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Gornitzky & Co

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Israel

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Gornitzky & Co

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With many corporations engaged in pushing the growth of their businesses, it is important to ensure that their internal corporate affairs are run in accordance with the applicable and frequently, cross-border regulations.

The services provided by our Corporate team cover the entire lifecycle of a corporation, including the formation of companies, drafting of documents of association (and their amendment, in accordance with changes in legislation), matters pertaining to share capital and shareholders’ rights, public offerings, annual and periodical meetings, corporate governance and compliance issues, as well as liquidation processes.

Our multidisciplinary approach enables us to provide our clients with coordinated legal advice in numerous areas of law, including local and international taxation, litigation and advice regarding legal disputes, competition and labor law.

Our clientele is comprised of Israel’s leading and emerging, private and public corporations from a variety of different industries, including a third of Israel’s largest business groups, financial institutions and investment funds, as well as overseas companies operating in Israel, senior corporate management, boards of directors and board members.

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Corporate/M&A - Israel

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Gornitzky & Co maintains an impressive reputation in the market and is known for its involvement in large-scale M&A in Israel. The law firm has a prominent domestic practice and also enjoys an established reputation for varied international work, handling mandates relating to the USA, Europe, Oceania and Asia. Its lawyers have experience acting as lead counsel on international transactions, as well as acting in the capacity of local Israeli counsel. The team represents a number of major private equity and venture capital funds as well as pharmaceutical, technology and automotive clients in various corporate transactions. It offers supporting expertise in complementary legal fields such as tax, capital markets and regulation.

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Work Highlights

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  • Gornitzky advised SAP on its acquisition of WalkMe, via a reverse triangular merger, valued at USD1.5 billion.

Strengths

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  • Gornitzky & Co brings a positive attitude that allows all parties to progress the transaction quickly.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The team delivers high-calibre advice and ensures our interests are well protected.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The lawyers are always willing to roll their sleeves up to find a solution.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • It has the expertise and depth of bench to deliver on fast-paced deals. The team knows the tech sector well and can help clients see around corners on deals.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Gornitzky & Co's lawyers are extremely commercial, focusing on what matters.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Pinhas Rubin
    Pinhas Rubin

    Pinhas Rubin

    Pinhas Rubin is the chair of Gornitzky & Co and an extremely senior lawyer in the Israeli market, with a wealth of M&A experience in sectors such as energy and insurance. He is also noted for his tax expertise.

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  • Chaim Friedland
    Chaim Friedland

    Chaim Friedland

    Chaim Friedland has impressive experience in the corporate space, including acting on cross-border acquisitions and transactions involving multiple sellers. He can often be seen acting on matters involving the USA and Israel.

    • He has a deep understanding of the commercial needs of the client and gets right to the point.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • He is the kind of lead partner that I need on my global team. He is the complete package, who really understands what drives global dealmaking.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Chaim Friedland is the best of the best.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Chaim Friedland knows everybody and everything that's happened to the business over the last decade. He is truly an excellent commercial lawyer and adviser.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Chaim Friedland is great to work with. He is always responsive and willing to get on the phone to find a solution.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Elite Elkon
    Elite Elkon

    Elite Elkon

    Elite Elkon is a highly regarded lawyer who acts on high-value transactions, demonstrating laudable experience in the market. She regularly advises technology companies and private equity houses on matters such as mergers and investments.

    • Elite Elkon brings a sense of calm to the table that allows fair negotiations to run their course, protecting her client's interests without giving the sense that the counterparty is loosing out.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Elite Elkon is very hands-on. She sees the big picture but she is also very fluent in every detail of a transaction, always managing to find practical and pragmatic solutions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • She never ceases to impress.

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