Corporate/M&A: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad) | Global

Freshfields is a global law firm that maintains a premier reputation for its work advising blue-chip multinational companies on high-value transactions in Israel. The team is highly knowledgeable in assisting clients with investments and projects, and very experienced handling high-profile financings in the oil and gas and energy sectors. It advises private equity funds as well as public companies on inbound and outbound M&A in the technology, life sciences, real estate, construction and engineering sectors. Additionally, the group is adept at handling significant corporate restructurings and stock market listings. The practice is led from the firm's Tel Aviv and London offices.

Latham & Watkins is a high-profile international law firm with a well-established Israel practice holding a significant share of the country's corporate legal market. Its lawyers provide counsel to major multinational corporations looking to acquire Israeli assets, as well as advising Israeli corporations being acquired. The firm is particularly visible on corporate work ancillary to capital markets matters, including for companies floating on Nasdaq and the NYSE. The team is active on M&A and financing transactions, capital raising and regulatory compliance, with an emphasis on the hi-tech and gaming sectors, and has further clients in financial services and manufacturing. The practice is led out of its London and US offices.

White & Case LLP operates a highly recognised Israel desk with a long-standing reputation in the Israeli market. The law firm combines its strong M&A and capital markets practices to advise clients on acquisitions, sales and investments. Its clients include international corporations and Israeli businesses operating abroad in industries such as energy, finance, cybersecurity and pharmaceuticals. The team is additionally recognised for its representation of private equity and venture capital funds. It has excellent geographical reach, handling mandates relating to Europe, the Americas and Asia, and is led from the firm's London, New York and Palo Alto offices.

DLA Piper has an experienced team notable for the diversity of its Israeli practice, advising clients on M&A, financing, investment rounds and real estate. The law firm regularly assists foreign entities, including venture capital and private equity funds investing in Israel, particularly in the technology sector. Its clientele also includes energy and insurance companies, as well as corporates in the financial services industry. It provides ongoing counsel on regulation, privacy and data protection.

A&O Shearman operates a dynamic practice group with a broad focus on providing ongoing counsel and advice on M&A, joint ventures, financing transactions and capital raising. The law firm can name a number of Israeli financial institutions as clients as well as corporations in the energy, technology and gaming sectors. The team's experience includes advising Israeli entrepreneurs on various business ventures. Key partners are primarily based in London, with further strength located across the firm's global network of offices.

Greenberg Traurig has an impressive track record of acting on corporate and commercial mandates, advising Israeli clients on outbound M&A and international clients on inbound investments into the country. The law firm represents a number of high-profile companies and international investors. Its lawyers possess in-depth knowledge of the life sciences sector, particularly pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The law firm's clients benefit from a local office in Tel Aviv, with significant support from its Miami and New York offices.

Simmons & Simmons has a well-regarded practice handling a broad range of M&A and equity capital markets transactions involving Israel. The law firm offers ongoing counsel to Israeli clients operating in the European market, providing regulatory, employment and general corporate advice. It frequently advises on outbound acquisitions, primarily in Europe and the USA. The team represents a number of financial institutions and venture capital funds, in addition to corporations in the hi-tech, insurance, consumer goods and energy industries. It is also active representing clients in the field of medical technology. The law firm's Israel desk is led from its Milan and London offices.

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is a well-respected law firm in the Israeli market, noted for its experienced handling of M&A. It acts for a diverse portfolio of clients from the manufacturing, biotech, telecoms, agricultural and financial services sectors. The practice is led from the firm’s New York office.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates possesses decades of experience and a deep well of knowledge about working in Israel and with Israeli companies abroad. The law firm is active advising on some of the region's largest and highest-value M&A and capital raisings, particularly in the technology and financial sectors. It demonstrates additional experience acting for investment funds on their Israel-related transactions. The group has an established reputation for offering regulatory and intellectual property advice, as well as litigious services. The team is primarily led from New York and London.

Bird & Bird boasts a notable roster of Israeli clients, particularly from the technology sector, as well as retail. The law firm has an extensive global corporate/M&A practice, advising on acquisitions, investments and corporate restructurings. The Israel desk is led from its London office.

Goodwin Procter LLP is noted for its significant expertise advising clients in the technology and life sciences sectors. The group is adept at handling all manner of undertakings, including mergers, acquisitions and financings. It frequently advises Israeli companies and investors operating globally, as well as international companies doing business in Israel. The law firm's New York office is central in handling Israel-related work.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP operates a strong practice with a firmly established presence on Israeli matters. The team is notably active on cross-border investments and acquisitions relating to the jurisdiction, and garners market recognition for its private equity work. The law firm's New York office is key in the execution of its Israel deals.