Nachshon Eyal

Eyal Nachshon

Eyal specializes in complex litigation in various areas of commercial and economic law, particularly the fields of corporate and securities law

Eyal has gained considerable experience representing economic bodies – banking and financial institutions, public companies, private companies, and senior businessmen – in high-volume, complex legal proceedings before the various courts, including district courts and the Supreme Court.

Eyal has particular experience representing individuals and companies in class action suits. He defends class actions in several substantive areas, ranging from antitrust, allegedly deceptive business practices, false advertisement, product liability, and accessibility. Eyal also represents high-net-worth individuals in civil and commercial litigation.

He is also known for his strategic and creative counsel in the management of complex class action litigation.

Eyal’s litigation experience also extends to derivative claims, control disputes, and administrative petitions of an economic nature.

Before joining Barnea, Eyal served as a legal assistant to Justice Esther Hayut of the Supreme Court. He also worked for a number of years at leading law firms in the practice areas of commercial-economic litigation and white-collar crime.

Prominent legal directory The Legal 500 ranks Eyal as a Next Generation Partner in Dispute Resolution: Local Litigation and Arbitration

Eyal has been a tutor and a guest lecturer for various courses at Hebrew University, the University of Haifa, and the College of Law and Business in Ramat Gan.

Education:

Columbia Law School, New York (LL.M, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar), 2011

University of Haifa (BA in economics, LL.B, cum laude), 2008

Admission:

Member of the Israel Bar Association since 2009

Insights & News - Eyal Nachshon:

June 8, 2025

The Legal 500: Class Actions Comparative Guide – 3rd Edition Published

We are pleased to announce the publication of the 3rd edition of The Legal 500: Class Actions Comparative Guide. The guide provides a comparative overview of class action procedures across multiple jurisdictions and serves as a valuable resource for legal professionals and international businesses. The Israel chapter was authored by Adv. Eyal Nachshon and Adv. Avinadav Preuss from the firm's Litigation Department.

Live Webinar: Trends in Class Actions: The Rise of Serial Plaintiffs and Repeat Claims

What? In recent years, public and private companies have faced a growing number of class action lawsuits, marked by an increase in serial plaintiffs and repetitive claims—often targeting the same companies or industries. Who? Adv. Eyal Nachshon, head of the firm’s class actions practice, will outline key legal developments, proposed legislative reforms, and offer practical tools for legal counsel to address and prevent serial filings. When? Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM (Zoom link will be sent to registered participants).

Interview with Eyal Nachshon: When Should You File a Class Action Against an Airline?

Eyal Nachshon, an expert in class actions, was interviewed by Globes following the recent rise in motions to certify class action, mainly due to the escalation in the security situation. Among other things, Eyal noted: "Nowadays, people tend to rush to file lawsuits in order to be first in line, but it’s important to stop and consider whether this is the right legal tool for their specific case."