What we say about the firm's legal practice in Israel
Capital markets
Within Capital markets, Shibolet & Co is a third tier firm,
Moshe Ne’eman heads the practice at Shibolet & Co, which is acting for a fully owned subsidiary of an Israeli public company, a manufacturer of communication systems, in a $250m IPO on NASDAQ.
Competition
Within Competition, Shibolet & Co is a second tier firm,
Shibolet & Co represents domestic and international clients in the hi-tech, telecoms, energy, food and beverages, and retail sectors. It recently advised Ceragon Networks on clearance for the $48.5m acquisition of Nera Networks from Altek ASA. Practice head Gil Rosenberg is ‘a knowledgeable and creative thinker’.
Corporate and M&A
Within Corporate and M&A, Shibolet & Co is a second tier firm,
Shibolet & Co’s full-service corporate and M&A group advises everything from listed companies, public utilities and institutional investors to venture capital funds, start-ups and private individuals. The scope of recent work includes advising acquirers and target companies on asset transactions through to full-blown takeovers, as well as corporate restructurings and commercial operational advice.
Dispute resolution
Within Dispute resolution, tier 4
Shibolet & Co represents Migdal and Bezeq and recently acted in a breach of contract claim against Orckit Communications. Ofer Shapira is recommended.
Hi-tech, start-ups and venture capital
Within Hi-tech, start-ups and venture capital, Shibolet & Co is a first tier firm,
Shibolet & Co’s hi-tech and venture capital practice group, headed by Lior Aviram, is among the largest in Israel. It has ‘an ability to apply excellent business judgement to legal and commercial issues’, and is ‘extremely efficient in staffing the deals’. The team advised Priortech on a $30m investment from First Israel Mezzanine Investors Fund, as well as DFJ Tamir Fishman Ventures and several leading venture capital funds including KPCB Holdings on a $20m investment transaction in the Israeli seed and breeding technology company Kaiima Bio Agritech.
Intellectual property
Within Intellectual property, Shibolet & Co is a third tier firm,
‘Overall levels of service are very high’ at Shibolet & Co, which is well regarded for its advice on copyright and trade marks. Yuval Karniel heads the internet and electronic media team.
Projects and energy
Within Projects and energy, Shibolet & Co is a third tier firm,
Shibolet & Co’s ‘service is excellent: it delivers on time and is worth every penny’. The group has represented major players in the infrastructure field with respect to desalinisation and water purification plants, power plants, sewage, highways, schools and prisons projects in Israel and beyond. Revital Ben-Artzi is recommended.
Tax
Within Tax, Shibolet & Co is a second tier firm,
Shibolet & Co’s lawyers are ‘creative problem-solvers, dedicated to providing excellent service’. The team advises clients on international taxation and M&A-related tax structuring. Clients include AON, BNP Paribas, North Bridge Venture Partners, and Revlon.
Telecoms and media
Within Telecoms and media, Shibolet & Co is a third tier firm,
Shibolet & Co’s telecoms and internet teams are headed by Yuval Karniel and Itai Leshem, respectively, and act for clients in litigation, regulation and commercial agreements.