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Gornitzky & Co

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)

Global Guide 2026 : Israel


Gornitzky & Co

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Gornitzky & Co. is one of Israel’s leading litigation and dispute resolution law firms, representing companies, individuals and foreign conglomerates in complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes. Our lawyers appear in high-stakes proceedings before all judicial bodies, including the Israeli Supreme Court, the High Court of Justice and arbitration tribunals in Israel and abroad.

Gornitzky is trusted by many of Israel’s largest public and leading private companies in commercial, civil and criminal matters. We handle a wide range of disputes, including contractual, project-related and shareholders’ disputes, and represent insurers, banks and financial institutions in class actions and derivative suits, as well as venture capital funds and investors.

The department advises and represents clients in commercial litigation, mediation, administrative and environmental proceedings, and domestic and international arbitration. We also cover sector-specific disputes in fields such as finance, IT, media, property, real estate and construction, insurance, and Israeli and international tax disputes, and act on disputes involving senior executive employment and related labor law.

We represent high net worth individuals, shareholders and companies in family-related litigation involving complex financial disputes, including third parties drawn into such matters, before the family courts. We also provide early-stage advice aimed at preventing or mitigating disputes.

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Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) - Israel

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Gornitzky & Co is a well-respected, full-service law firm with a wide array of expertise. The team is noted for activity in the financial sector and for its representation of holding companies, as well as infrastructure corporations. Its lawyers additionally act for a number of high net worth individuals on issues such as shareholder disputes. The group frequently handles class actions and derivative actions as well as consumer protection and securities matters. It also has significant presence in disputes relating to bankruptcy and liquidation proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Gornitzky & Co represented PwC Israel in an ILS350 million dispute brought by Starwood, involving allegations around the client's audit practices.

Strengths

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  • Gornitzky & Co provides a balanced and logical voice in managing the risks of the process, combined with creative thinking and top-notch professional work.

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  • This department is exceptional in understanding customer needs and the commercial aspects of managing a long dispute. The lawyers are extremely service-oriented and supportive.

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  • The team offers in-depth knowledge of the legal system and very high availability, as well as being very quick to understand the situation and respond accordingly.

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  • Gornitzky & Co is very result- and detail-oriented.

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  • The law firm brings together a highly skilled team and robust capabilities, enabling it to successfully handle complex litigation matters across various jurisdictions and industries.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeoplePinhas Rubin
    Senior StatespeoplePinhas Rubin

    Pinhas Rubin

    Pinhas Rubin is a very seasoned lawyer with a considerable practice in class actions and the wider disputes landscape. His clientele includes banks and companies in the energy sector.

  • Band 4Ofer Tzur
    Band 4Ofer Tzur

    Ofer Tzur

    Ofer Tzur heads the litigation department at Gornitzky. He is experienced in restructuring and insolvency, in addition to commercial disputes, and demonstrates particular activity in disputes involving investment funds, energy and infrastructure.

    • What distinguishes Ofer is his combination of sharp legal expertise and a deep understanding of our business needs. He is strategic and always focuses on delivering practical solutions.

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    • His formidable courtroom presence, strategic acumen and stellar reputation make him an exceptional advocate for complex, high-stakes matters.

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    • Ofer Tzur is highly sophisticated and extremely creative.

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    • He demonstrates exceptional legal judgement and responsiveness.

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    • He brings a multidisciplinary approach to every case, drawing on knowledge from various areas of law and business to craft the most effective strategies.

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  • Band 3Eli Cohen
    Band 3Eli Cohen

    Eli Cohen

    Eli Cohen is an adept lawyer who is active in arbitration and litigation, with an international scope to his practice. He has notable experience representing entities in the technology and energy sectors.

    • He is a very creative thinker and very persuasive.

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    • Eli Cohen is a knowledgeable and seasoned litigation lawyer, recognised for his extensive experience, sharp commercial awareness and strong client-focused approach.

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    • He delivers excellent results.

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  • Band 3Maya Sabari
    Band 3Maya Sabari

    Maya Sabari

    Maya Sabari is an increasingly well-regarded lawyer who is best known for representing notable corporations in class actions. She is primarily active in disputes within the banking and finance sector.

    • Her appearance in court is very impressive.

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    • Maya Sabari is highly effective, results-oriented and extremely creative.

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    • She is my preferred choice of litigator in sophisticated commercial litigation. She brings excellent results.

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    • Maya Sabari combines deep legal and commercial understanding.

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  • Up and ComingOfer Fleischer
    Up and ComingOfer Fleischer

    Ofer Fleischer

    Ofer Fleischer is increasingly noted for his work on construction and fraud disputes. He appears regularly before the District and Supreme Courts.

    • He has extremely creative thinking and an impressive analytical ability.

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    • He is a great litigator.

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    • Ofer Fleischer consistently drives matters forward with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.

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    • Ofer Fleischer is known for his excellent legal skills.

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    • Ofer is a strategist with a broad perspective.

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  • Up and ComingTom Alkalay
    Up and ComingTom Alkalay

    Tom Alkalay

    Tom Alkalay comes recommended for his activity in class and derivative action matters involving consumer, antitrust, privacy and securities law. He frequently assists clients within the transportation, retail and food sectors.

    • Tom Alkalay is pleasant to work with and provides an excellent service.

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    • Tom Alkalay is a team player. He is skilled, with an always-pragmatic approach.

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    • His biggest advantage is his ability is to close class actions with an agreement on both sides that makes everyone feel like they've won.

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    • He is a client-focused lawyer.

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