News & Publications

FBC is Ranked Again as an Elite Firm the Field of Competition & Antitrust by GCR 100

FBC’s Competition & Antitrust practice, headed by Tal Eyal-Boger, is proud to be recognized, once again, by the prestigious ranking guide Global Competition Review, as an Elite firm, in the Israel Chapter of its 2020 GCR 100 rankings. “The practice covers the full spectrum of competition matter”. For the full rankings, click here>

‘WWL Competition – Future Leaders 2017’ recognizes partner Ziv Schwartz

According to the latest ranking by #WhosWhoLegal ‘Competition – Future Leaders 2017’ – FBC partner, Ziv Schwartz “is one of Israel’s finest young competition lawyers. According to one client, “He is very experienced, very pragmatic and very good at navigating through complex issues. He really sees the big picture and it is always a pleasure […]

Haifa University’s Annual Competition TED Conference – May 18th 2017

On May 18th 2017, FBC partner and head of the Competition & Antitrust practice, Tal Eyal-Boger, will be part of a panel and will be discussing ‘Class Actions Following International Cartels” at Haifa University’s Annual Competition TED Conference. Please click here for more information and registration    

2015 In Numbers – Thank You For Another Great Year!

2015 In Numbers – Thank you for Another Great Year!

FBC welcomes Adv. Ziv Schwartz who joins as a partner in our Competition & Antitrust Department

FBC’s Competition & Antitrust Department ranked by the GCR as an Elite practice

FBC’s Competition & Antitrust Department ranked by the GCR as an Elite practice

FBC holds an event for FBClub members on Recent Trends & Developments in Corporate Law

The following presentations were presented at the FBClub gathering, held at a unique event space in Tel Aviv: Major Developments in the Rulings of the Economic Court in Tel Aviv (2015), by Avraham Well (Hebrew) The Influence of Administrative Enforcement on Corporate Governence, by Shoney Albeck (Hebrew)  

FBC Awarded “Israel Law Firm of the Year” & “European High Yield Deal of the Year” at the IFLR European Awards 2015

FBC was named the “Israel Law Firm of the Year” and was recognized for its role in the “European High Yield Deal of the Year” at the IFLR’s 2015 European Awards ceremony. IFLR is the market-leading financial law publication for lawyers specializing in international finance in financial institutions, corporate in-house legal departments and private practice. […]

Tal Eyal-Boger ranked Band 1 in Competition & Antitrust by Chambers & Partners in the 2015 Edition

Tal Eyal-Boger ranked Band 1 in Competition & Antitrust by Chambers & Partners in the 2015 Edition 

Reuven Behar recognized as an Eminent Practitioner in Competition & Antitrust by Chambers & Partners in the 2015 Edition

Reuven Behar recognized as an Eminent Practitioner in Competition & Antitrust by Chambers & Partners in the 2015 Edition 

FBC ranked among Israel’s leading firms in 7 of the 11 categories ranked by Chambers & Partners

FBC ranked among Israel’s leading firms in 7 of the 11 categories ranked by Chambers & Partners in the 2015 Edition

FBC’s Competition & Antitrust Department ranked by the GCR as an Elite practice

FBC’s Competition & Antitrust Department ranked by the GCR as an Elite practice

Supreme Court accepts FBC’s appeal on behalf of Israel Discount Bank in NIS 7B cartel class action

FBC represents Israel Discount Bank, in an estimated NIS 7B class action filed against it and two other banks on grounds relating to an alleged cartel with respect to interest rates. In July 2013, the Supreme Court accepted the request for appeal and canceled the District Court’s decision to certify the class action and ruled […]

District Court dismisses a NIS 100M class action against the Berman Bakery (represented by FBC)

FBC represents Berman Bakery, in an estimated NIS 100M class action, claiming, inter alia, that Berman Bakery (and other leading bakeries), were parties to restrictive arrangements.  The class action was dismissed by the District Court on March 2013.

District Court dismisses NIS 1B class action against Sonol (represented by FBC)

FBC represents Sonol Israel, in an estimated NIS 1B class action, filed against three of Israel’s largest fuel companies, including Sonol.  The class action was dismissed in February 2013.

FBC represents Deutsche Lufthansa and Swiss Air Lines in alleged cartel class action

FBC represents Deutsche Lufthansa and Swiss International Air Lines, in a class action estimated, according to the claim, at NIS 613M (the total damage allegedly caused by Lufthansa and by Swiss is estimated at NIS 99M), claiming an alleged global price fixing cartel among airlines in the air cargo shipping industry, mainly regarding fuel fees […]