Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Israel
Band 2
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Provided by Gornitzky & Co
Our Corporate/M&A team has represented clients in some of the largest, most complex and game changing deals the Israeli market has witnessed. We have acted as counsel in a multitude of deals; from public company mergers, reorganizations and public listings of major Israeli and international conglomerates, strategic corporate acquisitions and high profile transactions.
Restructuring, etc.) and corporations in Israeli companies, particularly those operating in highly regulated fields, such as insurance, banking, construction and publicly traded companies. Our team is known not only for its considerable experience in M&A transactions in general and knowledge of these industries in particular, but it is also known as a problem solver and deal maker.
Clients recognize that many law firms in Israel can provide services for straightforward M&A deals, but when it comes to complex deals where they need a law firm that can remove those seemingly impossible roadblocks, design innovative compromises or ways of reaching an agreement that neither side would have recognized, they turn to us. Our Corporate/M&A team is passionate about helping our clients achieve their business goals, adding value to our clients’ transactions by providing creative solutions to our clients’ problems, helping them achieve their corporate and commercial goals.
Chambers Review
Gornitzky & Co maintains an impressive reputation for its involvement in large M&A transactions in Israel. The firm has a prominent domestic practice and also enjoys an established reputation for varied international work, handling mandates relating to the USA, Europe 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.
Work Highlights
- Gornitzky assisted Telrad with its ILS210 million acquisition by Liquid Intelligent Telecommunications.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"With Gornitzky, I consistently receive knowledgeable answers from individuals who thoroughly understand the market."
"They are prompt and can look at the circumstances and at the risks that could occur. I can count on what they say."
"Gornitzky are solution-oriented and creative."
"With Gornitzky, I consistently receive knowledgeable answers from individuals who thoroughly understand the market."
"They are prompt and can look at the circumstances and at the risks that could occur. I can count on what they say."
"Gornitzky are solution-oriented and creative."
Notable Practitioners
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. A number of market commentators also highlight his expertise in tax.
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, including SPAC deals.
"Chaim always delivers practical, solution-oriented advice."
Elite Elkon is a highly regarded lawyer who acts on high-value transactions, demonstrating laudable experience in the market. She regularly advises banks and private equity houses on matters such as share acquisitions and reverse triangular mergers.