman has excellent traction among international clients, and has, alongside founding partner Giora Erdinast, been involved in a number of high-profile fund-related international arbitration matters. Recognised as ‘an exceptional strategic thinker’, Ran Sprinzak also regularly handles international arbitration matters, including those governed by ICC rules, as part of his cross-border focused litigation practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yuval Naim
Autres avocats clés:
Giora Erdinast; Ran Sprinzak; Tomer Weissman; Shai Luchtenstein; John Alkalak
Les références
‘They go to the ends of the earth for their clients. They are wonderful people and creative and hard working lawyers.’
‘They are extremely commercial and international in their outlook.’
‘What makes them different is their understanding of both the big picture as well as every minute detail about the industry/business and the case. That enables them to provide unparalleled insight, strategy and execution.’
Principaux dossiers
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
FISCHER (FBC & Co.) has a very strong reputation for handling mediation proceedings for clients. A good deal of this stems from complex class action litigation, with the ‘very talented’ Gil Orion excelling in using this method of resolution, including in securities law matters. Yael Riemer also regularly utilises mediation proceedings to settle complex commercial disputes, including those involving IP-related issues. The firm also has a number of high-quality mediators among its ranks, including ‘brilliant jurist’ Reuven Behar, who is singled out for his ability to ‘identify pathways to resolution that others might have overlooked’. Private client head Shalom Hershkovitz is also a noted mediator, including as it pertains to complex disputes surrounding inter-generational transfers of wealth.
Responsables de la pratique:
Reuven Behar; Gil Orion
Autres avocats clés:
Tamar Turjeman-Kedem; Oded Revivo; Shalom Hershkovitz; Amit Pines; Yael Riemer; Orit Malka; Tal Wiesengrun; Michal Sela; Eli Blechman; Royi Steinmetz; Jana Rabinovich
Les références
‘It is a dedicated and strong team.’
‘Reuven Behar is an excellent mediator and arbitrator and has acted as mediator on a number of matters in which we acted for one of the parties. He is clever, efficient and always comes well prepared.’
‘Reuven Behar is a brilliant jurist with exceptional emotional intelligence, combining deep legal expertise with creativity and humanity.’
Principaux clients
Eilat Ashkelon Infrastructure Services Ltd. (EAIS)
Google Ireland Limited
Meta Platforms Inc.
Brightman Almagor Zohar – Deloitte Israel
Perrigo
Biotronik SE & Co. KG
Hot Telecommunication Systems Ltd.|Hot Telecom LP|Hot Mobile Ltd. (« HOT MOBILE »)
Ayalon Insurance Company Ltd.
Mimon Yashir from Yashir Group (2006) Ltd.
EDF Renewables Israel Ltd.
Prof. Sarah Ferber
Viber Media S.à.r.l
Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (NASDAQ/TASE: TSEM)
Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
Dispute between Wolt Enterprises Israel Ltd. and Businesses listed on the Wolt platform
Dispute between two shareholders of a privately held corporation, Cann Olam, one of the shareholders in InterCure
Dispute between Isrotel Hotel Management 1981 Ltd. and Mr. Ariel Blum
Dispute between Rami Levi Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing 2006 Ltd. and Mr. Gil David
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Eilat Ashkelon Infrastructure Services Ltd. (EAIS), the main shareholder of Dorad Energy Ltd., which owns the largest private power station in Israel, in arbitration and litigation proceedings valued at $180m.
- Representation of Google LLC and Google Ireland Limited in a significant number of mediation proceedings, valued at millions of US$.
- Acting as mediators in complex inter-generational transfer disputes involving dozens of high-net-worth families, aimed at preserving family businesses across generations.
Herzog Fox & Neeman
The ‘very capable’ team at Herzog Fox & Neeman is increasingly ‘well connected in international arbitration circles’ following a number of notable hires in recent years – the most recent being Shai Sharvit from Gornitzky & Co. in April 2025. ‘A great strategic thinker with strong advocacy skills’, Sharvit further enhances the team’s ability to handle commercial matters, with expertise acting in construction, infrastructure and corporate disputes under the rules of all major arbitral institutions. His arrival follows the 2023 recruitment of international arbitration ‘powerhouse’ Roy Schondorf, who brings significant capability in investor-state matters. Schondorf heads the team that also includes the ‘exceptionally bright and business-oriented’ Joseph Ashkenazi, and the ‘incredibly smart’ Yotam Blaushild.
Responsables de la pratique:
Roy Schöndorf
Autres avocats clés:
Shai Sharvit; Joseph Ashkenazi; Saar Pauker; Yotam Blaushild; Benny Winston; May Dar; Ava Drai; Alexandre Bensoussan
Les références
‘They bring outstanding experience in all types of international arbitrations: commercial, investor-state and others.’
‘The team is very capable, well connected in international arbitration circles and with a substantial bench of legal experts. They collaborate with a large number of clients and with co-counsel on matters in the Middle-East and Europe.’
‘Roy Schondorf combines a sharp legal mind and outstanding advocacy skills with a practical sense of strategy. Even in demanding cases, he displays a calm and measured approach.’
Principaux clients
The Czech Republic
Open Web
Mr. Ofer Levin
Kochav Hayarden
ADECCO GROUP AG
Mr. Revaz Megrelishvili
Analog Devices
UNCITRAL – Israeli Institute of Commercial Arbitration
Principaux dossiers
- Represents the Czech Republic in the enforcement and execution of an investment arbitration award in Israel.
- Represented OpenWeb in Geneva-seated ICC arbitration over earn-out terms; claimants withdrew entirely, sparing the client a €10 m exposure.
- Acting for Ofer Levin in multiple multi-jurisdictional proceedings relating to setting aside proceedings of a $40m award in addition to the stay of a $90m counterclaim filed by Mr. Levin, based on cyber-hack evidence; proceedings were initiated and managed in Israel and the US, where a sec. 1782 application was successful.
Firon Law Firm
The ‘very professional and knowledgeable’ team at Firon Law Firm has vast experience in different jurisdictions and in international arbitration proceedings governed by various rules, including the ICC and LCIA, as well as ad-hoc tribunals. ‘Spectacular’ team head Jacob Enoch is the driving force behind the practice, regularly securing victories for clients from a wide array of industries. ‘On a par with the best in the world’, Enoch excels in handling commercial matters, including as it relates to shareholder and joint venture disputes, where his transactional skills provide added insight to clients.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jacob Enoch
Autres avocats clés:
Rona Zamshteigman
Les références
‘It is a very professional and knowledgeable team.’
‘Jacob Enoch – the most highly reputable litigator for any international matter.’
‘Jacob Enoch – truly above and beyond all expectations and competitors. Spectacular. That goes for his deal maker skills and his international arbitration skills. And the combination makes him even better.’
Principaux clients
C. Mer
Rav Bariach
Migdal Insurance Company
Zur Shamir
DHL
Diplomat
Dan Hotels
Direct finance
Shikun & Binui
Clal Insurance
Principaux dossiers
- Won an Amsterdam ICC arbitration for C. Mer regarding a fibreoptic project in Sint Maarten and continues to represent it in the defence against a challenge of the award filed in Amsterdam, as well as in its enforcement.
- Representation of two shareholders in LCIA arbitration proceedings.
- Representation of a client in an ICC arbitration on London regarding a dispute with a Chinese giant.
Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co.
The ‘detail-oriented and commercially-minded’ team at Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co. delivers ‘practical and results-driven solutions’ to clients in highly regulated sectors across a range of international arbitration matters. Yoav Razin brings ‘deep insight and experience’ to complex international arbitrations governed under ICC rules, as well as being adept at handling matters progressing on multiple fronts, including in related court proceedings. Combining ‘sharp analytical skills with practical instincts’, Ram Pardes is also key to the firm’s growing presence in the international arbitration arena. The team is now headed by skilled mediation lawyer Shlomo Cohen, following the firm’s merger in July 2025 with Shlomo Cohen & Co.
Responsables de la pratique:
Shlomo Cohen
Autres avocats clés:
Yoav Razin; Yaron Rossman; Amit Mor; Orli Naschitz; Ram Pardes; Orr Amsel
Les références
‘The team demonstrated exceptional command of international arbitration strategy, coordination between forums, and the ability to anticipate and manage procedural challenges in real time.’
‘They are highly responsive, detail oriented, and commercially minded, combining deep legal knowledge with a clear understanding of business objectives.’
‘It is a team that inspires full confidence and delivers practical and results driven solutions even in the most demanding international settings.’
Principaux clients
Alfa Duty Free
SolelAben
Tried and True Media
Yandex
Menelik Group
RCL Cruises Limited (Royal Caribbean International)
Club Med SAS & Le Club Mediterranee (Israel) Ltd.
Zurich PLC
A number of diamond insurers
IBI Group Inc.
Wood Group Tas Turbine Services Ltd. \Ethos Energy (GBR) Limited
Donna and Shula Productions Ltd.
DesignerEyes, Inc. (Verso Israel, LLP, Verso USA, LLP)
Businessman Roy Waissman
Filo Srl
Draco
Principaux dossiers
- Representation of Alfa Duty Free Holdings, a Luxembourg-based company controlled by Mr. Alexander Mashkevich, in an ICC arbitration proceeding against Gebr. Heinemann, a German duty-free shops operator.
- Representation of SolelAben, a joint venture between two major Israeli and Spanish construction and infrastructure companies – Shikun & Binui and TSK and handling two large international arbitrations pertaining to the construction of one of the largest solar fields in the Middle East, one of which before the ICC and the other is an ad-hoc arbitration.
- Successfully defending a foreign company in liability and insurance issues concerning material damages to power plant facility. During mediation, reduced the client’s exposure dramatically from a NIS 120m claim.
S. Horowitz & Co
The ‘extremely knowledgeable and reliable’ team at S. Horowitz & Co has a strong track record in resolving major cross-border disputes via both international arbitration and international mediation. As well as handling corporate-related cases, the team, which is co-headed by ‘masterful tactician’ Uriel Prinz and Benjamin Sheffer, is also very adept at handling construction-related disputes and international arbitration matters arising from energy and infrastructure-related projects. The ‘talented’ Noam Zamir and the ‘thorough and diligent’ Marina Roizer are also skilled at handling international arbitration matters, with both also members of the recently established Israeli Forum for International Arbitration (IFIA).
Responsables de la pratique:
Benjamin Sheffer; Uriel Prinz
Autres avocats clés:
Noam Zamir; Marina Roizer; Omri Sender
Les références
‘Wide range of expertise and very user-friendly.’
‘The team is known for their outside of the box thinking, and for their ability to come up with unique solutions. They are also extremely knowledgeable and reliable.’
‘Noam Zamir is a talented lawyer with a keen understanding of law and commercial issues.’
Principaux clients
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering Ltd. & Shapir Impresa Pizzarotti & C. S.p.A (TASE: SIP)
IVM-Minrav-Sadyt (a Joint Venture between Minrav Group Ltd. and Sadyt, part of Sacyr Group)
New Windsor Ltd.
Ami Lustig and Roi Ben-Yami
Moises and Mendi Gertner
G. Sagi Ltd
Kuwayama Corporation
Energean Israel Limited, Energean E&P Holdings Limited. (TASE: ENOG)
Principaux dossiers
- Represent IVM in disputes vis-à-vis suppliers and subcontractors in Israel and abroad, regarding malfunctions that have occurred in the construction of the Ashdod desalination facility. A hearing took place in March 2024, at the International Court of Arbitration in Madrid.
- Currently representing Shapir Impresa Pizzarotti & C. S.p.A in an arbitration against E.H.Q.C. Performance Ltd. relating to the execution of Section 3 of the Cross Israel Highway – Road 6.
- Representing New Windsor Ltd., a BVI-incorporated company, in a multimillion-dollar arbitration relating to real estate transactions in Ukraine.|
Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.
Led by ‘excellent litigation strategist’ Zohar Lande, Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co. has a core focus on advising domestic and international clients on cross-border litigation. As part of that offering, the firm regularly handles international and domestic arbitration and mediation, including corporate and infrastructure and energy-related disputes decided under ICC and LCIA rules. Dual Israel and US-qualified practitioner Moran Bickel is a key member of the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zohar Lande
Autres avocats clés:
Hadar Israeli; Moran Bickel; Lina Makhuli
Les références
‘The team is highly sophisticated, knowledgeable, and action-oriented. They provide the highest calibre of zealous advocacy. ’
‘Zohar Lande is an excellent litigation strategist.’
Principaux dossiers
Weiss, Porat & Co
Weiss, Porat & Co represents Asia-based corporations in intricate cross-border disputes with Israeli parties, including in international arbitration and mediation procedures. Zeev Weiss, who heads the team, has particularly strong connections with Japanese and Korean clients. The ‘extremely smart’ Eylam Weiss has a particular focus on handling ICC arbitrations.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zeev Weiss
Autres avocats clés:
Arie Reich; Eylam Weiss
Les références
‘Eylam Weiss is not only great to work with but also extremely smart.’
Principaux clients
ST Engineering Telematics Wireless
TT Electronics
Junjin Heavy Industry
Institute of Internal Auditors
Ceragem Co., Ltd.
Opticana
Dover Medical Equipment
Shinhan Diamonds
Karl Weiss Ltd.
W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research
ToyotaCharm Engineering
Yair Duchovny Cables
Hashmal Yashir
Prysmian Kablo
Surtel Kablo Sanayii
Hartuv Cement
MAJ Co., Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Successfully represented an Israeli company in a $22m ICC arbitration against a Chinese client.
- Successfully represented a Korean manufacturer in a multi tens of Euros arbitration against an Israeli distributor.
- Successfully represented MAJ Co, Ltd. (Japan) in mediation proceedings and Court proceedings in Israel.