Class & Derivative Actions

We understand complex disputes and are laser-focused on a single goal – getting you the outcome you’re looking for.

Plaintiff or defendant in a class action or derivative suit? FWMK understands how complex and delicate these cases can be, and works with you as a partner from end to end to achieve the best outcome for all parties.  

When handling class action cases, we work best as a team. Our class action and derivative suits department is deeply skilled and experienced. Representing both plaintiffs and defendants, our team acquired unique experience, a deep understanding of the conflicting interests in such cases and the ability to provide creative solutions and sidestep legal complications, towards an optimal result for the client.

We successfully represented our clients in a wide range of areas, including shareholder and investor class actions, securities class actions, consumer-law class actions, medical class actions, employment class actions, financial-product class actions, derivative actions, and more.

What makes FWMK’s Class Action and Derivative Suits Department so unique?

  • Representation of claimants and defendants – Our team represents both plaintiffs and defendants on a regular basis in complex class actions and derivative Suits. This give us deep understanding of the conflicting interests and the ability to provide creative legal solutions for each case.
  • A skilled team of lawyers – A dedicated and extremely responsive team of 15 class-action and derivative suits attorneys, headed up by partners Ofer Furth and Orr Noy.
  • A creative approach to settling disputes – Our lawyers are extremely skilled, bright and experienced, with deep knowledge and expertise, allowing them to “think outside the box” to reduce complexity.
  • Deep collaboration – We regularly work with other departments within the firm, including the Commercial, Labor Law and Litigation departments to extend our expertise and resolve intricate challenges.
  • Strong external links – We have longstanding ties with external partners such as insurance companies, which we find key to reaching optimal settlements for our clients.
  • Regularly setting precedents – Our work does more than lead to victory for our clients; it has often led to marked corporate-governance reforms and meaningful change.

 

  • Representation of public companies, shareholders, directors and various officers in public companies, in defense against class actions regarding allegations of breach of the disclosure and reporting obligations imposed on them toward the public, and violations of additional obligations set forth in the Israeli and US securities laws and regulations amended thereunder.
  • Representation of both class plaintiffs and defendants, in class actions against public companies, shareholders and officers in those companies, in relation to the allegations of minority discrimination, unlawful allocation and dilution, illegal takeover bids and eligibility for assessment relief.
  • Representation of shareholders, directors, officers and other related parties in derivative claims, in relation to allegations of breach of obligation imposed on shareholders, directors, officers and related parties, by virtue of the provisions of Israeli Companies Law.
  • Representation of plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit against an insurance company, regarding illegal collection and illegal renewal of car insurance policies.
  • Representation of various marketing, trade and distribution companies in defense of various consumer class actions, including against allegations of consumer deception, violations of laws and rules from the world of consumer protection, violation of obligations set forth in the Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities Act, etc.
  •  Representation of public companies in defense of class actions regarding allegations of deception and breach of duties related to the field of medical cannabis and the field of bio-pharma.
  • Representation of plaintiffs in class-actions against banks, alleging unlawful collection of early repayment fees on commercial loans.
  • Representation of class plaintiffs who were members of the Histadrut (the Israeli General Federation of Labor) in a class action against the Histadrut, alleging unlawful collection of membership fees collected from such members
  • FWMK Litigation department has particular strength in insurance-related class actions, and has developed expertise in defending companies and directors in securities class actions.
  • FWMK provides ‘very professional service’ to defendants and claimants in several key areas of class action litigation.
  • In my opinion which is based on years of experience in the Israeli litigation scene FWMK have one of the best litigation teams on the market.

Partners

Practice Recognition

FWMK acquisition

THE LEGAL 500

EMEA

LEADING FIRM
2022

FWMK acquisition

“FWMK Litigation department has particular strength in insurance-related class actions, and has developed expertise in defending companies and directors in securities class actions.”

FWMK acquisition

“FWMK provides ‘very professional service’ to defendants and claimants in several key areas of class action litigation.”

FWMK acquisition

“In my opinion which is based on years of experience in the Israeli litigation scene FWMK have one of the best litigation teams on the market.”