Civil & Commercial Litigation

Seasoned and experienced, our team uses nuanced strategies to prioritize your objectives.

As one of Israel’s leading commercial litigation departments, we are known for our creative strategies in finding our clients commercial and business resolutions that meet their goals.

At FWMK, we represent public-traded corporations (trading in the TASE, the NYSE, the NASDAQ and other foreign exchanges), private corporations (Israeli and foreign), institutional establishments, and other leading entities in Israeli and international economies, as well as private clients who require comprehensive advice and guidance with an expert touch.

Widely accepted as specialists in detail and negotiation, our Litigation Department has a wealth of experience in dealing with complex cases that combine various legal issues in the field of commercial law including partnership and corporate control disputes, claims for the removal of minority discrimination, claims against directors and officers, class actions in securities and in other various fields (representing both claimants and defendants), derivative claims, contractual claims, IP disputes, issues related to banking and capital markets, representation of debenture holders, communications and media, medical cannabis, crypto currencies disputes, real estate, estate management, tenders, labor law and more.

What makes FMWK’s Litigation department unique?

  • International familiarity and familiarity with the global market – With a truly global grasp of the law, we’ve managed disputes in Israel, the United States, England, France, Germany, Cyprus, and many other territories.
  •  Uncompromising professionalism and extensive experience – we have extensive experience in managing global disputes, both in Israel and abroad, in a wide range of areas in the world of civil law. This extensive experience, along with our uncompromising professionalism, allows us to manage disputes efficiently and find creative legal solutions for you to achieve your business and legal goal.
  •  Creative thinking – Our nuanced strategies are known to be ‘out of the box’, offering approaches that are often unique in conventional litigation.
  •  Interdisciplinary knowledge – Honing a collaborative approach with other teams internally such as our Insolvency team for securities law, our Labor Team, Our Real Estate team and our Hi Tech and M&A team, as well as external experts in their field.
  •  Reduced complexity – Our focus is on the optimal results for the client, preventing the complications of contention and court processes wherever possible.
  • A proven record – A high success rate for our clients, and in many cases – precedent-setting rules determined in the Supreme Court under our representation.
  • Representation of companies and individuals in shareholders’ disputes in public and private companies, including in the context of minority discrimination claims, requests for instructions on behalf of directors, claims regarding the allocation of shares and options, etc.
  • Representation of officers in claims regarding breach of fiduciary duties and / or prudence, negligence, etc.
  • Representation in complex contractual claims, both as plaintiffs and as defendants.
  • Representation of investors in claims regarding false representation and breach of contract, in connection to investment agreements of various types and representation of companies and officers in investors’ claims.
  • Representation of partners in complex disputes regarding the management, assets and profits of the partnerships.
  • Representation in large-scale contracting claims, in relation to the construction and execution of large construction and infrastructure projects throughout the country. This includes representation in claims regarding the construction of an airport, photovoltaic fields, various commercial and residential projects etc.
  •  Representation of partners in law firms and partners in accounting firms, in legal proceedings against other partners in the firms in which they were partners and / or against such firms, in relation to the deprivation of their rights and in relation to the conditions and / or entitlements due to them at the time of retirement.
  • Representation in global legal proceedings in relation to marketing and trade distribution agreements between international companies.
  • Representation in various legal proceedings between companies and their shareholders in the field of medical cannabis.
  • Representation in disputes regarding the possession and eligibility of cryptocurrencies.
  • Representation of companies and individuals in disputes concerning trademark infringement, intellectual property and various commercial injustices.
  •  Representation of companies and individuals in various real estate disputes, including in claims relating to ownership, possession or use of real estate, and in relation to the dissolution of a partnership in real estate.
  • The services provided by the firm are at the highest level. A very strong and sophisticated team, comprising extremely skillful, professional and creative lawyers, responding very quickly to the developments involved in the cases.
  • This team is ‘A’-class.
  • FWKM Team comprises extremely skilled, bright and experienced attorneys. They are very responsive, and combine their professional abilities with a very friendly approach towards their clients and peers. It is truly a pleasure to work with them.
  • FWMK is a very professional firm in any field that we need them. Although they have many costumers, they give us a personal and fast treatment. The idea that they have different lawyers which specialize in different fields such as litigation, contracts, labor laws, intellectual property, etc. gives us the confidence to trust their recommendations and decisions. Everyone that I worked with was/is very professional. I think that the major strength for me is that the individuals that I work with give me the feeling that they are part of my company and not external contractors.
  • The team comprises extremely skilled, bright and experienced attorneys. They are very responsive, and combine their professional abilities with a very friendly approach towards their clients and peers. It is truly a pleasure to work with them.
  • The litigation team at FWMK are second to none. they are creative, assertive and know how to convey the right message to the court. many Israeli litigation firms are overly aggressive but FWMK have just the right balance.
  • Our business is super complex as we sell to the largest companies in the world, so negotiations are never easy. We were always happy with FWMK’s results. Can’t ask for better than that.
  • 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. They are thorough, precise, knowledgeable, and are very highly regarded by the judiciary.
  • Top quality professionals. Highly Capable. The whole team is 10/10.
  • The culture of the team is a culture of winners.
  • The individuals I work with are a combination of professionals and loyal lawyers that will respond to me 24/7.

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The Dun’s 100

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The Dun’s 100

2022

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THE LEGAL 500

EMEA

LEADING FIRM
2022

FWMK acquisition

“The services provided by the firm are at the highest level. A very strong and sophisticated team, comprising extremely skillful, professional and creative lawyers, responding very quickly to the developments involved in the cases.”

FWMK acquisition

“This team is ‘A’-class.”

FWMK acquisition

“FWMK is a very professional firm in any field that we need them. Although they have many costumers, they give us a personal and fast treatment.”

FWMK acquisition

“The team comprises extremely skilled, bright and experienced attorneys. They are very responsive, and combine their professional abilities with a very friendly approach towards their clients and peers.”

FWMK acquisition

“The litigation team at FWMK are second to none. they are creative, assertive and know how to convey the right message to the court. many Israeli litigation firms are overly aggressive but FWMK have just the right balance.”

FWMK acquisition

“Top quality professionals. Highly Capable. The whole team is 10/10.”

FWMK acquisition

“The culture of the team is a culture of winners.”