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Provided by S Friedman, Abramson & Co
S. Friedman, Abramson & Co. is a pioneer of maritime law in Israel, having played a central role in shaping this field from its early days to the present through longstanding knowledge and expertise. The firm’s dynamic team maintains a market-leading shipping practice, consistently ranked among the top by international and Israeli legal directories.
The department’s strength lies in its comprehensive capabilities across the full spectrum of maritime operations. Our firm provides strategic counsel to major international shipping companies on all facets of their operations, with deep expertise in fleet and vessel acquisitions, asset-backed financing, taxation, regulatory compliance, and insurance and liability matters. The department is frequently instructed on high-profile vessel acquisitions, reflecting its position as a go-to legal adviser for global industry leaders. The firm has served as legal counsel to ZIM since its founding and regularly advises leading international shipping companies, including major global carriers, P&I clubs and shipping agencies.
Alongside its transactional capabilities, the team has strength in contentious matters, including EU-related shipping issues and cross-border disputes. The department represents Israeli and foreign clients, including shipowners, charterers, operators and insurers, across a broad-range of maritime matters, including charter parties, joint ventures, antitrust issues, maritime liens enforcement, and dispute resolution.