S. Friedman, Abramson & Co. is ‘the number 1 law firm in Israel in the field of maritime transport’, according to many. The full-service shipping practice strikes a balance between contentious and non-contentious matters, with strong activity in regulation, commercial transactions and dispute resolution. Alongside its thriving shipping offering, the firm also acts for major clients in the rail, road and aviation spheres. Managing partner Amir Cohen-Dor is a go-to shipping expert and is frequently engaged by shipowners, charterers, P&I clubs and foreign insurers. Other key contacts include Roiy Cohen, who specialises in shipping and land transport-related work; and Michael Safran, who focuses on shipping transactions.
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‘S. Friedman is the number 1 law firm in Israel in the field of maritime transport. It specialises in all aspects of this practice, including chartering, bunkering, terminal services, vessel and container financing, and maritime litigation. The team maintains a very high professional level and best-in-class service.’
‘Amir Cohen-Dor is the number one lawyer for maritime law in Israel, and specializes in all aspects of this practice, including vessel building, chartering, terminal services, maritime insurance and disputes, and more. Michael Safran is the number one expert in the field of vessel and container financing.’
‘Both Amir Cohen-Dor and Michael Safran are great to work with — both personally and professionally — and are very dedicated.’
‘It has a unique knowledge in shipping. Lawyers are very knowledgeable in shipping and commercial contractual issues, with vast experience in these subjects.’
‘I have worked with Roiy Cohen for many years on a number of different matters. ’
‘Amir Cohen-Dor is well-informed and intelligent. I know I can turn to him for advice, brainstorming and legal consultation and I will always be given full attention, good points to consider and high-quality information. His knowledge is priceless and vast and he is also very open to listening to new ideas.’
‘A professional team, each lawyer is knowledgeable in their field. Committed to a very high level of service with each project being led by the relevant partner. Client availability is among the highest I have experienced.’
‘The team stands out for its professionalism availability and humility.’
Kernmandanten
- ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
- The Israel Chamber of Shipping
- M Dizengoff & Co (P&I Representatives)
- Israel Shipyards Industries
- National Coal Supply Corporation
- Maersk Israel & Maersk
- The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Haifa and the North
- Dead Sea Works (part of the ICL group)
- Israel Railways
- Netivei Israel – National Transport Infrastructure Company
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised ZIM Integrated Shipping Services on the acquisition of five second-hand vessels for approximately $140m.
- Represented Maersk in a NIS37m cargo claim concerning the applicability of Hague-Visby rules to the relations between the freight forwarder and the carrier.
- Represented NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System in NIS300m litigation relating to planning errors and omissions.
Anwält*innen
Hall of fame
Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Michael Safran
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Roiy Cohen
Praxisleitung
Amir Cohen-Dor
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Michael Safran; Roiy Cohen; Aviva Zigmond; Nitzan Nishlis; Nira Cory