Competition & Regulatory Law

In a field where even minor details can trigger regulatory exposure, we help our clients create clarity and structure—allowing them to see the full picture: the risks, the opportunities, and the relationship between them.

Our Competition & Regulatory Law practice, headed by partner Ziv Abramovich, advises Israeli and international companies operating in complex regulatory environments. We provide legal and strategic guidance on matters relating to the Economic Competition Law, the Law for the Promotion of Competition in the Food and Pharmacy Industries, the Law for Promotion of Competition and Reduction of Concentration, and other regulatory frameworks in Israel and abroad.

Our services include preventive regulatory advice, support in commercial transactions, assistance in addressing regulatory breaches, and representation in administrative and judicial proceedings.

We combine deep regulatory expertise with a business-oriented approach, allowing companies to operate efficiently, respond quickly to regulatory developments, and meet legal requirements without compromising their pace of growth.

Our work goes beyond identifying risks. We help clients manage them effectively through strong commercial insight, extensive experience working with the Israel Competition Authority and other industry regulators, and close collaboration with management and in-house legal teams.

Compliance Implementation & Legal Infrastructure

We assist companies in building internal legal frameworks and corporate policies that support growth while ensuring compliance with competition and regulatory requirements.

Our services include:

Implementing internal compliance programs and providing training for employees and management.
Drafting internal procedures, guidelines, and commercial policies aligned with competition law.
Advising boards of directors and senior management during corporate decision-making processes.

Review and Advice on Commercial Agreements

We review and advise on commercial agreements and business practices to ensure compliance with competition law and applicable regulatory frameworks.

This work includes:

Agreements with suppliers and customers.
Exclusive distribution arrangements and commercial collaborations with competitors and other market participants.
Pricing, discount, and marketing policies.
Review of existing agreements and preparation of preventive legal opinions.

Support in Mergers and Acquisitions

Merger transactions require careful alignment between business objectives and regulatory requirements. Drawing on our experience working with the Israel Competition Authority, we help clients maintain that balance, streamline the regulatory approval process, and minimize delays that could jeopardize a transaction.

Our services include:

Legal opinions regarding the need for regulatory approvals in merger and acquisition transactions.
Preparation and submission of merger filings to the Israel Competition Authority and representation during the Authority’s review process.
Legal support during preliminary negotiations and due diligence processes between competitors.
Assistance in preparing pre-ruling requests.
Advising on the operational implications of regulatory conditions imposed through approvals or administrative decisions.

Enforcement Proceedings & Legal Representation

We assist companies in investigations conducted by the Israel Competition Authority and represent clients in enforcement proceedings—administrative, civil, and criminal.

Our representation also includes petitions, appeals, and administrative proceedings, as well as private litigation such as class actions and civil claims brought by competitors or consumers alleging violations of competition law, anti-competitive conduct, or abuse of a monopolistic position.

Practice Areas

Commercial & Corporate Law High-Tech Competition & Regulatory Law Urban Renewal Intellectual Property (IP)Litigation

Legal Services

Lapidot, Melchior, Abramovich & Co. offers a wide range of legal services to local, foreign and multinational clients.

Commercial & Corporate Law

Business decisions are complex and multifaceted, involving numerous legal and commercial considerations that ultimately serve the company’s strategic and economic objectives. We understand the economic considerations that guide our clients and, through careful attention to detail, help them navigate legal challenges effectively while advancing their strategic goals.

Urban Renewal

Urban renewal projects typically follow defined stages, but they often present unexpected challenges along the way. We bring the experience and perspective needed to see the broader picture, understand the regulatory landscape, identify the relevant stakeholders, and move projects forward efficiently while maximizing development rights and identifying practical solutions.

Intellectual Property (IP)

Intellectual property is one of the most complex and strategically important assets in the modern business environment. Protecting innovative technology requires more than legal expertise—it demands technological understanding, familiarity with relevant markets, and the ability to design a legal framework tailored to each invention and business model.

Litigation

Managing complex litigation requires the ability to analyze large volumes of information, analyze extensive documentary evidence, and apply the relevant legal framework with precision. Our role is to transform this complexity into a focused and effective legal strategy that advances our clients’ interests.