The firm specializes in a range of legal work with journalists and media bodies, including the Foreign Press Association in Israel (the body representing the media and journalists working in Israel and the Middle East region), the Jerusalem Journalists’ Association, major news agencies, foreign television networks and other media corporations.
Preserving freedom of the press and journalists’ rights – Representing various media bodies, including foreign entities and journalists, concerning their status, press credentials, access to Palestinian Authority areas, maintaining journalistic confidentiality, and more. We also handle representing media bodies in dealing with incidents of violence and relations with the police and security forces.
Ongoing support and labor law – We assist media entities with regular support relate to leasing offices, purchasing communication services from providers, obtaining work permits in Israel, regulating labor relations with employees and service providers (freelance), and all matters relating to the routine activities of these organizations in Israel.
Intellectual property – Legal advice related to copyrights to media entities, institutes of higher education, and cultural and arts institutions. Our firm is at the professional forefront in terms of developing copyright law and its implications for digital media in the internet world.
Preserving reputation and defamation lawsuits – Our team represents clients in defamation cases, including various media entities, institutions and public figures, and acts to prevent lawsuits and manage risks prior to the publication of articles and investigations in the media and social networks. The firm also represents plaintiffs and defendants in libel and defamation, with an emphasis on institutions and public figures.
International law – The fact that foreign correspondents working in Israel cover both Israel and neighboring countries and the territories has led the firm to specialize in the laws applicable to the Palestinian Authority and the Gaza Strip, while assisting reporters and networks to adapt their activities to relevant laws.
