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Law Firms - Commercial Litigation
Nir Cohen, Leshem & Co. Nir Cohen, Leshem & Co.
Law Firm
N ir Cohen, Leshem & Co. is a law
firm engaged in complex litigation,
mainly in the fields of commercial
law, corporate and securities law, class action
suits, banking law and antitrust.
Foundation
Nir Cohen, Leshem & Co. was founded in 1994
by Nir Cohen and David Leshem.
Representation in Complex Litigation
Since its establishment, Nir Cohen, Leshem
& Co. engages in complex litigation in the
commercial-business spectrum.
Nir Cohen, Leshem & Co. represents leading
entities in the Israeli economy such as banks,
financial institutions, public and private
companies, and individuals from the business
sector. Generally, the firm handles large,
complex and significant cases, mainly in the
district courts and in the supreme court of
Israel.
Litigation in Corporate & Securities Law
In the area of corporate and securities law,
Nir Cohen, Leshem & Co. handles derivative
suits, shareholders disputes, control disputes,
directors’ and officers’ liability proceedings,
oppression of minority suits, proceedings
against governmental and regulatory authorities,
etc.
Class Action Suits
Nir Cohen, Leshem & Co. was one of the first
firms to focus on class action suits in Israel.
The firm represents defendants in various areas
in which class actions are filed in Israel, such
as corporate and securities law, consumer law,
banking law and antitrust law.
Banking Litigation
Nir Cohen, Leshem & Co. represents banking
institutions in complex litigation matters,
including large cases against customers,
principal cases against capital market
authorities, and disputes with other financial
institutions.
Antitrust Litigation
In the field of antitrust, Nir Cohen, Leshem &
Co. handles proceedings filed with judicial
authorities involving issues of significance in
this field.
Litigation in Additional Fields
Nir Cohen, Leshem & Co. also handles complex
litigation in the areas of commercial law,
administrative law and significant capital market
white collar cases.
Involvement in Judicial Precedents &
Legislation Proceedings
Nir Cohen, Leshem & Co. has been a party
to judicial proceedings, which resulted in
significant precedents in the firm’s areas of
activity. The firm has also been involved in the
legislative proceedings of the Class Actions Law,
2006, and other legislations.
Nir Cohen, Leshem & Co. – Partners
Nir Cohen: Born 1958, graduated from Tel Aviv
University (LL.B. cum laude), a Partner in the
firm since its establishment.
David Leshem: Born 1962, graduated from
the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (LL.B.
cum laude), a Partner in the firm since its
establishment.
Amir Ben-Artzi: Born 1966, graduated from Tel
Aviv University (LL.B. cum laude), a Partner since
2000.
Roni Lapan: Born 1975, graduated from the
Hebrew University of Jerusalem (LL.B. cum
laude ), a Partner since 2008.
Esta b l i s h e d
1994
L i n e o f B u s i n ess
Law Firm engaged in Litigation
David Leshem
Partner
Amir Ben-Artzi
Partner
Roni Lapan
Partner
Nir Cohen
Partner *
Museum Tower, 4 Berkowitz St.,
Tel Aviv 6423806
Tel: 972-3-6968270
Fax: 972-3-6968277
* See Top Executives Profiles - Page 582