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.

We advise and represent companies, entrepreneurs, and institutional clients at every stage of dispute management—from initial consultation and strategic assessment, through pre-litigation planning and efforts to resolve disputes amicably, to representation before courts at all levels, as well as in mediation and arbitration proceedings.

A key element of our litigation approach is the ability to master every factual detail of a case while maintaining a clear view of the broader legal and strategic picture. By carefully analyzing the factual record and placing each element in its proper context, we are able to develop persuasive legal arguments and present our clients’ cases in the most effective manner.

When advising clients on dispute strategy, we also consider broader business implications that extend beyond the legal issues themselves. These include the resources required to manage the dispute, the potential diversion of management attention from business activity, and the possible impact of the dispute on reputation and commercial relationships.

Our team has extensive experience representing clients in a wide range of disputes across the firm’s practice areas.

Corporate Disputes

Representation in corporate litigation, including disputes between shareholders or partners relating to corporate governance, financing arrangements, mergers and acquisitions, securities and prospectuses, and disputes between investors and entrepreneurs or companies. We also represent clients in claims arising from capital markets transactions in Israel and internationally.

Commercial Litigation

Handling complex commercial disputes involving breaches of commercial agreements and disputes arising from domestic and international transactions, including distribution agreements, supply agreements, consulting agreements, and international trade arrangements.

Intellectual Property

Representation in proceedings involving the enforcement of intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents.

Employment Law

Representation of employers and employees in disputes relating to employment agreements, compensation arrangements, option grants, incentive plans, non-compete obligations, and breaches of confidentiality.

Competition & Regulatory Law

Representation in investigations and administrative or criminal proceedings conducted by the Israel Competition Authority and other regulators, as well as litigation arising from competition law matters, including class actions.

Real Estate

Representation in disputes across the real estate sector, including claims relating to construction defects, contractual disputes, and complex ownership and property rights issues in large-scale development projects.

Administrative Law

Representation in administrative petitions, particularly in matters relating to public tenders, including representation of petitioners as well as successful bidders whose awards are being challenged.

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