Adv Amir Raz > Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. > Tel Aviv, Israel > Lawyer Profile

The corporate and M&A department at the newly merged Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. boasts an impressive roster of clients, which serves as a testament to the firm’s leading position in the Israeli market, where it continues to handle big-ticket M&A transactions, notably in the technology sector. The sizeable team now includes head of the corporate and M&A department Esther Koren, international corporate and securities department’s lead Ashok Chandrasekhar, M&A specialist Richard Mann, and head of the corporate and capital markets department Dubi Zoltak. Other key contacts are Amir Raz, who is highly praised for his technology sector’s expertise, the ‘excellent negotiator’ Guy Gordon, and ‘outstanding’ international corporate and securities department’s partner Aaron Lampert. Cross-border corporate and finance transaction specialist Yoni Henner, and Danny Dilbary, recognised by clients as a ‘most talented and distinctive lawyer’, are also recommended.

Following its recent merger, the combined hi-tech team at Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. fields one of the deepest benches in the market, with full-service experience in advising start-ups and emerging companies through to multinational technology giants. On the investment side, the group additionally enjoys strong relationships with VC funds and acquisitional companies. Among its senior names, go-to industry specialist Amir Raz finds favour for his ability to ‘navigate between insisting on the client’s interests and making the deal happen’; Ashok Chandrasekhar is recognised for his prowess in cross-border transactions; Michael Heller advises hi-tech companies on the full range of commercial matters. Chen Manzur, Danny Dilbary, Ayal Shenhav and Richard Mann are also experienced names, while Arthur Brusilov is a talented associate.