Zohar, one of the firm’s founders and the head of its Litigation Department, has over 20 years’ experience representing foreign and Israeli clients in commercial disputes. Zohar is involved in some of the most complex and sensitive litigation, arbitration, and mediation proceedings in Israel, and has an excellent track record of achieving results for clients.
Landmark cases in which he represented both corporations and individuals include disputes about investments in venture capital funds, rights of minority shareholders, IP infringement, derivative actions, corporate infrastructure, class actions, and distribution agreements. Zohar has acted for some of Israel’s largest corporations, before both the administrative courts and the High Court of Justice.
Zohar’s profound understanding of commercial law, and his ability to harness this insight on behalf of his clients, has established him as one of Israel’s best-known litigation lawyers.
Both foreign and Israeli legal directories rank Zohar as a leading lawyer in his field. The prestigious Chambers and Partners‘ – Global Guide describes him as having “years of experience representing companies in high-profile and high-stakes business disputes.”
The Legal 500 describes Zohar as a “brilliant person and lawyer. His thinking is different and out of the box. Zohar creates strategy and always thinks 10 steps ahead. He always precedes the counterparty in his thinking and gives us the best advice and representation. He is an expert in court hearings and performs beautifully and professionally.” The guide also recommends Zohar for his “ability to adapt his positions in complex matters. This ability gives us an opportunity to review our current situation and to foresee the prospective consequences beyond the legal disputes which may occur in commercial life.”
In addition to his legal work, Zohar is also involved in several nonprofit organizations dedicated to promoting education in Israel.
