Eti Avnery
Eti founded and headed the employment law departments as a partner and manager at ERM and Ayal Shenhav & Co. law firms. She also led extensive international employment transactions during various mergers and acquisitions, managed complicated litigation proceedings for high-profile technology companies, and negotiated intricate terms related to the employment and retirement of renowned executives.
Eti's legal proficiency lies in representing employers of all sizes and industries, with a specific focus on technology companies in Israel. Her legal services extend to executives, senior employees, and consultants, encompassing legal representation in litigation and separation processes, as well as the negotiation of employment and engagement terms, such as equity, commission, bonus schemes, and other unique benefits.
Eti's lateral approach to legal and business matters, in conjunction with her rigorous and comprehensive legal work, allows her to provide a diverse range of services while taking into account the needs of all parties involved in a transaction, agreement, or dispute. She utilizes innovative solutions, some of which have been the result of foresight, empathy for the parties, and "out-of-the-box" thinking.
Eti's impressive professional accomplishments and her distinctive legal-commercial work have helped her establish an extensive international network of foreign experts and commercial lawyers. This network empowers the firm to offer complete coverage for its clients' international employment matters, in addition to their Israeli affairs.
OUR SERVICES
In light of our many years of experience working with technology companies, both private and public, as well as with senior employees and executives, our firm is well-versed in legal matters involving commercial, business, and managerial aspects which are related to employers’ engagement with employees and consultants.
We will be providing you with a wide range of employment law services, including:
• Ongoing advice for multinational and leading Israeli high-tech companies on all aspects of employment law issues, including IP, non-solicitation and non-competition, privacy, employee recruitment, employment termination, retirement packages, "Golden Parachute" agreements, compensation packages including options and capital rewards for directors, managers, employees, and consultants, HR policies, preventing sexual harassment in the workplace, equal opportunities in the workplace, as well as broader diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Consultation in connection with employees’ mobility to Israel and the employment of foreign managers and experts in Israel, including employees in the field of High-tech, cyber, industrial, and construction sectors, and accompany international and Israeli companies in managing the relocation process to Israel.
• Employment consultation within private and public M&A and IPO as well as various investment rounds for startups.
• Representing in various litigation procedures before the Israeli Labor tribunals, including the Minister of Labor, the Employment Committee of the Ministry of Defense, etc., as well as within the framework of arbitration and mediation procedures.
• Negotiating agreements, including employment agreements, confidentiality and non-competition, termination, consulting, and separation agreements.