Litigation & Class Actions

Excellence in Litigation: Navigating Complexity with Proven Expertise

Unmatched Expertise in Diverse Litigation Fields

S. Friedman, Abramson & Co.’s Litigation Department is a powerful force of legal ingenuity, representing a broad spectrum of clients—from local and international entities to institutions and individuals. We specialize in handling complex commercial, civil, regulatory, and insurance litigation across all strata of the Israeli judiciary and regulatory landscape.

Time-Honored Strategies Meet Efficiency

With decades of frontline litigation experience, we deploy strategies that are both time-tested and forward-thinking. Our focus is not just on legal expertise but also on strategic agility and operational efficiency, ensuring that our clients receive unparalleled representation that’s both effective and cost-sensitive.

Broad Spectrum of Legal Services

We provide comprehensive services across an extensive range of legal fields, including:

• Supreme Court Appeals
• Class Actions
• Commercial Disputes
• Labor & Employment Law
• Maritime & Aviation Law
• Taxation & Real Estate Claims
• Antitrust & Tenders Law
• Infrastructure & Tort Claims

Tactical Approach: Balance and Flexibility

In today’s increasingly litigious environment, we recognize the paramount importance of continually evaluating the cost-benefit equation for our clients. To this end, we adjust our strategies to align perfectly with your business objectives, whether through litigation, mediation, arbitration, or other forms of dispute resolution.

Global Reach and Multi-Faceted Solutions

Our international capabilities extend to a network of correspondents worldwide, facilitating complex, cross-border dispute resolutions, including arenas such as the ICC, London Court of International Arbitration, and Maritime Arbitration. Our partners also serve as arbitrators and mediators, diversifying our dispute resolution toolkit.

Integrated Teamwork for Comprehensive Solutions

Our Litigation Department actively collaborates with other specialized departments within the firm to deliver comprehensive, tailored solutions that meet your unique legal needs.

Landmark Cases and Precedent Setting

Our team has been instrumental in lawsuits and proceedings that have set new precedents and contributed to the shaping of Israeli jurisprudence. Notable examples include:

• Arbitration Law: Established the benchmark for claims anchored in Section 39 of the Arbitration Law.
• Contract Law: Validated the service of statements of claim abroad for pre-contractual disputes.
• International Law: Initiated seminal discussions on the enforceability of foreign arbitration awards against the Palestinian Authority, even when it wasn’t a formal party to the arbitration.
• Real Estate: Principle judgment set regarding the cancelation of documents and waivers of claims.
• Trademarks: Pivotal opposition to trademark registrations, addressing core issues in competition between trademarks.
• Aviation: Damage and insurance claims against both Israeli insurers and foreign reinsurers for equipment damages in post-improvement aircraft crashes.
• Maritime Law: Represented shipping companies in some of Israel’s most landmark legal precedents.
• Tort & Insurance: Advocated in a variety of liability claims, including third-party and employer-related issues.
• Contracts: Spearheaded an innovative ruling on compensation for the breach of the duty of good faith.
• International Disputes: Represented clients in cross-border litigations, including a legal dispute between a defense company and the Airport Authority in Poland, and a monumental shipping company lawsuit in England.
• Finance: Instrumental in changing the law regarding debt interest in foreign currency.

With S. Friedman, Abramson & Co., you’re choosing a litigation partner with a wealth of expertise, strategic agility, and a track record of getting results. Trust us to guide you skillfully through the complexities of the legal landscape.