Under the leadership of seasoned litigator Michael Ayalon, the team at Gornitzky & Co. offers clients a full raft of employment law services, from handling due diligence for major transactions and providing ongoing counsel, to litigating in court, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and acting for high-level employees in a range of capacities. The group assists major employers from a variety of industries, such as high-tech and finance, and has a particularly strong track record advising clients active in the sectors of transportation and hotels. The team includes disputes-focused Sagi Padureanu and Lee Alter Kizis, who comes highly recommended for guidance in the employment law elements of M&A transactions. At the associate level, Roni Sharon Aviram is highly active in collective labour matters, and Irit Ulman is another name to note.
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Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘Solution-oriented team. They have firm and up-to-date knowledge of the employment law landscape and a wide breadth of issues, and they utilise that knowledge skillfully to enable employers to create the working environments they desire while maintaining compliance.’

  • ‘Irit Ulman is a pleasure to work with. Her advice is clear and straight to the point. She comes up with creative and workable solutions and she has a great ability to work through some of the most complex issues and achieve a great outcome for her clients.’

  • ‘My collaboration with the labour law team at the firm is always focused and to the point, aimed at providing the most efficient solution for the client, while considering not only the legal aspects but also the business perspective.’

  • ‘When working with Michael Ayalon and Lee Alter Kizis, our legal discussions are of a very high standard. At the same time, the focus is on considering all factors and seeing the bigger picture, and their extensive experience contributes to both an efficient and professional dialogue.’

  • 'Lee Alter Kizis has been leading the labor law team that has been providing both the fund and its portfolio companies with legal services. Her depth of knowledge and strategic foresight are truly exceptional. Her thorough understanding of employment regulations has been a valuable asset in complex matters involving labor disputes, employee rights, and compliance concerns.'

  • ‘Roni Sharon Aviram is responsive and provides practical business advice.’

  • ‘A very professional team. They understand the need to give a prompt response and are always on time.’

  • ‘Roni Sharon Aviram is a professional lawyer; she always delivers, and she knows how to do it not only professionally, but also in a very pleasant way.’

Clients clés

  • Shufersal
  • Dan Public Transportation Ltd.
  • Dan Badarom Transportation (2016) Ltd.
  • Emilia Group
  • The Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd.
  • Keystone Fund
  • NINTEX
  • Rassco Residences Ltd.
  • Dan Be'er Sheva (2016) Ltd.
  • Papaya Global

Points forts

  • Assisted Superbus HaAmakim Ltd., Superbus & Co. Ltd., and Superbus Jerusalem Ltd. with negotiating a collective agreement.
  • Assisted Overseas Commerce Ltd. with an organisational change, including closing a subsidiary and negotiating terminations with the Histadrut.
  • Representing SAP SE in its USD1.5bn acquisition of WalkMe Ltd. through a reverse triangular merger.

Avocats

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Responsable de la pratique

Michael Ayalon

Autres avocats clés

Sagi Padureanu; Lee Alter Kizis; Roni Sharon Aviram; Irit Ulman