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Yigal Arnon

& Co.

Ruth Loven, Partner

CONTACT

INFORMATION:

Established almost sixty years ago, and currently numbering over 150 lawyers, of whom 52 are partners, Yigal Arnon &

Co. is one of the most professional and dynamic law firms in Israel, with a proven track record of innovation and quality

in meeting its clients’ needs. With its focused practice groups, Yigal Arnon & Co. combines the expertise of a specialty

boutique practice with the advantages of a well-resourced multidisciplinary law firm.

The firm has established a unique International Litigation and Class Actions practice, including cases that are the "Israeli

front" of large and complex matters. The practice represents foreign entities in cross-border disputes and attracts

clients who are the leading and major players in nearly all international markets: Banks; Telecommunications and Internet;

Real Estate Companies; High Tech (Software, IT, Semi Conductors, Internet and E-commerce); Venture Capital Funds;

Consumer products; Medical related (pharmaceuticals, bio tech, life sciences, medical devices); Media and more.

The practice has developed an expertise with regard to distinctive aspects of international litigation, both in substance

and in procedure, such as international jurisdiction of Israeli courts, conflict of law rules, enforcement of foreign

judgments in Israel, international arbitrations and legal cooperation between states in civil and commercial matters.

The firm's experience and expertise in class actions is unparalleled. We have handled to date hundreds of class action

defense cases, many of which involve foreign clients, in wide-ranging areas, including product liability, consumer fraud,

false advertising, insurance, banking, securities and capital markets, communications, labor and employment, antitrust,

privacy, mass torts, environmental matters, education laws, flight and transportation, agriculture and mroe.

The practice also has a special expertise in Intellectual Property Litigation, focusing on enforcing copyright and related

proprietary rights as well as defending against claims in these areas.

Throughout our history, clients have turned to Yigal Arnon & Co. when seeking professionalism, service and integrity in

helping them to resolve complex and challenging legal problems.

Ruth Loven is a partner in the litigation and class actions department, specialising in civil and commercial litigation and

class action suits. Ruth also has expertise in international intellectual property disputes, product liability, mass torts and

crisis management. Ruth gained vast experience in defending her clients in difficult and complex legal disputes. Ruth

has represented large Israeli as well as international companies in high profile class action suits and mass torts, including

defence in internet services, lawsuits against tobacco corporations, product liability cases, anti-trust cases, lawsuits

dealing with cellular radiation and other environmental matters, and many other matters which have received significant

attention within the public debate. Ruth is especially skilled in handling highly sensitive issues concerning public interest.

Over the years, Ruth has become particularly acquainted with various foreign legal systems and IP regulations, enabling

her to formulate comprehensive and well established defences for her clients. Ruth recently co-authored (with Yigal

Arnon & Co,'s senior partner Barak Tal) The Israel Chapter for ICLG Class & Group Actions 2013; and The Israel Chapter

for Getting the Deal Through - Product Liability 2014.

office: + 972-3-608-7900