Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm > Tel Aviv, Israel > Firm Profile
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm Offices
98 YIGAL ALON STREET
TEL AVIV 67891
Israel
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm > The Legal 500 Rankings
Israel > Capital markets Tier 1
‘The most talented capital markets legal team in Israel‘, Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm impresses sources with its ability to ‘innovate and create dynamic legal solutions‘. The firm demonstrates adroit handling of both headline-grabbing equity and debt deals; in terms of the former, department co-head Uri Rosenberg recently paired up with Ran Shalom to represent Veridis Environment in its NIS883m IPO. On the debt side, group co-lead Shirel Guttman-Amira acted alongside Ran Felder to advise Doral Renewable Energy Resources Group on its NIS360m bond offering. Associate Yaara Shchori Ben-Harush provides exceptional support.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The most talented capital markets legal team in Israel, hands down.’
‘What separates this team from the pack is its ability to innovate and create dynamic legal solutions for ever-changing capital markets reality. Lawyers are not just reacting, but rather initiating; this is very rare in other legal teams.’
‘Shirel Guttman-Amira is the #1 capital markets lawyer in Israel. Her ability to think outside the box and tailor legal solutions for complex legal issues is extraordinary. She is able to influence and articulate the best course of action to clients, as well as regulators, and steer them in the right direction.’
‘The team is very efficient, available and up-to-date with the rules and law.’
‘Shirel Guttman-Amira is a stand-out senior partner, while Ran Felder is a stand-out younger partner.‘
Key clients
Leviathan Bond Ltd., an SPC established by Delek Drilling – Limited Partnership
Delek Overriding Royalty Leviathan Ltd, an SPC established by Delek Group Ltd.
Veridis Environment
EQUITAL Ltd.
ISRAMCO Negev 2 – Limited Partnership
Partner Communications Ltd.
Delek Drilling
Navitas Petroleum
Doral Renewable Energy Resources Group Ltd.
Y.H.Dimri Building & Development Ltd
Energix-Renewable Energies Ltd
Amot Investments Ltd.
Dalia Power Energies Ltd.
Rimon Consulting & Management Services Ltd.
Airport City Ltd
TIGI Ltd.
Bank Leumi
Bait Ve Gag
Migdal Insurance
Work highlights
- Represented Bank Leumi in the issuance of new bonds worth NIS9.9bn.
- Acted for Veridis Environment on its NIS883m IPO.
- Advised Aaron Frenkel on the NIS3.1bn sale of shares in Gav-Yam Land Corporation to Property and Building Corp.
Israel > Competition/antitrust Tier 1
Ranking among the market leaders for competition law, Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm secures landmark mandates across the full range of transactional and contentious work. Seasoned expert and head of the firm, Zvi Agmon brings to bear more than 30 years of specialist practice experience; he recently represented the Tamar gas field partners in defeating certification of a class action concerning the price of natural gas in Israel. The team also draws on the expertise of group head Mattan Meridor, who advises on merger reviews across all economic segments, though also has a prominent behavioural practice. Talented associate Meirav Yung provides support.Practice head(s):
Zvi Agmon; Mattan Meridor
Other key lawyers:
Meirav Yung; Joey Lightstone
Key clients
Bank Hapoalim Ltd.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cellcom Israel Ltd.
Yad 2 LTD
Shufersal Ltd. and Be Drugstores Ltd.
The Jerusalem Post Group
Chevron (previously Noble Energy Mediterranean Inc.)
New Med. LP (previously Delek Drilling LP)
Shapir Industries Ltd.
Unilever Israel Ltd
Union Bank Ltd.
Hitachi Ltd.
Metro Motors Ltd.
VERIDIS – Power plants Ltd.
Emilia Development Ltd.
Nevo Publishing Ltd.
Tecumseh
Japan Tobacco Industries (JTI)
SHVA (Automatic Banking Systems)
MASAV
ACUM
Green Lantern Fund / Gad Diary Farm Ltd.
PazGaz
SOS – Field Refueling
Work highlights
- Successfully represented the partners of the Tamar gas field in obtaining the dismissal of a motion to certify a class action concerning the price of natural gas in Israel.
- Acted for Cellcom in various competition matters, including securing the ICA’s approval in a procedure relating to an addendum to a sharing and usage agreement.
- Acted for Unilever Israel in a criminal investigation regarding possible violation of competition law.
Dispute resolution > Dispute resolution: class actions (including derivative actions) Tier 1
‘Professional, courteous and good at negotiating‘, Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm‘s class actions group is widely revered for its premier experience in high-stakes cases. The firm’s top-tier energy offering marks it as a popular choice for major energy companies, including trophy clients Chevron and Delek Drilling. Other sector sweet spots include financial services, where it can also lean on a complementary tier-one banking and finance practice. A high-profile litigator and head of the firm, Zvi Agmon jointly leads the team alongside Tal Mayshar and Yoav Hirsh. Uri Sorek is also recommended for his strong record in derivative actions and class action suits. The recent addition of Tulchinsky Marciano Cohen Levitski & Co.’s litigation team adds further class action firepower, with Amit Hirsch noted for his ‘great service orientation‘.Practice head(s):
Zvi Agmon; Yoav Hirsh; Tal Mayshar
Other key lawyers:
Uri Sorek; Dror Savransky; Yonatan Kehat; Amit Hirsch
Testimonials
‘Lawyers are professional, courteous and good at negotiating.’
‘They are very professional litigators with ample experience. Specifically, I was impressed by Tal Mayshar.’
‘Dror Savransky, a lawyer with extensive experience in class action lawsuits, is courteous, professional, and finds solutions to any complex situation.’
‘Amit Hirsch is a very professional, has a lot of knowledge and a great service orientation.’
Key clients
Chevron
Harel Insurance Investments and Financial Services Ltd.
Hitachi Inc.
Isracard Ltd.
Israel Chemicals Ltd.
Bank Hapoalim Ltd.
Veridis Environment
Sha’are Zedek Medical Center
Delek Group
Israel Builders Association
Perrigo Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Mazda & Delek Motors
JT International SA for Globrands Ltd.
El Al Israel Airlines
Equital
Ratio oil explorations
Leumi Bank
Formula
Yad 2 (Coral Tell)
Partner Communications
RAPAC ENERGY LTD
Kimberly Clark Israel
Directors and Officials of Bank Hapoalim Ltd. and Hapoalim (Switzerland) Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented ICL in four environmental class actions, including a recent application to certify a class action relating to claims for contamination in the Zin-Aqrabim Springs and Zin Stream.
- Successfully represented the partners of the Tamar gas field in denying a motion to certify a class action pertaining to the price of natural gas in Israel.
- Represented Isracard in 16 ongoing class actions brought against it.
Israel > Energy Tier 1
In December 2022, Agmon & Co. Rosenberg Hacohen & Co. merged with Tulchinsky Marciano Cohen Levitski & Co. to form Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm; the leading Israeli law firm demonstrates in-depth knowledge of energy, infrastructure and project development. It plays a prominent role in major domestic natural gas projects and often advises companies on cross-border oil and gas agreements, with the team’s expertise also covering sustainable initiatives, including its recent representation of the Doral Group in a $330m investment in its renewable energy projects in the US. 'Standout practitioner' Dan Hacohen is active in oil and gas matters.Practice head(s):
Dan Hacohen
Other key lawyers:
Eddie Ashkenazi; Yona Goshen-Gottstein; Uri Rosenberg; Michael Macchia; Rebecca Baskin Zafrir, Lior Revach; Mai Kohen
Testimonials
‘Legal Energy sector leaders, most accumulated experience and depth of service in Israel. Pioneers of the Oil and Gas industry in Israel.’
‘Dan Hacohen is the best energy lawyer in Israel.’
‘Dan Hacohen is by far the leading Israeli energy lawyer.’
‘Clearly the best energy firm in Israel.’
‘Dan is the single most standout practitioner in the field.’
‘Michael Maccia very professional and always available.’
‘Dan Hacohen – the leading (worst case – top 3 leading) energy lawyer in Israel. Unmatched experience combined with innate deal making ability.’
‘The firm has diversity of specifics professions.’
Key clients
Chevron Corporation
Delek Group
NewMed Energy (formerly known as Delek Drilling)
Isramco
Tamar Petroleum
Ratio Energies (formerly known as Ratio Oil Exploration)
Navitas Petroleum
S.O.A Energy Ltd.
Dalia Power Energies
I.P.M. Beer Tuvia
Rapac Energy
Paz Ashdod Refinery
Veridis Environment
O.P.C Energy
Doral Group Renewable Energy Resources
Energix Group
Solegreen Ltd.
PV planet 2019
Phelup Initiatives and Services Ltd.
Rimon Group
Israeli Railways
Ashdod Port
H2ID Ltd
IDE Water Technologies Ltd
Migdal Insurance
Paz Oil Company
PazGas Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised NewMed Energy on the sale of its rights (22%) and business in relation to the Tamar natural gas field in Israel to Mubadala Petroleum.
- Advised the Doral Group in its negotiations with Migdal Insurance Company for a $330m investment in the Doral Group’s renewable energy projects in the US.
- Advised Navitas on multiple financings relating to its Shenandoah Oil Project in the Gulf of Mexico.
Israel > Planning and zoning Tier 1
Valued for its ability to ‘go deep into problems‘, Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm is recognised for its full-service planning and zoning practice. From advising on the preparation of municipal outline plans, through to licensing and construction matters, the team handles all stages of the planning process, with strong experience in large-scale residential, commercial and hotel projects. Department co-head Avi Porten is a sector specialist who counts local authorities, government entities and developers among his clients. Fellow co-head Eyal Mamo is also highly regarded; he is representing Weizmann Institute in opposing a state-mandated building plan in Rehovot. Asher Seliger, Kira Lerner and Barak Schwarz are also noted.Practice head(s):
Avi Porten; Eyal Mamo
Other key lawyers:
Asher Seliger; Kira Lerner; Barak Schwarz; Avi Sheferman
Testimonials
‘The team is highly professional and client-oriented. They go deep into problems.’
‘Avi Porten and Avi Sheferman are both very professional, client-oriented and very available for us. We feel like we are in good hands.’
‘It is a very professional and dedicated team. Lawyers are well prepared and highly knowledgeable.’
Key clients
Mateh Yehuda
The Builders Association of Israel
Fattal hotels
ICC Jerusalem International Convention Center
Bezeq the Israeli Telecommunication Corporation Ltd.
Energix Group
ICL Corporate (Israel Chemicals TASE: ICL)
Sha’are Zedek Medical Center
Goloventzitz family
Zion Oil and gas Inc.
Paz oil
Shufersal
Weizmann Institute
Mifal Ha Pais
Balilius Family
Reality Investment Fund
The local committee for planning and building Modi’in
Tadiran Batteries Ltd.
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Shikun & Binui
Manufacturers Association of Israel
Blilioius Group
KLIR Ltd.
Diskin Orphan Home of Israel
Or Yehuda Local Committee for Planning and Construction
Holon Local Committee for Planning and Construction
South Ha’Sharon Local Committee for Planning and Construction
Setai Hotels
Ma’oz Daniel
The Economic Company for the Development of the Modi’in Region
KBA Town Builders Group Ltd.
Galil Maaravi Ltd.
Milomor Group
Israel Nature and Parks Authority
Sanz Foundation
Work highlights
- Representing The Hebrew University of Jerusalem regarding the landmark HUJITECH Employment and Hi-Tech Park in Jerusalem.
- Acting for the Weizmann Institute (together with subsidiary, Mul Nof) in opposing a state-mandated plan to build thousands of residential and commercial units in Rehovot, including on land belonging to the Institute.
- Advising Chen Hamakom, a company in the waste collection field, on its operations.
Israel > Banking and finance Tier 2
Particularly admired for its robust regulatory offering, Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm recently represented Leumi Bank in a landmark credit agreement with the Bank of Israel secured by a mortgage portfolio. On the transactional side, the group frequently acts for corporate borrowers and lenders, which it advises on a range of local and cross-border financings. Department head Yona Goshen-Gottstein has broad industry experience, honed by former in-house roles at leading Israeli banks. Senior associate Itamar Shimonovitz handles a mix of banking, finance and corporate work.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘We value the team for its people and diversity. Lawyers are problem solvers.’
Key clients
Leumi Bank Le – Israel B.M.
Bank Hapoalim Ltd.
Discount Bank Ltd.
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
First International Bank of Israel
Mercantile Discount Bank
CitiBank Israel and CitiBank Group Global
Menora Mivtachim Holdings Ltd, and its companies including Menora Mivtachim Insurance Company
Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd
Amitim Veteran Pension Funds
Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings Ltd.
Altshuler Shaham Investment House
Gilad Pensions for Religious Workers Ltd.
ICIC the Israeli Credit Insurance Company Ltd.
Meitav Dash Investment House
WeSure Insurance Company Ltd.
Amot Investment ltd.
Generation Capital Ltd.
Klirmark Capital
Kamada Ltd.
Modiin Energy, LP
Doral Group and several of its companies
Ratio Oil Explorations (1992) Limited Partnership
Delek Group
New Med Energy, Limited Partnership (formerly, Delek Drilling)
Navitas Petroleum, Limited Partnership
Amot Denisra Ltd.
JP Global Power Ltd.
Payment Financial Technologies Ltd.
WeCheck Ltd.
TenureX Ltd.
Ofek Capital Co-operative Association
Nechamka Investments 2001 Ltd.
Veridis Environments
Nili (Amir) Holdings Ltd.
BRM Group
Work highlights
- Acted for Leumi Bank on a complex mandate involving a credit agreement with the Bank of Israel secured by a mortgage portfolio.
- Advised Israel-based Kamada on the $110m financing of a strategic acquisition.
- Acted for Migdal Insurance (and other affiliated companies within Migdal group) on a financing transaction with IBC to support IBC’s fiber-to-the-home national project.
Dispute resolution > Dispute resolution: local litigation and arbitration Tier 2
Litigation is a mainstay at Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm, and its dedication to the area is reflected in its sizeable department, which ranks among the largest in the firm. The team’s deep bench translates into distinct offerings across various contentious fields including derivative actions, where Uri Sorek is a key contact, and energy, a field in which Yonatan Kehat is an increasingly prominent name. Zvi Agmon is widely recognised as one of Israel’s leading litigators and co-heads the team alongside Tal Mayshar and Yoav Hirsh. Hilla Peleg, who spearheads the preventative regulation and crisis management team, is also noted alongside Dana Hen and Zeev Gutreich.Practice head(s):
Zvi Agmon; Yoav Hirsh; Tal Mayshar
Other key lawyers:
Uri Sorek; Yonatan Kehat; Hilla Peleg; Dana Hen; Zeev Gutreich; Roni Munk; Einat Cherki
Testimonials
‘We value the team’s professionalism and quick responses.’
‘Yoav Hirsh is professional, pleasant and quick to respond.’
Key clients
Noble Energy Mediterranean Limited
NewMed Energy LP (formerly Delek Drilling)
Shapir Industries Ltd.
Melisron Ltd.
Hapoalim Bank BM
Delek Group Ltd.
Yigal Dimri and Shaked Partners Fund
Tadiran Batteries Ltd.
Delek Israel Ltd.
Isracard Ltd.
Equital Ltd.
Union Bank of Israel Ltd
Stone Mining LTD.
IPC Jerusalem Ltd.
Rami Levi Chain Stores Hshkm Mktg2006Ltd
Malam Systems Ltd
Yahel Engineering
Nitsba Holdings 1995 Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented Shapir Engineering and Industry in a tender for the ‘Blue Line’ railway in Jerusalem, together with CAF and The Noy Fund, after a competitor had requested Shapir’s disqualification.
- Represented Amazon’s cloud services arm (AWS) against a petition filed by Oracle in relation to Amazon winning a large state tender for the provision of cloud services.
- Acted for NewMed Energy (formerly Delek Drilling) in a request to the court as it looks to change the foundation of its joint incorporation in Israel into a public company in London.
Israel > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 2
In December 2022, Agmon & Co. Rosenberg Hacohen & Co. merged with Tulchinsky Marciano Cohen Levitski & Co. to form Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm. The group has extensive experience of acting for major venture capital players and smaller corporations, providing tailored advice on matters ranging from litigation to M&A transactions to medical device companies and healthcare funds. David Cohen regularly represents entities in private financing rounds and distribution agreements, and Uriel Barak brings expertise in international commercial law proceedings. Alon Tabak-Aviram specialises in technology licensing and development, and Osnat Sarusi-Firstater regularly acts for entrepreneurs and investors.Practice head(s):
David Cohen; Uri Barak
Other key lawyers:
Alon Tabak-Aviram; Gershon Shalom-Winter; Tamar Nesher; Osnat Sarusi-Firstater
Key clients
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Minovia
Neuroderm
The National Institute for Biotechnology in the Negev
Ziv Health care
CH-Health
RedHill Biopharma Ltd.
ConTIPI Medical Ltd.
Luneau Technology
Haldor
Biond Biologics
RA Capital
Widex
Work highlights
- Acted for RedDress Ltd., a medical device company, in a range of activities, including a significant investment in May 2022.
- Act for National Institute for Biotechnology in the Negev, LTD. (NIBN), a unique research institute located within Ben-Gurion University (BGU), in their licensing, joint ventures, and collaboration activities in Israel and abroad.
- Represented Luneau Technology in its acquisition of a California-based company – Optovue Inc. via a reverse-triangular merger.
Israel > Real estate and construction Tier 2
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm’s premier planning and zoning practice combines with robust construction expertise to position the team as a strong player in urban renewal projects. The team also stands out for its ability to lean on the wider firm’s top-tier banking and finance practice to excel in real estate finance transactions. High-profile planning and zoning specialist Avi Porten co-heads the real estate, planning and construction side of the practice alongside Eyal Mamo. Ishai Itsikovich is a key figure on the urban renewal side, while Israel Attar is noted for his emphasis on construction.Practice head(s):
Avi Porten; Ishai Itsikovich; Israel Atar; Eyal Mamo
Key clients
Israel-Canada
ICR Real Estate Group (formerly Minrav Projects Ltd.)
Hahsharat ha Yeshuv
Asia Group
Mexico Israel Development
Carel Group
Peak Urban Renewal
Kramin Real Estate
Azorim Investment Dev. & Constr. Ltd. (TASE: AZRM)
Maoz Daniel
Radco Investments Ltd
Tobolsky Real Estate
Almog Group
INNOVATION – URBAN RENEWAL LTD
Acro Investments Group
Shufersal Pharma arm (“BE”)
Koach Nadlan Ltd.
Work highlights
- Acting for a group of clients on a large-scale mixed-use project promoted by the Jerusalem Municipality.
- Representing ICR Real Estate group in several projects totalling almost NIS5bn.
- Acting for Mahane Yehuda All Israel Members Real Estate on a hotel, residential and commercial project in Mahane Yehuda.
Israel > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
The newly merged corporate group at Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm combines the specialist oil and gas offering of the former Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm, with the robust healthcare and life sciences activity of Tulchinsky Marciano Cohen Levitski & Co. On the energy side, Dan Hacohen acted alongside the energy department to advise NewMed Energy on the landmark $1bn sale of its rights in the Tamar natural gas field to Mubadala Petroleum. Other key names from the legacy Agmon firm include Ehud Arad, who has an emphasis on technology and life sciences M&A, and hi-tech head, Osnat Sarusi-Firstater. David Cohen and Uriel Barak are key contacts.Practice head(s):
Ehud Arad; Dan Hacohen
Other key lawyers:
Shirel Guttman Amira; Osnat Sarusi Firstater; Yifat Tsafrir; Assaf Danziger; Evyatar Sadeh; Amir Goddard; David Cohen; Uri Barak; Menachem Tulchinsky; Dafna Achiam Tal; Gershon Shalom-Winter
Testimonials
‘The team we work with is highly dedicated, devoted and willingly works at late hours.’
‘Amir Goddard is professional, highly experienced and devoted to the client’s cause. He balances between commercial and legal issues, is very available and provides excellent service.’
‘The team is very professional and provides legal support in any aspect of our business. They protect us legally, and are very proactive in doing so.’
‘Lawyers’ professional knowledge and experience stands out. They show us they really care and advise us proactively to make sure we are aware of legal risks. The team is a true legal partner. We mainly interact with David Cohen and Dafna Achiam Tal.’
Key clients
Chevron (formerly Noble Energy)
Willis Towers Watson
Softbank Vision Fund
Hapoalim Bank Israel
Delek Group
NewMed Energy (Delek Drilling)
Partner Communication Ltd.
Flying Cargo
Doral Group Renewable Energy Resources
Hospitech Respirations
DBSI Investments
Ltd Moraz “Extract – Nature”
Equital Ltd.
Poran Shrem
Matzlawi Construction Co. Ltd.
YH Dimri Construction and Development Ltd.
VerticalScope Inc
Lahav L.R. Real Estate Ltd.
Generation Capital
Work highlights
- Represented NewMed Energy in the $1bn sale of its 22% stake in the Tamar natural gas field to Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Petroleum.
- Acted for a subsidiary of Doral Group Renewable Energy Resources in a $330m investment by an affiliate of Migdal Insurance Company.
- Advised VerticalScope on its $38.5m acquisition of Hometalk and its Israeli subsidiary.
Israel > Employment Tier 3
A three-way department merger has cemented Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm‘s position as an up-and-coming player in the labour and employment area. The former Tulchinsky firm’s close relationships with healthcare and life sciences clients is reflected in its employment client roster, which includes marquee name Teva Pharmaceuticals, among others. Additionally, Agmon’s 2021 merger with boutique outfit Lapidor & Co. brings a significant public sector dimension to the practice. Michal Markovitz-Blachar, Menachem Lapidor, Dganit Lapidor Singer and associate Ariel Shanon are the names to note.Practice head(s):
Michal Markovitz-Blachar
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A professional team of experienced partners, with a practical approach and high availability in case management.’
Key clients
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Orbotech Ltd.
The Caesarea Edmond Benjamin de Rothschild Foundation|The Developmental Company for Caesarea Edmond Benjamin de Rothschild Corporation
Eyeway Vision Ltd.
Boehringer Ingelheim Israel Ltd.
Neuroderm Ltd.
JR-Heinemann Duty Free Limited Partnership) James Richardson
MUSA – Eretz Israel Museum Tel Aviv
Fingenom Ltd.
Advanced Vision Technology (A.V.T) Ltd.
Mantis Informatics Israel Ltd.
AON Reinsurance
Civan Advanced Technologies Ltd.
Medinol
Battery Ventures Israel Ltd.
Mobius Solutions Ltd.
Tevel Aerobotics Technologies Ltd. investment
BionicHive
Meidata
Jems
Work highlights
- Advising Orbotech on employment matters, including on confidentiality and non-compete agreements.
- Advising Teva Pharmaceuticals on a range of matters, including individual employment agreements and terminations.
- Advising Neuroderm in relation to all labour law issues.
Israel > Hi-tech and start-ups Tier 3
In December 2022, Agmon & Co. Rosenberg Hacohen & Co. merged with Tulchinsky Marciano Cohen Levitski & Co. to form Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm. The team is ‘very service-oriented and professional’, specialising in IT transactions, hardware, and software, enabling the staff to meet the needs of international technology companies and emerging start-ups. The head, Osnat Sarusi-Firstater, has in-depth experience of representing growth companies in strategic investments and complex M&A. Ehud Arad routinely provides counsel for early-stage and mature companies in the technology and med-tech fields, while Yifat Tsafrir focuses on life science and cleantech matters. David Cohen regularly counsels pharmaceutical start-ups and industrial corporations, and Alon Tabak-Aviram negotiates various types of strategic alliances. Dafna Achiam Tal and Uri Barak are also noted.Practice head(s):
Osnat Sarusi Firstater; David Cohen; Alon Tabak-Aviram; Dafna Achiam Tal; Uri Barak
Other key lawyers:
Ehud Arad; Yifat Tsafrir; Dan Adar; Saar Rosman; Roey Miodovnik; Yinon Barkat; Tamar Nesher
Testimonials
‘I usually work with Saar Rosman. Saar is an excellent lawyer . Very knowledgeable!!! we know that we can always count on him. He is available for us for any questions or consultant.’
‘Very service oriented professional team.’
‘Osnat Sarusi Firsteter. Professional resourceful, with deep understanding of the practice and capability to reach know how from external sources when not in her possession. Always reachable for urgent requirements. A deal maker (not a deal breaker) – clearly distinguishes between more and less important, and broad meaning of decisions.’
‘A great team that is always there for us, from big contracts to simple consulting questions.’
‘Osnat Sarusi-Firstater and Dan Adar are extremely attentive to our needs, with very fast turnaround to our requests and high availability. They know our business and care about our progress.’
‘What makes this practice unique is the diverse team of professionals led by senior partner Osnat Sarusi Firstater – complementing each other in different skill & knowledge areas relating to our operations as service provider in the technology sector. From contractual business delivery engagements with our customers to areas such as security, privacy & compliance – the team provides us the complete scope of services we require rarely found in other firms.’
‘Osnat Firstater, Saar Roseman & Yinon Barkat are our main points of contact. No matter the subject, they are always on the same page, constantly (and for us – seemingly) coordinated and providing us with a complete picture. Apart from exceptional professionalism & great service – they always go the extra mile taking into consideration aspects we are unaware of and provide us with the assurance that they are always working together for us. This is rare when working with large firms.’
‘Osnat Sarusi-Firstater who is leading the hi-tech in Agmon, is an exceptional lawyer, with a combination of deep understanding of technology, strong business experience and obviously amazing lawyer. this combination is extremely important to a global technology platform like ours. enabling her to craft sophisticated partnerships agreement with global fortune 500 and other large companies and support us on our strategy.’
Key clients
TenureX
Feat Fund Investments L.P.
Betalin Therapeutics Ltd.
SpeeDB Ltd.
Checkout App Ltd. (STOREE)
Work highlights
- Representing TenureX, an up & coming FinTech start-up company, and its founders in the establishment of the company, as well as in building the company’s business and legal model, including drafting and negotiating the company’s first commercial agreements and a recent investment.
- Acted for Feat Fund Investments L.P. in a Seed investment in Sufresca Ltd., an Israeli Agri-Tech Startup devoted to technological innovation in the sector, as well as other investments in Enzymofit Ltd. and Tobe Influence Innovation Ltd.
- Acted for Luneau Technology in its acquisition – by a reverse-triangular merger – of a California-based company – Optovue Inc.
Israel > Tax Tier 3
In line with the wider firm’s industry strengths, Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm’s tax group enjoys strong links to clients in the hi-tech, healthcare, and life sciences sectors. In particular, the team is regularly instructed by Teva Pharmaceuticals, with recent engagements including advice to the multinational on various capital raising transactions. Isaac Marciano, who spearheads the team, is well-versed in transactional and contentious tax matters.Practice head(s):
Isaac Marciano
Other key lawyers:
Elad Mirvis
Key clients
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Orbotech Ltd.
The Caesarea Edmond Benjamin de Rothschild Foundation and The Caesarea Edmond Benjamin de Rothschild Development Corporation Ltd.
Fingenom Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advising Teva Pharmaceutical Industries on domestic and international tax matters, including capital raising and disputes.
- Acting for Orbotech on the tax aspects of major transactions.
- Acting for Caesarea Foundation on all ongoing taxation matters, including representation before the various tax authorities.
Israel > Telecoms and media Tier 3
In December 2022, Agmon & Co. Rosenberg Hacohen & Co. merged with Tulchinsky Marciano Cohen Levitski & Co. to form Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm. The firm’s interdepartmental team specialises in supporting clients in a range of contentious proceedings and commercial matters, regularly dealing with government authorities and regulators. The group has notable experience in acting for major communications companies in obtaining approvals, resolving disputes, and in class actions. Hilla Peleg and Mattan Meridor co-head the team, the former bringing expertise in commercial litigation, and the latter boasts a successful track record in approving telecommunications related requests before the competition authority.Practice head(s):
Hilla Peleg; Mattan Meridor
Other key lawyers:
Osnat Sarusi-Firstater; Dror Savransky; Gilli Brooks
Key clients
Partner Communications Company Ltd.
Bezeq the Israeli Telecommunication Corporation Ltd.
I.O.R.B.B.R (1998) Ltd – Zenith Media
Cellcom Israel Ltd.
Jerusalem Post Group
Charlton Ltd.
Partner Communication Company Ltd.
012 Smile
Zenith Media
Work highlights
- Acted for Cellcom, one of the country’s leading telecoms providers, in a range of matters, such as in its role as the largest creditor of Marathon and Xphone, which filed a debt claim in excess of NIS 1 billion, as well as with regards to a class action regarding access to its pay-per-view content services.
- Act for Zenith Media in a petition to the Supreme Court of Israel to compel the Second Authority for Television and Radio in a vital industry issue concerning time limits for advertisements.
- Represented Bezeq in a significant licensing proceeding regarding the operation of a broadcasting antenna providing satellite services to the Dan Region.
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm > Firm Profile
The firm: Ever since it was founded, Agmon with Tulchinsky. has regarded providing the most professional and best-quality service to its clients as its top priority. Its success serves as proof of its commitment to this value which shows that there are no substitutes for professionalism, creativity, dedication and determination. The firm provides clients with close legal counsel and guidance, including legal opinions, transaction support, preparation of agreements and contracts, litigation and handling of crisis situations. Agmon & Co. consists of several departments with excellent reputations and takes pride in representing leading corporations from Israel’s business and economic elite. Among these is the commercial department, which recently expanded following the merger of Ehud Arad & Co. Law Firm. This new addition to the firm will serve to expand the firm’s operations in the fields of M&A and biomed.
Areas of practice
Litigation: the firm represents clients before courts and regulatory tribunals involving a vast array of matters, including: commercial/civil litigation; banking; tenders; class action suits; petitions to the High Court of Justice; antitrust matters; and planning and construction.
Administrative law: a pioneer in administrative and regulatory issues, the firm is a first port of call for clients in dispute with the government. Increasing numbers of clients approach the firm, confident in its successful track record in submitting petitions to the High Court of Justice, as well as its appearances before the courts for administrative affairs, various appeals committees, planning committees and many more.
Corporate: the firm is consistently recognised as one of the leading Israeli law firms in corporate, capital markets and securities. The firm advises public companies and other reporting entities on their ongoing activities and all aspects of corporate and securities law.
Regulation: the firm is acknowledged as one of the leading firms in regulatory law, with many of the firm’s lawyers having held senior positions in various branches of government agencies and bodies, as well as in the country’s leading banks. This inside track and knowledge of Israel’s highly regulated sectors give clients a valuable advantage in the market.
Energy: the firm is a leading firm in Israel in energy law and has been involved in most of the major oil and gas projects in Israel in the last decades. The firm’s services include representing clients in establishing joint venture projects for exploration and production; financing and securitisation of project assets; and agreements for purchase and sale of natural gas. In addition, the firm represents gas and oil companies before the regulatory authorities, as well as in civil and administrative litigation.
M&A: the firm has represented publicly and privately held clients in Israel’s highest and most prominent merger and acquisition transactions, ranging from private equity/venture capital investments in start-ups to cross-border M&A valued at hundreds of millions of dollars.
Antitrust and competition: the firm is one of the top firms in this field. The firm frequently handles mergers, appearing before the Antitrust Authority in hearings and motions for an exemption from a designation as a cartel, and defends respondents charged by the Antitrust Authority.
Planning and construction: a leading firm in this area, it provides consultation and representation before planning and construction committees, appeals committees and the Court of Administrative Affairs.
Real estate: the firm provides a full range of services in the real estate realm (projects, transactions and urban renewal), both in the residential field and in the field of yielding real estate and hotels.
Municipal law: the firm has unique expertise in providing legal counsel to both local authorities and private entities, on a variety of topics related to local authorities and municipalities.
Finance and banking: the firm’s dedicated banking law department combines broad experience in the banking and finance field with specialist knowledge and experience of banking regulation.
Class actions: the firm is constantly ranked at the top of the professional rankings in this field. The firm has handled over 1,000 class action proceedings with an almost perfect record in successfully preventing motions to approve class action suits.
Technology/biomed: the firm advises major hospitals, universities and research bodies on their technology transfer activities.
Environment: The department is one of the first to specialize and gain experience in the field, becoming a key player and working on some of the largest environmental legal cases in the country. The department represents the vast majority of the local industry on varying environmental matters, including regulation, criminal proceedings, compliance programs and class actions.
Insolvency & Restructuring: The department handles all aspects of insolvency law, including corporate restructuring, liquidation, proceedings regarding the responsibility of officers, creditors, individual debtors (bankruptcy) and receivership proceedings. The practice spans over a wide and diverse array of fields – Energy, Real Estate, Banking, Capital Markets, High-tech and more, acting as liquidator and representing debtors as well as creditors.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Litigation, Class Actions, Administrative Law, Competition and Antitrust | Zvi Agmon | ||
Energy and Infrastructures | Dan Hacohen | ||
Capital Markets | Uri Rosenberg | ||
Litigation | Yoav Hirsh | ||
Planning and Construction | Avrum Porten | ||
Litigation | Tal Mayshar | ||
Planning and Construction | Israel Attar | ||
Planning and Construction | Avi Sheferman | ||
Litigation / preventative regulation | Hilla Peleg | ||
Planning and Construction | Kira Lerner | ||
Planning and Construction | Eyal D. Mamo | ||
Banking & Finance | Yona Goshen-Gottstein | ||
Capital Markets | Shirel Guttman Amira | ||
Corporate & Commercial | Ehud Arad | ||
Capital Markets | Amir Goddard | ||
Litigation | Galit Fleisher-Abrahamy | ||
Litigation | Dror Savransky | ||
Commercial Litigation | Uri Sorek | ||
Mergers and Acquisitions | Daniel Sekel | ||
Capital Markets | Ran Shalom | ||
Insolvency | Dr. Itay Hass | ||
Competition and Antitrust | Mattan Meridor | ||
High Tech | Osnat Sarusi Firstater | ||
Real Estate | Ishai N. Itsikovich | ||
Corporate & Commercial | Yifat Tsafrir | ||
Litigation | Gilli Brooks-Varon | ||
High Tech | Dan Adar | ||
Litigation | Yonatan Kehat | ||
Litigation | Einat Cherki | ||
Energy and Infrastructures | Eddie Ashkenazi | ||
Litigation | Dana Hen | ||
High Tech | Saar Rosman | ||
Litigation | Roni Munk | ||
Planning and Construction | Asher Seliger | ||
Planning and Construction | Israel Attar | ||
Litigation | Tom Kahana | ||
Planning and Construction | Barak Schwartz | ||
Capital Markets | Iris Cibulski Havilio (Consultant) | ||
Energy and Infrastructures | Michael Macchia | ||
Capital Markets | Ran Felder | ||
Litigation / Preventative regulation | Noa Willinger | ||
Competition & Antitrust | Moran Aumann | ||
Real estate & Urban Renewal | Eliyahu Dahan | ||
Litigation | Ze'ev Gutreich |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Adv Zvi Agmon | Founding partner and Head of the Firm | View Profile | |
Adv Eddie Ashkenazi | Eddie Ashkenazi is a partner in the energy practice of Agmon &… | View Profile | |
Adv Israel Attar | Partner Israel Attar advises clients on a range of zoning, construction, land… | View Profile | |
Gilli Brooks-Varon | Partner Gilli Brooks-Varon became a partner in 2017 after joining the firm… | View Profile | |
Adv Einat Cherki | Partner Einat Cherki advises on a wide range of regulatory compliance matters, representing a number… | View Profile | |
Adv Eliyahu Dahan | Partner | View Profile | |
Adv Galit Fleisher - Avrahami | Partner Galit Fleisher-Avrahami has been advising clients for almost two decades on… | View Profile | |
Adv Amir Goddard | Partner Amir Goddard brings clients more than 20 years’ experience, with considerable… | View Profile | |
Adv Yona Goshen - Gottstein | Partner and Head of the Finance and Banking department, Yona Goshen-Gottstein brings… | View Profile | |
Adv Shirel Guttman - Amira | Partner and Head of the Corporate, Capital Markets and Securities Department. | View Profile | |
Adv Dan Hacohen | Partner and Head of the Energy department, Dan Hacohen is one of Israel’s… | View Profile | |
Adv Dana Hen | Partner | View Profile | |
Adv Yoav Hirsh | Head of the Litigation department, Yoav Hirsh brings more than 25 years of… | View Profile | |
Adv Ishai Itsikovich | Head of the Real Estate Transactions practice group, partner Ishai Itsikovich provides clients… | View Profile | |
Adv Yonatan Kehat | Partner Yonatan Kehat is widely respected for his comprehensive experience in civil… | View Profile | |
Adv Kira Lerner | After joining the firm in 2012, Kira Lerner advises in all matters… | View Profile | |
Adv Eyal Mamo | Partner Eyal D. Mamo is one of the most prominent lawyers specializing… | View Profile | |
Adv Tal Mayshar | A partner in the Litigation department, Tal Mayshar focuses her practice on commercial litigation,… | View Profile | |
Adv Mattan Meridor | Head of Competition and Antitrust Practice | View Profile | |
Adv Hilla Peleg | Hilla Peleg is a partner in our Litigation department and focuses her… | View Profile | |
Adv Avi Porten | Head of the Real Estate, Planning and Construction department Avi Porten is… | View Profile | |
Adv Uri Rosenberg | Head of the Capital Markets and Securities department, Uri Rosenberg brings clients… | View Profile | |
Adv Dror Savransky | Partner Dror Savransky handles all legal aspects of commercial-civil litigation, with a… | View Profile | |
Adv Daniel Sekel | Partner Daniel Sekel specializes in commercial law with a particular emphasis on… | View Profile | |
Adv Ran Shalom | Having joined the firm in 2011, partner Ran Shalom focuses his practice… | View Profile | |
Adv Yaara Shchori - Ben Harush | Associate | View Profile | |
Adv Avi Sheferman | Partner Avi Sheferman is renowned for his vast expertise in planning and… | View Profile | |
Adv Uri Sorek | Partner Uri Sorek handles a wide range of civil and commercial litigation… | View Profile | |
Adv Meirav Yung | Associate | View Profile |
Staff Figures
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CLIENT: Carmel Hanany Degani, Project manager
COMPANY/FIRM: Reality Investment Fund
TESTIMONIAL: We have an extremely high regard for Avi Portan, and Kira Lerner at Agmon & Co.
Reality investment fund has worked with them for many years due to the high level and consistency of their work.
We have an extremely high regard for Avi Portan, and Kira Lerner at Agmon & Co.
Reality investment fund has worked with them for many years due to the high level and consistency of their work.
CLIENT: Moshe Mashiach
COMPANY/FIRM: Delek The Israel Fuel com. LTD.
TESTIMONIAL: Agmon lawyers team are the best and professional lawyers, This is the reason why we work with them. They sometimes seeing issues that werent immediately obvious, and always shaping strategy to maximize our interests.
They really feel like a core part of our company.
They are definitely the team that you want by your side on any complex issue.
CLIENT: Baruch Schori, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: PTM Biosciences
TESTIMONIAL: PTM Biosciences is a biotech startup dedicated to advancing precision medicine. Adv. Yifat Tsafrir, Partner at the Commercial Department at Agmon & Co. Rosenberg Hacohen & Co., is our legal counsel.
Yifat is a standout corporate lawyer with profound business knowledge and understanding of the commercial side of deals in our industry. She is extremely diligent, dedicated and able to provide prompt advice with quick turnaround time. Her experience and invaluable support and insights made her stand out from other lawyers we have worked with.
I would highly recommend Yifat Tsafrir and the Commercial Department at Agmon & Co. Rosenberg Hacohen & Co. to any company that asked for their corporate law expertise.
CLIENT: Adi Cohen, Chairman
COMPANY/FIRM: Publicis Media Group
TESTIMONIAL: Agmon law firm has a combination of highly professional skills, excellent control over the facts and a great understanding of the company’s needs in times of crisis and also in more peaceful times . Hilla Peleg – The partner who represents our group in the firm, is an excellent, professional, serious and very thorough lawyer the type of lawyer you want on your side. Hilla has a vast legal knowledge and a deep understanding to commercial aspects which makes her a very important consultant to her clients.
CLIENT: General Counsel
COMPANY/FIRM: Leading energy partnership, based in Israel
TESTIMONIAL: Agmon & Co. Rosenberg Hacohen & Co. represents us on a litigation matter. The team is led by Adv. Zvi Agmon and Adv. Tal Mayshar. We highly value the approach and professional legal services provided by the team and their availability, even under very stressed times. We feel that we are in good hands and that the clients best interests is the priority of their team.
CLIENT: Asa (Asi) Levinger, CEO; Dafna Reznik, VP Legal; Lior Ziv, Solar Israel manager
COMPANY/FIRM: ENERGIX – RENEWABLE ENERGIES LTD.
TESTIMONIAL: We are a leading public company engaged in the field of renewable energy in Israel, Poland and the U.S. We have been working closely with the Planning & Construction Department at Agmon & Co. Rosenberg Hacohen & Co. law Firm led by Adv. Avi Porten, and with Adv. Barak Schwarz as well as with the firms Corporate Department – led by Adv. Shirel Guttman-Amira and with other departments. We feel fortunate to have met top-quality attorneys who always have a creative and focused solution for every legal issue, in a swift and effective manner. Without a doubt, the combination of their rare legal abilities and their extensive experience with the various areas relevant to our activities, enables them to serve, with great success, our intense needs, that include tight schedules and complex thinking outside the box.
- Capital markets
- Competition/antitrust
- Dispute resolution > Dispute resolution: class actions (including derivative actions)
- Energy
- Planning and zoning