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Arnon, Tadmor-Levy Offices

132 Menachem Begin Road, Azrieli Center, Tel Aviv 6702101
31 Hillel Street, Jerusalem 9458131
Israel
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy > The Legal 500 Rankings
Israel > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
On the corporate side, the creation of Arnon, Tadmor-Levy has created a new force in the market. Both legacy firms housed strong cross-border offerings, with Yigal Arnon bringing premier capabilities in hi-tech, healthcare and life sciences deals, among others; Tadmor Levy also had a strong record in M&A involving heavily regulated industries, including energy and healthcare. High-profile corporate specialist Barry Levenfeld is recognised for his firepower in technology and private equity transactions, while Ophir Nave is recommended for his expertise in technology, private equity and defence. Other experienced names include David Schapiro, Barak Platt and Benjamin Sandler. Hi-tech and VC partner, Elie Sprung, and up-and-coming partner, Micki Shapira, are also noted.
Other key lawyers:
Barry Levenfeld; Barak Platt; David Schapiro; Kobi Ben-Chitrit; Ophir Nave; Benjamin Sandler; Eliran Furman; Micki Shapira; Elie Sprung; Ido Frishta; Daniel Efrati; Ezra Gross
Testimonials
‘As expected of a full-service firm, it is able to involve subject matter experts from every discipline as needed. Most importantly though – and the reason I keep coming back – is that its lawyers are hyper responsive.’
‘Corporate partner Ezra Gross stands out. In addition to his corporate expertise, he does an incredible job quarterbacking transactions, managing his experts and associates and ensuring that everything happens on time.’
‘A strong focus on service and availability, which makes it unique compared to other firms. The team has a wealth of experience and knowledge, and provides clients with comprehensive and tailored advice. You can always count on lawyers to provide you with the needed solutions and deliver on time.’
‘The firm provides comprehensive legal services to my company, The service I receive is excellent!‘
‘The individuals at the law firm are all highly experienced and knowledgeable in their respective fields. They are also very responsive and always available to answer any questions I may have. I have always found the team to be very professional and helpful, and they always provide me with sound advice.’
‘Ido Frishta is a very dedicated lawyer and an expert in commercial, corporate and M&A. Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and in-depth knowledge of the industry and business. Understands problems quickly and offers efficient and effective legal and commercial solutions.’
‘The team provides professional lawyers and services to meet all aspects of our business needs, from contracts to employment and other agreements. We receive support on the day-to-day needs of the business.‘
Key clients
Intel Corp.
IBM
Salesforce.com, Inc.
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
PayPal Holdings Inc.
GK8 Ltd.
Hubei Forbon Technology Co., Ltd.
Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Intuit Inc.
Shapir Civil & Marine Engineering Ltd.
Stryker Corporation
Electronic Arts
Medtronic Inc.
Telrad Networks
Boston Scientific Corporation
Altaris Capital Partners
EssilorLuxottica
Becton-Dickinson
Israel Shipyards Industries
First Digital Assets
El Al Israel Airlines
K.M.M. Recycling Plants
DSIT Ltd.
Israel Weapon Industries
General Atlantic
Israel Legacy Partners
Work highlights
- Represented Intel in the $5.4bn purchase of all of the shares of Tower Semiconductor, a company that is dual US- and Israel-listed.
- Advised Boston Scientific Corporation on the $1bn acquisition of the laser surgery division of Lumenis, including its subsidiaries and manufacturing facility in Israel.
- Advised IBM on its acquisition of Databand.ai.
Israel > Competition/antitrust Tier 1
The newly merged competition practice at Arnon, Tadmor-Levy now possesses one of the deepest benches in the market, which draws on specialist skill sets in all aspects of behavioural and transactional work. The Tadmor Levy side has historically been a destination practice in this sphere, with David TadmorOther key lawyers:
David Tadmor; Shai Bakal; Nava Karavany; Ayal HaCohen; Ram Yamin; Roi Krause; Ronit Amir-Yaniv; Alexander Wolf
Testimonials
‘Highly professional and skilled team, and also a very heterogeneous in terms of background and expertise. Much better than what you usually find in such firms.’
‘Nava Karavany is a true pleasure to work with. She is highly competent and experienced, very efficient and skilful.’
‘The team is super professional, agile, and creative, and this while maintaining maximum professionalism and integrity. The team is well-known as professional in the field of competition law and I can trust it on every piece of advice.’
‘Shai Bakal and associate Alexander Wolf: two professionals who are pleasant to work with and who demonstrate deep understanding of the material, the competition legal field, and our business industry.’
Key clients
Nespresso Israel and Nestlé Nespresso S.A
Max It Finance Ltd. (Formerly Leumi Card Ltd.)
Daimler AG
Siemens AG
EL AL Israel Airlines Ltd.
Tnuva Central Coop. for the Mktg. of Agr Prod in Israel Ltd.
Wolt Enterprises Israel Ltd.
Israel Chemicals and its affiliated companies
Leumi Bank
Holmes Place International Ltd.
Telecom Italia Sparkle S.p.A.
Nestlé-Osem Ltd.
Readymix Industries (Israel) Ltd.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Booking.com B.V.
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Assuta Hospitals
The Egg Marketing Association
The Centre for Educational Technology (CET)
Hitachi
Mekorot Water Company
Ramim Engineering Works Ltd.
Azrieli Group
Paz Oil Company Ltd.
Dor Alon Energy in Israel (1988) Ltd.
Mediterranean Shipping company (MSC)
Excellence Investments ltd.
Universal Music Group
Cinema Industry Association in Israel
Nike
Kone Elevators
Unilever Israel Group
Minrav Group
Boston Scientific
Cellcom Israel
Work highlights
- Represented Azrieli Group and Mall Hayam Eilat (1978) in successfully clearing a high-profile combination, valued at NIS1.3bn.
- Advised Wolt Enterprises Israel on securing an exemption decision from the Competition Commissioner regarding arrangements between Wolt and retailers selling their grocery products on Wolt’s platform.
- Acted for Thermo Fisher in obtaining clearance from the ICA in relation to its global $17.5bn acquisition of PPD.
Dispute resolution > Dispute resolution: class actions (including derivative actions) Tier 1
Combining Tadmor Levy’s prominent competition litigation practice with Yigal Arnon’s financial services and derivative actions prowess, Arnon, Tadmor-Levy is a one-stop shop for class action litigation. The group counts many leading domestic and global companies among its merged client roster, including Abbott Laboratories, Google and Bank Leumi, and handles the full scope of cases across all of Israel’s key industry sectors. Barak TalOther key lawyers:
Barak Tal; Hanital Belinson-Navon; Nir Kehat; Ruth Loven; Ofer Shoval; Roey Sasson; Sagi Schiff; Sivan Wulkan Avisar; Eitan Brosh
Testimonials
‘The team is very professional, sharp, efficient, with extensive knowledge and experience. Lawyers are very available.’
‘I worked directly with Eitan Brosh. We won the case based on the quality of his professionalism, thoroughness in handling the case, controlling all details, and huge experience regarding this specific area.’
‘The firm has proved to be very useful in a variety of fields over the years, from counselling on complex business ventures to big class-actions. What I appreciate the most is their availability, even at short notice, and their ability to connect with our organization’s needs and purposes.’
‘Excellent staff: lawyers are efficient and professional.’
‘Handling the same class action law suit with another law firm gave me the ability to compare the two. From the get go, this team felt different and, eventually, the same went for the outcome. Aside from their obvious expertise, it felt that our attorney really cared — sometimes even more than me.’
‘We value the team’s professionalism, commitment and services.’
‘The team as a whole enjoys a vast knowledge and expertise. Although last year we were not in need of legal services, whenever we required sound advice we turned to the firm, and they willingly assisted us. As a long-term client we always have trust in their capabilities and their practical approach.’
‘Smart, sharp-minded, practical, dedicated, business oriented.’
Key clients
Abbott Laboratories Ltd.
Leader Underwriters (1993) Ltd
CTS Eventim Israel LTD.
Shuki Weiss Promotions and Productions LTD.
Google LLC
BMW
Cellcom
Nike Israel Ltd.
Waze Mobile Ltd.
Brimag Digital Age Ltd.
Psagot Investment House Ltd.
Marinado Ltd.
El Al Israel Airlines
Leader Capital Markets Ltd., Leader Underwrites
Epsilon Investment House
The National Lottery Company (‘MifalHaPayis’)
Bitum Ltd., Bitum Petrochemicals Industries Ltd.
Mediterranean Towers
Bank Hapoalim
Bank Leumi
First International Bank of Israel
Discount Bank
Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd.
Clal Insurance Company
Migdal Insurance Company
Menora Mivtachim Insurance Company Ltd.
Harel Insurance Company
CAL – Israel Credit Cards Ltd.
BDO Israel
Deloitte Brightman Almagor Zohar & Co.
First International Bank Ltd.
Nestlé Nespresso S.A
Booking. Com
Max It Finance Ltd.
Colgate Palmolive Company
Allergan Plc
Daimler AG
eBay Inc.
Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd.
Shirbit Insurance Ltd.
Assuta Medical Centers
Direct Finance Ltd.
Hagag Group, its controlling shareholders Messrs. Ido and Tzahi Hagag; and Hagag, Buchnik, Weinstein & Co. Law Offices
Kidum D.S. (Investments & Finance 1992) Ltd.
Decathlon Israel Ltd.
Sasa Cosmetics – Agricultural Cooperative Society Ltd.
RATIO OIL EXPLORATION (1992) – LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
D.B.S. Satellite Services (1998) Ltd. (Yes) – Mr. Mickey Neumann
Upfield Europe B.V.
Panasonic Corporation
Work highlights
- Acting for Bank Hapoalim (and its Swiss subsidiary) in a derivative claim filed by a shareholder of the bank concerning an investigation by US enforcement agencies into tax evasion by clients of the bank.
- Acting for Clal Insurance in relation to a class action lawsuit filed against it, which is currently being heard in the Supreme Court.
- Acting for Ratio Oil Exploration in a motion to certify a class action filed against several corporations that hold rights in the Israeli natural gas reservoirs.
Israel > Energy Tier 1
The energy department at recently merged firm Arnon, Tadmor-Levy often provides advice to the state of Israel and financial institutions regarding conventional and renewable energy projects. The team is experienced in handling project finance transactions, as well as negotiating EPC and O&M agreements. Doron Tamir has over 25 years’ experience representing public and private entities in natural gas and energy matters, while Noa Meidan routinely advises lenders on major energy initiatives. David Schapiro and Simon Weintraub are also noted.Other key lawyers:
David Schapiro; Doron Tamir; Noa Meidan; Simon Weintraub; Aharon Osborne; Asher Bichoonski; Avi Anouchi; Shiri Ish Shalom; Gal Cohen; Maya Zvulun; Nitzan Kahana; Tomer Ben Horin
Testimonials
‘Doron Tamir leads one of the strongest teams in the Energy practice in Israel, acting for the public sector. The team is leading the biggest and most important projects in this field of expertise.’
‘Doron Tamir stands out in the BOT energy markets as a leader of the projects the team is working on.’
‘Aharon (Roni) Osborne has an extraordinary amount of knowledge in the field, he is connected to the market and understands the processes in it. The most important thing is that Roni knows how to identify my interest as a client, sometimes better than me, and act accordingly.’
Key clients
Siemens Israel Ltd.
JPMorgan Securities Plc
Morgan Stanley
Goldman Sachs Group
HSBC Bank PLC
BNP Paribas
Israeli Government
Solaer Israel Ltd.
Inbal Insurance Company Ltd.
Rimon Consulting & Management Services Ltd
Wärtsilä Corporation
Leader Capital Markets Ltd.
Barak Capital Ltd.
Phoenix Holdings Ltd.
Schlumberger Limited
INGL (Israel Natural Gas Lines Ltd)
Mizrahi Tefachot Trust Company Ltd.
Accountant General, State of Israel
Ministry of Environmental Protection
Bank Leumi le-Israel B.M.
Ramat Negev Energy Ltd. and Ashdod Energy Ltd.
Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
Sinohydro Corporation Limited
Work highlights
- Represent the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Environmental Protection in a tender for the financing, design, construction, operation and maintenance of a facility for treatment of biodegradable organic fraction of municipal solid waste.
- Advising the Inter-Ministerial Tender Committee on all matters relating to the Dimona PV Project, the biggest PV project and energy storage system project in Israel to date.
- Representing the joint venture between Ya’acobi Brothers Group and Generation Capital regarding their submission of the pre-qualification stage of the tender for the Municipal Solid Waste to Energy Facility in Ma’aleAdumim.
Israel > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 1
In 2022, Yigal Arnon merged with Tadmor Levy to form Arnon, Tadmor-Levy. The ’very talented’ life sciences team has extensive experience of advising Israel’s largest chain of private hospitals and global pharmaceutical companies on regulatory and governance as well as commercial and transactional issues. The firm has ‘unique expertise’ in serving as the internal legal counsel for institutional ethics committees for the secondary use of health data. Barry Levenfeld is an expert in IP transactions and licensing within the life sciences industry, and Daniel Green handles complex commercial transactions and joint venture agreements. The ‘wise and clever’ Efrat Shapira-Orren specialises in healthcare law and regulation.Other key lawyers:
Barry Levenfeld; Daniel Green; Efrat Shapira-Orren; Yoheved Novogroder Shoshan; Avi Farchi; Avital Bruker-Yamin; Miriam Friedmann; Arthur Gorelik
Testimonials
‘A very talented team, with a very unique expertise in the healthcare market and the entire healthcare-related legal practice. They provide full scale coverage of legal consulting on the entire activity of our group of hospitals and medical centers, providing high quality and very professional service. The healthcare team is supported by the firm’s other departments when their expertise is needed, securing high quality and professional treatment of all legal issues.’
‘Efrat Shapira-Orren is extremely unique in her breadth of knowledge and depth of understanding of the Healthcare market. She is an integral part of the group’s management and covers the full spectrum of our business. I consider her as a standout brilliant lawyer, a real healthcare expert, with analytic thinking, high creativity, deep business and economic understanding and very high managerial capabilities. Her knowledge, legal and business capabilities, creativity and understanding of the entire healthcare market stand out also when compared to other external or internal lawyers in the healthcare field.’
‘I’ve been working with Efrat Shapira-Orren and her team for many years and I’m still impressed by their professionalism curiosity and capabilities. I find that the team is an asset in reaching agreements in a timely manner, helping to clarify the various aspects involved in the collaboration.’
‘I find the team diverse with an everlasting attempt to find creative solutions to unique challenges.’
‘Efrat Shapira-Orren is an exceptional person, both as a colleague and as an extremely knowledgeable and effective lawyer. She is very well versed in all aspects of hospital life, regulation, business risk management and governance. All this while managing to be pleasant and effective as the authority in all legal matters.’
‘We work regularly with Avi Farchi. During our joint work I discovered a sharp person who understood our problems quickly and describe us our possibilities Although I know Avi handles many cases, he always gives the feeling that he is available for me and his goal is to find the best solution for me.’
‘What makes this practice unique is their team work and how they always have the right person for each question. I always feel like I’m working with a team versus working with a one-man show and hoping their knowledge is enough. It’s their synergy of minds, experiences, knowledge and capabilities that I love and trust!’
‘The company in general and Efrat in particular are super professional, effective, striving all the time to achieve quality and excellence.’
Key clients
Assuta Medical Centers Ltd. and all subsidiaries
Assuta Ashdod Ltd.
Incentive Incubator Ltd.
SAREL Supplies & Services for Medicine Ltd.
Sinusafe Medical Ltd.
Allergan Plc
Stryker Corporation
Super Spectra
Alpha Bio Tec. Ltd.
Endomatic Ltd.
Medison Pharma Group
Heracure Medical
Bio Refine Ltd.
Bioventus LLC
Human Xtensions
Barclays Capital (LON: BARC)
Pocared Diagnostics Ltd.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Oculis SA
FutuRx
MEDX XELERATOR
ALYN Hospital
Atox Bio
Enlivex Therapeutics Ltd. (TASE: ENLV) (NYSE: ENLV)
Sirvir Ltd.
Prilenia Therapeutics
Hubei Forbon Technology Co., Ltd.
Alma Lasers Ltd.
Integra Holdings
Simplificare, Inc.(‘Simplee’)
Premia Spine
RMDY Health
On-Sight Medical
Genmab A/S (CPH: GMAB)
Bio-Change
BioLineRx Ltd. (NASDAQ: BLRX) (TLV: BLRX)
Work highlights
- Represented the Assuta network of nine private hospitals on several significant matters in the healthcare sector, including an international tender, regulatory affairs, clinical trials and research collaborations, strategic commercial agreements and the development of innovative digital projects.
- Represented Boston Scientific Corporation in the acquisition of the laser surgery division of Lumenis, including its subsidiaries and manufacturing facility in Israel.
- Represented Altaris Capital Partners, the buyer, in its acquisition of the prescription pharmaceuticals business of Perrigo Company Plc (PRGO) which is traded on both the New York and Tel Aviv Stock Exchanges.
Israel > Hi-tech and start-ups Tier 1
Since Yigal Arnon and Tadmor Levy merged in March 2022 to form Arnon, Tadmor-Levy, its ‘extremely smart and professional’ hi-tech department has acted for a plethora of active start-ups at all stages of development. The team’s network is broad, as it represents many significant players in the tech industry from Israel and abroad, including investment funds, strategic investors, and technology transfer offices. Barry Levenfeld brings expertise in handling complex intellectual property and M&A transactions, while Nimrod Vromen has over 15 years’ experience in the hi-tech sector, handling corporate partnerships, strategic investments and private financings involving emerging companies.Other key lawyers:
Barry Levenfeld; Daniel Damboritz; Elie Sprung; Jacob Ben- Chitrit; Joeri Kreisberg; Nimrod Vromen; Peter Sugarman; Yarom Romem; Liron Hacohen; Yulia Lazbin; Elan Loshinsky; Josh Hauser; Nataly Margalit; Shira Teger
Testimonials
‘Beyond being knowledgeable in their areas of expertise, they are down to earth and provide practical advice that recognizes the business. Always available. Nimrod Vromen and Joeri Kreisberg.’
‘Extremely smart and professional. Out of the box thinking and innovative team. The practice controls all aspects of our business needs: technology, data & privacy, M&A etc.’
‘Nataly Margalit – Natalie is sharp, smart and knowledgeable. We work closely almost on a daily basis and we truly appreciate her professionalism and willingness to help us achieve our goals.’
‘They are very “personal” and the partner creates a great personal connection with the customer. They are also very experienced and the customer can sleep tight at night that they are in good hands. They do also lead the market to create an eco system for startups for example and provide value add information such as different benchmarking.’
‘Great business advice. Robust experience and familiarity with the market and its trends. Great execution – quick, effective and in a reasonable price. Great personal connections.’
‘An excellent team of smart and dedicated lawyers. They know the market and will always have a good advice to offer. To top it all, they are friendly, responsive and hard-working.’
‘Daniel Damboritz is an outstanding hi-tech partner. He is an experienced negotiator who knows the market and will get the deal done. We entrust him with our deals knowing that he will achieve the optimal outcome for us. We cannot recommend him highly enough.’
Key clients
Infinidat Ltd.
IBM
Intel Corporation
AppsFlyer Ltd.
Lightspeed
Cyesec Ltd.
OverwolfLtd.
Agritask
NucleAi
Nym HealthLtd.
SeeTree Systems Ltd.
GK8
Oak HC /FT
Variantyx Inc.
Providence Strategic Growth
Aura Smart AirLtd.
Pagaya
Sweetch HealthLtd.
Scopio Labs
Incentive Incubator Ltd.
Memic Innovative Surgery Ltd.
General Atlantic
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
Allergan Plc
PayleaseLtd.
Purple Cyber Insurance
Applato Systems Ltd.
Webeyez Analytics Ltd.
Mobilesson
Cye
BRM
Glilot Capital Partners
Viola Ventures
Ibex
OurCrowd
SirvirLtd.
Swimm Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented Lightspeed as its sole counsel in 20 transactions in which Lightspeed portfolio companies raised a total of approximately USD 1.4 billion.
- Represented Intel in the USD 5.4 billion purchase of all of the shares of Tower Semiconductor Ltd., a company that is dual listed in both the US and Israel.
- Represented Boston Scientific Corporation in the acquisition of the laser surgery division of Lumenis for a value of over USD 1 billion in the past year.
Israel > Infrastructure Tier 1
The recent merger of two infrastructure powerhouses, Arnon, Tadmor-Levy now sports one of Israel’s largest and most active infrastructure, project finance and energy practices. Well versed in acting for both private and public sector entities, the team of ‘highly skilled professionals‘ advises lenders, bidders and governmental bodies on high-profile infrastructure projects. Noa Meidan has a notable record in advising clients from all infrastructure spheres. David Schapiro is dual qualified in Israel and New York and regularly advises public and private financers in project financing transactions. Doron Tamir specialises in representing clients in international infrastructure tenders, and Asher Bichoonski is particularly strong in project financing.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Highly skilled professionals.’
‘Asher Bichoonski is a problem solver who you can rely on with your eyes closed.’
Key clients
Ministry of Defense
Shanghai International Port Group Limited (SIPG)
Shapir Orian Logistics Ltd.
Jerusalem Transport Management Team (JTMT)
The Ministry of Transport
The Jerusalem Municipality
State of Israel (Ministry of Finance)
Accountant General of the State of Israel
Netivei Israel (The National Roads Company of Israel)
NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System Ltd. (N.T.A.)
TransIsrael LTD. – National Transportation Ventures
Israel Ports Development and Assets Company Ltd.
Bank Hapoalim
Bank Mizrahi
Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
Shapir – Pizzarotti Highway 16 Ltd.
Siemens Israel Ltd.
Yefe Nof Transport Infrastructures & Construction Ltd.
Barclays Capital
Citibank
HSBC Bank PLC
BNP Paribas
JP Morgan Chase
Work highlights
- Acting for the Ministry of Defense in the preparation of the BOT tender issued for the development of the IDF’s new Intelligence Campus Centre in the south of Israel.
- Advising the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the financing, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the new Jerusalem Blue Line and Green Line Light Rail and the extension of the existing Red Line.
- Acting for the Accountant General of the State of Israel, in cooperation with Netivei Israel – The National Roads Company of Israel, in preparing and publishing the PPP tender to build and operate an international airport in the north of Israel.
Intellectual property > Intellectual property: commercial/transactions Tier 1
Since the merger between Yigal Arnon and Tadmor Levy in March 2022, Arnon, Tadmor-Levy’s practice has regularly advised multinational companies from the life sciences, technology, and software industries on IP issues. The firm’s strength lies in its licensing transactions and IP commercialisation agreements, with Daniel Green bringing expertise in diverse commercial transactions and technology transfer arrangements. Eli Greenbaum assists corporations with strategic transactions involving technology assets, while Miriam Friedmann focuses on privacy and corporate law. Associate Leah Grumet is also noted as key.Other key lawyers:
Daniel Green; Yoheved Novogroder Shoshan; Eli Greenbaum; Miriam Friedmann; Netanella Treistman; Asaf Tenenbaum; Leah Grumet
Key clients
Oculis SA
Biomodifying LLC
BioLineRx Ltd.
Integra, Ltd.
Autotalks, Ltd.
Nectin, Ltd.
VisIC, Ltd.(VisIC Technologies)
Flytrex Aviation, Ltd.
Immunai Inc.
Intel Corp.
Oramed Pharmaceuticals
Fosun Health Fund
Variantyx Inc.
FutuRx – The Biotech Accelerator
Alma Lasers Ltd.
Sirvir Ltd.
MEDX XELERATOR, Limited partnership
Human Xtensions
Bioventus LLC
Work highlights
- Act as IP transactional counsel to Oculis SA, including in connection with intellectual property licensing transactions and intellectual property collaborations and in an ongoing basis in connection with IP development, partnering and commercialization matters.
- Represented BioModifying LLC (a small biotech) in a strategic licensing transaction, which granted worldwide rights to its intellectual property to Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Ltd. of India.
- Representing BioLineRxin all IP-related, clinical and commercial transactions since the company’s formation in 2004. Specifically at this time we are representing BioLineRx in respect of a strategic collaboration with a PRC partner.
Israel > Planning and zoning Tier 1
A new force in the market, Arnon, Tadmor-Levy‘s newly combined planning and zoning group blends the legacy practices of Yigal Arnon and Tadmor Levy. Particularly noted for its ability to draw on other experts across the firm ‘in a way that ensures a systemic approach to the issues at hand’, the team advises on the full range of approval, licensing and contentious issues. Key names include high-profile expert Aner Hefetz, as well as experienced partners Ron Tzin, Hagit Bavly and Asaf Eylon. Up-and-coming names Naftali Nir, Shoam Keren and Goor Koren are also noted.Other key lawyers:
Aner Hefetz; Hagit Bavly; Asaf Eylon; Naftali Nir; Goor Koren; Shoam Kerem; Sigal Shapira; Ron Tzin
Testimonials
‘The team is extremely professional and accessible. Aner Hefetz has the ability to solve problems and come up with the needed work for any assignment in no time.’
‘Very approachable and available staff. Ron Tzin has very broad knowledge and experience in his field, coupled with impressive analytical ability and ability to make decisions.’
‘The team as a whole is very attentive and gets us what we need. We particularly benefit from the team’s broad legal perspective and its ability to combine forces with other experts in the firm, in a way that ensures a systemic approach to the issues at hand and reaches the best solutions for us.’
‘We love working with Goor Koren, as he clarifies our legal position, offers different solutions, and understands our priorities well. His hands-on approach and creative thinking are a real asset to our work.’
‘The team is highly professional, skilled, responsive and provides top legal services. While our company works with other firms, Yigal Arnon-Tadmor Levy is our first choice when it comes to planning and zoning.’
‘Goor Koren and Naftali Nir are excellent lawyers. Professional and efficient with great social skills. I have known Goor for over a decade and Naftali for over three years and worked with them on several projects in which they excelled. I have also referred Goor and Naftali to my colleagues.’
Key clients
The Israeli Knesset
Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG)
Azrieli Group LTD.
Israel RailwaysLtd.
Israel Airports Authority
NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System
Hasharon Hotels Co. Ltd
Afikei Smadar Ltd. / Afikei Hayarden Group
Ofer Investments group (former Ofer Brothers Properties 1957 Ltd.)
Gazit Globe Ltd.
Apartment for Rent – The Governmental Company for Housing and Rental Ltd.
Ramat Gan Municipality
NetivotMunicipality
Melisron Ltd.
DELEK GROUP LTD.
Sufrin Group, Acquisition Group in Jerusalem
Azorim Construction (1965) Ltd., from the Azorim Group
Transportation Master Plan
Ministry of Transportation
JV of Y. H. Dimri Construction & Development Ltd. and Ophir Urban Renewal Group Ltd.
JV of Mishab Housing Construction & Development Ltd., Mivney Ophir Group and Y.H. Dimri Construction & Development Ltd.
Avi Cranes Group Ltd.
Israel Weapon Industries (I.W.I.) Ltd
Mishab Housing Construction & Development Ltd.
Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
State of Israel (Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Environmental Protection)
Association for the Well Being of Israel’s Soldiers (“AWIS”)
Oranim Academic College of Education
Shaniv Paper Industries Ltd.
Houses owners in large scaled urban renewal projects (Asherman St., Tel-Aviv, Havradim St., Ha’LH St., Aliyat Hanoar Street St., Givatayim)
Y.H Dimri Construction and development Ltd.
The “City Architects”
Zichron Yaakov Municipality
Rassco Rural & Suburban Settlement Co. Ltd.
Work highlights
- Acting for the Knesset of Israel on procedures for approving a plan to expand the Knesset.
- Advising Shanghai International Port Group on the statutory proceedings to approve the Haifa Bay Port plan.
- Acting for Israel Railways in planning and establishing railroad tracks throughout the country, as well as in land expropriation procedures.
Israel > Real estate and construction Tier 1
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy is commended for its experience in ‘complex real estate transactions, especially urban renewal projects‘. Prior to the historical merger, both legacy firms housed thriving urban renewal teams, with the combined department is now a powerhouse in the sphere and represents entrepreneurs and construction companies in over 100 such projects, including Pinui Binui and Tama 38 schemes. The firm is equipped to handle the full scope of real estate transactions, financings and litigation. Hagit Bavly is recommended for her broad real estate expertise, which covers planning, construction and transactional matters. Other experienced names include Asaf Eylon, Adam Spruch and former Tadmor Levy department head Sigal Shapira. Naftali Nir and Doron Shacham are also noted.Other key lawyers:
Hagit Bavly; Asaf Eylon; Adam Spruch; Naftali Nir; Sigal Shapira; Shoam Keren; Doron Shacham; Goor Koren
Testimonials
‘The team as a whole is very attentive and gets us what we need. We particularly benefit from the team’s broad legal perspective and its ability to combine forces with other experts in the firm, in a way that ensures a systemic approach to the issues at hand and reaches the best solutions for us.’
‘Our contacts at the firm are Naftali Nir and Goor Koren. I find them both to be efficient, creative, and very pleasant to work with. I truly see Naftali and Goor as partners in our success and make sure to involve them in our endeavours from an early stage as possible.’
‘Highly professional, skilled, responsive and provides top legal services. The team deals with complex real estate transactions, especially urban renewal projects. While our company works with other firms, Arnon, Tadmor-Levy is our first choice regarding real estate and construction practice.’
‘Goor Koren and Naftali Nir are the primary individuals I deal with. Goor and Naftali are excellent lawyers. Professional and efficient with great social skills. I have known Goor for over a decade and Natali for several years and worked with them on several projects – in which they excelled.’
‘We value the firm’s professional knowledge. Doron Shacham is a strong partner: sharp, with extensive knowledge and available.’
Key clients
The Israeli Knesset
Azrieli Group
Bank Leumi
Ofer Brothers
The Big Synagogue in Tel Aviv City (TLV greats Synagogue)
Azorim
Mr. Shlomo Eliyahu (owner of Migdal Group)
Jerusalem-Tel Aviv Investments (JTLV) 2 Equity Fund
Haim Zaken Construction & Investments
Unilever Israel
Michlol Urban Renewal Ltd.
AfikeiSmadar Ltd. / AfikeiHayarden Group
Kotler Adika Construction
HarelYizamot Investments
Arazim Ltd. (Oron Group)
Alulel Construction Company
Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings Ltd.
I. Mishal and Sons Entrepreneurship Ltd. (M-Tower Project)
Zahav Al HaPark (Jerusalem Spirit Project)
Tessera Enterprises and Investments (N.Z) Ltd.
Orot/Mofet Movie Theatre
MitzporAdomim Ltd. (Hadar Group)
Azorim Construction (1965) Ltd.
Bait Vegag GL LTD
Ruby Capital
The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies
Yakum Development Ltd
Y. H. Dimri Construction & Development Ltd
Amidar
Israel Discount Bank Ltd
Work highlights
- Acting for Azorim on various urban renewal projects, involving the construction of over 5000 apartments and 10,000sqm of business and commercial areas, totalling over NIS10bn.
- Representing the Azrieli Group in planning and construction procedures concerning the renewal of the the Mount Zion Hotel.
- Acting for Y H Dimri Construction & Development and Ophir Group in relation to the evacuation and construction project in the ‘Shalom Ash’ neighbourhood in Petah Tikva.
Israel > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 1
The merger of Yigal Arnon’s premier practice with the ascendant team at Tadmor Levy cements Arnon, Tadmor-Levy‘s position in the top tier. The combined group is equipped to advise all parties in major restructuring and insolvency proceedings, with a focus on representing creditors – particularly banks. Amnon Lorch is sought after for his diverse mix of corporate, banking and litigation expertise; he was notably appointed to act as a receiver for Israel Discount Bank in relation to the debts of Israeli newspaper Yedioth Aharonot. Other key figures in the expanded team include Gil Oren, Danit Rimon, Yuval Bargil and Eyal Aichel.
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Undoubtedly, the insolvency and restructuring team is of high professionalism.’
‘The partners in charge of this field – Gil Oren, Yuval Bargil, Danit Rimo – and their teams are very professional, trustworthy, collaborative, and well appreciated by the courts and other parties involved in the proceedings.’
Key clients
Israeli Ministry of Justice
Arbel Fund
Nomura International PLC
Eurocom Communications Ltd.
Africa Israel Industries Ltd.
Globus Max Ltd.
Packer Construction Steel LP
NMC United Entertainments ltd.
Habas Investments (1960) Ltd.
Scorpio Real Estate Ltd.
NAM 5 Ltd.
Trax Retail Solutions Ltd.
Do-Tsach Ltd.
Victory M. Marketing Ltd.
Fifth Dimension Holdings Ltd.
CIB Bank
Habas Star B.V.
Homat Magen Defence Technologies Ltd.
Tuboul Ceramics Ltd.
GlobaLinks Group
Bakal Zamir Real Estate Ltd.
Magisto Ltd.
Rounds Ltd.
Bank Leumi Le Israel BM
Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.
FIBI – First International Bank of Israel
Union Bank of Israel Ltd.
Mercantile Discount Bank
Global Factoring
CreditPlace
Lipsker & Co. Engineering Services (1975) Ltd
Chemada Fine Chemicals
Work highlights
- Acting as receiver for Israel Discount Bank in relation to the debts of Israeli newspaper Yediot Aharonoth.
- Acting as court-appointed director for Packer Steel Industries, including negotiating a debt settlement with six major Israeli banks.
- Representing Israel Weapon Industries in the insolvency proceedings of Agrotop, and two other companies in the group.
Israel > Banking and finance Tier 2
The recently merged banking department at Arnon, Tadmor-Levy combines Yigal Arnon’s robust lender-side practice, which is particularly recognised for its experience in non-bank lending, with Tadmor Levy’s prominent payments offering. Key contacts include highly rated leading light Shiri ShahamOther key lawyers:
Shiri Shaham; Opher Levy; Simon Weintraub; Yuval Shalheveth; Amir Scharf; Guy Fuchs; Avi Anouch; Aviad Lachmanovitch; Ricky Brenner; Itamar Cohen
Testimonials
‘The firm is very familiar with the payment industry and has been the major law firm of credit card and payment gateway companies for a long time. This enables the team to quickly focus on the relevant issue under discussion, rather than conducting weeks of research.‘
‘The team is very professional in the payments sphere.’
‘A leading firm, from our point of view, as it provides us (a payments company) with consulting on all areas of the law, including antitrust, M&A and regulation. Furthermore, it provides these services to the highest level available in the Israeli market. The team is very diversified and communicates very well.‘
‘Yuval Shalhevet and Itamar Cohen are both highly professional, knowledgeable and well familiar with the legal framework and market practice in the banking and fintech fields. They provide innovative thinking and creative ideas for difficult situations. They are great partners for designing solutions.
‘Guy Fuchs is one of the leading experts in payments regulation. Guy also has vast knowledge in all other relevant aspects of the law – including AML, privacy, and banking regulation. Guy is very helpful and available.‘
‘Guy Fuchs demonstrates a very strong “out-of-the-box” way of thinking and provides excellent solutions to complicated issues.‘
‘We value the group’s good teamwork, attentive and immediate response times, extensive knowledge and experience.’
‘Lawyers’ professionalism in the field is evident. Good ability to solve problems and bridge gaps in negotiations with financiers.’
Key clients
Bank Hapoalim Ltd.
Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
Harel Insurance Company
C.A.L (Financing) Ltd.
Michlol
BNP Paribas
HSBC Bank PLC
El Al Israel Airlines Ltd
JPMorgan Limited
Max It Finance Ltd.
The Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd.
Migdal Insurance Company Ltd.
The Association of Banks in Israel
Citibank
National Australia Bank
Lloyds Banking Group
State Bank of India
Nomura Holdings, Inc.
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
UBS Group AG
Bank Leumi Ltd.
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.
Peilim Investment Portfolio Management
Ruby Capital
Societe General
UBP SA – Union Bancaire Privée
‘Mimun Yashir’ (Direct Finance)
Credit 24
Global Factoring Ltd.
Work highlights
- Representing Phoenix Insurance Company in a joint venture with Bank of Jerusalem to provide retail credit to clients.
- Acting for Bank Hapoalim, in its capacity as the lead arranger of the senior debt, for the NI3.2bn expansion of Section 3 and 7 of the Cross-Israel Highway.
- Representing State Bank of India as a lender, within the framework of a first-of-its-kind loan agreement to an Israeli company.
Israel > Capital markets Tier 2
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy, the new entity created by the merger of legacy firms Yigal Arnon & Co and Tadmor Levy, is well-equipped on the capital markets side going forward as both firms combine robust corporate and finance capabilities. Key figure Shiri ShahamOther key lawyers:
Shiri Shaham; Amir Scharf; Gil Oren; Adrian Daniels; Shai Margalit; Assaf Mesica
Testimonials
‘Arnon, Tadmor-Levy’s capital markets practice is a well-established and well-renowned practice in Israel. It is recognised for its professionalism and the superb services it renders to its clients, mainly in the capital markets and M&A practice areas.’
‘The team is comprised of very proficient, experienced, smart, business-oriented lawyers.’
‘I am always impressed by the team’s professionalism and availability. Its professional products and advice are always spot on and lawyers are courteous and responsive.’
‘Amir Scharf has unique expertise in the in the field and a very practical and useful approach to problem solving and getting things done. He has deep professional knowledge and understanding in the fields of capital markets, financial investment advice and the regulatory framework in Israel.‘
‘Shiri Shaham is very smart, expert in her field, and business-oriented.‘
‘Assaf Mesica is an experienced business-oriented counsel. He has a good understanding of his clients’ needs and comes up with practical solutions. He is very efficient and to the point. It is a pleasure to work with him.’
Key clients
Max It Finance (formerly known as Leumi Card)
Direct Finance of Direct Group (2006) Ltd
Bank Hapoalim Ltd.
Peilim Investment Portfolio Management
Israel Electric Company
Credit Suisse Financial Services (Israel) Ltd.
Taya Investment Ltd.
Shaniv Paper Industries Ltd.
Leumi Bank Ltd.
El Al Israel Airlines
Credit24 Ltd.
Amir Marketing and Investments in Agriculture Ltd.
Paz Oil Company
City Transformer Ltd.
HSBC Bank PLC
JPMorgan Limited
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Morgan Stanley
Citi Global Markets Limited
One Software Technologies Ltd.
Epsilon Underwriting and Issuance Ltd.
INFOR Financial Inc.
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.
Israel Natural Gas Lines Ltd.
BioLineRx Ltd.
Global Knafaim Leasing Ltd.
Sisram Medical Ltd. (1696:Hong Kong)
Aura Smart Air Ltd.
Orian SH.M Ltd.
Orad Ltd
Windward
Michlol Finance Ltd.
Shapir Engineering and Industry Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Intel on the Israeli M&A and capital markets elements of its purchase of dual-listed Tower Semiconductor.
- Represented Windward in its IPO on the London Stock Exchange (AIM).
- Advised Michlol Financing on its IPO on the TASE, as well as on a public offering of debentures.
Israel > Dispute resolution: local litigation and arbitration Tier 2
Clients point out that the newly merged Arnon, Tadmor-Levy is now able to draw upon ‘many litigators with diverse litigation skills‘. The combined team brings to bear experience across a comprehensive range of commercial, class action, competition, IP and administrative law litigation, among other areas, with the ability to handle cases pertaining to all of Israel’s key business sectors. Among the names to note, Barak TalOther key lawyers:
Barak Tal; Ruth Loven; Dror Varsano; Hanital Belinson Navon; Nir Kehat; Assaf Priel; Orna Sasson; Sagi Schiff; Roey Sasson; Tomer Bar-Nathan
Testimonials
‘Extraordinary litigation skills and unique ability to deal efficiently and professionally with very complicated cases. Barak Tal is one of Israel’s leading commercial litigators. Orna Sasson and Sagi Schiff are the partners working with Barak on our cases and they perform an outstanding legal job.’
‘The litigation department provided us with top-notch service. Lawyers are very responsive, professional, possess an exceptional work ethic and attention to detail. Our concerns were addressed carefully and professionally.’
‘A highly professional team, super efficient and creative in its approach. Always striving to find the best legal solution for their client.’
‘Ruth Loven is a highly experienced litigator, who will fight all the way for her clients and for the best overall (business and legal) solution.’
‘Dror Varsano has the ability to learn new and complicated cases in new fields quickly and to bring a lot of value. I have worked with him on a couple of tax litigation cases and he was creative, sharp and to the point.’
‘The joint team of Yigal Arnon and Tadmor Levy has many litigators with diverse litigation skills. I think clients will want to know how the team is going to organize itself after the merger of the two offices. Assaf Priel from Tadmor is a very skilled second chair in administrative law litigation and I hope he will now scale up to lead his litigation cases.’
‘Some of the cases that I have dealt with together with Yigal Arnon – Tadmor Levy also relate to foreign jurisdictions, such as the US. It undoubtedly has vast international experience, and the fact that its team includes attorneys who have trained and practised abroad definitely provides an advantage.‘
‘I work with senior partner Barak Tal, who is one of the best litigators in Israel. He specializes in class actions and derivative claims and is extremely professional, talented and attentive to clients’ needs. He his highly knowledgeable and creative and excels, time after time, in a full range of disputes.’
Key clients
Cloudflare, Inc.
YSB Group – MenoleadHerut Systems Ltd.
Tzevet – Irgun Gimlaey Tzahal
V.S Marketing (Israel 2005) Ltd.
Holmes Place International Ltd.
Herzog Fox &Neeman
Google LLC
BMW
G.V. Nitzan Pituach Ltd., Y.R.P.S. Achzakot Ltd., Y.A.T. Yarkoni Achzakot
Donna Italia International
Cellcom
YouTube
Waze Mobile Ltd.
El Al Israel Airlines
M&B IP Analysts LLC
Israel Infrastructure Fund
SH.I.R. Center Ltd.
CAL – Israel Credit Cards Ltd.
ITC NG Ltd.
Tnuva
Gorni Interactive Ltd.
Shikun&Binui
Minrav Engineering and Construction Ltd.
Cielo Inertial Solutions Ltd.
UVeye
JCW (Jewish Community Watch)
Meitav Dash Investments Ltd.
Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd.
Harel Insurance Company
Egged Workers’ Pension Fund
Siemens AG group, Siemens Industry Software Solutions Ltd. & Siemens Israel Ltd.
Tali
ACUM – Composers Association of authors and publishers of music in Israel Ltd.
RoboGroup T.E.K. Ltd.
NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System Ltd.
Max it Finance Ltd.
The Publicly Traded Hagag Group (including the Yail Company), its controlling shareholders Messrs. Ido and Tzahi Hagag; and Hagag, Buchnik, Weinstein & Co. Law Offices
Assuta Medical Center
Cross Israel Highway Ltd.
Bait Vegag Gl. Ltd
Mr. Yair Rabinovitsch and Mr. Doron Sagiv
Yaniv Foundations Ltd.
Dimri Ltd., Mishab Ltd. Mivne Ofir Ltd.
Friedman Hachshori Engineering and Construction Company Ltd.
Immune Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Globes Newspaper Publisher (1983) Ltd.
Paz Oil Company
LVMH Moet Hennesey
SIPG – Shanghai International Port (Group) Co.
Harman International
Bank Leumi le-Israel Ltd., Israel Discount Bank Limited, Bank Hapoalim Ltd., First International Bank of Israel Ltd
Work highlights
- Representing Google Ireland in an action alleging that it unlawfully terminated the plaintiff’s Google Ads campaigns advertising certain consumer surveillance products.
- Representing NTA (Metropolitan Mass Transit System) in numerous litigation proceedings concerning the Light Rail project.
- Acting for the Hadassah Medical Organization in proceedings concerning legislative measures determining the prices of medical services provided by hospitals.
Israel > Employment Tier 2
The newly merged labour and employment practice at Arnon, Tadmor-Levy brings together five partners and eleven associates with strong experience in the area. From the Tadmor Levy side, Tal Keret is widely recognised as a market leader; she formerly served as a judge for three years within the juridical authority of the Histadrut and brings to bear a strong record in advising both employers and unions. Other senior names include Shira Cohen-Mazor, from the former Tadmor Levy, while Ben Sandler and Shira Lahat co-led the legacy Yigal Arnon team, with support from capable associate Neta Goshen Brami.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Both Tal Keret and Shira Cohen-Mazor are stars in this field of law. I would provide the highest recommendation to any client; they are the go-to team if you can retain their services.’
‘Tal Keret and Shira Cohen-Mazor are outstanding professionals and bright legal minds. They master the knowledge and understanding, can immediately understand complex or sensitive situations and are able to come up with not only analysis in a clear manner, but also creative and wise solutions.‘
‘The team is energetic and active, exceptionally efficient and professional and very pleasant and communicative.‘
‘Exposure to many areas in the employment world. Extensive knowledge and experience and familiarity with many cases. Practical thinking and practical and relevant advice. Shira Lahat is a real expert in her field, available, accessible and a real partner for professional thinking.‘
‘I have worked with the firm for six years in the field of labour law. The team is excellent. Lawyers are very professional, provide quality and responsive service and give creative solutions. We really enjoy working with the lawyers who work for us.’
Key clients
Assuta Medical Centers Ltd. and Assuta Ashdod Ltd.
Malam Team Ltd.
Labour Union of Arkia Israeli Airlines Ltd.
EL AL Israel airlines Ltd.
Credit Suisse Financial Services (Israel) LTD; Credit Suisse Group AG
Sonol Israel Ltd.
Sprint Motors Ltd.
Rafael Advanced Defence Systems
Corning Inc
Decathlon
SIPG Terminal Bayport Co., Ltd.
Alpha Bio Tec. Ltd.
Association for the Wellbeing of Israel’s Soldiers (“AWIS”)
Oranim Academic College
Israel Shipyards Ltd.
HYP PAYMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
Mimun Yashir
Paragon Barnea Group
The Centre for Educational Technology (“CET”)
Memic Innovative Surgery Ltd
Target A.M.N Ltd
Infinidat
Appsflyer
Trax
FuturX
Tower Semiconductor Israel
Texas Instruments
Netflix
Intel
Fox News
Dropbox Inc.
McAfee, Corp.
Imperva
Proofpoint
BakerMcKenzie
Tabasko Holdings Ltd (Pizza Hut)
Embassy of U.S.A
Embassy of India
Holmes Place International
Intuit Inc.
Arm Technologies Israel Ltd.
Broadcom
Boston Scientific Corporation
Zscaler Inc
Alma Lasers
Work highlights
- Acted for Assuta Medical Center on negotiating an initial collective agreement for several of its medical centres, as well as on the renewal of a collective agreement for the medical centre in Ramat HaHayal.
- Acted for El Al in two separate lawsuits filed by temporary employees who had worked for the company and were then dismissed.
- Represented Tower Semiconductor in a dispute with the largest employees’ union in Israel, which is trying to unionise Tower’s employees.
Israel > Insurance Tier 2
The newly combined Arnon, Tadmor-Levy houses a robust multidisciplinary insurance offering, which is particularly oriented towards contentious work. Names to note include high-profile litigator Barak TalOther key lawyers:
Key clients
Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd.
Harel Group (Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd.)
Menora Mivtachim Insurance Ltd.
Psagot
Altshuler Shaham
The Phoenix
Excellence Pension
Israel Insurance Association
Migdal Group (Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings Ltd.
Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd.
Shomera Insurance Company Ltd.
Meitav Dash Gemel and Pension Company Ltd.
The Israel Electric Corporation Ltd.
Siemens AG
Bazan Oil Refineries Ltd.
R.F.I GLOBAL Ltd. (formerly Shirbit Insurance Ltd.)
Work highlights
- Co-represented several insurance companies in a large-scale class action alleging the defendants collected a ‘policy factor’ fee which was not agreed upon by the insureds.
- Acted for Shirbit Insurance in all class action proceedings initiated against it, including a motion to certify a lawsuit concerning a cyber security breach.
- Acted for the controlling shareholder of Migdal Holdings in an application to continue a derivative claim bought by a shareholder.
Israel > Investment and venture capital funds Tier 2
In a significant coup, Arnon, Tadmor-Levy recently boosted its investment funds practice with the hire of Ram Spektor, formerly department co-head at Shibolet & Co.. He joins a team best known for its record in advising venture capital and private equity clients on fund formation and investment activity, which also houses niche expertise in representing limited partners in non-Israeli investment funds. Yarom Romem, who is noted for his experience in advising general partners, fund sponsors and limited partners in fund formation, co-heads the team alongside Spektor.Practice head(s):
Yarom Romem; Ram Spektor
Key clients
BRM
Clal Insurance Company
Gemini Israel Partners
Harel Insurance Company
HetzVentures
Ibex Israel Fund
Maple Ventures
Milk & Honey
OurCrowd
Peninsula SMB
Shefa Capital
SLS Partners
The Garage
The Griffin Fund
The Phoenix Insurance
Vintage Investment Partners
Work highlights
- Representing Hetz Ventures in the formation of Hetz Ventures III, a $125m venture capital fund.
- Representing the general partners in the formation of a new venture capital fund, sponsored by Bank Leumi and BRM Group.
- Advising SLS Partners in the formation of SLS Partners I, a special situations fund investing primarily into Israeli hi-tech companies.
Israel > Tax Tier 2
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy‘s recent merger saw the addition of former Tadmor Levy partner Boaz Feinberg to Yigal Arnon’s robust practice. Feinberg, who is praised for his understanding of the ‘complex issues associated with clients who have cross-border connections’, brings experience in corporate and private client tax matters. He joins a department that already had a strong international dimension, particularly in regard to supporting on multi-jurisdictional transactions. Ofir Levy, who handles an array of advisory and contentious matters, is a further name to note.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Boaz Feinberg is very knowledgeable and creative in transactional tax considerations, both domestic and international, as well as indirect taxes, and especially VAT. Boaz is very quick to respond and provides professional tax solutions in a variety of issues. I truly recommend him as a tax expert.’
‘We recommend the team for its smart thinking, both in and out of the box. Boaz Feinberg is readily available, helpful and thoughtful.’
‘This practice is unique in that the tax group understands the complex interplay between U.S. and Israeli rules, since most of the clients have those types of connections. They are excellent in accomplishing clients’ objectives.’
‘Boaz Feinberg is one of the best tax lawyers in Israel. He is very responsive, and he understands the complex issues associated with clients who have cross-border connections between the US and Israel, in particular. He always tries to develop practical solutions and is very effective in crafting solutions.’
‘Boaz Feinberg is practical, knowledgeable, and delivers with a quick turnaround time.’
Key clients
Nvidia Corporation
Intel Corporation
Salesforce.com, Inc.
PayPal Holdings, Inc.
Quotient Technology Inc.
IBM International Group B.V.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
eBay
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Oracle Corporation
General Electric Lighting
Snap Inc.
Boston Scientific Corporation
Dentsply Sirona Inc.
El-AL Israel Airlines Ltd.
Voodoo SAS
Max It Finance Ltd.
W.I.C Group Ltd. & WorldCom Finance Ltd.
Hapolaim Bank
Leumi Bank
Work highlights
- Represented Intel in its $500m acquisition of all of the share capital of Israeli start-up Granulate, including all related tax aspects.
- Advised El Al on various tax-related issues, including tax controversies relating to its subsidiaries and indirect tax matters.
- Advised IBM on its acquisition of Databand.ai.
Israel > Telecoms and media Tier 2
Yigal Arnon and Tadmor Levy merged in March 2022 to form Arnon, Tadmor-Levy. The firm’s telecommunications and media team has significant experience of representing clients from both the public and private sector on regulatory and corporate matters, as well as litigation. The department routinely advises industry giants, including Netflix, Google and YouTube, on a variety of legal issues relating to TMT. Ido Chitman is an expert on drafting broadcasting and distribution agreements, along with litigation procedures, while Ruth Loven handles IP disputes and product liability. Edan Regev focuses on entertainment law and media issues.Other key lawyers:
Ido Chitman; Ruth Loven; Edan Regev; Guy Kortany
Key clients
Cellcom Israel Ltd.
Google LLC
Netflix, Inc.
Fox News
Sport 5
Hop! Channel
YouTube
Yodan Production Ltd.
ACT (the Israel Association of Cinema and Television Professionals)
Anana Ltd.
TALI (the Collecting Society of Film and Television Creators in Israel) Ltd.
Dalia Publishing
ITC NG Ltd.
Israel Postal Company
Deutsche Telecom
Work highlights
- Act for Yodan Production Ltd., a boutique entertainment production company engaged in management of artists, singers and music publishing, in a copyright lawsuit filed against international singer-songwriter Leena Makhul, winner of music competition show ‘the Voice Israel’ in 2013.
- Act for Google in various class actions related to a variety of Google’s products, services and platforms.
- Act for telecommunication company Cellcom in a petition to certify a class action against it, in relation to fees for sports channels and price increases.
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy > Firm Profile
The firm:
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy is a preeminent Israeli law firm.
With approximately 450 lawyers and interns, including 140 partners, the law firm of Arnon, Tadmor- Levy is a leader in its areas of practice. The firm offers diverse legal services and a proven track record of success to its clients, which include many of Israel’s largest companies, government and public entities, premier investment funds, and leading multinational corporations.
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy dominates the Israeli legal scene across many fields. Leading practices include mergers and acquisitions; hi-tech; litigation; real estate, planning and construction; banking and payment systems; competition; project finance and energy; environment; capital markets; regulatory and administrative law; direct, indirect, real estate and municipal taxation; labor and employee matters; healthcare; municipal law; insolvency proceedings and reorganization; communications and media; transportation; aviation; tender and public procurement; and commercial law.
Pro bono representation and social involvement projects are an integral part of our practice. Through these projects, into which we have invested many thousands of hours, we are helping those of lesser means, not-for-profit organizations, and social initiatives. We also promote other volunteer and charitable acts. Our pro bono work has truly made a difference.
We foster a unique multidisciplinary culture that includes two activity centers, in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem (our law offices are Jerusalem’s largest), as well as dedicated practices, focused on the United States, Europe, and the Far East. Our renowned international practice has decades of experience, representing leading international clients in Israel and a wide array of Israeli clients abroad, as well as Financial and strategic investment in Israeli companies and major cross-border M&A transactions.
Our firm benefits from an unusually large number of partners who uphold leading practices in their respective fields of expertise. We are proud of our uncompromising levels of professionalism, legal expertise, innovative vision, integrity, and legal ethics; those have characterized our firm over the course of decades. We are proud of our outstanding lawyers and note those who have recently been appointed to two of Israel’s top legal positions – the Attorney General and the Supreme court.
Areas of practice:
Corporate and M&A: Arnon, Tadmor-Levy has an outstanding M&A practice that has been involved in some of the largest and most significant M&A transactions in Israel over recent years. These transactions include the acquisition of Israeli companies by some of the world’s leading global companies, where the firm ran the entire transaction on behalf of the global client.
High-tech and venture capital: Arnon, Tadmor-Levy is a leader in this field, representing many leading Israeli venture capital funds and numerous US and European funds, as well as a whole gamut of hi-tech and life science start-up companies in varying stages of development, from inception through public flotation and beyond.
Life sciences: The firm has developed a specialised life sciences practice to provide customised and professional services to both emerging and more established companies that are transforming life science industries. The firm works with companies from a broad cross-section of the industry, including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, bio-informatics, medical device and healthcare service companies.
Intellectual property: Arnon, Tadmor-Levy’s intellectual property and corporate partnering practice has extensive experience in assisting Israeli and foreign businesses at all stages of development, in protecting and commercialising their intellectual property and proprietary technology.
Tax: Arnon, Tadmor-Levy has developed a widely recognised tax practice representing a wide range of clients from individuals to multinational and international corporations. Its extensive expertise covers corporate and real estate taxation, international tax treaty implementation but also specialist areas such as trust taxation, financial instruments, transfer pricing for international groups, technology transfer, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital fund formation and employee stock option plans.
Capital markets and securities: Arnon, Tadmor-Levy is a recognised leader in securities law. While it has a strong record in assisting clients in listings on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, the firm has also participated in more than 100 public offerings of equity or debt securities in the US and Europe on behalf of the issuer, underwriter or key selling shareholders. The assistance to these clients extends far beyond the public offering to encompass ongoing guidance on compliance.
Banking and finance: Arnon, Tadmor-Levy represents Israeli, US and European banks and financial institutions in all manner of services, including the provision of legal opinions to foreign counsel. The firm has been engaged in some of the most complex banking and financial services transactions over recent years and has expertise in complex financial instruments, including derivatives.
Projects, infrastructure and energy: Arnon, Tadmor-Levy has represented major international consortia tendering for banks, as well as national infrastructure and complex project finance undertakings based on BOT, BOO and other project finance techniques. The firm also often represents the government in major transportation and other tenders.
Real estate and construction: Arnon, Tadmor-Levy represents some of the leading real estate companies in Israel and abroad and is involved in a large number of major property development projects (both commercial and residential) and acquisitions in Israel, Eastern Europe and India.
Dispute resolution: Arnon, Tadmor-Levy represents domestic and international clients in a wide range of cases, including arbitration, commercial litigation and high-profile civil and criminal matters and has an active appeals practice before the Supreme Court. The firm’s litigation group is one of Israel’s leading litigation departments and it has a particularly strong class action defence practice.
Antitrust and competition: Arnon, Tadmor-Levy provides antitrust counseling together, when needed with litigation services, in connection with monopolies, strategic alliances, exclusive commercial relationships and other competition law matters, and has a proven track record in obtaining merger approvals for
global, as well as local, M&A transactions.
Telecoms, media and internet: Arnon, Tadmor-Levy represents a wide range of clients, including fixed line telecommunications companies, television companies, internet service and content providers, telecoms equipment manufacturers and internet telephony companies. The firm has frequent dealings with the Ministry of Communications and assists in securing broadcast licenses, establishing program distribution, determining rate regulations and preparing fixed line and wireless access permit applications.
Labour and employee benefits: Arnon, Tadmor-Levy advises companies at all stages, from emerging growth companies to established international companies, assisting them in arranging and implementing employment packages appropriate for their needs. The firm is involved in all facets of setting up and implementing employee incentive plans, including equity and equity based award plans. Its attorneys are instrumental in integrating Israeli and foreign corporate, securities, tax and accounting concerns in order to structure multinational benefit plans, often in close co-operation with leading
international firms.
Clients: Arnon, Tadmor-Levy provides a full range of legal services to
a wide ranging client base, including major international (Fortune 500) and other global companies, local and foreign banks, financial institutions, venture capital and private equity funds, emerging growth companies, investor
groups, government entities, and individuals. The firm represents clients in a wide variety of industries, including information technology, energy, banking, software, electronics, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, internet, medical devices, real estate, telecommunications, Fintech, insurance, automotive and consumer products.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Managing Partner | David Tadmor | david@arnontl.com | +972-3-6846022 |
Managing Partner | Gil Oren | gil@arnontl.com | +972-3-6087851 |
Managing Partner | Opher Levy | opher@arnontl.com | +972-3-6846055 |
Managing Partner | Hagai Shmueli | hagai@arnontl.com | +972-2-6239210 |
Managing Partner | Barak Tal | baraktal@arnontl.com | +972-3-6087835 |
Head of Marketing and Business Development | Shiri Menache | shirim@arnontl.com | +972-3-6087745 |
Manager Business Development and Marketing | Ezra Mitchell | ezram@arnontl.com | +972-3-60877454 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Daniel Abarbanel | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Eyal Aichel | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Ronit Amir-Yaniv | Partner, Start-Ups and Competition/Antitrust | View Profile |
![]() | Avi Anouchi | Partner, Project Finance, HighTech and Energy | View Profile |
![]() | Shai Bakal | Partner, Competition/Antitrust | View Profile |
![]() | Tomer Bar-Nathan | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Yuval Bargil | Partner, Insolvency & Restructuring | View Profile |
![]() | Lital Barsheshet-Peri | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Hagit Bavly | Partner, Real Estate | View Profile |
![]() | Hanital Belinson Navon | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Jacob Ben-Chitrit | Partner, HighTech and M&A | View Profile |
![]() | Asher Bichoonski | Partner, Project Finance | View Profile |
![]() | Ricky Brenner | Partner, Capital Markets, Corporate Law and Banking | View Profile |
![]() | Eitan Brosh | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Avital Bruker-Yamin | Partner, Commercial Law and Healthcare | View Profile |
![]() | Ido Chitman | Partner, Litigation and Copyrights | View Profile |
![]() | Shira Cohen-Mazor | Partner, Employment Law | View Profile |
![]() | Daniel Damboritz | Partner, HighTech | View Profile |
![]() | Adrian Daniels | Partner, HighTech | View Profile |
![]() | Asaf Eylon | Partner, Real Estate and Urban Renewal | View Profile |
![]() | Avi Farchi | Partner, Commercial Law and Clinical Trials and Research | View Profile |
![]() | Boaz Feinberg | Partner, Tax | View Profile |
![]() | Boaz Fiel | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Miriam Friedmann | Partner, IP, Technology Commercialization and Privacy | View Profile |
![]() | Ido Frishta | Partner, Commercial Law | View Profile |
![]() | Guy Fuchs | Partner, Banking and Payments Systems | View Profile |
![]() | Guy Fuchs | Partner, Banking and Payments Systems | View Profile |
![]() | Guy Fuhrer | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Eliran Furman | Partner, M&A | View Profile |
![]() | Ortal Ger | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Yoran Gill | Partner, Torts | View Profile |
![]() | Yoran Gill | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Liel Golani Baranes | Partner, Litigation and Family Law | View Profile |
![]() | Neta Goshen-Brami | Partner, Labor and Employment | View Profile |
![]() | Tali Graifer | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Daniel Green | Partner, IP, Technology Commercialization and Life Sciences | View Profile |
![]() | Eli Greenbaum | Partner, IP, Technology Commercialization | View Profile |
![]() | Ayal HaCohen | Partner, Antitrust/Competition | View Profile |
![]() | Liron Hacohen | Partner, M&A | View Profile |
![]() | Josh Hauser | Associate, HighTech | View Profile |
![]() | Aner Hefetz | Partner, Planning and Zoning | View Profile |
![]() | Nava Karavany | Partner, Competition/Antitrust | View Profile |
![]() | Maya Katz Hilburg | Associate, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Nir Kehat | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Shoam Keren | Partner, Real Estate and Planning and Zoning | View Profile |
![]() | Tal Keret | Partner, Employment Law | View Profile |
![]() | Doron Kilshtin | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Goor Koren | Partner, Real Estate | View Profile |
![]() | Guy Kortany | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Roi Krause | Associate, Competition/Antitrust | View Profile |
![]() | Joeri Kreisberg | Partner, HighTech | View Profile |
![]() | Aviad Lachmanovich | Partner, Banking and Payments Systems | View Profile |
![]() | Shira Lahat | Partner, Labor Law | View Profile |
![]() | Chen Lanir | Associate, Competition/Antirust | View Profile |
![]() | Yulia Lazbin | Partner, HighTech and Venture Capital | View Profile |
![]() | Nadav Lerner | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Barry Levenfeld | Partner, Corporate and M&A, High-Tech & Life Science and Member of the… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Opher Levy | Managing Partner, M&A, Payments Systems | View Profile |
![]() | Ofir Levy | Partner, Tax | View Profile |
![]() | Oded Levy | Partner, M&A | View Profile |
![]() | Opher Levy | Managing Partner, M&A, Payments Systems | View Profile |
![]() | Amnon Lorch | Partner, Insolvency & Restructuring, Banking, Real Estate and Private Clients | View Profile |
![]() | Elan Loshinsky | Associate, HighTech | View Profile |
![]() | Ruth Loven | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Shai Margalit | Partner, Capital Markets, M&A and Financing | View Profile |
![]() | Nataly Margalit | Associate, HighTech | View Profile |
![]() | Roy Masuri | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Noa Meidan | Partner, Project Finance | View Profile |
![]() | Dr Ophir Nave | Partner, Mergers and Acquisitions | View Profile |
![]() | Naftali Nir | Partner, Real Estate and Urban Renewal | View Profile |
![]() | Yoheved Novogroder-Shoshan | Partner, IP, Technology commercialization, Privacy and Life Sciences | View Profile |
![]() | Gil Oren | Managing Partner, Insolvency & Restructuring, M&A and Financing | View Profile |
![]() | Amos Oseasohn | Partner, Project Finance, Public Tenders Energy and Infrastructure | View Profile |
![]() | Barak Platt | Partner, M&A and HighTech | View Profile |
![]() | Assaf Priel | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Edan Regev | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Danit Rimon | Partner, Insolvency & Restructuring | View Profile |
![]() | Yarom Romem | Partner, Venture Capital and HighTech | View Profile |
![]() | Nir Rosner | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Oren Roth | Partner, Public Tenders, Projects and Infrastructure | View Profile |
![]() | Ben Sandler | Partner, M&A and Labor Law | View Profile |
![]() | Benjamin Sandler | Partner, M&A and Labor Law | View Profile |
![]() | Roey Sasson | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | David Schapiro | Partner, M&A, Infrastructure and Project Finance | View Profile |
![]() | Amir Scharf | Partner, Capital Markets, Banking and Finance | View Profile |
![]() | Amir Scharf | Partner, Capital Markets, Banking and Finance | View Profile |
![]() | Sagi Schiff | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Doron Shacham | Partner, Real Estate, Zoning and Construction | View Profile |
![]() | Shiri Shaham | Partner, Capital Markets, M&A and Financing | View Profile |
![]() | Yuval Shalheveth | Partner, Banking, FinTech and Blockchain | View Profile |
![]() | Micki Shapira | Partner, Mergers and Acquisitions | View Profile |
![]() | Sigal Shapira | Partner, Real Estate, Planning and Zoning and Urban Renewal | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Micki Shapira | Partner, Mergers and Acquisitions | View Profile |
![]() | Efrat Shapira-Orren | Partner, Healthcare | View Profile |
![]() | Ofer Shoval | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Efrat Shpira-Orren | Partner, Healthcare | View Profile |
![]() | Ram Spektor | Partner, Investment Funds | View Profile |
![]() | Adam Spruch | Partner, Real Estate and Urban Renewal | View Profile |
![]() | Elie Sprung | Partner, HighTech | View Profile |
![]() | Peter Sugarman | Partner, HighTech and Project Finance | View Profile |
![]() | Dr David Tadmor | Managing Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Barak Tal | Managing Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Doron Tamir | Partner, Public Tenders, Energy and Infrastructure | View Profile |
![]() | Tamar Tavory | Special Counsel | View Profile |
![]() | Shira Teger | Associate, HighTech | View Profile |
![]() | Netanella Treistman | Partner, Privacy and Technology Commercialization | View Profile |
![]() | Ron Tzin | Partner, Planning and Zoning | View Profile |
![]() | Dror Varsano | Partner, Commercial Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Nimrod Vromen | Partner, HighTech | View Profile |
![]() | Simon Weintraub | Partner, Banking and Finance, HighTech and Energy | View Profile |
![]() | Adi Wizman | Partner, Regulation | View Profile |
![]() | Alexander Wolf | Associate, Competition/Antritust | View Profile |
![]() | Alexander Wolf | Associate, Competition/Antritust | View Profile |
![]() | Sivan Wulkan-Avisar | Partner, Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Ram Yamin | Partner, Competition/Antitrust | View Profile |
![]() | Eran Zach | Partner, White Collar and Competition Law | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 360 Number of partners : 140Languages
English Hebrew French Spanish Arabic ChineseOther
Other offices : Jerusalem- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Competition/antitrust
- Dispute resolution > Dispute resolution: class actions (including derivative actions)
- Energy
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Hi-tech and start-ups
- Infrastructure
- Intellectual property > Intellectual property: commercial/transactions
- Planning and zoning
- Real estate and construction
- Restructuring and insolvency