Global Guide 2026 : Israel
Ranked Individual
Provided by Zioni Pillersdorf Phillip Advocates
Zioni Pillersdorf Phillip is a leading Israeli boutique in plaintiff-side class actions, recognised for its strategic focus, cross-border sophistication and ability to secure meaningful rulings against some of the world’s largest corporations.
The practice concentrates on complex, precedent-setting matters involving consumer protection, privacy, competition and deceptive practices.
The team represents plaintiffs in high-profile class actions against Google, Apple, WhatsApp, Tesla, OpenAI, Discord, DeepSeek and others, regularly litigating against top-tier Israeli defence firms and international counsel.
Many cases involve jurisdictional disputes, foreign choice-of-law clauses and service abroad.
Notable rulings include:
The practice is led by Shaul Zioni (ranked by Chambers) and Eli Pillersdorf, each with over 20 years’ experience
Provided by Chambers
Based in Tel Aviv, Zioni Pillersdorf Phillip Advocates is a boutique law firm focused on representing plaintiffs in class actions. It covers a wide range of disputes, including privacy violation and false representation matters. The law firm has a particular strength in representing clients against major tech corporations.
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Zioni Pillersdorf Phillip Advocates represented Granot against Google and WhatsApp in a privacy breach class action.
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Zioni Pillersdorf Phillip Advocates undertakes deep learning of the company's product, activity and risk associated with each department.
Zioni Pillersdorf Phillip Advocates provides legal services with a strong emphasis on clarity, precision and practical results.
The team maintains clear and effective communication with both colleagues and clients. Collaborating with Zioni Pillersdorf Phillip Advocates is a consistently positive experience.
The lawyers keep thinking of original ways to solve issues and the cases.
They are all brilliant lawyers with diverse and complementary practices, working and supporting each other very well.
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Shaul Zioni is managing partner and heads the litigation department at Zioni Pillersdorf Phillip Advocates. He is noted for representing plaintiffs in class actions in the technology sector.
His combination of legal expertise and a genuinely thoughtful, client-centred approach makes a real difference.
He is in full control of the legal issues, the business angles and the practical aspects of both the litigation and negotiation.
Shaul Zioni is an exceptional, intelligent and innovative lawyer. He possesses the ability to identify compelling arguments that lead to success.
Shaul is a brilliant litigator with exceptional writing skills.
Shaul Zioni is thorough and sophisticated.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Plaintiff)
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