Dun's 100
2026Field: Sports Law
The firm was included among the leading law firms in Israel for 2026 in the field of Sports Law, in the Dun's 100 ranking.
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Avishay Efergan
Attorney at Law · Labor & Employment Law · Sports Law
Legal advice and representation for employees, employers, athletes, coaches and clubs, with an emphasis on football and basketball.
Practice Areas
The firm focuses on two defined fields, offering in-depth advice and representation in each to private clients and organizations alike.
Recognition and Selected Experience
The Dun's 100 and BDI CODE 2026 rankings in Sports Law, alongside selected appointments and matters documented in public sources.
BDI CODE
2026Field: Sports Law
The firm was recognized by BDI CODE as a prominent and leading law firm in Israel for 2026 in the field of Sports Law.
External source(opens in a new tab)Appointment2025
Appointment as Trustee of Hapoel Umm al-Fahm
Appointed trustee of Hapoel Umm al-Fahm by Israeli football's Budget Control Authority, following concerns over the club's ability to meet its financial obligations.
Selected Matter2018
Representing the Israel Football Association in the Simanian Proceeding
Represented the Israel Football Association, together with attorney Amit Pines, in a claim brought by a former football referee over his removal from the referee roster. The Regional Labor Court dismissed the claim in full.
Representation
Representing the Israel Football Association
Documented experience representing the Israel Football Association in legal proceedings and sports-law matters, including before the labor courts.
Rankings reflect external professional recognition and do not constitute a guarantee of outcome in any legal matter.
About
Avishay Efergan, Attorney at Law
Avishay Efergan is an attorney practicing labor and employment law and sports law, representing employees, employers, athletes, coaches and clubs, with an emphasis on football and basketball.
Documented sports-law experience includes representing the Israel Football Association before the labor courts and an appointment as trustee of a football club by the Budget Control Authority. Every matter is handled directly by the attorney.
At a glance
- Practice focus
- Labor and employment law and sports law, with an emphasis on football and basketball
- Sports-law background
- Representation of the Israel Football Association before the labor courts; appointment as trustee of a football club by the Budget Control Authority (2025); representation of professional athletes in contractual and employment disputes with their clubs
- Professional recognition
- Dun's 100 and BDI CODE, Sports Law, 2026
Articles & Insights
Legal content on labor law and sports law.
Labor Law
Ending Employment: Legal Points Worth Considering
A few general points worth knowing as an employment relationship approaches its end, whether from the employee's or the employer's side.
Sports Law
Player and Coach Agreements: What to Review
A few general aspects worth paying attention to when reviewing an employment or engagement agreement in competitive sports.
Employment Agreements
Employment Agreements: Key Clauses Worth Understanding
A general overview of a few clauses that appear repeatedly in employment agreements, and why they deserve attention.
Contact
Reach the office through any of the contact details below, or use the form. Every inquiry is reviewed and answered promptly.
Contact Details
- Call
- 054-233-8151