FISCHER (FBC & Co.), Transportation | Chambers Global Profile

About

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FBC’s team has extensive experience in representing airlines (including major airlines and low-cost carriers), insurers, importers and exporters, freight forwarders, and online travel service providers in the full range of matters encompassed by aviation, maritime and tourism law.

Members of the FBC team have been active participants in both the Israeli legislative process as well as in industry organizations, including IATA, in regard to aviation and tourism law. FBC's clients benefit directly from this involvement, as the team is well-positioned to provide them with ongoing up-to-date regulatory advice and to advise them promptly about pending developments in these fields.

We routinely pull together our understanding of commercial litigation, class actions, corporate and regulatory matters with a deep knowledge of leasing, other commercial transactions, competition, labor relations and taxation to ensure that every aspect of a client’s goal is addressed.

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Transportation: Aviation - Israel

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

FISCHER (FBC & Co.) is a dominant force in the aviation space in Israel, with a strong practice focus on litigation. The team represents a roster of major airlines in cross-border contentious mandates, including class actions. It has a broad industry focus and is also often engaged in advisory services, assisting international carriers with regulatory matters and in their relations with the Israeli Aviation Authority. The law firm also has experience in matters relating to damages in the aviation sector.

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Work Highlights

FISCHER (FBC & Co) represented Etihad Airways in a class action concerning the compliance with flight cancellation and refund policies set under the Israeli Consumer Protection Law.

Strengths

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FISCHER has an outstanding grip on the industry in terms of the regulatory environment but also the business and consumer trends.