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Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. Offices
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Israel > Capital markets Tier 1
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. routinely handles high-value capital markets transactions in Israel, including debt and equity securities work, IPOs, equity and debt offerings, derivatives issues and securitisations. A range of corporations, issuers and underwriters regularly turn to the team for its expertise in managing cross-border transactions; international capital markets expert Amir Tzafrir excels in handling a variety of complex, often cross-border corporate and finance transactions. Securities and finance specialist Aya Yoffe focuses on raising public and private capital and debt, an area in which Gur Nabel is also particularly well versed. Head of the corporate and capital markets department Dubi Zoltak assists major private and public listed companies in Israel and abroad, and David Hodak advises the Israeli government on privatisation and debt financing mandates. Other prominent names include corporate and securities law specialists Renana Lev and Yuval Eden, capital markets and financial regulation expert Roy Reiss, hi-tech specialist Ashok Chandrasekhar, and Aaron M. Lampert, who is the key contact for international securities offerings.Practice head(s):
Aya Yoffe; Dubi Zoltak; Gur Nabel
Other key lawyers:
David Hodak; Renana Lev; Yuval Eden; Roy Reiss; Aaron M. Lampert; Adva Bitan; Ashok Chandrasekhar; Amir Tzafrir
Testimonials
‘Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co has a very strong capital markets team with exceptional knowledge and experience. There seems to be no question that they do not have an answer to. In addition, they are very efficient and always available.’
‘The firm has numerous professional partners in every field and a large team of experienced lawyers. The office is available for almost any project required and at any time. All partners are professional and experienced.’
‘This is one of the leading capital markets firms – great expertise, deep experience and high-calibre people. Yuval Eden is an expert in advising public companies, and handling corporate governance and securities law. He always knows how to find creative solutions in compliance with the law. Dubi Zoltak is an outstanding lawyer. Innovative, commercial and highly competent.’
‘They have an in-depth background and knowledge, benefit from the large number of partners with experience in the US, have very solid cross-border experience.’
‘Gur Nabel is my first choice for any matter concerning capital markets and governance. Not only is he super professional and knowledgeable, but he also thinks about business and tries to find the solution that will meet your legal and business needs. Add to that his great service and sense of humour, and he will become your first choice.’
‘Aaron Lampert is very responsive to clients and advisers, and is a very intelligent and creative lawyer.’
‘Roy Reiss is an outstanding lawyer. He is super competent, exceptionally intelligent and knowledgeable, and always available.’
‘Aya Yoffe has unparalleled experience and is the person to bring along when you need the best of the best.’
Key clients
Akerstein Group Ltd.
Albar Mimunit Services Ltd.
Almeda Ventures Limited Partnership
Alon Israel Oil Company
Alon Natural Gas Exploration
Altshuler Shaham Benefits Ltd.
Apax Partners LLP
Ashot Ashkelon Industries Ltd.
Atreyu Capital Markets
Aura Investments Ltd.
Averbuch Formica Center Ltd.
Avgol Industries 1953 Ltd.
Aviation Links Ltd.
Aviv Arlon Ltd.
Ayalon Holdings Ltd.
Azrieli Group Ltd.
Barclays
Barclays Capital Inc.
Big Shopping Centers Ltd.
BiondVax Pharmaceuticals
BofA Merrill Lynch
Brainsway
Buff Technologies Ltd.
Buligo Capital Partners
Castro Model Ltd.
Cellcom Israel Ltd.
Chamoss International Limited
Chemomab (Anchiano Therapeutics Ltd.) (formerly BioCanCell Ltd.)
Cipia Vision Ltd.
Citi, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Barclays, Morgan Stanley, Jefferies and Poalim IBI Issuances Underwriting
Citigroup
Clal Biotechnology Ltd.
Clal Insurance Ltd.
Collective Growth Corporation
CollPlant Biotechnologies Ltd.
Cornerstone Properties Ltd.
Creative Media and Community Commercial Trust Corporation
Delshah Capital Limited
Deutsche Bank
Dexia Credit Local
Discount Investments Company Ltd.
Elbit Imaging Ltd.
Elbit Medical Technology Ltd.
Elco Ltd.
Eldan Transportation Ltd.
Electra Consumer Products (1970) Ltd.
Electra Real Estate Ltd.
Elezra Holdings Ltd. and subsidiaries
Elron Ventures Ltd.
Encore Opportunities Ltd.
Encore Properties Ltd.
First International Bank of Israel
Flying SpArk Ltd.
G. Willi Food Investments
Gabay Properties and Development Ltd.
Gamla Harel Residential Real Estate Ltd.
Gav-Yam (Bayside Land Corporation) Ltd.
Generation Capital Ltd.
GFI Real Estate Limited
Globrands Group Ltd.
Goldman Sachs
Grace Breeding Ltd.
Hachshara Insurance Company Ltd
Hachshara Insurance Holdings Ltd.
Hadera Paper
Haifa Hitech Initiative Center Ltd.
Hamashbir 365 Holdings Ltd.
Human Xtensions Ltd.
I.C.P. Israel Citrus Plantations Ltd.
iArgento
Identi Healthcare Ltd.
ION Acquisition Corp. 1 Ltd.
ION Acquisition Corp. 2 Ltd.
IP Light
Isracard Group
Israel Acquisitions Corp.
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
Israel Petrochemical Enterprises Ltd.
Israel Postal Company
Israel Railways
Itamar Medical Ltd.
Jordan Eshel Construction & Development Ltd.
Kardan Israel Ltd.
Kardan Real Estate Enterprise & Development Ltd.
Klein International Group
Kvasir Education Ltd.
M.W. Investments Ltd.
Maslavi Construction Company Ltd.
Massivit 3D Printing Technologies Ltd.
MDG Real Estate Global Limited
MeaTech 3D Ltd.
Mekorot Water Company
MGG (BVI) Limited
Moinian Limited
More Provident Funds Ltd.
Morgan Stanley
NeuroSense Therapeutics
Novolog (Pharm -up 1966) Ltd.
Opal Balance Investments Ltd.
Or/Shay G.S. Ltd.
Otonomo Technologies
Pagaya Investment Israel Ltd
Partner Communications Company Ltd.
Paz Oil Company
Paz Refinery Ashdod Ltd.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd.
Phoenix Insurance
Photomyne Ltd.
Plaza Centres NV.
PomVom Ltd.
Property & Building Ltd.
PTK Acquisition Corp.
QlikTech International AB
Quik Super Online Ltd.
Radware Ltd.
Rami Levy Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing 2006 Ltd.
RedHill Biopharma
REE Automotive Ltd.
Related Commercial Portfolio Ltd.
ReWalk Robotics Ltd.
Rothshtein Real Estate Ltd.
S. Shlomo Holdings Ltd.
S. Shlomo Insurance Company Ltd
Sanlakol Ltd.
SatixFy Communications
Shapir Engineering & Industry Ltd.
Shikun & Binui Ltd.
SHL Telemedicine Ltd.
Shufersal Ltd.
Solegreen Ltd.
Sol-Gel Technologies
Somoto Ltd.
SpeedValue Ltd.
Sufrin Holdings Ltd.
Supergas Energy Ltd.
Tadbik Group
Tadiran Group Ltd.
Taya InvestmentsC
Tempo Beverages Ltd.
Thoma Bravo Advantage
Tikcro Technologies Ltd.
Tondo Smart Ltd.
UMH Properties, Inc.
Victory Supermarket Chain Ltd.
Vitania Ltd.
Waterstone Properties Ltd.
Wize Pharma Inc. (formerly Wize Pharma Ltd.)
Y.D. More Investments Ltd.
Z.M.H Hammerman Ltd.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised the Azrieli Group on a series of offerings of TASE traded bonds totalling billions of ILS.
- Advised Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley as underwriters (joint lead book-running managers) on Mobileye Global Inc.’s $861m IPO on the Nasdaq.
- Advised Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd. on several issuances of bonds on the TASE by it and its subsidiaries.
Israel > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
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.Practice head(s):
Esther Koren; Dubi Zoltak
Other key lawyers:
Amir Raz; Guy Gordon; Aaron Lampert; Danny Dilbary; Ashok J. Chandrasekhar; Richard Mann; Benjamin Rotenberg; Ayal Shenhav; Rami Sofer; Yoni Henner; Moshe Ganot
Testimonials
‘The team worked diligently on the deal, negotiating firmly and wisely with the correspondent’s legal team. The team worked hard and put their vast experience to work to manage the discussions. I was impressed by their ability to collaborate with the respective subject-matter experts involved in the complex process.’
‘Guy Gordon is an extraordinary person and an outstanding professional. He worked closely with the transaction and led the process exceptionally well with the team and the respective subject-matter experts he involved. Guy is an excellent negotiator and an excellent reader of the situation.’
‘The Goldfarb team is extremely talented and dedicated. In particular, they were very supportive during the acquisition process of my company. They were willing to go above and beyond to make the process successful, gave advice on complex issues, and provided a quick response to any requests/needs of the acquiring company.’
‘Danny Dilbary is one of the most talented and distinctive lawyers I have had the opportunity to work with. He is very knowledgeable and helped me through difficult times, including the litigation threats we received, the departure of the former CEO and my transition to the CEO role, and the acquisition process we were in, all of which happened in parallel.’
‘Goldfarb’s corporate and M&A team has a unique combination of high professionalism and macro perspectives, with excellent service that pays attention to every part of the transaction. I have worked with many of the best known M&A firms in Israel and abroad, and I see Goldfarb’s M&A practice definitely at the top of the list.’
‘Amir Raz has always proven to be our unequivocal go-to lawyer for any legal issue, be it financing, acquisition or litigation. He has an in-depth knowledge of our business dynamics, indispensable for those navigating the intricate world of start-ups.’
Amir Raz’s specialisation in mergers and acquisitions, combined with his experience in financing deals, makes him a sought-after advisor for start-ups and emerging companies. His strategic depth, combined with his problem-solving and negotiation skills, makes him an unrivalled legal ally.’
‘Aaron Lampert, my main point of contact, is outstanding. He is experienced and knowledgeable, wise, caring, and commercial. He offers excellent service, is always available and resolves issues quickly. Thanks to Aaron, we received the full range of services we needed.’
Key clients
Cisco Systems Inc.
Nestle
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.
Adani Group
The Central Bottling Company
Egged Israel Transport Cooperative Society Ltd.
Goldman Sachs
Northrop Grumman International Trading Inc.
Dell-EMC
Israel Railways Ltd.
S&P Global Ratings
Deloitte Israel & Co.
SatixFy Communications Ltd.
Remitly Global, Inc.
Shockwave Medical, Inc.
Gadot Chemicals Terminals (1985) Ltd.
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
Insight Partners
Temasek Holdings Private Limited
Baring Private Equity Asia Ltd.
Warburg Pincus LLC
Mondelēz International
International Beer Breweries Limited
Symantec Corporation
Israel Government Companies Authority
The Kibbutz Economies Group
Discount Investment Corporation Ltd.
Mekorot Water Company Ltd.
Mekorot Development and Enterprise Ltd.
The Volvo Group
Mitsui Group
Elbit Imaging Ltd.
Elbit Medical Technologies
Elbit Systems
Susquehanna Private Capital, LLC
Fortissimo Capital
Home Run Capital
Rent-It
Accelmed Partners
FinTLV Ventures
Exigent Capital
Apex Group Ltd.
Shikun & Binui Group
Bayside Land Corporation Ltd.
Clal Insurance
Clal Biotechnology Industries
Coinbase
Liquid Telecommunications Holdings Limited
Itamar Medical Ltd.
CHS Industries Ltd.
Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
Thoma Bravo Advantage
Vision Sensing Acquisition Corp
Collective Growth Corporation
ION Acquisition Corp. 1 Ltd.
ION Acquisition Corp. 2 Ltd.
PTK Acquisition Corp.
BOA Acquisition Corp.
Keyarch Acquisition Corporation
REE Automotive Ltd.
MyHeritage Ltd.
Axel Springer SE.
NICE Systems Ltd.
IHS Markit Ltd.
Elevion Group
Claroty
Celeno Communications, Inc.
Kryon System Ltd.
Israel Secondary Fund
Cellwize Wireless Technologies Ltd.
Shufersal Ltd.
Israel Canada (T.R) Ltd.
Israel Canada Hotels Ltd.
Jordache Enterprises, Inc.
Abu Yehiel – Building Company Ltd.
HOYA Corporation
ServiceNow Inc.
Preempt Security Inc.
Bird Rides, Inc
Holmes Place International Ltd.
CreditEase Israel Innovation Fund
The Arison Group
Arison Investments Ltd.
Arison Holdings Ltd.
Marlin Equity Partners
Apax Mid-market Israel Fund
Keshet Broadcasting
The Jewish Agency for Israel
Gal‑Shvav Ltd.
SHL Telemedicine Ltd.
Reshafim Doors Ltd.
Ribbon Communications Inc.
Ribbon Communications Operating Company, Inc.
Gibui Holdings Ltd.
Dangot Computers Ltd.
Poalim Capital Markets Ltd.
The Harel Group
Property & Building Corp. Ltd.
Neve Gad Ltd.
The Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd.
Lapidoth Israel Oil Prospectors Corp. Ltd.
Bank Leumi Le Israel B.M.
Delek Royalties (2012) Ltd.
Paz Oil Company Ltd.
Anchiano Therapeutics Ltd.
Prospera Technologies Ltd.
Molex LLC
Applied Materials, Inc.
Radware Ltd.
Rank Ranger LLC
Elco Ltd.
Cardiovalve Ltd.
Koch Disruptive Technologies
Attunity Ltd.
Israel Aerospace Industries
Hamashbir 365 Holdings Ltd.
Tnuva Food Industries Agricultural Co-Op In Israel Ltd.
I.D. Systems, Inc.
Magen David Adom
Fortinet, Inc.
Aqua Security Software Ltd.
Tabib Environment Quality Ltd.
Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd.
Otonomo Technologies Ltd.
Tadiran Group Ltd.
Generation Capital Ltd.
Global Environmental Solutions Ltd.
Databand.ai
Minerva Labs Ltd.
Mediwound
Vitania
Vitruvian Partners
York Capital Management
BST Group
Altshuler Shaham Ltd.
Menorah Mivtachim Real-Estate Ltd.
Leopard Group
Summit Real Estate Holdings Ltd.
Chemipal Ltd.
Dori Media Group Ltd.
Shlomo Group
Kardan Israel Ltd.
Gama Golan Insurance Agency Ltd.
Inbal Insurance Co. Ltd.
Partner Communications Company Ltd.
Castro Model Ltd.
iCast Ltd.
Openlegacy, Inc.
David Lubinski Ltd.
EarlySense Ltd.
Henry Schein Medical Technologies
Carestream Health, Inc.
Sequoia Venture Capital
Allot Communications Ltd.
Kodak Israel
Isracard
Medtronic plc
American International Group Inc.
AIG Israel Insurance Company Ltd.
I Squared Capital
the Ya’acobi Brothers Group
Slingshot Ventures
Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc.
A.L. Ten Bis Ltd.
Knock N’ Lock Ltd.
Ananey Communications Group
TÜRK TUBORG BİRA VE MALT SANAYİİ A.Ş
Dor Chemicals Ltd.
Dor Alon Energy Israel Ltd.
Tapugan Industries Ltd.
Hacarem Spirits Ltd.
Cabiran (1991) Ltd.
Fresh Start Ltd.
Uvision Air
Flying Spark Ltd.
Blue Tree Technologies Ltd.
Yeap Ltd.
The Jabotinsky Institute
WRVI Global Capital Managers LLC
Unorthodox Ventures
Makers Fund, a Chinese VC fund
Cardumen Capital SGEIC, S.A, a VC fund
Shaked Partners Ltd.
TMIR
Beverage Containers Collection Corporation Ltd.
Social Corporation for Recycling of Electronic Waste Ltd.
Shareholders of Octarine, Inc.
Liberty Israel Venture Fund LLC.
Accel Partners Management LLP
Battery Ventures L.P.
Sorenson Ventures
Catalyst-CEL China-Israel Fund
General Catalyst Partners
Marker LLC
WRVI Global Capital Managers LLC
Scale Venture Partners
Rio Ventures Inc.
Glilot Capital Partners
Balderton Capital (UK) LLP
Unorthodox Ventures
YL Ventures
T.M.I.R
ELA Recycling Corporation Ltd.
Ecommunity
Amiad Water Systems Ltd.
Amidar the Israeli National Public Housing Company Ltd.
CR Eco Holdings Ltd.
Brainsway Ltd.
Genpact Limited
First Manhattan Co.
Hadera Paper
Hanaco Group
Mehadrin Ltd.
Insightec
The Company For Economic & Cultural Projects For State Workers Ltd.
Meta Networks Ltd.
Moon Capital Ltd.
Reblaze
Suplant
Solegreen Ltd.
Suny Electronics Ltd.
Supercom Ltd.
Tel-Ad Electronics Ltd.
Sysdig, Inc.
Indie Semiconductor, Inc.
Payward, Inc.
Applovin, Inc.
Iluminage Beauty
Liberty Strategic Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Israel’s largest public transportation company, Egged, on a complex and multifaceted M&A transaction for the sale of 60% of Egged’s shares to a group of investors led by Keystone Reit Group, for approximately ILS3bn.
- Advised Google on its acquisition of Israeli start-up BreezoMeter.
- Advised Israeli satellite communication systems company SatixFy Communications Ltd. on its de-SPAC merger with Endurance Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company with a value of approximately USD750m.
Israel > Competition/antitrust Tier 1
Drawing its expertise from the close cooperation between the antitrust and competition practice and the firm’s other departments, Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.‘s team is equipped to provide comprehensive advice on the whole spectrum of competition and antitrust matters, including local and cross-border class litigation proceedings before the Israeli Competition Authority. In the latter segment, practice head Boaz Golan is the key contact, having served at the ICA for 10 years, while food industry expert Nimrod Prawer‘s broad practice also includes cross-jurisdictional file merger notification reviews. Also part of the team are head of the competition and regulation practice Amir Vang; Ran Ben-Ari, noted for representing clients before the Israeli Competition Authority, the Israeli Competition Tribunal and the Supreme Court; and associate Meytal Sadovnick Toledano.Practice head(s):
Boaz Golan
Other key lawyers:
Nimrod Prawer; Amir Vang; Ran Ben-Ari; Meytal Sadovnick Toledano; Zohar David
Testimonials
‘Amir Vang is a brilliant lawyer who is very dedicated to his customers and works hard to try to provide the most creative solution in the most timely manner.’
‘They have a unique approach that integrates legal and business advice. Their knowledge and experience allows them to provide comprehensive legal advice through the eyes of the business. Their unique breadth of experience allows them to provide out-of-the-box advice and solutions. The fact that the company is highly respected allows their documents to be of significant value to competitors, regulators, etc. Their knowledge of the industry, regulators and the legal landscape is irreplaceable.’
‘Ran Ben Ari is very competent, thorough, and diligent. He is well respected in the industry, is very responsive, experienced, and wise.’
‘The team’s strength is their in-depth knowledge of all aspects of antitrust and competition law. They are also known for the great respect they enjoy at the antitrust authority: when Boaz or Nimrod speak, they listen to them.’
‘The team is led by Boaz Golan and Nimrod Prawer. What distinguishes Prawer is that he is not only an expert, but also a great person with whom clients, associates and the other side can relate. At the ICA, he can achieve almost anything because he is highly respected.’
Key clients
Noble Energy Inc.
Coca Cola Israel
Keshet Broadcasting Ltd.
JCDecaux Israel Ltd.
Viasat Inc.
Amsalem Tours and Travel Ltd.
Carestream Health, Inc.
Altice France
Cisco Systems Inc.
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
The Presidency of the Business Sector
Abu Yehiel – Building Company Ltd.
MyHeritage Ltd.
Elco Ltd.
Shufersal Ltd.
El Al Israel Airlines Ltd.
Schindler Nechushtan Elevators Ltd.
TEN – Petroleum Company Ltd.
Turk Tuborg Bira ve Malt Sanayii A.S.
AIG (American International Group, Inc.)
Magen David Adom
The Manufacturers Association (MAI)
New Lineo Cinema (2006) Ltd.
Dor Alon Energy In Israel (1988) Ltd.
Dor Chemicals Ltd.
United Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank Ltd.
A.L. Ten Bis Ltd. (“10bis”)
P.H.I. Networks (2015) Limited Partnership (“PHI”)
Kolbo Gas Ltd.
ELA Recycling Corporation Ltd.
T.M.I.R – Manufacturers Recycling Corporation in Israel Ltd (CC)
The Israel Insurance Association
Shasha Tours (95) Ltd.
Derech Eretz Tours
Mr. & Mrs. Ronen and Carmit Elad
Matrix I.T. Ltd.
Yesh Book Distributions Ltd.
Azrieli Group Ltd.
Bird Rides, Inc.
Hacarem Spirits Ltd.
Levinger Holdings & Investments 2001 Ltd.
Team 3 Management & Investments Ltd. (“Team 3 Group”)
Elcon Recycling Center (2003) Ltd.
United King Films Distribution (1990) Ltd.
Shikun & Binui Group
Zemach Feed Mill
Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
Liquid Telecommunications Holdings Limited (“Liquid Telecom”)
BOA Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: BOAS)
Vision Sensing Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: VSAC)
Amiad Water Systems Ltd.
Discount Investments Corporation Ltd. (DIC)
Generation Capital Ltd.
Gett
Globrands Group
Israeli Association of Investment Houses
Leumi Partners Ltd.
Meuhedet HMO (Kupat Holim Meuhedet)
Paz Oil Company
The Phoenix Insurance Group
Poalim Ventures Ltd. (Poalim Capital Markets Ltd.)
Property & Building Corp. Ltd.
Shikun & Binui (Solel Boneh) Ltd.
Solegreen Ltd.
Tadiran Group Ltd.
Yahav Bank
Wyler Farm Ltd.
The Israeli Federation of Phonographs and Cassettes Ltd.
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.
Tabib Environment Quality Ltd.
Chemovil Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Bank Leumi on a variety of complex competition and antitrust matters.
- Represented Wyler Farm Ltd. in an ICA hearing for alleged “gun jumping” of its merger with the Strauss Group, one of the largest food products manufacturers in Israel. The ICA is seeking to impose the maximum monetary fine the ICA can impose in such a case.
- Advised Shufersal in relation to all competition and antitrust aspects of its strategic cooperation agreement with SPAR, a Dutch multinational corporation that provides branding, supplies and support services for independently owned and operated food retail stores.
Dispute resolution > Dispute resolution: class actions (including derivative actions) Tier 1
The recent merger between Gross & Co and Goldfarb Seligman to create Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. gathers together a deep pool of lawyers with significant experience in class and derivative actions, particularly in the consumer protection, securities, financial services and antitrust spheres, among others. Key contacts in the combined team include Hagit Blaiberg, who handles class actions for some of the department’s key clients, including Shufersal and Harel Insurance. Aaron Michaeli specialises in class actions and derivative actions concerning securities, antitrust, administrative and criminal law. Yehuda Rosenthal frequently teams up with Michaeli to advise on complex cases; Michael Ginsburg recently handled a string of class actions for Gett; industry and regulation industry head Benjamin Rotenberg and Yori Nehushtan are also names to note.Practice head(s):
Aaron Michaeli; Hagit Blaiberg; Zvi Bar-Nathan; Benjamin Rotenberg; Moshe Mazor
Other key lawyers:
Yehuda Rosenthal; Moti Arad; Michael Ginsburg; Yori Nehushtan; Daphna Tsarfaty
Testimonials
‘The team is highly professional, well-versed in the law and always prepared to meetings. They work well as a team, and demonstrate an acute understanding of the legal-business interface. I was very impressed by the firm’s international capabilities – they display a deep understanding of foreign laws. ’
‘Aaron Michaeli is an impressive litigator who presents well-thought, logical arguments with remarkable energy and eloquence, displaying an in-depth understanding of the law as well as a keen business acumen.’
‘The team had much experience in class actions, consumer laws, and general corporate. The team showed abilities in dealing with international corporation mentality.’
‘The firm demonstrates professionalism in many areas. The legal achievements of the firm are excellent. Each subject has an address in the form of an available and helpful lawyer for each field. The firm excels in the personal and professional service it provides to its clients.’
‘The lawyers had experience in the relevant field and showed availability when needed.’
‘The team that accompanies us is very professional and thorough in the field of class actions and we are very satisfied with the service provided to us by it.’
Key clients
Coca Cola Israel (The Central Bottling Company)
Shufersal
Sonova Holding
Europe Asia Pipeline Company
Jaguar Land Rover
Ford Motor Company
Israel Railways
Delek Drilling Limited Partnership
Tamar Petroleum
El Al Israel Airlines
PJSC Aeroflot – Russian Airlines
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Rafa Laboratories
Isracard Group
Gett
The Israel Electric Corporation
Unilever Overseas Holdings
S&P Global Ratings Ma’alot
Bank Mizrahi Tefahot
Keshet Broadcasting (“Keshet 12”)
U. Dori Group
Israel Canada (T.R)
New Lineo Cinema (2006)
Netivei Ayalon (Ayalon Highways)
Neviot- Nature of Galilee
Super-Pharm (Israel)
Company officials, executives and board members of Bezeq the Israeli Telecommunication Corp
CEO and six board members of Dan Public Transportation Co
A.L. Ten Bis (“10bis”)
Dalia Power Energies
National Insurance Institute of Israel
Alonyal
Caesarstone
Derech Eretz Highways Management Corporation
ACUM
Hot Mobile
Bonus BioGroup
012 Smile Telecom
Leader Capital Markets
Harel Insurance Company
Menora Mivtachim Holdings
The Phoenix Insurance Company
Hachshara Insurance Company
Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings
I.D.I. Insurance Company
Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings
Psagot Investment House
I.B.I. – Managing and Underwriting
Carasso Motors
Pacific Vehicle and Transportation
Albar Leasing (R.Z.)
Delek Motors
Tamir Fishman
Castro Marketing 1985
Mifal Hapais – Israel National Lottery
A.L. Ten Bis Ltd. (“10bis”)
Zaban Bechor – Jewelry
Rami Levy Shivuk Hashikma
IMI Systems
Dorad Energy
Amisragas
Radio Kol-Barama
NMC United Entertainment (“Globus United”)
Bird Rides
Meda Conferences
T.M.I.R – Manufacturers Recycling Corporation in Israel
Elcon Recycling Center
Afcon Holdings
Ecommunity
Mashkar
Summit Real Estate Holdings
Sorek Operation and Maintenance Company
Rotshtein Real Estate
EBar Water
E.R.E. Water Holdings
Tapugan
Strauss Icecream
Abouelafia Bakery
Mavenir
Verint Systems
Comverse Technology
Casponet
Cronos Israel Group (DBA Peace Naturals)
Tadiran Consumer and Technology Products
Newpan
Interdeal Development
Nagich
Work highlights
- Representing Isracard Group in a motion to certify a class action against it, and its board members, in relation to its NIS2.9bn merger with Harel Insurance.
- Representing Elcon Recycling Center in a motion to certify a class action against it, and 30 other defendants, for alleged air and odour pollution hazards that cause illness to residents of the Haifa Bay area.
- Representing Tamar Petroleum in a motion to certify a derivative action against it and other right holders in the Tamar natural gas reservoir.
Dispute resolution > Dispute resolution: mediation and international arbitration Tier 1
Following its merger with Gross & Co. in January 2023, Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. continues to consolidate its position as ‘one of the top international arbitration teams in Israel’. Counting domestic and international companies, senior executives, shareholders and public entities among its key roster of clients, the practice boasts a strong track record in handling high-profile cases under all major rues, including ICC, LCIA and ICSID, in addition to ad hoc proceedings. ‘Experienced’ Zvi Bar-Nathan
leads the team and remains a key contact for public figures and multinational companies in international arbitrations. Daphna Kapeliuk is praised for her ‘superb expertise in Israeli arbitration and impressive understanding of international arbitration’. Practice head(s):
Zvi Bar-Nathan; Hagit Blaiberg; Aaron Michaeli; Moshe Mazor; Benjamin Rotenberg
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Daphna Kapeliuk and the team made an excellent effort in protecting our interests in Israel.’
‘This is a great team. We enjoy working with Daphna Kapeliuk and Zvi Bar-Nathan.’
‘This is one of the top international arbitration teams in Israel.’
‘Daphna Kapeliuk is very knowledgeable. She understands the issues of international arbitration, particularly in the context of Israeli law.’
‘Zvi Bar-Nathan is very experienced and brings strategic know-how to the table.’
‘It has been a smooth and pleasant collaboration and the services they delivered fully satisfied our expectations.’
‘Daphna Kapeliuk has superb expertise in Israeli arbitration and impressive understanding of international arbitration.’
‘Zvi Bar-Nathan is very experienced and gives great strategic advice.’
Key clients
Credit Suisse group
Coca Cola Israel (The Central Bottling Company)
Murchinson Ltd.
Nestlé S.A.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Goldman Sachs & Co.
PJSC Aeroflot
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.
Applied Materials Ltd.
AIG Inc.
The El Al Company
Alonyal Ltd., McDonald’s Israel.
VTB Bank / BM
Fortissimo Capital
Sint Maarten Telephone Company N.V.
Orbs Ltd.
W&S Technology Partners LLC
Forex Capital Markets Limited
ACUM
G-ILS Transportation Ltd.
Senso Optics Ltd.
Olam International Ltd.
Gree Electric Appliances Inc. of Zhuhai
Work highlights
- Representing Canada-based global investment firm Murchinson as an activist shareholder in a struggle for control of American-Israeli public Industrial 3D Printing company Nano Dimension.
- Representing Russian bank VTB Bank in several legal proceedings for enforcement of a foreign judgments issued in Russia against various debtors in Israel.
- Representing Goldman Sachs & Co. and Special Situations Investing Group II in a claim filed by more than 30 plaintiffs (former employees in an Israeli hi-tech company) against 14 defendants (Goldman and Special Situations included) alleging misrepresentation with regard to the plaintiffs rights as Class B option holders/shareholders.
Israel > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 1
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.‘s broad practice handles a diverse range of matters, including class actions and tender processes. Practice head Hili Cohen maintains a technology focused practice, assisting a range of clients across the medical devices, digital health, and pharma industries with R&D and licensing related transactions, in addition to advising on clinical trials and joint ventures. Ofir Goldstein has exceptional knowledge of technology related licensing agreements, capital financings, and investment agreements on both a domestic and international scale, acting fur numerous start-ups and global life sciences companies. Roy Lieber, Tami Fishman Jutkowitz , Sharon Gazit , and Judy Amidor departed the practice in early 2023.Practice head(s):
Hili Cohen
Other key lawyers:
Ofir Goldstein; Danny Kleinhendler; Shir Shalev
Testimonials
‘The team works very well together, in a pleasant and professional manner. They demonstrated resilience when dealing with a complex transaction.’
Key clients
3 Millenium Group
Accelmed
Acthera Therapeutics Ltd.
Agada Medical Ltd.
AISAP
AIVF
Align Technology, LTD
Almeda Ventures Limited Partnership
American Well
AquafitIntimate Ltd.
ARDiS Ltd.
Arkin Holdings
Atricure
BactoByte
Best Brain
BeyondMeat
Bioforum
Biogen
BioMeat FoodTech
BiondVax
BionTech
Biotest AG
Bpreven Ltd.
BrainsGate Ltd.
Brainsway
Breath of Life International Ltd. (BOL Group)
Bunge
Cannopiea
Cardiovalve Ltd.
Carestream Health, Inc.
Clal Biotechnologies Industries Ltd.
ClearSkin Ltd.
Collplant
Cookin
Covington & Burling
Cronos Group
Curatio Healthcare
Deloitte
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
eHealth Ventures
Elanco
Elnis Beauty Ltd
Endospan
Enveric Biosciences, Inc.
Enzymit Inc.
Eximo Medical Ltd.
GI View Ltd.
Heally Israel LTD.
Hogan Lovells
Human Xtensions Ltd
Igentify Ltd.
Industrie Biomediche Insubri SA
InMed
InnoBev Ltd.
InnovaHealth Partners
Inovytec Medical Solutions
Insightech
Intratech Medical
Invisicare
Invitae
Itamar Medical Ltd.
Izun Pharma
Keystone Dental Inc.
KTR Medical
LifeVantage
Lilach- Live and Die with Dignity
Maccabi Healthcare Services
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
Magen David Adom In Israel (MDA)
Magenta Medical Ltd.
Mazor Medical Ltd.
MDGO Ltd.
MDI Health Technologies.
MDigo
MedCPU
MediMe.
Mediwound Ltd.
Medtronic
Menorah Insurance Company Ltd.
Milagro
Morrison & Foerester
Mother’s Choice
MSD
My Ukko
Nailomatic Ltd
National Insurance Institute of Israel
NeuroSense Therapeutics
Novo Nordisk A/S
Novolog group
Nuar Technologies Ltd.
Ohhmed Medical Ltd.
opticaldiagnostics.com
Orasis
Organigram
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
Osborne Clark
Outburn Ltd.
Petsapien.
Pharmaceutical Research Associates (PRA)
PRA HealthScience.
Premier Research
Providence Health & Services
Q-Art Ltd.
Quest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Rafa Laboratories Co. Ltd.
Rainbow Medical Ltd
Rapid Medical Ltd
RealView Imaging Ltd.
Redhill Biopharma Ltd
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Respiration Scan
ReWalk Robotics Ltd.
Rimonim
Roche Pharmaceuticals (Israel) Ltd.
SciVac
SeeGene
Sherman Lab
SheRun Labs Ltd.
SHL Telemedicine Ltd.
Sol-Gel Technologies Ltd
Sonivie Ltd
Sonova Holding AG|Sonova Israel Ltd., the Israeli subsidiary of Sonova.|Sonova USA Inc., the American subsidiary of Sonova.
Spatz FGIA
Sufresca
Synergio (Y&B Mother’s Choice Ltd.)
Telesofia Medical Ltd
Temi Global Ltd.
The Board of Directors of Clalit
The Israeli Medical Association
Therapix Biosciences Ltd
Under Pressure
Valcare Medical
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc
Vibrant Ltd
VitalGo Systems
VRHealth
Well Beat
WellBeat Ltd
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
Wize Pharma Ltd.
Yissum Research Development
Work highlights
- Representing pharmaceutical company Rafa Laboratories Co. Ltd. in a motion to certify a class action against it related to the distribution of opioids.
- Representing Israeli medical device start-up Magenta Medical Ltd. in a 55m USD financing round led by global healthcare investment manager OrbiMed.
- Advising Magen David Adom In Israel (MDA), Israel’s national prehospital emergency medical services organisation, on dozens of tenders every year, and large scale projects.
Israel > Hi-tech and start-ups Tier 1
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.Practice head(s):
Ayal Shenhav; Ashok Chandrasekhar; Richard Mann
Other key lawyers:
Michael Heller; Danny Dilbary; Ido Zemach; Guy Gordon; Ronen Hausirer; Yoni Henner; Amir Yariv; Nitzan Tuvya; Daniel Kahn; Amir Raz; Chen Manzur; Shmulik Atias; Etai Shay; Eyal Diskin; Danny Kleinhendler; Ella Tevet; Hili Cohen; Sharon Kadosh; Rafi Levi; Oren Kedmi; Lev Gaft; Arthur Brusilov
Testimonials
‘The Goldfarb team is exceptional. It helps with any issue we have and they provide a complete package. The conversations and the level of service is outstanding with around-the-clock availability, short SLAs and high quality of deliveries.’
‘A highly professional practice in the tech & VC space. Strong understanding of the key business and legal items that impact the company and management team. Always very responsive, quick turn around with questions and documents, strong industry network and visibility to market standard terms.’
‘Amir Raz has the great combination of profound legal knowledge while, thanks to his unique relationship skills, he also has the ability to represent you within discussions with potential partners and investors. He also knows how to navigate between insisting on the client’s interests and making the deal happen.’
‘Guy Gordon orchestrated the entire work and various streams with the company. I greatly enjoyed working with Guy and discussing any matter with such an exceptional individual. Nitzan Tuvya led the different efforts and collaborations with respective local law firms and did an amazing job.’
‘Danny Dilbary, the partner who leads our file, is more than just a legal counsel. He is a strategic partner and mentor. He helps and advises us on anything, not just legal matters. ’
‘The professionals I collaborate with are defined by their proactive approach, deep industry knowledge, and ability to simplify complex legal matters. Their dedication to collaboration makes us feel more like partners than just clients, setting them apart from competitors.’
‘As a CEO, I have the utmost confidence in Chen Manzur. He is highly experienced and professional, and when I assign a task to him, I know he will handle it exceptionally well. His sense of responsibility is greatly appreciated, and I’m thankful to have the opportunity to work alongside him.’
‘I’d like to mention Arthur Brusilov. I’ve worked with many associates over the years, but there’s truly no one quite like Arthur. His approach to his work is nothing short of remarkable. Arthur consistently demonstrates a level of dedication and commitment that sets him apart from others.’
Key clients
Hundreds of start-ups ranging from pre-seed through advanced stages of development
Cato Networks
Otonomo Technologies
Transmit Security
Papaya Global
Nokod Security
Ovalix
Itamar Medical
Oribi
Pagaya Investment Israel
Stodge (d/b/a Postscript)
Malwarebytes
Gett
Axonius
K2view
Aqua Security Software
Testim
Claroty
GE HealthCare
Sonar Software
Hippo Insurance
Kryon System
Laguna Health
Cellwize Wireless Technologies
Melio
OpenPolicy
Baheal Pharma Group
Celeno Communications
Cyabra Strategy
Representing various companies and funds in the food tech and agro tech field
Lendbuzz
Nokod Security
Context A.I.
Vorlon
BitSight Technology
Memomi
Orasis Pharmaceuticals
Pattern Insurance
Codefresh
Anchiano Therapeutics
Breath of Life International
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Edwards Lifesciences Innovation (Israel)
Applied Materials
Radware
Aternity
Rank Ranger
Wild Moose
Alpha Wave Global
Vorlon
ciValue Systems
Roboteam
Capitolis
Explorium
Riseup
Eko
Imvision Software Technologies
Insightec
S D Sight Diagnostics – Parasight
Salt Security
Photomyne
Openlegacy,
UniPaaS Payments Technologies
Excelero
Bird Rides
Coinbase
Matrix I.T.
Groupe Sanofi
Secured Touch
Applovin
Sysdig
MDI Health Technologies
MDgo (changed name Sensa A. I.
Leo Chief of Stuff
BitSight Technologies
NemoData
GreenRoad Technologies
Human Xtensions
PomVom
EarlySense
Quik Super Online
Flying SpArk
Knock N’ Lock
RealView Imaging
Gaviti Akil
Monte Carlo Data
Cyberfish
Nilus OS
State of Mind Ventures
AIVF
Ayehu
FinTLV
SpliSense
Ohhmed
Nanocell
iPulse Medical
Aquafit Intimate
Quickring Medical Technologies
VoiceSense
Marpet
Spectral
Contguard
Interlude
MBD Holding
Sproutt
Cyberstarts Venture Fund
Firmbase
Hip Mobility
Cyber X
Overcast Security
Vulcan Cyber
Gatekeeper
Pixellot
Balance Payments
NTN
Next Silicon
Different
Wazimo Media
Ariga
Data4Cure
Aeon Bio Pharma
Cybint Globalaw Training And Consulting
Roundforest
Cymptom Labs
Devocean8
Immue Cyber Technologies
MedHab
Brainsway
Mitraltech
Innoging Medical
Mirato
TRG Research and Development
VirtHues Labs
GNX Data Systems
SafeGuard
Perception Point
Halo Digital
Reach Digital
RDeye Solutions
Axonize
Fenror7
XM-DATA
CompIT
Ryshens
She-Mesh Space
Different Perspecteam
Spot
SecurePush
CyberWrite
Excelero
Actyvv LLC (DBA Life Sense)
MazeBolt
Preempt Security
CySource
Hudson Rock
Cyence
ThriveDX Group
UpWest Labs
Insight Venture Partners
Sequoia Capital
Bessemer Venture Partners
Pitango Venture Capital
S-Capital
GGV Capital
Temasek Holdings Private
NICE Systems
Koch Disruptive Technologies
General Catalyst Partners
HOYA Corporation
Marker
Battery Ventures
WRVI Global Capital Managers
Scale Venture Partners
CreditEase Israel Innovation Fund (CEIIF)
ION Acquisition Corp. 2
PTK Acquisition Corp.
BOA Acquisition Corp.
Marlin Equity Partners
Sequoia Venture Capital
Tiger Global Management
TPG Growth
Israel Secondary Fund
General Catalyst Partners
Balderton Capital (UK)
Catalyst-CEL China-Israel Fund
Koch Disruptive Technologies
Bridges Israel
Unorthodox Ventures
Innovation Endeavors
Apax Digital Fund
Technology Crossover Ventures
J.P. Morgan Securities
Barclays Capital
Jefferies
YL Ventures
Red Dot Capital Partners
Felicis Ventures
TPY Capital
Elsewhere Partners
Work highlights
- Representing Cato Networks in its $250m Series F financing round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.
- Representing Melio in a series of strategic transactions with its main commercial partners, as well as in strategic investments and commercial agreements.
- Advising Cisco on its acquisitions in Israel, including on its recent acquisitions of Oort and Lightspin Technologies.
Israel > Infrastructure Tier 1
The infrastructure practice at Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. is commended for its ‘forward-looking counsel that takes into account the broader market’. The newly merged department stands out for its public sector-side work, where it counts the Israel Government Companies Authority, Cross Israel Highway and various other state entities among its key clients. The team also routinely represents construction companies and lenders, among others, on large-scale infrastructure projects. The group is co-led by all-round transactional specialist Rami Sofer; go-to infrastructure expert Tal Danon Shenhav; energy and project finance partner Yotam Leshem; and Dubi Zoltak, who leads the corporate and capital markets team.Practice head(s):
Rami Sofer; Tal Danon Shenhav; Yotam Leshem; Dubi Zoltak
Testimonials
‘An outstanding team with first-rate capabilities across a range of legal aspects — no matter what the legal question is, it can provide an answer from a specialized expert in that specific field. Its attorneys are top-notch, providing sophisticated counsel and easily handling highly complex matters.’
‘Lawyers have exceptional commercial awareness, they are attentive to market trends and provide very good forward-looking counsel that takes into account the broader market commercial situation. ’
‘Yotam Leshem is a fantastic attorney with a sharp intellect and a creative mind. He integrates an extraordinary expertise in the infrastructure and energy fields with an in-depth commercial-technical understanding of the field that is truly unique in the legal sector, resulting in innovative counsel.’
‘The team is very professional with strong business acumen. Rami Sofer is highly responsive and really promotes his clients’ business interests.’
‘A professional team that is service-oriented and possesses vast knowledge —a one-stop-shop.’
Key clients
Adani Group
SENER Group
TYPSA Group
Gadot Chemicals Terminals (1985)
GES Global Environmental Solutions
MRC Alon Tavor Power
Shikun & Binui – Solel Boneh – Infrastructure
Danya Cebus
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
Generation Capital
Israel Aerospace Industries
Netivei Ayalon (Ayalon Highways)
Cross Israel Highway
Bank Hapoalim B.M.,
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Bank Leumi le Israel B.M.
Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
Menora Mivtachim Insurance Company
Phoenix Insurance Company
Mivtach Shamir Holdings
China Harbor Engineering Company
Pan Mediterranean Engineering Company (PMEC)
Solel Boneh Infrastructure
Israel Government Companies Authority
Israel Ministry of Finance (including Procurement Administration, Housing Administration and more)
Israel Ministry of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources
The Geological Survey of Israel (GSI)
Inbal Insurance Co
Mekorot Water Company
Canada Israel Group
TEN – Petroleum Company
Magen David Adom In Israel
Massad Oz Management & Engineering
iSTERN Civil Engineering Projects Management
Ashtrom Group
Negev Natural Gas
DaromNatural Gas
Igudan (the Dan Region Association of Towns for Sewage and Environmental Issues)
The Tel Aviv-Yafo Economic Development Authority
SolelAben EPC Ashalim Limited Partnership
TSK Group
Bayside Land Corporation (Gav Yam)
Isa Khoury Metal Industry
Kolbo Gas
Dor Alon Gas Technologies
Amisragas – the American Israeli Gas Corporation
SBges EPC JV
Sano-Bruno’s Enterprises
Delta-Galil Industries
Breath of Life International
Elbatech
Chemipal
Sorek Operation and Maintenance Company
Europe Asia Pipeline Company
Meydan Group
DDM Group
Elevion Group
V.I.D. Desalination Company
Kfar Saba Water Plant – Cooperative Agricultural Society
Ben Gurion University of the Negev
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Quadro National Infrastructure
Ramat Hasharon Municipality
Vulcan Power Consulting & Security
Nemodata
Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M Group)
Work highlights
- Representing both sides (Adani Group and Gadot Chemicals on one side, and the Israel Government Companies Authority on the other) in the approximately NIS4bn privatisation of the Haifa Port.
- Advising Cross Israel Highway on several infrastructure projects, including on the expansion of Highway 6 by way of a BOT agreement for the planning, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a new 100km route.
- Representing Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering in several infrastructure projects amounting to billions of NIS, including two desalination plants.
Israel > Insurance Tier 1
The ‘efficient, dedicated and business-oriented’ group at Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. stands out for its strong relationships with many of Israel’s largest insurance companies, including Phoenix, Harel, Menorah and Hachshara. Striking an enviable balance between contentious and non-contentious work, the group is equipped to advise on the full range of matters, from regulatory and compliance issues, through to commercial transactions and complex litigation. It advises on all types of insurance from cyber-related insurances through to insurance tailored to construction, finance and marine sectors. Key contacts include Rami Sofer, who is a go-to name for corporate and regulatory work; Dafna Lotan Medvejer, who specialises in enterprise risk management; litigator Hagit Blaiberg, who is sought after for insurance-related class actions; and Ehud Alfassi, who focuses on insurance, pensions and saving funds.Practice head(s):
Rami Sofer; Dafna Lotan Medvejer; Hagit Blaiberg; Ehud Alfassi
Testimonials
‘A professional, devoted and responsive team. Lawyers are open to questions and discussions and are commercially oriented.’
‘A knowledgeable, efficient, dedicated and business-oriented group. In particular Dafna Lotan Medvejer, who is a real superstar.’
‘The team is professional. Lawyers collaborate fully and are very attentive.’
‘Dafna Lotan Medvejer is a professional lawyer. I’ve been working with her for three years now. It’s a pleasure to work with her.’
Key clients
AIG
The Phoenix Insurance Company
Harel Insurance Co.
Menorah Insurance Company
Hachshara Insurance Company
Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings
I.D.I. Insurance Company
S. Shlomo Insurance Company
Inbal Insurance Co.
Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings
Menora Mivtachim Insurance
Hippo Insurance
Howden Israel Insurance Brokers
Shekel Insurance Agency (2008)
Madanes Insurance Agency
Lev Hadekel & A.S.L
Ayalon Holdings
Bank Hapoalim
Coca-Cola Israel (The Central Bottling Company)
Albar Mimunit Services
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Netivei Ayalon
Amdocs
Perion Network
Playtika Israel
Dor Chemicals
Openlegacy
Magen David Adom
Decathlon Sports Israel
Applied Materials
Hertz Properties Group
Dori Media Group
NMC United Entertainment
A.L. Ten Bis
Atera Networks
Roboteam
Alum Eshet (Oman)
TPG Growth
Isa Khoury Metal Industry
Radware
Aviv Arlon
Anchiano Therapeutics
Memco Group
Five Sigma
CyberArk Software
Novo Nordisk
Photomyne
REE Automotive
Satixfy
The Jewish Agency for Israel
Elcon Recycling Center
AlumEshet US
Rubinstein Grou
Prospera Technologies
The Investment Houses Association
Bank Leumi le Israel B.M.
FIBI- First International Bank of Israel
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Israel Discount Bank
More Investments; More Provident Funds
Excellence Nessuah Brokerage Services
Altshuler Shaham
Yelin Lapidot Investment House
IBI Investment House
Meitav Investment House
Amitim – Pension Funds
Gilad Pension Fund
Teachers’ Educational Funds
Work highlights
- Representing Neto Finance in a cooperation agreement with Four Seasons Pension Insurance Agency, under which the agencies will work together to market insurance assets amounting to NIS40bn.
- Representing numerous insurance companies including, Harel Insurance Company, The Phoenix Insurance Company, Hachshara Insurance Company, S. Shlomo Insurance Company and others, in various commercial transactions and insurance-related class actions and litigation.
- Advising various local and international corporations on commercial insurance, D&O insurance and cyber insurance matters.
Intellectual property > Intellectual property: commercial/transactions Tier 1
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. continues to strengthen its leading position in the Israeli intellectual property field, routinely advising on IP licensing, commercial transactions and licensing agreements. The team is noted for its expertise in the media, music and entertainment sectors, where Eyal Price is the key contact for both contentious and non-contentious issues, while also displaying significant strength in the life sciences and high-tech industries. Recognised for her expertise in cross-border commercial, IP and tech transactions, Ella Tevet heads the intellectual property and privacy department. International transactions expert Sharon Aloni and ‘excellent partner’ Ronen Hausirer, who notably focuses on cross-border transactions in the technology field, jointly lead the technology and intellectual property transactions practice. Sa’ar Plinner and Eyal Price head the IP litigation, prosecution and entertainment practice. Another key contact is Roee Laor, whose focus is on negotiating complex commercial and technological agreements.Practice head(s):
Ella Tevet; Sharon Aloni; Ronen Hausirer
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The firm is very professional, highly helpful and provides practical advice that is very valuable for an in-house consultant.’
‘Ella Tevet and Roee Laor are a highly qualified team, providing tailor-made solutions and focusing on client needs. Inclusive perspectives for better problem-solving. Compared to other firms, their holistic approach and client focus set them apart. They are the best choice to achieve your legal goals.’
‘Ronen Hausirer is an excellent combination of professionalism and pragmatism, and an excellent partner. Very knowledgeable, pragmatic and solution-oriented.’
‘Ella and her team are dedicated to our needs, with unconditional availability and a comprehensive approach.’
‘Ella Tevet and Roee Laor consistently stand out for their exceptional legal acumen and unwavering dedication to their clients. Their unique ability to provide innovative solutions and a client-centred approach sets them apart in the legal industry. We greatly appreciate their expertise, professionalism and commitment to achieving outstanding results.’
Key clients
EMC Israel Development Center Ltd.
Symantec Corporation
Dalia Power Energies Ltd.
The Altshuler Shaham Group
Bank Hapoalim B.M.
Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
Keshet Broadcasting (“Keshet 12”)
Insightec
Medtronic plc
SatixFy Communications Ltd.
Insight Partners
Infront Sports & Media AG
Otonomo Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: OTMO)
Laguna Health Inc.
Igentify Ltd.
ESGgo
DSP Group, Inc.
Celeno Communications (Israel) Ltd.
Attunity Ltd.
The Israeli Federation of Phonographs and Cassettes Ltd.
Shufersal Ltd.
Alonyal Ltd., McDonald’s Israel
Coinbase
Newpan
Gett
Melio Payments
General Mills Israel Ltd.
Siemens Industry Software Ltd.
NMC United Entertainment Ltd.
The Arison Group
QlikTech International AB
Bezeq
Adler Chomski Marketing Communication Ltd.
Tedy Development and Productions (1992) Ltd.
Fischer Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Tadiran Group Ltd.
Papaya Global Ltd.
RedHill Biopharma Ltd.
Minerva Labs Ltd.
Storytel AB
Zimark Ltd.
Kodak Israel
Riseup Moments Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Medtronic and its Israeli subsidiaries with respect to IP matters, the Israeli Innovation Authority rules and privacy compliance.
- Provided ongoing counsel to Israel Discount Bank on IP licensing transactions.
- Advised Thales Group on its multibillion acquisition of Imperva with respect to all IP, licensing, commercial and privacy matters.
Israel > Investment and venture capital funds Tier 1
The January 2023 merger between Goldfarb Seligman and Gross & Co. cemented Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.‘s market-leading position in the investment funds field in Israel, where the team routinely represents leading Israeli fund managers, investors and high-net-worth individuals. It is active in an array of matters, spanning fund formation and taxation, venture capital, private equity and real estate fund work. Real estate investment specialist Oren Wolpin and venture capital and private equity funds experts Ayal Shenhav and Layla Chertow are key practitioners, as is Eli (Robert) Barasch, who is recognised for his specialisation in China-Israel cross-border transactions. Eylon Szatmary is well versed in private equity, venture capital, hedge funds and debt funds.Practice head(s):
Ayal Shenhav
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Willingness to provide advice at any time and on any day with deep professionalism and knowledge of the subject.’
‘Out-of-the-box thinking with legal and business advice to match. Extensive knowledge of industry standards and deep understanding of business.’
‘Oren Wolpin and Eylon Szatmary form the perfect team for any fund-related issue, with cutting-edge ideas, attention to detail, and great responsiveness. This team knows what is important to the client and sees their needs when it comes to drafting, reviewing and discussing, whether it is current or ad hoc matters.’
Key clients
83 North
91 Ventures
Abu Family REIT
Accelmed Partners II
Almeda Ventures
Alto Real Estate Funds LLC
Altshuler Shaham Properties
Aluma Infrastructure Fund (2020) Ltd.
Amiti
Amitim
AMoon
Arava Power
Arbor Ventures
Aristagora Ventures
Aviv Venture Capital
Balderton Capital (UK) LLP
Battery Ventures
BayernLB Capital Partner
Bessemer Venture Partners
BIT Enterprises Ltd.
Blumberg Capital
Bullet Ventures
Canaan Partners
Cardumen Capital SGEIC, S.A
Catalyst-CEL China-Israel Fund
Cedar Ventures
Clear Future
Compit Now
Copia Global Markets Fund Ltd.
Cyberstarts
Deutsche Telekom
Dynamics Ventures
E44
Earlyview Access
eHealth Ventures
Electra Real Estate Ltd.
Emerge
Exigent HP Fund
F2
Finance Differently
FinTLV
Fortissimo
FXP
Gsharim Fund
Giza
Glilot Capital Partners
Glilot Growth Fund
Goldman Investments
Hanaco Venture Capital
Hasso Plattner Ventures
I Squared Capital
iArgento
IBI Investment House Ltd.
IBI Investment House Ltd. – COMRIT
IBI Investment House Ltd. – CCF
IBI Investment House Ltd. – SBL
IBI Investment House Ltd. – Tevel
IBI Investment House Ltd. – Volcano
IBI Investment House Ltd. – Quality (QCF)
IBI Investment House Ltd. – CLO Strategies Fund
IBI Investment House Ltd. – Datacom
IBI Investment House Ltd. – Re’em Equity
IBI Investment House Ltd. – Re’em Opportunities
IBI Investment House Ltd. – Re’em Global
IBI PILLAR (International Real Estate)
Insight Partners
Israel Secondary Fund
Israeli SFR Opportunity Fund
IWI
K Fund
K1 Fund
Khosla Ventures
Koch Disruptive Technologies
Lenovo Capital
Lightspeed
Ma’ayan Fund
Magenta
Magma
Makers Fund
Manor Evergreen
Medica Venture Partners
Mehadrin
Meitav Investments House
Menivim the New REIT Fund Ltd.
Menora Mivtachim Holdings Ltd.
Munich Venture Partners
Next Gear
Nili Capital Partners
Norwest Venture Partners (NVP)
Oleh
Ogen Financial Solutions
Oryzn
Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
Poalim Capital Markets
Profits for Growth (PFG)
Psagot Value Properties Ltd.
RentIt
REV (Reed Elsevier Ventures)
Rio Ventures Inc.
RUNI Ventures
Ruby Capital
Rysy Properties Limited
Saban Ventures
Scale Venture Partners
S-Capital
Sequoia Capital Israel
Shaked Partners Ltd.
Shamrock
Shasta Ventures
Shemaria Family Real Estate Investment Activity
Sheva Ventures fund
Silver Lake
Sorenson Ventures
Starfund Ventures
State of Mind I, State of Mind II, State of Mind III, State of Mind Momentum
Storm Ventures
Strips
Symbol Fund
Tadiran
Technology Crossover Ventures
Temasek Holdings Private Limited
Tenaya
The Crossroads FCP-FIS fund
The Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd.
Phoenix Real Estate Debt Fund
Thoma Bravo
Titan Capital Partners
TLV Partners
TPG Growth
TPY Capital
Triventures Series SPV
Tulip Fund
Unorthodox Ventures
UP West Ventures
Value Fund for Non-Bank Financing Limited Partnership
Verizon Inc. and its Israeli subsidiaries
Vertex
Vintage
Walden International
WRVI Global Capital Managers LLC
WTI
YL Ventures
York Capital
Work highlights
- Represented Hanaco Venture Capital in the formation of a series of VC investment funds, advising from inception on all aspects of structuring, formation and fundraising.
- Represented HomeRun management and a number of anchor investors in the formation of Manor Evergreen Investments Fund, a private equity fund with a unique evergreen structure.
- Represented IBI Investment House in the structuring, formation and fundraising of alternative and hedge funds, including over 10 distinct financial funds that raised billions of USD combined.
Israel > Planning and zoning Tier 1
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. acts for a varied mix of entrepreneurs, construction groups, infrastructure clients and property owners on planning and zoning work. The team covers all key real estate spheres, including residential, urban renewal, infrastructure and industrial projects, where it advises on the full life cycle of matters, from proceedings for the approval of master zoning plans, through to complex litigation. Levy Amitay andAvi Arad co-lead the overarching real estate, planning and construction department; both handle planning issues and real estate transactions. The planning and construction sub-practice is led jointly by Orna Verhovsky and Sagiv Hanin. Real estate head Israel Aziel is also noted. Practice head(s):
Levy Amitay; Avi Arad; Israel Aziel; Orna Verhovsky; Sagiv Hanin
Other key lawyers:
Eyal Shakiv
Key clients
A. Adler Properties
Amazon
Amot Investments
Angel Bakeries
AOL
Apartment for Rent – Rental Housing Government Company
Ariel Properties, Management
Ashdod Bonded
Aspen Group
Association for the Welfare of Israeli Soldiers (AWIS)
Aura Israel
Avney HaChoshen Tourism
Ayala Agam Real Estate Consulting
Ayalon Highway Company
AYM Holdings
Azorim Group
Azrieli Group
B.S.R. Group
Bat Yam municipality
Bayside Land Corporation (Gav-Yam)
BE Drugstores
Be’er Sheva Municipality
Bezeq
Big Shopping Centers
Biolojic Design
BST Group
Caesarea Edmond Benjamin de Rothschild Corporation
Calcalit Jerusalem
Canaan Gardens (Ganey Can’an)
Canada Israel Group
Cellcom
Chen and Itai Gindi Israel
Clal Insurance Company
Clalit Health Services
Coca Cola Israel (The Central Bottling Company)
Cooperative Society for Mutual Assistance and Savings of Employees of Clalit Health Services
Crazy Line
Cross Israel Highway
Dan Public Transportation Co.
Darom Natural Gas
David Czapnik & Sons
Dor Chemicals
DTCP Israel
Dunitz Brothers
Edri & Shahar Entrepreneurship & Construction
El Al Israel Airlines
Energix Group
Eran YD Entrepreneurship and Construction Group
Establishment Nahal
Etz HaShaked Engineering
“Ezra Lemarpe”
Gad Nazareth Mor
Gal Nave Real Estate
Ganey Cnaan
Gindi Friedman Real Estate Entrepreneurship
Green Park (G.Y.A) Entrepreneurship & Real Estate Marketing
Grofit Construction
Grofit Yesodot
Growth Israel Urban Development
Hadera Municipality and its Economic Development Company
Harel Insurance Company – Investment Division
Hewlett Packard
Hizuk Plus of the Tama 38 Group
Hogla-Kimberly (Kimberly-Clark Israel)
Holon Municipality, Holon Economic Development Company
Hotel Eden Nursing Homes in Nahariya
I Belong Israel (Masa Israeli)
IDB development Corporation
Igudan
Inovytec Medical Solutions
IPC Jerusalem
ISPRO: the Israel Properties Rental Corp
Israel Aerospace Industries
Israel Canada Rem (ICR)
Israel Railways
Israeli Properties Rental Corporation (ISPRO)
Jerusalem Municipality
K.B.A Town Builders Group
Keren Kayemet LeIisrael Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF)
Kfar Netter Local Council
Kfar Saba Water Plant – Cooperative Agricultural Society
Kidmat Eden
Kiryat Gat Mall
Krinsky-Gottlieb
Kupat Holim Meuhedet
Lesico Group
Leumi Partners
M.S.K.S. Cheetah Real Estate Investments
Magen David Adom In Israel (MDA)
Maman Group
Marine Ties Investment Ltd
Massad-Oz Management & Engineering
Mehadrin Ltd. and Pri Or
Mekorot Water Company
Menivim – The New REIT
MI CompanyB.V
Milouot Corporation for the Development of Haifa Bay Settlements
Minrav Holdings
Mivney Taasia (of the Mivne Group)
More Provident Funds
Nahalat Amir
Nea Hotel
Negev Natural Gas
Netanya Municipality, Halat – The Netanya Development and Tourism Company
Netivei Israel – The National Transport Infrastructure Company
Neve Gad
New Lineo Cinema (2006)
New Reality
Newpan
Nitsba Holdings 1995
NTA – Metropolitan Mass Transit System
Ora, a cooperative agricultural community
Otonomo Technologies
Overseas Commerce
Pardes Savings Kadima
Paz Ashdod Refinery
Peretz Boney Hanegev
Petah Tikva Municipality, Petah Tikva Development Company
Property and Building Group
Rafael Feed Mills
Ramat Hasharon Municipality
Rami Levi Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing 2006
Rami Shabiru Engineering Construction and Investments
Reality Investment Funds
Refael Nadlan (Refael Real Estate Group)
Rentit
Representing dozens of private clients in various planning matters.
Rompart Israel
Rozio Group
Ruppin Academic Center
S.I.E. Ashkelon
Sde Warburg, a cooperative Israeli village.
Senso-Optics
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
Sharbat Brothers Construction Company
Shareholders in Pardes Bachings Kadima
Shhakim Real Estate Group
Shikun & Binui – Solel Boneh – Infrastructure
Shufersal
Silon Sport Marketing (1989)
Sorek Operation and Maintenance Company
Strauss Group
System Management Company
The Afeka Tel Aviv Academic College of Engineering
The Arison Investment Fund
The City People Group
The Elad Group
The Knesset, Israel’s parliament.
The Local Committee of Planning and Construction – Jerusalem District.
The Phoenix Insurance Company
The Rashi Foundation
Tiberias Hot Springs Co.
Unilever
Urban Brand
Urbanbrd
Verint Systems
Vitania
Wolfson Clore Mayer Corp.
Y.D.E. Menivim
Yochananoff Supermarkets
Yossi Avrahami Civil Engineering Works
Yuval Alon
Zemach Hammerman
Zim Urban
Zohar & Zafrir Sharbat
Work highlights
- Advising Canada Israel Group on the planning and zoning aspects of several large-scale, mixed-use projects amounting to billions of NIS.
- Advising major government companies, such as Ayalon Highways and Netivei Israel, on complex planning and zoning aspects of large-scale national infrastructure projects.
- Advising Zim Urban on advancing the plans of multiple significant projects and on all related matters.
Israel > Real estate and construction Tier 1
Housing a full-service real estate practice, Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. routinely represents major domestic and multinational clients across the full range of real estate transactions, project development and real estate investments. Already ranking among the largest real estate practices in the market, Goldfarb’s recent tie-up with Gross & Co adds further critical mass. The group is co-led by a trio of go-to real estate specialists, namely Levy Amitay, Avi Arad, and Israel Aziel. Other recommended practitioners include Vered Gitterman; Yael Mirone Mezamer; Gabi Drucker; seasoned of counsel Ari Wechsler; and new arrival Patrick Benzimra , whose addition added significant cross-border firepower with the combination of his eponymous boutique, which specialised in representing foreign clients, into the firm. Practice head(s):
Levy Amitay; Avi Arad; Israel Aziel
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Property and Building Group
Canada Israel Group
Neve Gad
Aspen Group
Bayside Land Corporation (Gav-Yam)
Azrieli Group
Azorim Investments in Development and Construction Company
Electra Real Estate
Harel Insurance Company – Investment Division
Google (including Waze)
Shufersal
Shikun & Binui Real Estate
Shikun & Binui – Solel Boneh – Infrastructure
Rani Zim Shopping Centers (Zim Urban)
More Provident Funds
Leumi Partners
Strauss Group
BIG Shopping Centers
Zemach Hammerman
Israeli Properties Rental Corporation
Coca Cola Israel (The Central Bottling Company)
O.Z. Yesodot Eitanim Construction
Menivim – The New REIT
Rentit
Peretz BoneH Hanegev (1993)
Zohar & Zafrir Sharbat
Chen and Itay Gindi Israel
Rami Shabiru Engineering Construction and Investments
Meshulam Levinstein Contracting and Engineering Group
Amot Investments
Ari Real Estate (Arena) Investments
Abu Yehiel – Building Company
The Elad Group
GF Real Estate Group
Dan Public Transportation Co
The Arison Group
Playtika
Bank Hapoalim B.M.
Dell EMC Corporation
Morgal Investments
Profimex Real Estate Management
BST Group
Piedmont Enterprises
Keren Kayemet LeIisrael Jewish National Fund
Netivei Israel – The National Transport Infrastructure Company
EY Israel
The Hatzi Hinam Group
EFI Capital
S.G.S. Building Company
The ILDC Group (Hachsharat Hayishuv)
Representing the developers of the ‘Creation Towers’ project in Tel Aviv
Menora Mivtachim Holdings
The Phoenix Insurance Company
Clal Insurance Company
Kupat Holim Meuhedet
Clalit Health Services
Be’er Sheva Municipality
Ramat Hasharon Municipality
Bat Yam municipality
Holon Municipality, Holon Economic Development Company
Netanya Municipality, Halat – The Netanya Development and Tourism Company
Petah Tikva Municipality, Petah Tikva Development Company
Hadera Municipality and its Economic Development Company
Hadera Founders Co.
Beyond Real Estate Investments
Mivne Group
Magen David Adom
The winners of the tender for the acquisition of the Old Tel Aviv Central Bus Station
Lev Haeer
The Gabay Group
Sharbat Brothers Construction Company
Etz HaShaked Engineering
Kidmat Eden
Mivney Taasia
Ayala Agam Real Estate Consulting
Grofit Construction
Grofit Yesodot
David Shahar
Kadouri (Millennium) Investments & Assets
Morad Yehezkel
Netanya on the Sea
The City People Group
Rozio Group
The Avenue Group
ZIM Real Estate Holdings
S. Bar Development and Investments
B.S.R. Group
Y-Box
Z. F. Building Company
Eshel Israel Urban Renewal
Yossi Avrahami Civil Engineering Works
Avney Hoshen
YUKA Holding 2006
Mashhour Brothers Building and Development
PB Urban Renewal
Kibbutzim College
MyHeritage
Naor Holdings
Radco Urban Renewal
D.B. Hotels
REALITY Investments
Adi Zim Holdings
Hoffman Construction Company,
Maslavi Construction Company
Consulat Général de France à Jérusalem
Maison Kayser
System Management Company
The Rashi Foundation
Dunitz Brothers
ISPRO: the Israel Properties Rental Corp
IDB development Corporation
Vitania
Hewlett Packard
Wolfson Clore Mayer Corp
Inovytec Medical Solutions
Ashdod Bonded
Refael Nadlan (Refael Real Estate Group)
Calcalit Jerusalem
Energix Group
New Reality
Shhakim Real Estate Group
Gad Nazareth Mor
Hizok Plus Part Of The Tama Group 38
Edri & Shahar Entrepreneurship & Construction
Y.D.E. Menivim
Eran YD Entrepreneurship and Construction Group
IPC Jerusalem
M.S.K.S. Cheetah Real Estate Investments
Hotel Eden Nursing Homes in Nahariya
Silon Sport Marketing (1989)
Marine Ties Investment
Kiryat Gat Mall
David Czapnik & Sons
S.I.E. Ashkelon
Establishment Nahal
DTCP Israel
AYM Holdings
Verint Systems
AOL
Biolojic Design
MI CompanyB.V
Otonomo Technologies
Senso-Optics
Gal Nave Real Estate
Ariel Properties, Management
Cooperative Society for Mutual Assistance and Savings of Employees of Clalit Health Services
Nahalat Amir
Canaan Gardens (Ganey Can’an)
Pardes Savings Kadima
Biolojic Design
Otonomo Technologies
Senso-Optics
Gal Nave Real Estate
Yuval Alon
Newpan
Ruppin Academic Center
Ariel Properties, Management
Crazy Line
Pardes Savings Kadima
Nea Hotel
Work highlights
- Representing Canada Israel Group in several large-scale real estate projects and transactions amounting to tens of billions of NIS.
- Representing developers and tenants in dozens of urban renewal projects across Israel with a combined value of tens of billions of NIS.
- Advising Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings and Aspen Group on the acquisition of a 10-acre plot near the Ashdod Port, together with Ewave, for NIS350m, and on the development and management of a logistics centre on the plot.
Israel > Tax Tier 1
Following the January 2023 merger between Gross & Co and Goldfarb Seligman, the combined Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. of Tel Aviv now offers the services of an expanded team of ‘experienced, dynamic and reliable‘ professionals covering an array of specialist areas. The firm represents a vast range of major banking, insurance, retail, tech and healthcare companies, both multinational and domestic. The tax team is led by four practice heads: managing partner Tal Atsmon; high-net-worth individual tax planning expert Yaron Sever; experienced litigator Oren Biran; and indirect taxation specialist Gill Nadel. Liat Faig-Neuwirth, who heads the VAT-focused arm of the practice, is also central, as is real estate taxation expert Elisha Kesner. Moti Balilti, who has a background in international taxation matters, and the Zurich-based Inbal Faibish Wassmer are further notable names.Practice head(s):
Tal Atsmon; Yaron Sever; Oren Biran; Gil Nadel
Other key lawyers:
Liat Graber; Elisha Kesner; Liraz Tubul; Liat Faig-Neuwirth; Inbal Faibish Wassmer; Moti Balilti; Shay Fahima; Ayal Shenhav
Testimonials
‘We worked with both seasoned partners and junior associates, and both the categories of professionals performed outstandingly.’
‘The team is experienced, dynamic and reliable, all with a strong background in the industry and well-versed in tax matters. The quality level of the services they offer is above the market.’
‘Inbal Faibish Wassmer in particular is an outstanding professional, able to combine a wide professional knowledge to an equally strong acumen in human relationships.’
‘The service provided was very professional both in terms of the final product and the work process. Every question and need was answered and they were available when needed, even beyond the usual working hours.’
‘I always refer to Inbal Faibish Wassmer, an excellent all-round professional and highly experienced. She is very personable and highly specialized in Israeli tax matters, so I always refer to her for cases involving Israeli features.’
‘They are able to provide complex information that are understandable and help enormously with decision-making. They are very professional and accurate and have extensive knowledge as well experience. They always provide accurate answers quickly.’
‘Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. is a leading tax practice in Israel, with a team of experienced and knowledgeable professionals. They have helped me with complex and challenging tax issues, such as cross-border transactions and tax planning. They are always responsive, proactive, and creative in finding solutions. ’
‘Top team in Israel with a very high calibre of professionals. The team has incomparable access to the local administration and is able to negotiate sensitive matters of tax, immigration and property law.’
Key clients
AIG Inc.
UBS AG
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Credit Suisse
Cisco Systems Inc.
Dell EMC Corporation
Bank Hapoalim B.M.
Arison Group
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Playtika
Insight Partners
YL Ventures
IPC Jerusalem Ltd
Babcock Power Inc.
Otonomo Technologies Ltd.
Accelmed Growth Partners
Operator Partners
Alpha Wave Ventures
TLV Partners IV LP
Flytrex Aviation ltd.
Zscaler Inc
ION Acquisition Corp. 1 Ltd.
REE Automotive Ltd.
Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
MyHeritage Ltd.
Itamar Medical Ltd.
DSP Group, Inc.
SodaStream International Ltd.
Michman Basad Ltd.
Adidas Israel Ltd.
Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
Medtronic plc
A.L. Ten Bis Ltd. (“10bis”)
Shufersal Ltd.
Work highlights
- Representing Teva Pharmaceutical Industries in two tax litigation cases before the Supreme Court involving a unique Israeli taxation mechanism.
- Acting for American venture capital firm Insight Venture Partners in tax aspects of multiple investments and purchases of Israeli companies.
- Representing Israeli independent power producer MRC Alon Tavor Power in tax litigation related to its ILS acquisition of the Alon Tavor Power Plant from the Israel Electric Corporation.
Israel > Banking and finance Tier 2
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. acts for a solid client base encompassing banks, credit enhancers, lenders and borrowers, as well as non-bank financial entities seeking advice on a range of finance and banking transactions at both a local and international level. The team is jointly led by Ariel Rosenberg, who notably focuses on financing projects in the energy, infrastructure, and real estate sectors; and Ofer Hanoh, who is an expert in financial regulation. Ran Ben-Ari advises on the regulatory implications of activities in the Israeli financial markets, while Ido Amir is particularly active in the field of digital banking. Capital markets and financial regulation expert Roy Reiss is highly praised by clients.Practice head(s):
Ofer Hanoh; Ariel Rosenberg
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Extensive experience and knowledge of financial rules and regulations. In-depth knowledge of the Israeli financial market – legal knowledge combined with a deep understanding of business. Unique legal approach that allows the firm to consult clients on the legal and business consequences of their decisions.’
‘Goldfarb Gross Seligman stands out as an exceptional partner for fintech-payment companies that operate in the area of banking regulation. Our experience working closely with their team on various aspects of our business has been first-rate. The team has extensive experience in fintech and banking regulation, as well as a broad understanding of the nuances of the industry, enabling them to provide tailored solutions to meet our specific needs, especially with regard to navigating complex regulatory frameworks.’
‘Goldfarb Gross Seligman’s unique strengths lie in its unparalleled fintech and banking regulatory expertise, creative problem-solving skills and deep commitment to understanding and aligning with clients’ business objectives.’
‘Ido Amir is undeniably the most professional and knowledgeable payment lawyer in the market, and he is also an incredibly creative thinker. He is an invaluable asset to any fintech firm and a primary reason why our firm chose Goldfarb Gross Seligman as our primary legal adviser. He possesses a unique combination of legal knowledge and a business-oriented approach that truly sets him apart.’
‘Roy Reiss is our trusted go-to expert. His professionalism and extensive banking industry knowledge are truly exceptional. He possesses a deep understanding of industry regulations and best practices, which allows him to provide practical and tailored advice perfectly suited to our unique circumstances. His responsiveness is impeccable, consistently delivering timely and comprehensive responses to our inquiries. We consider ourselves fortunate to have him as our adviser.’
‘Ariel Rosenberg is an amazing lawyer, he is a true expert when it comes to all aspects of financing, particularly unique financing models and tech. He has unmatched expertise in financial regulation, and is at the forefront of legal innovation, paving the way for new, creative financing that is not directly addressed by current regulations. Ariel is an invaluable asset for anyone seeking to introduce new financial technologies or finance solutions to the Israeli market.’
Key clients
FIBI- First International Bank of Israel
Bank Hapoalim
Bank Leumi le Israel B.M.
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.
Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
Discount Capital Ltd.
UBS AG
Goldman Sachs
JP Morgan
Credit Suisse
Citigroup
HSBC
Deutsche Bank
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
The Association of Banks in Israel
Clal Insurance group
Edmond De Rothschild Bank, Edmond De Rothschild Bank (Israel)
Phoenix Insurance Group
AIG Israel
Gilad Pension Fund
IBI Investment House
The Arison Group
Arison Investments Ltd.
Menora Insurance Group
Excellence Nessuah Investments House
Amitim
The Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd.
Altshuler Shaham Ltd.
Menora Mivtachim Holdings Ltd.
Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd.
RiseUp
Paz Oil Group
Shikun & Binui
Poalim Equity / Poalim ventures
The Investment Houses Association
Bank of Montreal (BMO)
Nuvei Corporation
More Investments; More Provident Funds Ltd.
Partner Communication Ltd.
Aura Investments
Hever Soldiers and Veterans Ltd.
Harel Insurance Group
Bank Massad
Leumi Partners
Adani Group
Gadot Chemicals Terminals (1985) Ltd.
Rapac Energy Ltd.
Insightec Ltd.
Elco Ltd.
MGG GP
SBges EPC JV
Pagaya Investment Israel Ltd.
Canada Israel Group
Israel Canada (T.R) Ltd.
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI)
Israel Canada Hotels Ltd. (ICH)
ICR – Israel Canada Rem Residence (formerly Minrav Projects Ltd.)
B.S.R. Group
Shufersal Ltd.
Virtu Financial Inc.
The Shlomo Group
Keshet Broadcasting (Keshet 12)
Negev Natural Gas Ltd.
Darom Natural Gas Ltd.
Lahav Fund Two, Limited Partnership
Elron Electronic Industries
Cointree
Arbel Fund
SigmaTek
Satixfy Communication Ltd.
Nuvei Inc.
Strauss Group
PayBox
Opal Balance Investments Ltd.
Torchlight Investors LLC.
Tiedemann Advisors, LLC.
Harris Associates
Bergos Bank
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering Ltd.
Champion Motors Ltd.
The Gindi Group
Z.M.H Hammerman Ltd.
Yuka Park
Leopard Group
Asia-Hadera-Israel Ltd.
Acro Real Estate Group
Shani Shenhav Ltd.
Lumenis Ltd.
Credit Shop Ltd.
Harel Information Technologies Ltd.
Tadbik Ltd.
OMNIQ Corp.
Isracard Group
Work highlights
- Advised India based Adani Group and Israeli company Gadot Chemicals Terminals (1985) Ltd. in all financing aspects of their NIS4bn purchase of Haifa Port.
- Advised Arison Holdings on the decentralisation process of Bank HaPoalim’s control.
- Advised Discount Bank on a transaction with fintech company Ezbob for the establishment of a company that will digitally extend credit to retail customers and SMBs, using Ezbob’s technology.
Dispute resolution > Dispute resolution: local litigation and arbitration Tier 2
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.’s newly merged dispute resolution practice demonstrates particular strength in corporate litigation, with a notable emphasis on shareholder disputes. Among its other areas of activity, the team handled a steady stream of tax disputes, misrepresentation matters, IP litigation, and real estate disputes, among other issues. Recommended practitioners include firm vice-chair Zvi Bar-Nathan, who is highly regarded for arbitration and mediation proceedings, as well as litigation; Hagit Blaiberg, who handles complex arbitral and judicial disputes, including class actions; Aaron Michaeli, who specialises in corporate litigation, class actions and derivative suits; class actions specialist Yehuda Rosenthal; and the ‘insightful and knowledgeable’ Michael Ginsburg. Jeremy Benjamin and Yori Nehushtan are also noted. Practice head(s):
Zvi Bar-Nathan; Hagit Blaiberg; Aaron Michaeli; Moshe Mazor; Benjamin Rotenberg
Other key lawyers:
Yehuda Rosenthal; Moti Arad; Yigal Kava; Daphna Kapeliuk; Michael Ginsburg; Yori Nehushtan; Giora Ben-Tal; Eitan Rotschild; Adi Yogev; Shai Erez; Jeremy Benjamin; Maya Nusbaum Rapaport
Testimonials
‘The team displayed very high competency in all relevant legal matters, along with clear understanding of the business environment we operate in, and the implications of the legal activities on our business operations. Great team work – internally and with us as a client, to make sure topics are advanced.’
‘The service that I received was amazing. The team was dedicated at all times. Lawyers looked for creative, smart and intelligent solutions to suit my preferences. They also were very human and supportive all the way.’
‘Zvi Bar-Nathan is one of the leading international arbitration practitioners in Israel. He is fair, efficient, has common sense, and is uniquely knowledgeable about Israeli arbitration law. Zvi Bar-Nathan knows arbitration and is a very effective arbitrator, who understands the case put before him immediately.’
‘Michael Ginsburg is very responsive when I ask for case updates or case strategy assessment(s). Thorough and knowledgeable of the areas of law involved in the matter he supports. Insightful and knowledgeable of the industry my company is in.’
‘I worked with Jeremy Benjamin. He is a brilliant strategist, he is creative with his arguments, he understand the pressure points in a claim and how to exploit them for the benefit of his clients. He is an incredibly hard-worker, he makes himself available at all hours of the day. He is astute, and will go that extra mile.’
‘One of the most important things that happened to me with the team under Igor’s management is availability. The level of availability and speed of response was exceptional. Alongside this skill, we received extremely courteous and professional treatment.’
‘The firm, and especially Jeremy Benjamin, are very capable. They quickly understood our case and the opportunities. Lawyers were proactive, very responsive and effectively managed the formal steps of the court case.’
‘I mainly work with Maya Nusbaum Rapaport, who is an excellent attorney: professional, creative, available and with a broad view of the client and their needs.’
Key clients
Google, including YouTube.
Various companies of the Credit Suisse group: Credit Suisse(UK), Credit Suisse Fund Administration and Credit Suisse Investment Services (Cayman), Credit Suisse US Securities LLC
Coca Cola Israel (The Central Bottling Company),
Israel Railways
Murchinson
Fahn Kanne & Co. Grant Thornton Israel
Nestlé
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
Goldman Sachs & Co.
Ziv Haft Trusts and Holdings 2003
PJSC Aeroflot – Russian Airlines (Aeroflot)
Shufersal
The Phoenix Group
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
Applied Materials
AIG
Netivei Ayalon Co. (Ayalon Highways)
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
The El Al Company
Alonyal, McDonald’s Israel
Hamashbir 365 Holdings (Hamashbir Lazarchan)
Keshet Broadcasting (Keshet 12)
Canada Israel Group
Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline Company (EAPC)
The Central Distribution Company
VTB Bank / BM – Bank (Bank of Moscow)
Fortissimo Capital
Sint Maarten Telephone Company
Tidhar Development and Investment
Jafora Tabori
Tempo Marketing (1981)
Mey Eden Production (2007)
IMI Systems (formerly Israel Military Industries)
Tel Aviv – Yafo Municipality
Rosario Capital
U. Dori Group, and its senior executives
Dorad Energy
Dalia Power Energies
NMC/ Hed Arzi Music
Alon Israel Oil Company
Tadiran Consumer and Technology Products
Newpan
Orbs
IBBL Spirit
Rotshtein Real Estate
Alrov Real Estate and Hotels,
Mr. Ilan Katzens, CEO of Golden Arm Manpower
Nassar Stone and General Contracting
ELA Recycling Corporation
Gutgold Gideon
Eko Alfa
Hallo 015
W&S Technology Partners
Mr. Ran Shtarkmanm, former CEO of Plaza Centers
Forex Capital Markets
ACUM
Orasis Pharmaceuticals
Exalink
G-ILS Transportation
Senso Optics
Syneron Candela
Scisparc
Horizon Gold Investments
Shookit
Olam International
Mashcal
Various Municipal Authorities in Israel
Gree Electric Appliances of Zhuhai
Mr. Maor Lahav, Co-Founder & COO at Panda Trading Applications (DBA Panda TS)
Work highlights
- Representing Murchinson, as an activist shareholder, in a struggle for control of American-Israeli Nano Dimension.
- Representing non-profit ACUM in an appeal to the Supreme Court contesting a decision by the Israel Tax Authority to view ACUM as a corporate entity with ownership rights over the copyrighted materials it administers for authors, composers and music publishers in Israel.
- Representing Teva Pharmaceutical Industries in two tax litigation cases before the Supreme Court involving a unique Israeli taxation mechanism.
Dispute resolution > Dispute resolution: white-collar crime, investigation and fraud Tier 2
Lawyers at Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. are commended for providing advice that demonstrates ‘a great understanding of both the legal system and the commercial environment’. The group is particularly noted for its experience in representing corporate clients, including business figures and major companies, in investigations and white-collar crime litigation — it also acts for political figures, senior military personnel and other high-profile individuals. Moshe Mazor spearheads the administrative and white-collar litigation department and ‘fights for his clients' rights with a passion’. Senior counsel Reut Rahman is also recommended.Practice head(s):
Moshe Mazor
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is highly professional, very knowledgeable and possesses meticulous attention to detail. Lawyers provide top-notch client service with a great understanding of both the legal system and the commercial environment in which we operate.’
‘Moshe Mazor is an outstanding white-collar attorney. He’s a highly intelligent lawyer who combines an innovative approach with deep understanding of law and legal procedure in order to formulate well-rounded strategies that are incredibly effective. He fights for his clients’ rights with a passion.’
Key clients
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
Siemens Israel
Former senior officials of Shikun & Binui
Magen David Adom
Mr. Guy Caspi
Dor Chemicals
Aeronautics
BST Group
Yaron-Shimoni-Shacham Consulting Engineers
Mr. Gadi Reichman, CEO of the Alltrade Group
Mr. and Mrs. Erdman
Mr. Guy Rodnicki
Mr. Imad Dakhla, former head of the Tur’an Local Council
Rabdion
Amir Marketing and Investments in Agriculture
Gibui Eitan
Work highlights
- Representing Israeli non-banking financing entity, Gibui Eitan, as well as its CEO and one of its directors, in a criminal investigation by the Israel Securities Authority.
- Representing Oded Ein-Dor, former executive of Solaer Renewable Energies, in an Israel Securities Authority investigation, a criminal investigation and a claim filed against him by Solaer.
- Representing Yaron-Shimoni-Shacham Consulting Engineers, and its owner, in a criminal negligence case arising from the collapse of a parking garage under construction.
Israel > Employment Tier 2
Acting for a huge array of clients in sectors ranging from sciences and education to investment funds and local government, Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. is well recommended for trade union work – acting for both unions and employers – as well as offering support with corporate immigration. Key to the team are post-transactional employment specialist Ofer Ravid, immigration expert Liam Schwartz and Assaf Berenson, who focuses on strike actions. Also central are Yael Dolev, who specialises in the medical and transport sectors, and Haim Berenson, who offers niche expertise on employment matters specific to the defence industry and government institutions.Practice head(s):
Ofer Ravid; Assaf Berenson; Yael Dolev; Liam Schwartz; Haim Berenson
Testimonials
‘Super professional and provides very practical advice.’
‘We recommend Ofer Ravid, partner.’
Key clients
Dell-EMC, including EMC Israel Development Center Ltd.
The Arison Group
Cisco Systems Inc.
The Central Bottling Company (Coca-Cola Israel)
Baker McKenzie
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
Egged Transportation Ltd.
The Board of Directors of Clalit
Qlik (formerly Attunity Ltd.)
Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
IMI Systems Ltd. (formerly Israel Military Industries Ltd.)
Bank Hapoalim B.M.
Isracard Group
VERA – Association of University Heads, Israel
The Eilat Port
The Israel Teachers Union (ITU)
Marker Advisors, LLC
Walden International
SolelAben EPC Ashalim Limited Partnership
Novo Nordisk
Kodak Israel
The Israel Postal Company Ltd.
AIG Israel
Magen David Adom
Hadassah University Medical Center
Thoma Bravo LLC
Thoma Bravo Advantage
ION Acquisition Corp. 1 Ltd.
BDO Israel
Meuhedet
New Lineo Cinema (2006) Ltd.
MyHeritage Ltd.
IHS Markit Ltd.
Wize Pharma, Inc.
Anchiano Therapeutics Ltd.
Comtech Telecommunications Corporation
Fortinet, Inc.
Bayside Land Corporation Ltd.
Israel Canada Hotels Ltd.
Mashhour Brothers Building and Development
ARM Ltd
The Israeli Advanced Technology Industries (IATI)
Elad Ronen Holdings Ltd.
Radware Ltd.
Netivei Ayalon Ltd.
Cross Israel Highway Ltd.
Dori Media Group Ltd.
Mekorot
PJSC Aeroflot – Russian Airlines (Aeroflot)
Belavia-Belarusian Airlines
Tel Aviv University
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Technion
University of Haifa
Bar-Ilan University
Weizmann Institute of Science
The Tantur Ecumenical Institute
University of Notre Dame
Dor Group
Ten Bis
The Sport Palaces of Tel Aviv Yafo Ltd.
Nawi Brothers Group Ltd.
Inbal Insurance Co. Ltd.
Amot Investments Ltd.
The Israel Association of Travel Agencies and Consultants
Israeli News Company Ltd. (Channel 12)
Israel Association of Community Centers Ltd. (IACC)
Herzliya Municipality
Petach Tikva Municipality
Ashkelon Municipality
Ramat Hasharon Municipality
Milper Ltd.
Kastina Communications Ltd.
Shilav
Carolina Lemke Ltd.
Bluehawk CI
Negev Energy Ashalim Thermo-Solar Ltd.
TSK Group S.A.
Duro Djakovic Montaza Ltd
SUAVAL Group S.A
ServiceNow Inc.
Zerto Ltd.
Allot Communications Ltd.
Dor Alon Energy in Israel (1988) Ltd
Orgad Holdings Ltd.
Breath of Life International Ltd. (BOL Group).
Mitraltech Ltd.
Velox Ltd.
State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel
The Tel Aviv Cinematheque
The Batsheva Dance Company
DuCool Ltd.
Matrix IFS
Tangent Logic
Medisafe Inc.
Minovia Therapeutics Ltd.
Coinbase
Cardiovalve Ltd.
Tiger Global Management, LLC
Pharma Cosmetics Laboratories Ltd.
Cybint Solutions Ltd.
RadView Software Ltd., a subsidiary of Radware Ltd.
Playmedia
Orbit Communications Systems Ltd
Taranis Ltd.
ITV plc
GAP Solutions, Inc.
TigerConnect Inc.
Ruloy Energy Solutions S.L.
ROC Industrial
Aqua Security Software Ltd
HG Sports Turf (AU) Pty Ltd.
Gigantic Ltd
Miprom Energía S.L.
Rosenqvists Food Technologies AB
Sugimat S.L.
Robo-Team Holdings Ltd.
Castro Model Ltd
Crazy Line Ltd.
Hacarem Spirits Ltd
Sony Electronics
Papaya Global Ltd
Aircall
Autodesk Inc.
Padagis Israel ltd (formerly Perrigo)
Symantec
Boston Consulting Group Tel Aviv BCG Israel
Insight Partners
Deutsche Telekom
YL Ventures
Magenta Medical
DTCP Venture Fund
Jerusalem Municipality
Sol Gel Technologies Ltd
Insightec
AST & Science Israel Ltd., Space Satellite Communications Equipment
Neto Melinda Ltd.
Medtronic Ltd.
Salt Security, Inc.
Collplant
Shikum Acher
Skylo Technologies Inc.
Minerva Labs Ltd.
Ashtrom Group
mPrest
Bluebird Aero Systems
Ziprecruiter
Brainsway Ltd
Brightman Almagor Zohar & Co.
Deloitte Israel
GGV Capital
OpenText
DLA Piper
K2view
Testim Inc.
Gett (formerly GetTaxi)
Clear Cut Aviation Ltd.
Electra-Afikim Ltd.
Work highlights
- Representing the Israel Teachers Union, one of the largest worker unions in Israel, in a dispute with its rival organization, the Teachers Organization, in relation to which organization is the representative organization for middle school teachers.
- Representing Terem Medical vis-à-vis the National Labor Federation in Eretz-Israel (the National Histadrut), as part of an initial attempt by the National Histadrut to organize the workers in Terem, successfully preventing the unionization of the employees.
- Representing TAU, Hebrew University, BGU, Technion, University of Haifa, BIU and Weizmann Institute of Science in collective negotiations on salary agreements on a national scale with all senior and junior academic staff organizations, as well as administrative staff organizations.
Israel > Energy Tier 2
Particularly well-positioned to handle energy-related finance and corporate transactions, Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. is additionally noted for its strong track record in the power sphere. The newly merged energy group is led by former GKH team head and project finance specialist Yotam Leshem, who maintains a robust commercial practice. The multidisciplinary department also draws on Tal Danon Shenhav, who leads the administrative law, tenders and infrastructure unit; Rami Sofer, who anchors the corporate, finance and infrastructure team; and corporate and capital markets partners Oren Reif and Rayek Khoury.Practice head(s):
Yotam Leshem
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is very professional with strong business acumen. Rami Sofer is highly responsive and really promotes his clients’ business interests.’
‘Great availability, highly efficient, high integrity, always honest and knows how to communicate positions at face value — real team players.’
‘Yotam Leshem has a very strong level of service and integrity. He has very wide and relevant professional knowledge of the industry, in particular project finance.’
‘Yotam Leshem is the advocate you want by your side in any transaction in the energy field, he is a professional, business-oriented, dedicated deal-maker. With Yotam, you know you are in good hands.’
‘Highly efficient and professional in project finance.’
‘The main star of this team and what makes it special is the leading partner, Yotam Leshem. Yotam is an all-around lawyer. Not only does he excel in project finance agreements, but he has a broad understanding of the business, which allows him to give added value to his clients, compared to other lawyers.’
Key clients
The Israel Electric Corporation (IEC)
Noble Energy
Rapac Energy
Sener Group
Typsa Group
GES Global Environmental Solutions
MRC Alon Tavor Power
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
Marom Energy
Solgreen
Generation Capital
Supergas Energy
Netivei Ayalon
Cross Israel Highway
Bank Hapoalim B.M.
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Bank Leumi le Israel B.M.
Israel Discount Bank
Mivtach Shamir Holdings
Israel Government Companies Authority
Mekorot Water Company
Alon Energy Centers
TEN – Petroleum Company
Magen David Adom In Israel (MDA)
Arava Power Company
Sunflower Sustainable Investments
Greenlight Fund
Ashtrom Group
Negev Natural Gas
DaromNatural Gas
The Tel Aviv-Yafo Economic Development Authority
SolelAben EPC Ashalim Limited Partnership
TSK Group
Kolbo Gas
Dor Alon Gas Technologies
Amisragas – the American Israeli Gas Corporation
OPC Energy
SBges EPC JV
Elbatech
Sorek Operation and Maintenance Company
Elevion Group
V.I.D. Desalination Company
Vulcan Power Consulting & Security
Work highlights
- Representing Rapac Energy, Generation Capital, Mivtach Shamir and Ashtrom in the tender for the purchase of the Eshkol power plant.
- Representing Solgreen in financing transactions amounting to approximately NIS1bn for the establishment of several PV energy projects, including storage.
- Representing Rapac Energy, Generation Capital, Mivtach Shamir and Ashtrom in the BOT tender for a 600-900MW power plant in Gan Sorek.
Israel > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. acts as receiver, liquidator and trustee in insolvency and debt settlement proceedings, and counts issuing companies, trustees of debenture holders and debenture holders, shareholders, investors, directors and executives among its roster of clients. Senior counsel David Hahn acts for clients in insolvency and corporate recovery proceedings, while Aaron Michaeli frequently represents senior officials in debt settlements and insolvency cases, particularly in related litigation proceedings. Other key contacts in the group include Aya Yoffe, and Hagit Blaiberg, who acts for domestic corporations and financial institutions as creditors in insolvency cases. Asher Engelman left the firm in September 2022 to become the Official Receiver of the Israel Justice Ministry.Practice head(s):
David Hahn; Aaron Michaeli; Hagit Blaiberg; Aya Yoffe
Key clients
Alon Israel Oil Company Ltd.
Dor-Alon Energy In Israel (1988) Ltd.
A.Y.R.A.D Investments Ltd. (Bank Leumi le-Israel B.M.)
Addoox Media Ltd. (in Voluntary Liquidation)
Albar Engineering Supervision and Project Management Ltd.
Alon Delek Ltd. – Alon Israel Oil Company Ltd.
Alotera Group Ltd.
AORA Solar Ltd.
BE Drugstores Ltd.
Black Spruce Management LLC
Castro Model Ltd.
CHS Inc.
Cx Technologies
Directors of Olimpia Real Estate Holdings Ltd. (in liquidation)
Dr. Jeff Brooks
EatWith Media Ltd.
Elad Israel Residence Ltd.
Eliyahu and Yuval Orgad
E-sense
Fidelis Partners
I.D.I. Insurance Company Ltd.
Internet Gold Golden Lines Ltd.
ION Terra
Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
Israel Petrochemical Enterprises Ltd.
Kardan Israel Ltd.
Kardan Yazamut (2011) Ltd.
KDM Engineering & Cranes Ltd.
Logistipharm Ltd.
Matrix IT Ltd.
Maven Wealth Management
Mekorot Water Company Ltd
Menora Mivtachim Insurance Ltd.
Mr. Haggai Alon
MRBox
Mr. Alan Saskin
Mrs. Doreen Saskin
Nahor Ltd.
Naveh – Gad Building Development Ltd.
New Lineo Cinema (2006) Ltd.
Office Depot Ltd. (in liquidation)
Orkal Solutions Ltd.
OZ Vision Ltd
Pentalum Technologies Ltd.
Playboy Israel
Ramat Tivon Parental Dormitories Ltd.
Ramat-Hanasi Gav-Yam Rassco Ltd.
Related Commercial Portfolio Ltd.
RiT Technologies Ltd.
Robin Hood Pro. Ltd
Sapac Trading Ltd.
Sckipio
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering Ltd.
Shareholders in Captain Curry Ltd.
Shufersal Ltd.
S-Israel Ha-Rechassim 30
Six former directors of Orckit Communications Ltd. (in Creditors Arrangement).
Tapugan Industries Ltd.
Tarya P2P, Ltd.
The Israel branch of Wall Street English
The National Insurance Institute of Israel
Therapix Biosciences Ltd.
Treato Ltd.
Ultraplast Technologies 2018 Ltd.
Urban renewal and construction companies (including I.R.M Relty Ltd. and Oz Improvement and Development Ltd.).
WB Debt Acquisition LLC
Work highlights
- Representing Israel Petrochemical Enterprises in a large scale debt restructuring involving several separate transactions amounting to NIS2bn.
- Representing Mekorot as a potential creditor and client of insolvent party Tahal Group.
- Representing Naveh – Gad Building Development and Ramat-Hanasi Gav-Yam Rassco, as creditors in the insolvency proceedings of the Ortam-Malibu Group.
Israel > Telecoms and media Tier 2
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. handles a wide scope of work for telecoms and media clients, including advising on regulatory issues, media productions, licensing-related matters, marketing law, and commercial agreements. Drawing on partners from various fields, the multidisciplinary practice is led jointly by high-profile litigator Zvi Bar-Nathan; industry and regulation head Benjamin Rotenberg; and corporate lead Dubi Zoltak. Other key contacts include Amir Vang, who specialises in competition, telecoms, media and regulation; and IP partners Eyal Price and Sa’ar Plinner. Practice head(s):
Zvi Bar-Nathan; Benjamin Rotenberg; Dubi Zoltak
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The unique strength of this law firm lies in its exceptional understanding of privacy-related matters in the context of international financial services. Potential clients should be aware of the team’s deep expertise in regulatory compliance and its ability to navigate complex global privacy laws seamlessly.’
‘The individuals I work with at this law firm stand out due to their unwavering dedication and unmatched knowledge in the field. What distinguishes them from competitors is their ability to provide tailored solutions that align with our business goals.’
Key clients
Thomson Reuters Corporation
Cisco Systems
Comtech Telecommunications Corporation
Keshet Broadcasting
Tedy Development and Productions (1992)
Screen Ocean
Infront Sports & Media
Liquid Telecommunications Holdings
Axel Springer
P.H.I. Networks (2015) Limited Partnership
IBC Israel Broadband Company (2013) (Unlimited)
Altice Group (owner of HOT and other communication companies around the globe)
Coca Cola Israel (The Central Bottling Company)
Cellcom Israel
Radio Kol-Barama
Music 24
The Israeli Federation of Phonographs and Cassettes
Adler Chomski Marketing Communication
The Deborah Harris Agency
Helicon Aroma Music Group
Ananey Communications Group
United King Films Distribution (1990)
Hallo 015
AudioCodes
Tel Aviv – Yafo Municipality
TPG Private Equity Fund
Kodak Israel
New Lineo Cinema (2006)
Kastina Communications
Celeno Communications (Israel)
GG Zohar
Pixellot
Deepdub
Shufersal
Work highlights
- Advising Keshet on its day-to-day operations, including litigation, competition and antitrust, corporate law, M&A, regulation and more.
- Representing Israeli media production company, GG Zohar, in numerous media productions with local and international production companies, media outlets and news agencies.
- Advising the Israeli Federation of Phonographs and Cassettes on all aspects of its activity, including collection of royalties and tariffs and handling IP licence agreements.
Israel > Transport Tier 3
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.’s transport work straddles many practice areas, primarily drawing on lawyers from the infrastructure, corporate, international trade, finance and administrative law departments. Acting across the road, rail, aviation and shipping spheres, the team demonstrates a notable focus on infrastructure and class actions. Key contacts include Gill Nadel, who specialises in import, export and international trade matters; Rami Sofer, who heads the corporate, finance and infrastructure team; and administrative law partner Tal Danon Shenhav.Practice head(s):
Tal Danon Shenhav; Rami Sofer; Esther Koren; Dubi Zoltak; Aaron Michaeli; Hagit Blaiberg; Zvi Bar-Nathan; Gill Nadel
Key clients
Egged Transportation Company
Israeli Ministry of Finance, Government Procurement Administration
Netivei Ayalon (Ayalon Highways)
Gett
Israel Railways
Cross Israel Highway
NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System
Changchun Railway Vehicles Co.
Adani Group
China Railway Construction Corporation (International)
Generation Capital Fund
PJSC Aeroflot – Russian Airlines
Israir Airlines
Efacec
El Al Israel Airlines
Jaguar Land Rover
Ford Motor Company
Hyundai Motor Company
Kia
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
Egged Ta’avura
Derech Eretz Highways (1997)
Bird Rides
Car leasing companies: Carasso Motors; Pacific Vehicle And Transportation; S. Shlomo Vehicle
Public Offerings for three car leasing companies: Eldan Transportation; Albar Mimunit Services; S. Shlomo Holdings
Car importers: David Lubinskil; Colmobil| Group; Mayer’s Cars and Trucksl Mediterranean Car Agency; Delek Motors; Max Trucks and Buses; Avnir Car Company; The Shlomo Group; Champion Motors
Arkin Holdings & Hanaco Growth
Systra Group,
SENER Group
TYPSA Group
Massad Oz Management & Engineering
iSTERN Civil Engineering Projects Management
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
Israel Aerospace Industries
Shufersal
REE Automotive
Next Gear Venture Partners LP
GES Global Environmental Solutions
Shasha Tours (95)
Derech Eretz Tours
Mercury Aviation Israel
Solel Boneh Infrastructure
Tnufa Transportation Solutions
Aviv AMCG Management and Consulting
Tama Plastic Industry
Eldan Cargo 2000
Krief Albatros
Transworld Logistics
International Chamber of Customs and Shipping Agents
Leschaco
Raphael Katz & Co. Customs Clearance
Sivanit International Forwarders
Playtika
Noach Niv Customs Agents
Mobilion Tech Limited Partnership
Cipia Vision
Work highlights
- Representing both sides (Adani Group and Gadot Chemicals on one side, and the Israel Government Companies Authority on the other) in the NIS4bin privatisation of the Haifa Port.
- Acting as Israel legal counsel to PJSC Aeroflot – Russian Airlines on various matters, including litigation proceedings.
- Representing the Israeli Association of General Aviation in petitions to the High Court of Justice seeking to allow the continued use of the airport in Herzliya.
Intellectual property > Intellectual property: disputes Tier 4
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.‘s IP department advises a range of companies from the media, entertainment and banking industries on all litigation matters related to intellectual property, encompassing copyright, designs and trade secrets litigation, where the team regularly represents clients before the Israel Patent Office, as well as in cross-border contentious proceedings. The department is jointly led by Eyal Price and Sa’ar Plinner, whose expertise in litigation matters spans trademarks, patents, copyrights and designs. Corporate, administrative and class action litigation partner Tzahi Halio is also noted for his IP litigation capabilities, with a focus on trademark and copyright matters.Practice head(s):
Eyal Price; Saar Plinner
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
EMC Israel Development Center Ltd.
Symantec Corporation
Dalia Power Energies Ltd.
The Altshuler Shaham Group
Bank Hapoalim B.M.
Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
Keshet Broadcasting (“Keshet 12”)
Insightec
Medtronic plc
SatixFy Communications Ltd.
Insight Partners
Infront Sports & Media AG
Otonomo Technologies Ltd.
Laguna Health Inc.
Igentify Ltd.
ESGgo
DSP Group, Inc.
Celeno Communications (Israel) Ltd.
Attunity Ltd.
The Israeli Federation of Phonographs and Cassettes Ltd.
Shufersal Ltd.
Alonyal Ltd., McDonald’s Israel.
Coinbase
Newpan
Gett
Melio Payments
General Mills Israel Ltd., Pillsbury Israel.
Siemens Industry Software Ltd.
NMC United Entertainment Ltd.
The Arison Group
QlikTech International AB
Bezeq
Adler Chomski Marketing Communication Ltd.
Tedy Development and Productions (1992) Ltd.
Fischer Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (“Dr. Fischer”)
Tadiran Group Ltd.
Papaya Global Ltd.
RedHill Biopharma Ltd.
Minerva Labs Ltd.
Storytel AB
Zimark Ltd.
Kodak Israel
Riseup Moments Ltd.
Work highlights
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. > Firm Profile
Goldfarb Gross Seligman, Israel’s largest law firm, delivers top-tier legal services at international standards. Tracing our history back over 90 years, we offer clients extensive experience in various fields of law.
The firm is comprised of over 500 attorneys, including more than 200 partners. With expertise in a wide spectrum of legal services, we provide sophisticated legal solutions utilizing an innovative, multidisciplinary approach that integrates experts from a variety of fields into a seamless team.
At the heart of our professional philosophy is the belief that every client is unique, with its own issues and considerations. We provide personalized service tailored to each client’s particular needs, combined with the advantages that a large ‘one-stop-shop’ law firm with a global reach can offer.
The firm specializes in an array of legal practice areas, including hi-tech and VC; corporate and capital markets; M&A; real estate, planning and construction; litigation; and tax; as well as banking and finance; labor law; intellectual property and privacy; antitrust; industry; energy and infrastructure; regulation; environmental law; administrative law; hotels; and more.
We are consistently ranked among the leading law firms in Israel in multiple practice areas by international and local ratings, such as Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, BDI, Dun’s 100 and others, in light of our extensive legal and commercial experience in the local and global arenas, our deep legal understanding and our commitment to quality, excellence, integrity and discretion, making us the firm of choice for the most discerning clients, both in Israel and overseas.
The firm has a well-established tradition of community engagement, expressed both by monetary donations and volunteer work. We place a strong emphasis on pro bono work, viewing it as a social mission. We believe that providing legal services to organizations and individuals that pursue worthy causes but cannot afford quality professional legal counsel is our moral obligation. We view this as an integral part of the firm’s legacy and one of its guiding principles.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Capital Markets | Aya Yoffe | aya.yoffe@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4463 |
| Real estate, planning and construction | Levy Amitay | levy.amitay@goldfarb.com | 972-3-608-1803 |
| Taxation | Tal Atsmon | tal.atsmon@goldfarb.com | 972-3-608-9858 |
| Corporate finance | Yudi Levy | yudi.levy@goldfarb.com | 972-3-608-9800 |
| Venture capital and private equity | Ayal Shenhav | ayal.shenhav@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4547 |
| Capital markets; Corporate finance; Energy, infrastructure and project finance | Amir Tzafrir | amir.tzafrir@goldfarb.com | 972-3-608-9804 |
| Corporate and commercial | Esther Koren | esther.koren@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4463 |
| Civil and commercial litigation | Zvi Bar-Nathan | zbn@goldfarb.com | 972-3-710-1634 |
| Mergers and acquisitions; Hi-tech; Venture capital and private equity | Ashok Chandrasekhar | Ashok.Chandrasekhar@goldfarb.com | 972-3-608-9834 |
| Corporate and commercial | Richard Mann | rick.mann@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4547 |
| Corporate and commercial; Capital Markets; Venture capital and private equity | Dubi Zoltak | dubi.zoltak@goldfarb.com | 972-3-608-9818 |
| Civil and commercial litigation | Hagit Blaiberg | hagit.blaiberg@goldfarb.com | 972-3-608-9803 |
| Projects; Banking and finance; Insurance | Rami Sofer | rami.sofer@goldfarb.com | 972-3-608-9369 |
| Banking and finance | Ofer Hanoh | ofer.hanoh@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4510 |
| Civil and commercial litigation | Aaron Michaeli | Aaron.Michaeli@goldfarb.com | 972-3-710-1635 |
| Real estate, planning and construction | Avi Arad | avi.arad@goldfarb.com | 972-3-608-1803 |
| Real estate, planning and construction | Israel Azriel | israel.aziel@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4468 |
| Taxation | Yaron Sever | yaron.sever@goldfarb.com | 972-3-608-9161 |
| Taxation | Oren Biran | oren.biran@goldfarb.com | 972-3-710-1661 |
| Projects | Tal Danon Shenhav | tal.shenhav@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4580 |
| Intellectual property | Ella Tevet | ella.tevet@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4588 |
| Capital Markets; Hi-Tech; M&A | Aaron Lampert | aaron.lampert@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4421 |
| Venture capital and private equity | Michael Heller | michael.heller@goldfarb.com | 972-3-608-9834 |
| Hi-Tech | Amir Raz | amir.raz@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4588 |
| Hi-Tech | Chen Manzur | chen.manzur@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4588 |
| Hi-Tech | Danny Dilbary | danny.dilbary@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4421 |
| Hi-Tech | Guy Gordon | guy.gordon@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4421 |
| Capital Markets | Adva Bitan | adva.bitan@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4464 |
| Capital Markets; Hi-Tech | Ido Zemach | ido.zemach@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4421 |
| Intellectual property | Ronen Hausirer | ronen.hausirer@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4871 |
| Intellectual property | Sharon Aloni | sharon.aloni@goldfarb.com | 972-3-608-9986 |
| Antitrust and competition | Boaz Golan | boaz.golan@goldfarb.com | 972-3-608-9850 |
| Energy | Yotam Leshem | yotam.leshem@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4488 |
| White-collar litigation | Moshe Mazor | Moshe.Mazor@goldfarb.com | 972-3-710-1666 |
| Employment | Yael Dolev | yael.dolev@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4800 |
| Employment | Ofer Ravid | ofer.ravid@goldfarb.com | 972-3-608-9853 |
| Employment | Assaf Berenson | assaf.berenson@goldfarb.com | 972-3-608-9182 |
| Banking and finance | Ariel Rosenberg | ariel.rosenberg@goldfarb.com | 972-3-608-9372 |
| Capital Markets | Perry Wildes | perry.wildes@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4547 |
| Telecoms | Amir Vang | amir.vang@goldfarb.com | 972-3-711-1703 |
| Intellectual property | Eyal Price | eyal.price@goldfarb.com | 972-3-608-9840 |
| Intellectual property | Sa’ar Plinner | saar.plinner@goldfarb.com | 972-3-608-9840 |
| Life Sciences | Hili Cohen | hili.cohen@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4455 |
| Taxation - Customs | Gill Nadel | Gill.Nadel@goldfarb.com | 972-3-608-9979 |
| Taxation - VAT | Liat Faig-Neuwirth | liat.neuwirth@goldfarb.com | 972-3-608-9868 |
| Immigration | Liam Schwartz | liam.schwartz@goldfarb.com | 972-3-710-1676 |
| Environment and sustainability | Idit Reiter | Idit.Reiter@goldfarb.com | 972-3-710-1666 |
| Environment and sustainability | Merav Tabib | merav.tabib@goldfarb.com | 972-3-710-1697 |
| Insolvency | David Hahn | david.hahn@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4463 |
| Projects | Eitan Rotschild | eitan.rotschild@goldfarb.com | 972-3-607-4580 |
| Projects | Anat Gafni | anat.gafni@goldfarb.com | 972-3-710-1682 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Adv Levy Amitay | Adv. Amitay is Managing Partner and Co-Head of the Real Estate, Planning… | View Profile |
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Adv Avi Arad | Adv. Arad is the Co-Head of the Real Estate, Planning and Construction… | View Profile |
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Adv Moti Arad | Adv. Arad is a partner in the Industry and Regulation Department, and… | View Profile |
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Adv Tal Atsmon | Adv. Atsmon is Managing Partner and Co-Head of the Tax Department of… | View Profile |
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Adv Israel Aziel | Israel has over 30 years of real estate experience in all its… | View Profile |
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Adv Zvi Bar-Nathan | Adv. Bar-Nathan is Vice Chairman of the firm and Head of the… | View Profile |
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Adv Jeremy Benjamin | Adv. Benjamin is a partner and Deputy Department Head of the Corporate, Administrative and… | View Profile |
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Adv Assaf Berenson | Adv. Berenson is Co-Head of the Labor and Corporate Immigration Department. Adv.… | View Profile |
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Adv Oren Biran | Oren Biran has a diverse tax practice, which includes tax structuring of… | View Profile |
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Adv Hili Cohen | Hili Cohen is heads the Life Science Practice. Hili focuses on advising… | View Profile |
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Adv Tal Danon Shenhav | Adv. Danon Shenhav has vast experience providing legal services for complex tenders… | View Profile |
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Adv Danny Dilbary | Adv. Dilbary is a partner in the International Corporate and Securities Department.… | View Profile |
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Adv Yael Dolev | Yael Dolevhas extensive knowledge in advising and leading varied corporations, associations and… | View Profile |
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Adv Liat Faig-Neuwirth | Adv. and CPA Faig-Neuwirth is Head of the firm’s VAT Practice. Adv.… | View Profile |
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Adv Anat Gafni | Adv. Anat Gafni holds years of professional experience in providing legal counsel,… | View Profile |
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Adv Boaz Golan | Adv. Golan is the Head of the Antitrust and Competition Department. Adv.… | View Profile |
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Adv Ido Gonen | Adv. Gonen is the Deputy Department Head of the Corporate, Finance and… | View Profile |
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Adv Ofer Hanoh | Ofer Hanoh leads the areas of Banking and Finance, representing Israeli and… | View Profile |
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Adv Michael Heller | Adv. Heller is a partner and Deputy Department Head of the International… | View Profile |
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Adv Ashok J. Chandrasekhar | Adv. Chandrasekhar specializes in the representation of clients in the hi-tech sector,… | View Profile |
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Adv Richard J. Mann | Rick leads a team of experienced attorneys who focus on representing Israeli… | View Profile |
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Adv Dr Daphna Kapeliuk | Adv. Dr. Kapeliuk is a partner in the Commercial and International Litigation… | View Profile |
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Adv Oren Kedmi | Oren Kedmi is a Partner in the International and Hi-Tech Department. Oren… | View Profile |
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Adv Esther Koren | Attorney (and C.P.A) Esther Koren, is the Chairman of the firm and… | View Profile |
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Adv Aaron M. Lampert | Adv. Lampert is a partner in the International Corporate and Securities Department.… | View Profile |
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Adv Yotam Leshem | Adv. Yotam Leshem is a Partner and Head of the Energy and… | View Profile |
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Adv Yehuda (Yudi) Levy | Adv. Yudi Levy is Founder and Chairman of the firm. Adv. Levy… | View Profile |
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Adv Dafna Lotan Medvejer | Adv. Lotan Medvejer is a partner in the Corporate, Finance and Infrastructure… | View Profile |
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Adv Adam M. Klein | Adv. Klein is a partner and Deputy Department Head of the International Corporate and… | View Profile |
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Adv Chen Manzur | Chen Manzur advises Israeli and international clients, from technology-based companies in a… | View Profile |
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Adv Moshe Mazor | Adv. Mazor is the Head of the Administrative and White Collar Litigation… | View Profile |
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Adv Aaron Michaeli | Adv. Michaeli is the Head of the Commercial, Class Action and Insolvency… | View Profile |
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Adv Gur Nabel | Adv. Nabel is Head of the Capital Markets Practice in the Corporate… | View Profile |
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Adv Gill Nadel | Adv. Nadel is the Head of the firm’s Import, Export and International… | View Profile |
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Adv Nimrod Prawer | Adv. Prawer is a partner in the Antitrust and Competition Department. Adv.… | View Profile |
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Adv Marc Rabin | Adv. Rabin is a partner in the International Corporate and Securities Department,… | View Profile |
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Adv Ofer Ravid | Adv. Ravid is Head of the Labor and Corporate Immigration Department. Adv.… | View Profile |
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Adv Amir Raz | Amir Raz is a partner in the firm’s International and Hi-Tech Department.… | View Profile |
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Adv Oren Reif | Adv. Reif is a partner in the Corporate and Capital Markets Department.… | View Profile |
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Adv Idit Reiter | Adv. Reiter is the Co-Head of the Environmental Law and Sustainability Department… | View Profile |
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Adv Ariel Rosenberg | Adv. Rosenberg handles all types of international financing transactions, domestic and international,… | View Profile |
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Adv Yehuda Rosenthal | Adv. Rosenthal is Vice Head of the Commercial, Class Action and Insolvency… | View Profile |
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Adv Benjamin Rotenberg | Adv. Rotenberg is the Head of the Industry and Regulation Department, and… | View Profile |
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Adv Eitan Rotschild | Adv. Eitan Rotschild is the Co-Head of the Administrative Law, Tenders and… | View Profile |
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Adv Liam Schwartz | Adv. Liam Schwartz is Head of the firm’s Corporate Immigration Practice in… | View Profile |
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Adv Yaron Sever | Adv. Sever is Co-Head of the Tax Department of the firm, and… | View Profile |
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Adv Dr Ayal Shenhav | Dr. Shenhav is the Chairman of the firm and Co-Head of the… | View Profile |
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Adv Rami Sofer | Adv. Sofer is the Head of the Corporate, Finance and infrastructure Department,… | View Profile |
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Adv Merav Tabib | Adv. Merav Tabib is the Co-Head of the Environmental Law and Sustainability… | View Profile |
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Adv Ella Tevet | Ella is an expert in various areas of intellectual property and privacy… | View Profile |
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Adv Amir Tzafrir | Adv. Tzafrir is Chairman of the firm and a member of its… | View Profile |
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Adv Amir Vang | Adv. Vang is Head of the Competition and Regulation Practice within the… | View Profile |
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Adv Ari Wechsler | Adv. Wechsler specializes in leading and managing complex real estate transactions, and… | View Profile |
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Adv Oren Wolpin | Adv. Wolpin is a Partner in the Corporate and Capital Markets Department.… | View Profile |
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Adv Aya Yoffe | Aya Yoffe is the Managing Partner and the Head of the Capital… | View Profile |
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Adv Ido Zemach | Adv. Zemach is a partner in the International and Hi-Tech Department. His… | View Profile |
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Adv Dubi Zoltak | Adv. Dubi Zoltak is the Head of the Corporate and Capital Markets… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 500+ Number of partners : 200+Languages
English French German Hebrew RussianDiversity
Pro Bono
Goldfarb Gross Seligman places a strong emphasis on its pro bono work, viewing it as its social mission. We believe that providing legal services to organizations and individuals who cannot afford quality professional legal counsel while advocating just causes is our moral obligation, and view it as an integral part of the firm’s legacy and one of its guiding principles.
The pro bono work at our firm extends to various activities and legal fields, and is dedicated to improving our community and advancing important social issues. The pro bono services are provided to a diverse variety of populations and entities, and offer comprehensive solutions for an array of issues, while focusing on fundamental principles, such as human rights and social justice.
With thousands of pro bono work hours every year, our pro bono clients receive the highest quality service, identical to the one provided to the firm’s clients, which together with the professionalism and legal excellence of the firm’s attorneys, granted the firm its prestigious reputation.
As part of our pro bono work, the firm is in continuous contact with entities which specialize in human rights and social justice issues.
Community
The firm upholds a long-standing tradition of community service which is performed through monetary donations and volunteer work with economically disadvantaged populations. The firm’s legal teams – interns, attorneys and partners alike, reach out to the community, sharing their expertise with students of all ages and backgrounds, laying the groundwork for the growth of the next generation of extraordinary lawyers. Several classes benefit from this continuous educational activity every year, as part of the legal aid program of the ‘Movement against Poverty’ and ‘A Different Lesson’ (both Israeli nonprofit organizations). The pinnacle of these classes is a mock trial preformed before the students’ parents and teachers.
In addition, for the past several years the firm has taken part in the ‘Good Deeds Day’ in Israel, in which our entire staff – legal and administrative alike, participate in an array of volunteer activities benefiting the community.
Diversity
As an equal opportunity employer, our statement is clear: equality for all, regardless of gender, race, belief or tendency. The creation of a workplace free of discrimination and harassment is a cornerstone of our conduct, and many of the key positions within our firm are filled by highly capable women, as well as people of diverse backgrounds and outlooks. The unique ideas and perspectives each person brings to the firm, the different insights and experiences, are all part of what makes Goldfarb Gross Seligman a top tier law firm.
- Capital markets
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Competition/antitrust
- Dispute resolution > Dispute resolution: class actions (including derivative actions)
- Dispute resolution: mediation and international arbitration
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Hi-tech and start-ups
- Infrastructure
- Insurance
- Intellectual property > Intellectual property: commercial/transactions
- Investment and venture capital funds
- Planning and zoning
- Real estate and construction
- Tax