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Tel Aviv 64736
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Israel > Energy Tier 1
Lipa Meir & Co specialises in the development and financing of energy projects, often representing government ministries in relation to tenders and legal matters. The team also advises agricultural cooperatives on negotiating arrangements with the government regarding patterns for renewable energy production and National Outline Plans. Uzi Mor has in-depth experience in assisting clients in both natural gas and renewable initiatives, while David Weinstein specialises in advising Kibbutz communities. Zuriel Lavie is an expert in mega project financings, and Michal Schwartz is knowledgeable in high-scale infrastructure and BOT projects.Practice head(s):
Zuriel Lavie; Michal Schwartz; David Weinstein; Uzi Mor
Other key lawyers:
Lilach Hoek; Karnit Akrish
Key clients
Ministry of Finance
Dalia Power Energies Ltd.
The Kibbutz Economies Group
A.V. Infrastructure and Mobility
Netafim
Meshek Energy Renewable Energies Ltd. (TASE:MSKE)
Enerpoint Holdings Ltd.
The Israeli Water Desalination Administration (WDA)
Via Mobility Israel
Ginegar Plastic Products Ltd. (TASE: GNGR)
Kibbutz Alumim
Gadash Etzyon
Ganir
Gan Shmuel
kibbutz Zikim
Shomriya
Nir Yitzhak
Kibbutz Ein HaNatziv
Kibbutz Tzor’a
Kibbutz Chanita
Kibbutz Dorot
Kibbutz Alumim
Moshav Nir Etzion
Kibbutz Migdal Oz
Work highlights
- Represented Mishkey Hakibbutzim Group in relation to a transaction involving a chain of mergers in which the controlling share of Israel’s largest private electricity provider will be transferred to Meshek Energy Renewable Energies.
- Represented Dalia in the tender bid process for Ramat Hovav, and since representing the client in the tender bid process for the purchase of the Eshkol power plant.
- Represented the Ministry of Finance – the Inter-Ministerial Tender Committee in recent tender for the construction and operation of a second desalination plant at Sorek (Sorek B).
Israel > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 1
Lipa Meir & Co’s ‘wonderful and passionate’ life sciences team has specialist expertise in advising domestic and international companies within the cannabis and public and private healthcare sectors. The firm regularly assists global pharmaceutical and hi-tech corporations - including Pfizer and Medtronic - with matters ranging from licensing agreements to complex M&A. Gary Copelovitz, who is a ‘star in life sciences law’, specialises in offering strategic legal and regulatory advice to Health Maintenance Organisations, and Meir Elbaum has experience of aiding hospitals and private clinics in preparing tenders and agreements. Associate Amit Zomer-Fedida focuses on strategic investments and cross-border M&A.Practice head(s):
Gary Copelovitz
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Clients will find Lipa Meir’s healthcare and life sciences practice wonderful to work with. Their extensive knowledge of the field is always combined with a passionate search for practical solutions that actually help businesses.’
‘Gary Copelovitz is a star in life sciences law and absolutely my go-to person in Israel. I always appreciated his personal, yet learned, approach and always knew I was in good hands.’
Key clients
Galil Okek Incubator
OPTM.RX Ltd.
Exosomm Ltd.
Intelis Industries Ltd.
Biopharma Credit PLC
Clalit Health Services
Lahav CRO
L.E.M. Laboratory for Early Detection Ltd.
Laser Team Medical Ltd.
Mor Institute for Medical Data Ltd.
Mor-Mar Ltd.
Tel Hashomer Hospital
Shila Medical Services Ltd.
Mor Research Applications Ltd.
Medtechnica Orthophone Ltd.
Natural Birth Center
Tel Bar Industries For Health Institutions Ltd.
Clalit Biomedical Engineering Ltd.
Mileutis Ltd.
Shekel Brainweigh Ltd.
Dikla Insurance Company Ltd.
Harel Insurance Company Ltd.
Work highlights
- Acted for the Galilee Ofek Incubator, with a record of successful investments in start-up companies in the fields of healthcare and life sciences, in relation to setting up corporate vehicles to leverage medical technology and innovation.
- Advised Mileutis Ltd., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, on a raft of issues, including an agreement to finance the registration and commercialisation of Mileutis’ drugs in the US and Europe.
- Acted for Clalit Health Services, inter alia, in joint ventures for the establishment of biobanks, to name but a few: (a) one JV with BC Platforms, a Swiss-US conglomerate; (b) another with the State of Israel, in its national initiative known as “Psifas” – a national data infrastructure for research in genetics and medical data.
Israel > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 1
Few firms can match the track record of Lipa Meir & Co in the restructuring and insolvency sphere. Following its involvement in most of Israel’s most high-profile restructurings, the group has become a destination practice for the full range of debtors and creditors in complex and high-stakes cases. Department head Zuriel Lavie specialises in corporate reorganisations, creditors’ arrangements, receiverships and liquidations, with recent engagements seeing him act as a trustee for US-based Starwood West in its cross-border proceedings. The team also draws on the senior expertise of Shirley Ifrach-Azor - recently appointed a trustee in the Wall Street Israel case - and firm founder Lipa Meir.Practice head(s):
Lipa Meir; Zuriel Lavie; Shirley Ifrach-Azor
Key clients
Klirmark Opportunity Fund III, LP
J. Brosh S. & Marketing Ltd. and J. Brosh Industrial Group Ltd.
Meshek Wings Tour Ltd.
Starwood West Ltd.
Mega Retail Group
Kal Binyan
Mr. Nochi Dankner
The Carmel Academic Center, Haifa
Eurocom Group
ONO Academic College and Peres Academic Center
W.S.I. WALL STREET ISRAEL LTD
Lapidot Capital Ltd.
Rubicon Group and Kela Fund
Guri TPL logistics LTD
Work highlights
- Acting as a trustee for US-based Starwood West, which had issued bonds on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and indirectly holds seven shopping malls and commercial centres in the US.
- Acting for Klirmark Opportunity Fund III and ASYV Hahzakot in a bid for the debt settlement of Marathon 018 Xphone.
- Acting as a trustee to J. Brosh S & Marketing and J. Brosh Industrial Group in their ongoing insolvency proceedings.
Dispute resolution > Dispute resolution: class actions (including derivative actions) Tier 2
Lipa Meir & Co is equipped to advise on the full spectrum of class action cases, though is particularly distinguished by its dominant position in major environmental disputes. Other key areas of expertise include healthcare, insurance and transport, with its expertise in the latter sphere covering a mix of aviation, automotive and shipping work. Litigation head Alon Pomeranc is currently leading the firm’s representation of Clalit Health Services in 15 class actions, with Shay Tamar also recommended for his broad class actions experience.Practice head(s):
Alon Pomeranc
Other key lawyers:
Shay Tamar; Sylvia Gal
Key clients
Clalit Health Services
Sunny Cellular Communication (formerly known as Scailex)
Ituran Location and Control Ltd.
Harel Insurance Ltd.
Mor Research Applications
Clal Insurance Company Ltd.
Shfaram Water and Sewage Corporation
Kibbutz Ramat Yochanan
Eldad Peri Real Estate Ltd., Eldad Peri Group Ltd., Peri performance, Mr. Eldad Peri
Israel Shipyards, Israel Shipyards Port Ltd
Tamir Fishman Real Estate Fund Ltd.- Members of the Foundation Advisory Committee
Astral Hotels Ltd.
Pacific Cars Ltd.
Kanfei Nesharim Aviation Ltd.
Zohar Dalia Cooperative Agricultural Association Ltd.
Jumbo Stock
Towns Association for Environmental Quality, Southern Judea
SHILA Medical Services LTD
Work highlights
- Acted for Kanfei Nesharim Aviation, the controlling shareholder of El Al, in a derivative lawsuit filed against El Al, its board of directors, and its controlling shareholder.
- Acted for Harel Insurance Group in a range of class actions filed against the group, including a lawsuit alleging illegal overcharging.
- Acted for Clalit Health Services in numerous class actions, including a dispute concerning what is included in the country’s healthcare basket.
Israel > Infrastructure Tier 2
The project finance and infrastructure practice at Lipa Meir & Co acts for government ministries and authorities on the development and finance sides of infrastructure projects, with a particular specialisation in water desalination projects. The team is jointly headed by Zuriel Lavie, Michal Schwartz and Uzi Mor. Lavie advises on BOT and PPI agreements, representing both entrepreneurs and governmental entities; Schwartz leads the firm’s BOT practice and has a notable track record in large infrastructure projects; and Mor advises key energy industry players on financing matters for major construction projects.Practice head(s):
Key clients
Ministry of Finance
The Inter-Ministerial Tender Committee for Desalination
Dalia Power Energies
The Israeli Ministry of Defense (MOD)
The Israeli Water Desalination Administration (WDA)
NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit Systems Ltd. (NTA)
Lapidoth Capital – Danya Cebus
Harei Nazareth Corp. – HaSolelim Sewage Treatment Facility
Mekorot
Via Mobility Israel
Kibbutz Mishmar HaSharon
Work highlights
- Represented the Ministry of Finance – the Inter-ministerial Tender Committee in the tender for a second desalination plant at Sorek (Sorek B).
- Represented the Inter-Ministerial Tender Committee in a tender for the construction of a desalination plant in the Western Galilee, to be the seventh plant in Israel.
- Representing NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System, the company responsible for the design and construction of a mass transit system for the Tel Aviv area, in relation to project management for the city’s Green Line.
Israel > Insurance Tier 2
Among Lipa Meir & Co‘s sweet spots, the team is particularly recognised for its strength in kibbutzim, where it enjoys close links with specialist insurer Bituach Haklai. Corporate partner Gad Azor co-heads the practice and is noted for advising Ayalon Insurance and Bituach Haklai on transactional and regulatory issues. Department co-head Yariv Shalom has a focus on healthcare and credit insurance, while Gary Copelovitz also handles health insurance.Practice head(s):
Gad Azor; Yariv Shalom
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Menorah Mivtachim
Ayalon Neemanim Insurance Agency Ltd.
Clalit Health Services
Mishkei Tene Insurance Agency
Clal Insurance Company
Dikla Insurance Company
Bituach Haklai Central Cooperative Society Ltd.
Netafim
Ayalon Insurance Company
Atudot Havatika
Howden Israel (part of Howden Insurance Brokers (2002) Ltd.)
Work highlights
- Advising Clalit Health Services on a range of matters, including professional liability, nursing care and travel insurance.
- Acting for Bituach Haklai on various matters, including on M&A transactions in the insurance industry, investments, litigation and regulatory issues.
- Acting for Phoenix Insurance on issues in the field of insurance and cyber.
Israel > Banking and finance Tier 3
Lipa Meir & Co leverages its prominent insurance practice to offer niche expertise in credit insurance-related matters, as well as in representing insurance companies as alternative lenders. The group also acts for banks and corporate borrowers on banking and finance transactions. Yariv Shalom, who heads both the real estate and finance departments, is noted for his experience in structuring true sale transactions. Younger partner Yoni Shtinmatz provides support.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Bank Hapoalim Ltd.
Bareket Financing Ltd.
Bank Leumi Le Israel BM
Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
Top Capital- SOLUTIONS FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR LTD
Harel Insurance Inv. & Fin. Services Ltd.
Menorah Mivtachim Insurance Ltd.
ICIC – The Israeli Credit Insurance Company
Ayalon Insurance Company Ltd.
Netafim
SufrinHoldings Ltd.
Weiss Group and several companies in its control (Including Pandom Ltd.)
The Kibbutz Economies Group (“KEG”) and Bituach Haklai Central Cooperative Society Ltd.
Massad Oz Management and Engineering
Work highlights
- Advising Harel Insurance Group on a range of financial transactions.
- Acting for Phoenix Insurance on the financing of several acquisitions.
- Representing Bareket Financing in relation to over 20 financing transactions.
Israel > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Lipa Meir & Co‘s full-service corporate practice is active across all of Israel’s key business sectors, with kibbutzim, healthcare, energy and real estate standing out as notable sweet spots. Uzi Mor, who spearheads the corporate group, stands out for his specialist expertise in relation to co-operative societies. The team also includes Ziv Preis and Gary Copelovitz, who together co-head the corporate, technology and M&A department.Practice head(s):
Uzi Mor; Ziv Preis; Gary Copelovitz
Other key lawyers:
Zuriel Lavie
Testimonials
‘The lawyers are smart, thorough and practical. They are results-oriented and client-focused.’
‘Zuriel Lavie and Ziv Preis are extremely smart, very good lawyers, who are able to work closely with US counsel on multi-jurisdictional transactions. Bright, creative and results-oriented.’
‘Gary Copelovitz and his team are attentive and easy to communicate with. They assisted in a cross-border deal where it was difficult for us to bridge the language and geographical distance. Always available and easy to reach, it was easy for us to feel comfortable closing a deal in Israel.’
‘Gary Copelovitz and his team are practical. They are good at advising in situations where there is no black or white, explaining clearly where we could give some concessions in exchange for important wins for us.’
Key clients
Rimon Management and Consultation Services
Galil Ofek Horizon Ltd.
Iridium Arrow North Ltd.
Israel Shipyards Industries Ltd.
Tnuva Group
Clalit Health Services
Astral Hotels Ltd.
Mr. Aharon Frenkel
The Lubinsky Group
AP Partners Fund Limited Partnership
Global Automax
Mor Institute for Medical Data Ltd.
Ginegar Plastic Products
Shekel Brainweigh
Dalia Power Energy
Meshek Solar Energy
The Kibbutz Economies Group
Ayalon Insurance Company Ltd.
Monday Swiss UK
Jumbo Stock
Aqwise Water Technologies Ltd.
Eurazeo
Work highlights
- Representing Kibbutz Economies Group in a transaction involving a chain of mergers, which will see the controlling share of Dalia Power Energies transferred to Meshek Energy Renewable Energies, in a share swap valued at NIS2bn.
- Advising Equity Finance and Investment on the NIS3bn sale of 37.2% of Gav-Yam’s shares to Property & Building Corp.
Israel > Competition/antitrust Tier 3
Lipa Meir & Co‘s competition expertise is sought after by a diverse spread of clients, though the firm’s niche expertise in the agriculture, energy, and healthcare and life sciences sectors ensures strong activity in those segments. The public sector is another key source of mandates and the team frequently assists government agencies, such as the Tenders Committee, with competition law matters. Group head Yariv Ilan is noted for his ‘vast understanding of the competition laws and regulations‘.Practice head(s):
Yariv Ilan
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Lipa Meir’s competition team, although small in numbers, delivered high-end materials and provided everything asked of it, including the receipt of merger approvals from the ICA, legal opinions and close assistance in commercial negotiation.’
‘Yariv Ilan is one of the brightest attorneys I have ever worked with; his ‘soft skills’ together with his vast understanding of the competition laws and regulations (whether it be Israeli, American or EU laws) is highly impressive and thus far – ensured success in every procedure he dealt with.’
Key clients
Jumbo Stock chain
Carmel Winery
Clalit Health Services
Clalit – Medical Engineering Ltd.
The Kibbutz Economies Group (Mishkei Hakibutzim)
Mor Research Applications Ltd.
Nevo Medical Ltd.
Mega Retail Ltd.
Ituran Ltd.
The Kibbutz Economies Group
Medtechnica Ortophone Ltd.
Astral Hotels Ltd.
Bituach Haklai Central Cooperative Society Ltd.
Iridium Arrow North Ltd.
Getter Group
Lapidot Capital
Solar Energies and Meshakim & Partners
Ginegar Plastic Products Ltd.
Ayalon Insurance Company Ltd.
Rimon Consulting & Management Services Ltd.
Aqwise Water Technologies Ltd.
Gan Shmuel Group
Work highlights
- Representing Ituran in two class actions alleging abuse of dominant position through excessive pricing.
- Representing Astral Hotels in the acquisition of U-Suits Hotel and Queen of Sheba hotel, valued at NIS500m.
- Advising Carmel Winery on a raft of competition issues, as well on relevant issues arising under the Food Law.
Dispute resolution > Dispute resolution: local litigation and arbitration Tier 3
Lipa Meir & Co‘s diverse litigation group has been busy advising on the full range of disputes, with particular activity in cases concerning financial services, healthcare, real estate and infrastructure. The team’s growing client list counts domestic and multinational companies, as well as public sector entities, among its key names, including new additions Schneider Electric and ADM Israel. Alon Pomeranc advises on the full scope of commercial and civil litigation, and spearheads a group that also includes Erez Dar Lulu and Omer Meiri.Practice head(s):
Alon Pomeranc
Other key lawyers:
Erez Dar Lulu; Omer Meiri; Reut Beitz
Testimonials
‘The team was very good; lawyers worked as a well-oiled machine under the lead partner.’
‘Lipa Meir is a one-stop shop for everything one might need for corporate law. A dedicated team of experts who are not only professional, but also responsive and care about their clients.’
‘I am working with Alon Pomeranc, who is a true professional. He leads the firm’s litigation, but is also very smart and experienced in business, contracts, and more.’
‘Erez Dar Lulu was very dedicated, very willing to be inside the case and very focused on the target.’
Key clients
Kibbutz Ramat Yochanan
Eden Bar Tal (Former Director General of the Ministry of Communications)
Schneider Electric
Sistemas Abiertos S.A.
Sokolover Family
Amichai Chikli (MK from Yamina)
Women Calling to Give Birth’ movement
The Holon Municipality
The Ashkelon Municipality
Union of Ashkelon and Lachish Region Settlements
Gothaer Asigurari Reasigurari S. A.
ADM International Sàrl
ADM Israel
Shikun & Binui Group
Israeli Ministry of Finance
Prashkovsky Investments and Construction Ltd.
Clalit Health Services
Sunny Electronics
KPMG USA
Bank Hapoalim
Discount Bank
Mekorot Water Company Ltd.
Israel Postal Company
Janterra Real Estate Advisors Inc.
S.F Wing 2000 Finance Ltd. (kanaf) – Bord of Directors
NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System Ltd.
Minority shareholders of Moonlight
Uvision Air Ltd.
Work highlights
- Successfully represented Bank Hapoalim in a NIS200m lawsuit filed by the Lexan Group.
- Represented Clalit Health Services in multiple litigation proceedings, and before regulatory authorities, in various matters.
Israel > Employment Tier 3
Lipa Meir & Co‘s team is noted for its experience in the healthcare, kibbutz and, increasingly, transport sectors; with Carasso Group and Israel Shipyards key clients in the latter sphere. Shabi Michaeli leads the department and has strong experience in representing corporate and public employers, and senior employees, in labour disputes before all courts and tribunals. Up-and-coming partner Ayelet Ram ‘provides employers with solutions that can be implemented at a very high level‘.Practice head(s):
Shabtai Michaeli
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A strong team that knows how to respond to new developments in the field.’
‘Ayelet Ram is intelligent, smart and wise. Ayelet provides employers with solutions that can be implemented at a very high level.’
Key clients
Carasso Group
Israel Shipyards Ltd. and its subsidiary, Israel Shipyards Port Ltd.
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd
Avery Dennison
Ciment
Clalit Health Services
Tata Consultancy Services Israel
Bituach Haklai Insurance Company Ltd.
Bitan Wines Retail
Raval Group
Ginegar Plastics Limited
Shekel Scales 1998 Ltd.
Atmosphere Fund & Shani Shenhav Ltd.
Hazera 39
Jumbo Stock Net
Astral Hotels
Foresight
The Carmel Winery
Mishkei Hakibbutzim
Globus International Packaging
Medtechnica Ortophone Ltd. (Amplyphone Group)
Mor Research Applications
Mileutis Limited
Getter Group
OYSTER
GLV International Ltd.
Kibbutz Dorot
A.P. Partners
Meshek Energy-Renewable Energies Ltd.
Work highlights
- Acted for Ginegar Plastics on several lawsuits filed by former employees.
- Advised Israel Shipyards, Israel Shipyards Port and Ciment on individual and collective labour law matters, including on the drafting of private and collective employment agreements.
- Acted for Globus Packaging and International Shipping Group on the initial organisation of a workers’ union and negotiations for the company’s first collective agreement.
Intellectual property > Intellectual property: commercial/transactions Tier 3
Lipa Meir & Co offers comprehensive advice to Israeli HMOs and leading companies regarding IP-driven M&A transactions and complex licensing agreements. The ‘highly creative and decisive’ Gali Opinsky represents a large roster of clients on various IP matters, including licensing and trademark registration. Gary Copelovitz handles co-development agreements pertaining to IP rights, while Tali Lev regularly represents retail, automotive, and agricultural entities.Practice head(s):
Gali Opinsky
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Gali Opinsky has strong IP knowledge, highly creative and decisive.’
Key clients
Galil Ofek Incubator
Israel Music Conservatory
Shekel Brainweigh
Clalit Health Services
Mor Research Applications Ltd.
Avery Dennison Israel Ltd.
Mileutis Ltd
Carmel Winery Ltd.
Monday Swiss UK Ltd.
Ginegar Plastic Products Ltd.
Keren Hayesod-UIA (United Israel Appeal)
Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael
Astral Hotels Ltd.
The Jewish Agency of Israel
Lease4U
Promo Abudi
A.P. Partners Fund LP
Algatechnologies 1998 Ltd.
Kibbutz Alumim
Work highlights
- Advised AP Partners in a transaction for the acquisition of Nirit Seeds Ltd for USD 50 million.
- Act for Mor Research Applications Ltd., Clalit Health Services’ tech-transfer vehicle, established to commercialize the intellectual property of Clalit Health Services’ personnel, operating more than 1,000 research funds.
- Act for Clalit Health Services, the principal HMO in Israel, with ongoing comprehensive IP advice, including joint development and collaboration agreements reached in the past year.
Israel > Investment and venture capital funds Tier 3
Demonstrating an orientation towards the tech and life sciences sectors, Lipa Meir & Co acts for a range of entrepreneurs, investment institutions and funds on fund formation and management matters. The team is particularly prominent in the VC space, though also provides ongoing advice to private equity, insurance and pension funds, among others. Corporate, technology and M&A co-head Ziv Preis jointly leads the department alongside the ‘very attentive‘ Gary Copelovitz.Practice head(s):
Ziv Preis; Gary Copelovitz
Testimonials
‘Gary Copelovitz and his team are attentive and easy to communicate with. They assisted in a cross-border deal, where it was difficult for us to bridge the language and geographical distance. Always available and easy to reach out to via VC, it was easy for us to feel comfortable closing a deal in Israel.’
‘Gary Copelovitz’s team is practical. It is good in situations where there is no black or white, explaining clearly where we can give concessions in exchange for important wins. This is important because it manages the relationship with the counterpart lawyer in a way that does not affect the relationship between principals.’
Key clients
Amitim Senior Pension Funds
Charme Capital Partners
Cogito Capital
Beresheit Fund
Tene Investment Fund
Miskai Hakibitzuim and Bituch Haklai
Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services LTD.
Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings Ltd.
Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd
Menora Mivtachim Holdings Ltd
AP Partners Fund Limited Partnership
Pharmakon Advisors
Ayalon Insurance Company
Work highlights
- Representing Ayalon Insurance Company on a NIS125m investment in a venture for loans for projects in the real estate field.
- Representing AP Partners Fund in several acquisitions, including Nirit Seeds.
- Advising fund, Pharmakon Advisors, on a $100m financing facility to UroGen.
Israel > Real estate and construction Tier 3
Lipa Meir & Co is distinguished by its specialist expertise in several niche areas, including redesignation of land proceedings, urban renewal projects and shopping mall-related matters. The real estate, hotels and leisure department is led jointly by Erez Tik, who specialises in large mixed-use projects, and Roy Aiz, who has strong experience in advising on the rezoning of agricultural land for urban use. Other key contacts include real estate and finance head Yariv Shalom and talented younger partner Dor Avinery.Practice head(s):
Erez Tik; Yariv Shalom; Roy Aiz
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A very efficient team. Real estate lawyers are always available and professional.’
‘In one word: WOW! Lipa’s real estate team are true professionals. They are versatile and goal-oriented. They bring added value to every transaction, both in the legal and commercial aspects. The partners show outstanding interpersonal skills, especially Dor Avinery.’
‘The team impressed us with its “business-oriented” approach and extensive legal knowledge in all legal aspects of real estate practice, but also in tangential areas, such as taxation, corporations, and zoning. Authorities very much appreciate them.’
‘Dor Avinery is one of a kind! He elegantly leads all our legal matters with a broad business vision. We are impressed by his ability to pay intention to small details that greatly benefit us. He’s a master in negotiation and tactics.’
Key clients
The Israel Land Development Company Ltd
Yachin Group (Yachin Hakal Ltd.)
Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings Ltd
Prashkovsky Group
Mega Or Holdings Ltd.
Sufrin Group
Gilad Mai
Big Shopping Centres Ltd
Kardan Real Estate Enterprise & Development Ltd.
Astral Hotels
Bonei Hatichon Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd. (“BOH”)
Kibbutz Kramim
Electra Investments (1998) LTD
Israel Postal Company
E.F.I. Nativ Development Ltd.
Massad Oz Investments Ltd.
Kfar Azar Cooperative
Moshav Magshimim
Havatzelet Hasharon
Magen Engineering and Construction Ltd.
B.B. Psagot Real Estate Caesarea Commercial Centers
O.Z. Yesodot Eitanim Projects Ltd.
Mehdarin (Discount Investments Group)
TOMER KATZ
Moshav Gealia
Kibbutz Saad
Kibbutz Zikim
Work highlights
- Acting for Migdal Insurance Group and the Park Company for Innovation and Life Sciences on a 120,000sqm project to establish an innovation and life science/biotech park.
- Acting for Israel Land Development Company in various real estate projects, including on the construction of a shopping mall project in Eilat.
- Advising Prashkovsky Group in numerous projects, including on a NIS1bn urban renewal project in Rishon LeZion, as well as other landmark projects in Holon and Haifa.
Lipa Meir & Co > Firm Profile
Guiding businesses to the next level
At the forefront of the market for more than three decades, Lipa Meir & Co. has been one of the most forward-looking business law firms in Israel, helping to shape industries and advise domestic and multinational clients who operate on the cutting edge thereof.
Founded by Dr Lipa Meir in 1987, the firm has grown and expanded steadily and maintain its firm commitment to the highest standards, personal attention and tailor-made response to each client’s unique concerns and needs, providing myriad advice in all fields of commercial-civil law.
Looking outward towards global success
Today, comprising 85 attorneys, Lipa Meir & Co.’s dedicated core of professionals serves clients in multi-faceted transactions or highly complex, bet-the-company litigation. Having studied, trained and worked overseas, its attorneys are well versed in the business trends, opportunities and challenges for clients operating in many jurisdictions, including the US, Europe, Asia and Latin America, supporting Israeli clients as they expand and launch abroad, as well as helping international clients to buy or invest in Israeli businesses and conduct business in the Israeli market.
A deep familiarity with the commercial, regulatory and technical issues affecting international transactions is naturally paramount to successfully closing a deal. Thus, foreign clients doing business in Israel or Israeli clients doing business abroad benefit greatly from the specialized International department at Lipa Meir & Co., which is well versed in all aspects of global deal-making.
Forefront of key sectors
Lipa Meir & Co.’s understanding of these global trends and its sector experience position the firm on the front line of a rapidly changing business environment, and allows it to provide the most up-to-date advice, innovative legal structures and effective solutions to a weighty roster of clients. Among those who rely on Lipa Meir & Co. ‘s unswerving professionalism, creativity and focus on personal attention are private and public companies, prominent banking and financial institutions, investment houses, the largest HMO and and the largest food group (respectively) in Israel, as well as clients operating in the fields of insurance, retail and wholesale distribution, technology and computers, telecommunication, media, PR, infrastructure and energy, real estate, construction, utilities, as well as governmental and other corporate entities and Kibbutzim.
Repertoire of success
Throughout the years, Lipa Meir & Co. has advised on numerous landmark domestic transactions affecting the Israeli economy, and served as counsel in many significant international deals, transactions and litigation cases. Such a track record includes the debt restructuring of the largest HMO in Israel, the largest cooperative restructuring in Israel, major and cross-the-board debt reorganization schemes, several well publicized acquisitions of publicly traded companies where the firm served as buyers’ or sellers’ counsel, IPOs, state-of-the-art financial product (Wall Street Type) investments, representation of international and local clients (including the State) in large-scale national infrastructure transactions and projects, e.g. the sale of trains, power plants/turbines/solar energy installations and desalination plants and securing franchises from a number of international brands in the retail business.
Agility and attention
Lipa Meir & Co.’s clients benefit greatly from this vast and diverse experience, and are reassured by its agility, understanding and ability to seamlessly expand the areas of expertise offered to clients. As a result, its authentic, full-service ‘one-stop-shop’ allows Lipa Meir & Co. to shape creative and unique legal responses that fit the diverse needs of each client, right down to the smallest detail.
The most integrated service
Widely recognized by international and domestic legal directories, Lipa Meir & Co.’s key departments — cross-border — mergers and acquisitions, banking and financing; international and healthcare; commercial; high tech; litigation and dispute resolution; real estate and finance and labour — maintain close communication and constantly share insight to ensure that clients receive the most comprehensive, informed and integrated advice to achieve their objectives. As such, Lipa Meir & Co. provides a depth and level of experience, insight and creative flair that mirror both the needs and expectations of our clients, combined with a calming reassurance necessary for cultivating business — locally and worldwide.
Lipa Meir & Co.
Beit Amot Investments Tower,
2 Weizmann Street, Tel Aviv, Israel 6423902
tel: +972 3 607 0600 fax: +972 3 607 0666
www.lipameir.co.il
e-mail: info@lipameir.co.il
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department | Alon Pomeranc | pomeranc@lipameir.co.il | +972-3-7779700 |
Corporate Department | Dr. Lipa Meir | meir@lipameir.co.il | +972-3-6070603 |
Corporate Department - Infrastructure & Insolvency | Zuriel Lavie | zuriel@lipameir.co.il | +972-3-6070697 |
Technology. Corporate. M&A Department - Privacy & Data Protection | Amir Zolty | amir@lipameir.co.il | +972-3-7779752 |
Corporate Department | David Weinstein | david@lipameir.co.il | +972-3-6070697 |
Environmental Protection, Cleantech and Clean Energy Department | Dr. Tzipi Iser Itsiq | tzipi@lipameir.co.il | +972-3-6070697 |
Antitrust & Competition Department | Dr. Yariv Ilan | yarivi@lipameir.co.il | +972-3-6070697 |
Technology. Corporate. M&A Department | Dr. Ziv Preis | preis@lipameir.co.il | +972-3-7779752 |
Capital Markets & Securities Department | Eitan Shmueli | eitan@lipameir.co.il | +972-3-6070697 |
Real Estate, Hotels & Leisure Department | Erez Tik | erezt@lipameir.co.il | +972-3-7779750 |
Far-East Desk - Technology. Corporate. M&A Department | Eyal Khayat | eyal@lipameir.co.il | +972-3-7779752 |
Insurance Department | Gad Azor | gadi@lipameir.co.il | +972-3-6070630 |
Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department and Intellectual Property practice | Gali Opinsky | Gopinsky@lipameir.co.il | +972-3-7779700 |
Technology. Corporate. M&A Department - Health & Life Sciences | Gary Copelovitz | gary@lipameir.co.il | +972-3-7779752 |
Infrastructure and B.O.T Department | Michal Schwartz | michals@lipameir.co.il | +972-3-6070697 |
Labor Law and Labor Relations Department | Shabtai (Shabi) Michaeli | shabi@lipameir.co.il | +972-3-7779700 |
Corporate Department - Energy | Uzi Mor | mor@lipameir.co.il | +972-3-6070697 |
Real Estate and Finance Department | Yariv Shalom | yariv@lipameir.co.il | +972-3-7779752 |
Real Estate, Hotels & Leisure Department | Roy Aiz | roya@lipameir.co.il | +972-3-7779750 |
Cyber Affairs & Artificial Intelligence Department | Vered Zlaikha | Veredz@lipameir.co.il | +972-3-7779752 |
Insolvency & Restructuring Department | Shirley Ifrach-Azor | Shirley@lipameir.co.il | +972-3-6070697 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Adv Sylvia Gal | Partner | View Profile | |
Adv Roy Aiz | Partner and Head of the Real Estate, Hotels & Leisure Department | View Profile | |
Adv Dor Avinery | Partner | View Profile | |
Adv Gad Azor | Partner, specializes in Insurance practice | View Profile | |
Adv Gary Copelovitz | Partner, Co-Head of the Technology. Corporate. M&A Department | View Profile | |
Adv Erez Dar Lulu | Partner | View Profile | |
Adv Shirley Ifrach-Azor | Partner in The Corporate Department | View Profile | |
Adv Dr Yariv Ilan | Partner and Head of the Antitrust & Competition Practice | View Profile | |
Adv Dr Tzipi Iser Itsiq | Partner and director of the Environmental Protection, Cleantech and Clean Energy Department. | View Profile | |
Adv Eyal Khayat | Partner, Head of Far-East Desk | View Profile | |
Adv Zuriel Lavie | Senior Partner – specialize in Insolvency and restructuring practice areas | View Profile | |
Adv Dr Lipa Meir | Founding Partner & Chairman | View Profile | |
Adv Omer Meiri | Partner | View Profile | |
Adv Shabi Michaeli | Partner and Head of Labor Law and Labor Relations Department | View Profile | |
Adv Uzi Mor | Partner, Head of the Corporate Department | View Profile | |
Adv Gali Opinsky | Partner | View Profile | |
Adv Alon Pomeranc | Managing Partner & Head of Litigation Department | View Profile | |
Adv Dr Ziv Preis | Partner, Co-Head of the Technology. Corporate. M&A Department | View Profile | |
Adv Michal Schwartz | Partner and head of the infrastructure and B.O.T. practice | View Profile | |
Adv Yariv Shalom | Head of Real Estate and Finance Department | View Profile | |
Adv Eitan Shmueli | Partner, Head of Capital Markets & Securities Department | View Profile | |
Adv Shay Tamar | Partner | View Profile | |
Adv Erez Tik | Partner and Head of the Real Estate, Hotels & Leisure Department | View Profile | |
Adv David Weinstein | Partner | View Profile | |
Adv Vered Zlaikha | Partner and the head of Cyber Affairs & Artificial Intelligence practice | View Profile | |
Adv Amir Zolty | Partner, Head of Hi-Tech Practice | View Profile |