Supreme Court Upholds Attorney-Client Privilege
The Supreme Court of Israel delivered a precedent-setting decision in Case No. 69889-05-25 Levi Gretzberg et al. v. Yoram Palti et al., confirming that attorney-client privilege covers communications involving third parties when those parties are essential to obtaining legal advice.
The case arose from a claim by investors in a digital health technology company alleging financial losses due to founder misrepresentations. Plaintiffs sought broad disclosure, including correspondence with regulators and external advisors, but the Court denied their motion for leave to appeal and affirmed the privilege.
Shibolet represented the respondents with a team including Joseph Benkel, Nir Shamri, Gary Gorodetsky, Inbar Herman, and legal intern Yahav Tibi, securing a significant ruling that now provides binding guidance for practitioners and clients across Israel.
The judgment confirms that confidential legal communications remain protected even when involving regulators or external professional advisors.
