Niv Zecler
Global Guide 2024
Band 1 : Competition/Antitrust
Band 1
About
Provided by Niv Zecler
Practice Areas
Described as “one of the finest competition lawyers in Israel” (Chambers Global), founding partner Niv Zecler is widely considered as one of the most formidable experts in antitrust law, regulation and litigation in Israel and draws on a successful track record in many of the country’s major competition cases.
Leading Israeli and international companies frequently turn to Niv for his vast experience in a diverse range of proceedings – criminal, civil and administrative, in all courts and before the Israeli Competition Authority.
Ranked consistently in the top tier of global and domestic legal directories, Niv’s insight ensures he regularly writes and lectures on subjects relating to antitrust and competition law.
In addition to his ranking in Chambers Global, GCR 100, Dun & Bradstreet, he has also been inducted into the prestigious “Hall of Fame” of Legal 500.
Mr. Zecler previously served as the chief counsel of the ICC (1994-1997) and as Chairman of the Antitrust Committee of the Israeli Bar Association (2007-2014).
Chambers Review
Global
Niv Zecler enjoys a fantastic reputation as a leading lawyer in the field of competition and antitrust law in Israel. He is well versed in contentious issues, frequently representing clients in class actions concerning allegations of cartel involvement or other restrictive practices. In addition, he represents clients in appeals against fines imposed by the ICA and in challenges to ICA merger clearance decisions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Niv is an expert in the antitrust field."
"He is solution-oriented and has a 360-degree view on all aspects of matters."
"Niv is perhaps the leading antitrust litigator in Israel. He is highly sought after and extremely reliable and experienced."
"He is almost like an in-house lawyer for us. He knows all the ins and outs of our company and gives us legal opinions in this field."
"Niv is an expert in the antitrust field."
"He is solution-oriented and has a 360-degree view on all aspects of matters."
"Niv is perhaps the leading antitrust litigator in Israel. He is highly sought after and extremely reliable and experienced."
"He is almost like an in-house lawyer for us. He knows all the ins and outs of our company and gives us legal opinions in this field."