Adv. Aaron Michaeli, one of the top litigators in Israel, specializes in corporate litigation, complex class actions, derivative actions, and insolvency proceedings, as well as in representing clients in local and international arbitration proceedings. In addition, he possesses unique expertise relating to commercial law, and applies a broad business outlook when advising on project finance proceedings and advising companies and corporations on mergers and acquisitions following a structural change in holdings.
In recent years, Aaron was involved in a significant portion of the largest and most complex litigation proceedings in the Israeli market, which have resulted in the rulings of several precedents. He possesses many years of experience regarding the representation of leading companies in commercial disputes, struggles for corporate control, class actions and derivative actions related to securities, antitrust, administrative law and criminal law. In addition, Aaron specializes in the representation of directors and company executives who have personal liability claims brought against them, in class actions and derivative actions.
Aaron accumulated significant experience in advising special litigation committees as well, and was among the pioneers of the field in Israel with regard to establishing and advising special litigation committees as sub committees of the board of directors aimed at examining and enforcing a company’s right to sue.
Aaron possesses expertise in representing clients in alternative dispute resolution proceedings, such as mediation and arbitration, and represents family businesses and high net worth individuals in complex and sensitive proceedings held in family court.
In addition, Aaron has acquired unique expertise relating to tender committees, and regularly represents tender committees of statutory corporations and government companies with significant influence on the Israeli market. He often serves as external legal advisor to these corporations, and is a member of the permanent consulting committee to the Israel Government Companies Authority, for statutory reforms and accounting reports.
Among Aaron’s clients are local and international holding groups and corporations from various business sectors, including banking, energy, pharmaceuticals, transportation, retail, communication and more.
Aaron regularly lectures in conferences, seminars, panels and professional forums of the Israel Securities Authority, the Israel Bar Association, the Institute of Directors Training, and the CFO Forum of Israel’s largest corporations. He lectures on various topics related to his fields of expertise, including class actions, derivative actions, business judgment, director liability, special litigation committees, and more.
Aaron serves as academic coordinator and lecturer for attorney professional training courses in various fields, including corporate law, class actions, director liability and more, as part of the Israel Bar Association’s Institute for Continuing Legal Studies. In addition, he regularly lectures at various academic programs, including the Business Administration School at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the Law and Business Schools of the Ono Academic College, and various professional forums of the Israel Bar Association.
Aaron is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee.
LL.B. (Dean’s List), Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 1994
B.A. (Dean’s List), Accounting and Economics, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 1994
Israel Bar Association, 1996
“He provides sharp analysis and a great service.”
Chambers Global Guide, 2026
“Aaron Michaeli is the lawyer that every director needs in time of a crisis.”
Chambers Global Guide, 2026
“Aaron Michaeli is a well-regarded lawyer who is praised for his class action expertise, assisting clients from various sectors, including automotive. He offers additional expertise in commercial litigation, including shareholder disputes.”
Chambers Global Guide, 2025
“Aaron has great negotiation abilities and looks at matters from different angles.”
Chambers Global Guide, 2025
“Aaron is experienced and thoughtful.”
Chambers Global Guide, 2025
“Widely acknowledged as an expert in both class actions and derivative suits.”
The Legal 500, 2025
“Aaron Michael and Yehuda Rosenthal supported us with sensitivity, professionalism and thoroughness at the highest level. They stand out for their strong availability, control of the complex material, and ability to provide a reliable and very experienced legal and professional opinion.”
The Legal 500, 2025
“Aaron Michaeli has remarkable case management skills, His sharp intellect combined with his in-depth understanding of the legal arena lead to innovative case strategies and legal arguments.”
The Legal 500, 2025
“Aaron Michaeli is a great litigator. He is professional and knowledgeable, and has the ability to calm clients in stressful situations.”
The Legal 500, 2025
“Noted for his expertise in insolvency disputes.”
The Legal 500, 2025
“Aaron has great negotiation abilities and looks at matters from different angles.”
Chambers Global Guide, 2025
“Aaron is experienced and thoughtful.”
Chambers Global Guide, 2025
“Aaron Michaeli is an impressive litigator who presents well-thought, logical arguments with remarkable energy and eloquence, displaying an in-depth understanding of the law as well as a keen business acumen.”
The Legal 500, 2024
