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Gross Law Firm – GKH Offices
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Israel > Capital markets Tier 1
Gross Law Firm – GKH handles a good balance of debt and equity work for a varied portfolio of local and international issuers. The practice is further distinguished by its robust US and Israeli regulatory offering, which marks it as a top choice in Israel for US SEC enforcement proceedings and internal investigations. Aya Yoffe routinely represents local and foreign issuers and underwriters on debt and equity deals. David Hodak brings to bear strong experience in advising both private companies and government agencies on share and bond offerings. International securities specialist Perry Wildes and the ‘very smart‘ Adva Bitan are also noted.Practice head(s):
Aya Yoffe; Perry Wildes
Other key lawyers:
David Hodak; Adva Bitan; Ayelet Krispin; Yuval Eden
Testimonials
‘Gross has a very strong capital markets practice, and has a number of strong individuals leading their team. They have been among Israel’s leading firms in the field for decades now.’
‘The service that the company receives from the firm is professional, reliable, and fast.’
‘The firm’s employees are hardworking, experienced people with excellent interpersonal skills, particularly Ayelet Krispin and associate Mor Itzhak.’
‘Adva Bitan has been my regular capital markets lawyer for years now. She is very smart, very knowledgeable and works around the clock for me as a client. She has delivered for us during the past few years under tough circumstances.’
‘David Hodak is a very senior and highly respected lawyer in the industry. He never loses his composure, and delivers sharp, practical advice very efficiently.’
Key clients
Akerstein Group Ltd.
Almeda Ventures Limited Partnership
Alon Israel Oil Company
Alon Natural Gas Exploration
Amiad Water Systems (AIM)
Amidar the National Company for Housing in Israel Ltd.
Atreyu Capital Markets
Aura Investments Ltd.
Azrieli Group
Barclays
Biomeat Foodtec Limited Partnership
BiondVax Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq)
Blue Square Real Estate
BofA Merrill Lynch
Brainsway (Nasdaq and TASE)
Cipia Vision Ltd.
Citigroup
Clal Biotechnology
Clal Insurance
CIM Commercial Trust Corporation (TASE & Nasdaq)
CollPlant Biotechnologies Ltd. (Nasdaq)
Contguard Ltd.
Dexia Credit Local
Dexia Israel Bank
Discount Investments
Elbit Imaging
Elbit Medical
Elron
First International Bank of Israel
G. Willi Food Investments (Nasdaq)
Gamla Harel Residential Real Estate Ltd.
Gav-Yam
Generation Capital Ltd.
Globrands
Goldman Sachs
Grace Breeding Ltd.
Grid4C Ltd.
Hadera Paper
IDB Development
Internet Gold Golden Lines Ltd. (Nasdaq & TASE)
Innovitech Medical Solutions Ltd.
Israel Petrochemical Enterprises Ltd.
Israel Postal Company
Leader – Holdings & Investment Ltd.
Medipress Limited Partnership
Mekorot
Moinian Group
Y.D. More Investments Ltd.
Mprest Ltd
Mobilion Tec Limited Partnership
Morgan Stanley
Novolog
Otonomo Technologies
Optibase (Nasdaq & TASE)
Or- Shay
Paz Oil Company
Phoenix Insurance
Property & Building Ltd.
Raycatch Ltd.
RedHill Biopharma (Nasdaq)
Rothshtein
Shapir Engineering
Shikun & Binui Ltd.
Sol-Gel Technologies (Nasdaq)
SpeedValue Ltd.
Tadiran
Taya Investments
Telroaming Advanced Communication Solution Ltd.
Tondo Smart Ltd.
UIRC-GSA (BVI) Limited
Vitania
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE)
Work highlights
- Represented ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in multiple transactions, including an initial and secondary public offering on the NYSE, a global tender offer, and three global debt restructurings, worth a combined $1.8bn.
- Represented Ackerstein Group, and its controlling shareholders, in a IPO on the TASE.
- Acted for Otonomo Technologies on its merger with Software Acquisition Group Inc. II, a SPAC, which involved offerings worth $350m.
Israel > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Gross Law Firm – GKH‘s full-service corporate and M&A practice advises clients at all stage of their growth, from seed companies through to major global corporates. The team leans on the firm’s top-tier start-up practice to provide a leading offering in advising emerging companies, with sources praising its ‘great experience with first-rate start-ups in various fields and high-end venture capital funds’. At the other end of the spectrum, it is a popular choice to represent multinationals in Israel-related deals, particularly US and China-based clients. International M&A head Richard Mann specialises in sophisticated cross-border transactions. Esther Koren leads the local M&A practice and advises on corporate, M&A and securities matters. Moshe Ganot, who advises on transactional and governance issues, and hi-tech and venture capital specialist Amir Raz are also recommended.Practice head(s):
Esther Koren; Richard Mann
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘This is a phenomenal practice! Always super helpful, savvy, business oriented, well connected, great experience with first rate start-ups in various fields and high-end venture capital funds.’
‘Amir Raz, the one and only, is our go-to guy. We’re super happy with his attention and service. He is very experienced, and always comes up with great advice and helpful solutions. We really cannot be happier with his partnership with us and we highly recommend him to other entrepreneurs.’
‘In general – one of the obvious strengths is the size of the firm and the multiple fields of expertise. In addition, the teams I’ve worked with, sometimes from different departments, have worked well together.’
‘In the commercial field – I think Esther Koren has the creative mind and a personal character that really assists both sides in complex negotiations. Her practical approach, together with years of experience, are truly an asset in commercial transactions.‘
‘In the corporate and securities field I think Esther Koren demonstrates strengths in her ability to reach understandings when needed – with officers, directors, shareholders, authorities (SEC) etc. This, combined with the firm’s professionality and experience, makes the work productive and fruitful.’
‘Ayelet Krispin, who works with us together with Esther Koren, is exceptional in her wide knowledge, and this – combined with her deep understanding of the client’s needs – makes her an asset to the team.’
Key clients
Accelmed Partners
Amiad Water Systems Ltd.
Amidar the Israeli National Public Housing Company Ltd.
Battery Ventures
Brainsway Ltd
CHS Industries Ltd
Clal Biotechnology Industries (CBI)
Clal Insurance
CR Eco Holdings Ltd.
De Beers
Deloitte Israel
Discount Investment Corporation Ltd.
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
Egged Israel Transport Cooperative Society Ltd.
Elbit Imaging Ltd.
Elbit Medical Technologies
Elbit Systems
EL AL Israel Airlines Ltd.
Exigent Capital
FinTLV
First Manhattan Co.
Gav Yam
Genpact Limited
Goldman Sachs
Exigent Capital
Gav Yam
Genpact Limited
Goldman Sachs
Hadera Paper
Hanaco Group
Harman
IDB Development Corporation Ltd.
Iluminage Beauty
Insightec
Internet Gold
Insight Partners
Israel Rail
Israir Airlines
Israir Airlines
Lapidoth Israel Oil Prospectors Corp. Ltd.
Mehadrin Ltd.
Mekorot Water Company
Meta Networks Ltd.
Mishkei Hakibbutzim-Agricultural Cooperative Society
Moon Capital Ltd.
Nili Capital Partners
PBC – Property and Building Corp.
Phoenix Insurance
Ribbon Communications Inc.
SolGreen
Stockton Israel
Suny Electronics
Supercom Ltd
Syneron Medical Ltd. / Candela Corporation
Standard & Poor’s (S&P)
Tel-Ad Electronics Ltd.
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Israel
Tnuva
Vitania
Vitruvian Partners
Yahoo! Inc.
York Capital Management
Work highlights
- Represented Insight Partners in all its investments into tech companies in Israel, totalling approximately $2.1bn.
- Represented Property and Building Corporation on the sale of 100% of Ispro the Israeli Properties Rental Corp through two transactions.
- Represented Egged Transport in a change of structure and transformation from a co-operative to a limited liability company.
Israel > Hi-tech and start-ups Tier 1
With expertise in venture capital financing rounds, Gross Law Firm – GKH is a go-to firm for a long client list of financial companies and start-ups and, alongside the firm’s knowledge of SPAC and PIPE transactions, clients additionally benefit from the team’s IP, privacy, taxation, labour and litigation experience. Practice co-head Ayal Shenhav has notable experience practising in the US and specialises in formation, tax structuring, operational and M&A matters for venture and private equity funds. Fellow co-head Richard J. Mann
assists both domestic and international companies with complex cross-border transactions in Israel, the US and the UK, and advises on stock exchange regulatory issues. Amir Raz handles transactions for prominent start-ups and venture capital funds, while associate Oren Kedmi has established himself as a key contact for several start-ups and financial companies.Practice head(s):
Ayal Shenhav; Richard J. Mann
Other key lawyers:
Amir Raz; Oren Kedmi; Shmulik Atias; Chen Manzur; Ella Tevet; Rafi Levi; Asaf Hershkovitz; Arthur Brusilov
Testimonials
‘This is a terrific practice. In my opinion it stands out because its unequivocal service, professionalism and can-do attitude. The team is super collaborative with great support among team members providing us with vigorous, seamless and superb service. I really have not seen a parallel practice in my long experience working with various law firms worldwide.’
‘The team and Chen Manzur led the company through a turbulent period and accomplished a closing to sell its assets and IP to another company. The deal was complex, and involved conflict of interests among stake holders. The firm showed to have all areas of expertise needed to handle complex cases successfully.’
‘I can definitely say that I feel this team is 100% dedicated to the success of my company. I feel it is important to them as it is important to me.’
‘Gross & Co. provides first class service. The team is very experienced in everything a start-up needs – starting from VC financing, through commercial transactions to IPOs and M&As. We feel that the breadth of experience with many other start-ups is extremely helpful and this advantage is shown compared to other law firms we have encountered and worked with in the past.’
‘Amir Raz has great experience of working with start-ups and venture capital funds. He does a tremendous job guiding us through all aspects of financing, acquisitions and public market transactions, negotiating key terms, communicating with our Board and shareholders, and driving multi-party processes in an efficient, effective and pleasant manner. Amir Raz is very responsive, professional, and extremely knowledgeable and sophisticated.’
‘Highly collaborative and transparent. Fully versed and highly familiar with many legal situations, providing best, solid advice on any matter. Highly available.’
‘Amir Raz and his team focus on the important points of discussion, knows how to separate the wheat from the chaff. Also has a positive business approach, how to enable the transaction.’
‘Chen Manzur is a star and he is my “go to” counsel for any legal matter I have. He is a brilliant lawyer that understands our business needs and lives and breathes start-ups and technology companies. He can tell you when the party you are negotiating is reasonable and when the ask is off market. He is a fantastic negotiator, and his main focus is mergers and acquisitions as well as financing agreements for start-ups and emerging companies in Israel or in the Silicon Valley.’
Key clients
Verizon Media/Yahoo!
Sony Electronics
Autodesk, Inc.
Melio Payments
Capitolis
Hippo Insurance
K2view
Otonomo Technologies
Oribi
Laguna Health
Ariga AI
AR-51
Behalf
Boards
Empathy
Igentify
PDQ Logistics
Santa Technologies
Firmbase
Gett
Explorium Ltd.
Orasis Pharmaceuticals
Pattern Insurance
Codefresh
Ziprecruiter
Testim
RiseUp
Monte Carlo Data
Eko (formerly known as Interlude)
Insightec
Lendbuzz Inc.
Papaya Global Ltd.
S D Sight Diagnostics – Parasight Ltd.
Salt Security, Inc.
MDgo Ltd.
MDI Health Technologies
Sproutt
Secured Touch, Inc.
Insight Venture Partners
Sequoia Capital
Bessemer Venture Partners
Pitango Venture Capital
S-Capital
GGV Capital
Nemo Data
Gaviti Akil
Cyberfish
Shookit
State of Mind Ventures
AIVF
Avehu
FinTLV
Work highlights
- Advising Melio Ltd. on financing rounds, compliance issues, regulatory matters and commercial contracts.
- Advised Papaya Global on multiple financing rounds, resulting in the client becoming a “unicorn” with a valuation of more than $1bn.
- Advised Otonomo Technologies on its agreement to “go public” on NASDAQ through a business combination with a SPAC.
Israel > Banking and finance Tier 2
Gross Law Firm – GKH packs a punch in the regulatory area, where it has notable experience in credit cards, structured finance, investment issues and securities matters. The sizeable practice counts many of Israel’s largest banks among its clients, and it also acts for major foreign banks and financial institutions. Group head Ofer Hanoh handles regulatory and transactional matters, with expertise in cross-border work. Ran Ben-Ari specialises in advising on the regulatory aspects of derivatives and structured products. Ido Amir is recognised for his growing reputation in mobile and online payment processing and credit cards.Practice head(s):
Ofer Hanoh
Other key lawyers:
Ran Ben-Ari; Yigal Binyamini; Roy Reiss; Ido Amir
Testimonials
‘Excellent practical approach. High level of professionalism and acquaintance with the legal framework and the regulatory environment, particularly Ofer Hanoh.’
Key clients
FIBI- First International Bank of Israel
UBS AG and UBS Israel
Bank Leumi
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Israel Discount Bank
The Association of Banks in Israel
Morgan Stanley
Banco Itaú Brazil
Clal Insurance group
Edmond De Rothschild Bank, Edmond De Rothschild Bank (Israel)
Phoenix Insurance Group
Teachers’ Educational Funds
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
AIG Israel
FIBI Holdings Ltd.
Gilad Pension Fund
Bank Hapoalim
Arison Holdings
JP Morgan
IBI Investment House
RiseUp
Zeidler law firm (Dublin)
Paz Oil Group
Shikun & Binui
SunTrust Bank
Poalim Equity / Poalim ventures
Investment Houses Association
Bank Hapolaim (Switzerland)
Menora Insurance Group
Excellence Nessuah Investments House
Amitim – Pension Funds
Partner Communication Ltd.
Association of Life Insurance Companies of Israel Ltd.
Aura Investments
Hever Soldiers and Veterans Ltd.
Harel Insurance Group
Bank Massad
Leumi Partners
IDB Development Corporation
Elron Electronic Industries
Cointree
Real Forex
Malibu
Union Bank of Israel
More Investment House
Zorlu Enerji Elektrik retim A S
Kali group (insurance broker and investments)
Pocketful
PayBox
Work highlights
- Advised Bank Leumi on new capital markets initiatives, including on the establishment and operation of its new digital portfolio management company, ‘Videa’.
- Represented Arison Holdings in the process of receiving a holding permit for Bank Hapoalim and in the biggest decentralisation process in Israel.
- Advised UBS AG on financial regulation in Israel concerning wealth management activities, among other matters.
Israel > Energy Tier 2
Gross Law Firm – GKH has recently handled a steady stream of energy-related project tenders, with particular activity in the power sector. On the oil and gas front, it advised several companies under the Rapac Energy group on the purchase of natural gas from Energean, worth $2.7bn. Former group head Anat Klein left to establish her own firm, Klein & Co Energy & Infrastructure. Yotam Leshem, who recently joined from Tadmor Levy & Co., now leads the project finance and energy department. Tal Danon Shenhav heads up the tenders and infrastructure practice and specialises in advising the State of Israel on infrastructure projects.Practice head(s):
Yotam Leshem; Tal Danon Shenhav
Other key lawyers:
Yoav Friedman
Testimonials
‘The team demonstrates availability to the client; is good at multi-tasking, handles multiple tasks simultaneously; has high level of readiness before meetings; displays control of materials at a professional level.’
‘The practice is unique both in its responsiveness and client service and even more with respect to its out-of-the-box thinking and its ability to find creative solutions.’
‘The key individual is Yotam Leshem, the head of the department. Yotam is a very fast thinker and commercially oriented and is a great negotiator — additionally he has a great hands-on approach (emails at every hour of day and night).’
‘Yotem Leshem is an experienced lawyer who is willing to be involved in complex finance transactions with urgent time frames. His creativity is well appreciated.’
‘The key individual is Yotam Leshem, the head of the department. Yotam is very engaged and hands on with respect to all the projects we are working with him. He is very dedicated, creative and commercially oriented.’
‘Yotam Leshem and Yoav Friedman are skilled advocates, who provide a full, professional and fast legal service. Yotam Leshem demonstrates control over all issues that come to his attention and knows how to delegate powers to his staff.’
Key clients
Rapac Energy Ltd.
MRC Alon Tavor Power Ltd.
GES Global Environmental Solutions Ltd.
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering Ltd.
Bank Hapoalim B.M.
Bank Leumi B.M.
Discount Bank Ltd.
Menorah Mivtachim Insurance Company Ltd.
Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd.
Mivtach Shamir Holdings Ltd.
China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd.
Pan Mediterranean Engineering Company Ltd.
Quadro National Infrastructure Ltd.
Amiad Water Systems Ltd.
BlueBird Aero Systems Ltd
Generation Capital Ltd
Herbert Smith Freehills (China)
Ramat Hasharon Municipality
Solel Boneh Infrastructure Ltd
The Governmental Companies Authority
Solel Boneh – Shikun Binui
The Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Finance, Ayalon Highways and Inbal Insurance Company
The Ministry of Finance, Procurement Administration
The Ministry of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water and the Geological Institute of Israel
The State of Israel and Cross Israel Highways Ltd.
The Ministry of Finance, The Housing Administration
Vulcan Power Consulting & Security Ltd.
Nemo Data
Mekorot Water Company Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented several companies under the Rapac Energy group on the purchase of natural gas from Energean.
- Advised Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering and GES Global Environmental Solutions on their participation in the tender for the acquisition of the concessionaire and the operator of the Ashdod desalination plant.
- Represented Rapac Energy, Mivtach Shamir and CHEC in their participation in the tender for the purchase of the Ramat Hovav power plant.
Israel > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 2
Gross Law Firm – GKH ‘s client roster features start-up and well-established global companies which it advises on transactions including licensing, technology transfer, funding, and regulatory matters. Hili Cohen handles compliance and regulatory matters as well as corporate and commercial transactions, and Tami Fishman Jutkowitz excels in private financing, M&A, technology transfer and licensing.Practice head(s):
Hili Cohen;Tami Fishman Jutkowitz
Key clients
3 Millenium Group
Accelmed
AIVF
Align Technology, LTD
Almeda Ventures Limited Partnership
American Well
Arkin Holdings
Atricure
BactoByte
Best Brain
BeyondMeat
Bioforum
BiondVax
BionTech
Bio Meat
Brainsway
Biogen
Bunge
Cannopiea
CLAL Biotech INDUSTRIES LTD
ClearSkin Ltd.
Collplant
Cookin
Covington & Burling
Cronos Group
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
eHealth Ventures
Elanco
Endospan
Enveric Biosciences, Inc.
Eximo Medical Ltd.
GI View Ltd.
Hogan Lovells
Heally IL Ltd.
Igentify Ltd.
Industrie Biomediche Insubri SA
InMed
InnoBev Ltd.
InnovaHealth Partners
Inovytec Medical Solutions
Insightech
Intratech Medical
Invisicare
Invitae
Izun Pharma
Keystone Dental Inc.
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
Magenta Medical Ltd.
MDGO Ltd.
MDI Health Technologies.
MDigo
MedCPU
MediMe.
Medtronic
Milagro
Morrison & Foerester
Mother’s Choice
MSD
My Ukko
NeuroSense Therapeutics
opticaldiagnostics.com
Organigram
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
Osborne Clark
Petsapien.
Pharmaceutical Research Associates (PRA)
PRA HealthScience.
Premier Research
Providence Health & Services
Pulsemore
Q-Art Ltd.
Rainbow Medical Ltd
Rapid Medical Ltd
Redhill Biopharma Ltd
Respiration Scan
Rimonim
SciVac
SeeGene
SheRun Labs Ltd.
Sol-Gel Technologies Ltd
Sonivie Ltd
Spatz FGIA
Sufresca
Telesofia Medical Ltd
Therapix Biosciences Ltd
Under Pressure
Valcare
Vibrant Ltd
VRHealth
Well Beat
WellBeat Ltd
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
Yissum Research Development
Zimmer Biometz
Work highlights
- Advised Providence Healthcare & Services in its first investment in an Israeli company – TailorMed Ltd.
- Advised Sol-Gel on a licensing transaction with Galderma for the commercialization of EPSOLAY® and TWYNEO® in the United States.
Israel > Infrastructure Tier 2
Gross Law Firm – GKH houses standalone departments handling tenders and infrastructure work, and project finance and energy matters, with both teams frequently working hand-in-hand to provide advice on all stages of infrastructure projects. The firm is equally adept at advising private and public sector clients on all core infrastructure sectors, with recent experience in the transport, energy and water industries. Tender and infrastructure specialist Tal Danon Shenhav has an emphasis on public sector work and frequently advises government entities on infrastructure projects. Yotam Leshem recently joined from Tadmor Levy & Co. and brings to bear strong transactional experience in energy and project finance mandates.Practice head(s):
Tal Danon Shenhav; Yotam Leshem
Testimonials
‘The practice is unique both in its responsiveness and in its commercial understanding, which allows for innovative out-of-the-box solutions.’
‘Highly skilled, experienced, fast and dedicated.’
‘The key individual is Adv. Yotam Leshem, the head of the department. Yotam is a very fast thinker and commercially oriented and is a great negotiator; additionally he has a great hands-on approach.’
‘Yotam Leshem is very engaged and hands on with respect to all projects we are working with him. He is very dedicated, creative and commercially oriented.’
‘Yotam Leshem is a very, very talented guy: quick, with real experience in infrastructure projects, tenders, financing – the whole package. Yotam is really one-of-a-kind in this business.’
Key clients
Amiad Water Systems Ltd.
BlueBird Aero Systems Ltd
Generation Capital Ltd
Ramat Hasharon Municipality
Shafir Civil and Marine Engineering Ltd.
Solel Boneh Infrastructure Ltd
The Governmental Companies Authority
Solel Boneh – Shikun Binui
The Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Finance, Ayalon Highways and Inbal Insurance Company
The Ministry of Finance, Procurement Administration
The Ministry of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water and the Geological Institute of Israel
The State of Israel and Cross Israel Highways Ltd.
Bank Hapoalim
Discount Bank
Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd.
Rapac Energy Ltd.
MRC Alon Tavor Power Ltd.
GES Global Environmental Solutions Ltd.
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering Ltd.
Bank Hapoalim B.M.
Bank Leumi B.M.
Discount Bank Ltd.
Menorah Mivtachim Insurance Company Ltd.
Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd.
Mivtach Shamir Holdings Ltd.
China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd.
Pan Mediterranean Engineering Company Ltd.
The Ministry of Finance, The Housing Administration
Nemo Data
Work highlights
- Represented The State of Israel and Cross Israel Highway in the enlargement of Road No. 6.
- Represented the State of Israel, through the Government Companies Authority, in the competitive process for the privatisation of the Port of Haifa Company.
- Represented the consortium (comprised of China Railway Construction Corporation (International), CRRC International Corp and Shikun & Binui – Solel Boneh – Infrastructure), which will perform all the EPC works of a project for the finance, design, construction, maintenance and transfer of the Tel Aviv Metropolitan LRT Green Line and Purple Line.
Intellectual property > Intellectual property: commercial/transactions Tier 2
Experts in commercial licensing structures, the team at Gross Law Firm – GKH works closely with the firm’s M&A and financing departments, allowing its clients to benefit from a broad scope of practice. Team-lead Ella Tevet also collaborates with the litigation division and advises local and international clients from various industries, including software, internet, cyber security, social media, and e-commerce, in complex licensing transactions. Senior associate Roee Laor's competency extends to data protection and privacy.Practice head(s):
Ella Tevet
Other key lawyers:
Roee Laor; Maayan Pogozelits-Lasri
Testimonials
‘The IP and privacy team of GKH, headed by Adv. Ella Tevet, is a highly professional team which provides pleasant service with legal work at the highest standards. The team has deep understanding with Israeli and foreign IP and privacy laws, very dedicated and they have great ability to manage the legal risks involved. Their availability is very high and the quality of the deliverables is exceptional.’
‘Ella Tevet and Roee Laor are experts in commercial IP and privacy law and the quality of their deliverables is provided in extraordinary level. We are using their service in complex legal matters and they provide very professional, sharp, innovative and business oriented outcomes. They are exceptionally responsive. In addition, they are very friendly and it is a great pleasure to work with them.’
‘Ella Tevet. Professionalism. Good personal skills.’
‘We couldn’t have asked for a better team to work with. Strictly professional, answer any question extremely fast and took very good care of all our legal items.’
Key clients
Battery Ventures
Reuters
Bloomberg
Nuance Communications
Insightec Ltd
West Pharmaceutical Services
Bank Hapoalim B.M
Cronos Group Inc
GT GetTaxi Services Israel Ltd
Hanaco Venture Capital Ltd
Insight Venture Partners
K2View Ltd
Maalot – S&P Global Rating
Melio Ltd.
Ernst & Young Israel
Salt Security, Inc.
SecuredTouch, Inc
Sol-Gel Technologies Ltd.
Tadiran Consumer and Technology Products Ltd.
Otonomo Technologies Ltd.
Sony Electronic
Papaya Global
SigmaTeK Systems
SoftBank Investment Advisers
Rapid7Inc.
Almeda Ventures Limited Partnership
Work highlights
- Advising Insight Venture Partners on IP and privacy aspects in relation to its investments and acquisitions in Israel.
- Represented Rapid7, Inc, in IP, commercial, licensing, and privacy aspects of its acquisition of Alcide.io Ltd.
- Represented SoftBank Investment Advisers in IP, commercial, licensing, and privacy aspects of its founding round in AnyVision.
Israel > Investment and venture capital funds Tier 2
With a strong focus on the hi-tech and real estate sectors, the team at Gross Law Firm – GKH also advises on venture capital fund formations and assists sponsors with the creation of new private investment vehicles. The group also leverages the firm's wider department’s expertise when advising on securities, compliance and regulatory matters. Practice head Ayal Shenhav is an expert in tax matters and M&A transactions, regularly representing clients from the hi-tech sector. The team also fields the highly active Layla Chertow , who is a specialist in M&A mandates.Practice head(s):
Ayal Shenhav
Other key lawyers:
Layla Chertow
Key clients
83 North
Accelmed Partners II
Almeda Ventures
AMoon
Arbor Ventures
Aristagora Ventures
Aviv Venture Capital
Battery Ventures
Bessemer Venture Partners
Blumberg Capital
Canaan Partners
Cedar Ventures
Clear Future
Community 2020 Fund
Community Life Science
Cyberstarts
Deutsche Telekom
eHealth Ventures
Emerge
Exigent HP Fund
F2
FinTLV
Giza
Glilot Fund
Hanaco Venture Capital
Insight Partners
Khosla Ventures
Lightspeed
Magenta
Magma
Next Gear
Nili Capital Partners
Norwest Venture Partners (NVP)
Oryzn
Profits for Growth (PFG)
REV (Reed Elsevier Ventures)
Saban Ventures
S-Capital
Sequoia Capital Israel
Shamrock
Silver Lake
Starfund Ventures
State of Mind I, State of Mind II
Strips
Tenaya
TLV Partners
TPY Capital
Tulip Fund
UP West Ventures
Verizon Inc. and its Israeli subsidiaries
Vertex
Vintage
WTI
YL Ventures
York Capital
Israel > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2
Gross Law Firm – GKH is well versed in all aspects of restructuring and insolvency work, including debt restructurings, distressed M&A and liquidations. The team is equally adept in representing creditors and debtors and is frequently involved in significant cases, such as its ongoing advice to Alon Israel Oil Company on the implementation of its debt arrangement, which involved debt of around ILS2.3bn. David Hahn has an impressive track record in headline-grabbing insolvency matters and formerly served as the Guardian General and the Official Receiver of Israel. Capital markets head Aya Yoffe specialises in debt restructuring.Practice head(s):
Aya Yoffe; David Hahn
Key clients
IDB Development Corporation Ltd.
Internet Gold Golden Lines Ltd
Alon Delek Ltd. – Alon Israel Oil Company Ltd.
Israel Petrochemicals Enterprises Ltd.
Office Depot Ltd. (in liquidation)
Playboy Israel
Eliyahu and Yuval Orgad
EatWith Media Ltd.
KDM Engineering & Cranes Ltd.
Mekorot Water Company Ltd
CHS Inc.
Cx Technologies
Robin Hood Pro. Ltd
Dr. Jeff Brooks
OZ Vision Ltd
The National Insurance Institute of Israel
Therapix Biosciences Ltd.
Tarya P2P
ION Terra
Work highlights
- Represented IDB Development Corporation in its negotiations with bondholders in four series issued to the public – the total scope of the debt stands at approximately ILS2.7bn.
- Advised Internet Gold Golden Lines on its ILS750m debt restructuring.
- Appointed as a temporary trustee for Therapix Biosciences in its insolvency proceedings, and subsequently appointed as a trustee for the execution of the debt arrangement between the shareholders, the company and the creditors.
Dispute resolution > Dispute resolution: class actions (including derivative actions) Tier 3
The team at Gross Law Firm – GKH has a niche handling class actions in the hi-tech and securities space. Michael Ginsburg is an experienced civil litigator who is also able a member of the firm's real estate practice. Adi Yogev and Yori Nehushtan are other names to note.Practice head(s):
Michael Ginsburg; Yori Nehushtan
Other key lawyers:
Adi Yogev; Shai Erez; Matan Winkler
Key clients
S&P Global Ratings Ma’alot Ltd
Gett (GetTaxi) Ltd.
Mavenir Ltd.
Verint Systems Ltd.
Comverse Technology Inc.
Verifone Israel Ltd.
Bank of America N.A
Elbit Imaging Ltd.
Plaza Centers N.V
Shookit
East Jerusalem District Electric Company
Yehoshua Hazan
Virtual Currencies – Blox Ltd
Tadiran Consumer and Technology Products Ltd.
Cross Israel Highway Ltd.
Mr. Amir Gur Lavie
Goner Investments Ltd.
Optibase Ltd.
Work highlights
- Acting for Gett in a class action filed with the Central District Court claiming that Gett charges its business customers exorbitant prices that do not comply with its agreements and the applicable law.
- Represented Optibase Ltd. in a derivative lawsuit that was filed against it, the controlling shareholder and officers of the company with respect to its approval of three transactions executed by the company with the controlling shareholders, in exchange for an allocation of shares, which, according to the claim, was done at market value and not at fair value.
Israel > Employment Tier 3
Gross Law Firm – GKH‘s group handles a significant volume of non-contentious matters, with strong activity in advising investors and start-ups on the employment aspects of M&A transactions. The group also advises on day-to-day employment matters and litigation. Yael Dolev heads the department and is well versed in both individual and collective labour law. Adam Adi has a strong record in labour litigation.Practice head(s):
Yael Dolev
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
CRTG-EEB Red Line Systems (Management) Ltd
Shikum Acher (“Alternative Rehabilitation”)
Argaman International Commerce Ltd
Sony Electronics
Autodesk Inc. and its Israeli subsidiary
Nutanix
Symantec
PRA Health Sciences and its Israeli subsidiary
Insight Venture Partners
Deutsche Telekom
YL Ventures
Magenta Medical
DTCP Venture Fund
K2view 888
Sol-Gel
Insightec
Tuffin Technologies
Papaya Global Ltd
Kenes International
Salt Security, Inc.
Wazimo Media Ltd
Collplant
Genie Enterprise
Elminda
Contguard
Skylo Technologies Inc.
Minerva Labs Ltd.
Igentify
mPrest
BlueBird
Ziprecruiter
Testim
Brainsway Ltd
Brightman Almagor Zohar & Co.
De Beers
Deloitte Israel
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
GGV Capital
CloudAlly
Work highlights
- Acted as Israeli counsel to Ribbon Communications on the acquisition of ECI Telecom Group, including advising on their negotiations with the ECI employees’ union.
- Advised Ashtrom Group on employment matters, including advising on employee hires and terminations, pensions and other employment-related issues.
- Acted as Israeli legal counsel to Rapid7 on its acquisition of Alcide.IO, including labour and employment-related matters.
Israel > Real estate and construction Tier 3
Gross Law Firm – GKH had a strong year on the construction side, where it advised a slew of developers on projects across the country, including Peretz Boney Hanegev and Zohar & Zafrir Sharbat. The group is also skilled in real estate transactions and contentious matters. Department head Israel Aziel covers the gamut of real estate matters, including planning and zoning, construction projects, purchase and sale transactions and litigation. Yael Mirone Mezamer is also noted.Practice head(s):
Israel Aziel
Other key lawyers:
Yael Mirone Mezamer
Key clients
Peretz Boney Hanegev Ltd.
Zohar & Zafrir Sharbat Ltd.
Chen and Itai Gindi Israel Ltd.
Rami Shabiru Engineering Construction and Investments Ltd.
Shikun & Binui – Solel Boneh – Infrastructure Ltd.
Sharbat Brothers Construction Company
Zim Urban
Etz HaShaked Engineering
Aspen Group Ltd,
Prashkovsky Investments and Construction Ltd.
Mivney Taasia (of the Mivne Group)
Ayala Agam Real Estate Consulting Ltd.
Refael Nadlan (Refael Real Estate Group)
Calcalit Jerusalem Ltd.
Grofit Construction Ltd
Grofit Yesodot Ltd.
Oz Yesodot Eitanim
Growth Israel Urban Development Ltd.
New Reality Ltd.
Shhakim Real Estate Group
Gad Nazareth Mor Ltd.
Hizuk Plus of the Tama 38 Group Ltd.
Edri & Shahar Entrepreneurship & Construction Ltd.
Kidmat Eden Ltd.
Y.D.E. Menivim Ltd.
Eran YD Entrepreneurship and Construction Group Ltd.
Shabaty Hay Ltd.
Be’er Sheva Municipality
Ramat Hasharon Municipality
Bat Yam municipality
Keren Kayemet LeIisrael Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF)
Netivei Israel – The National Transport Infrastructure Company Ltd.
Kupat Holim Meuhedet
System Management Company Ltd.
Jerusalem District Electricity Co. Ltd.
The Rashi Foundation
Leumi Partners Ltd.
Adams Fund Management Ltd.
More Provident Funds Ltd.
Clal Insurance Company Ltd
Harel Insurance Company – Investment Division
IDB development Corporation Ltd.
Strauss Group Ltd.
Azrieli Group
IPC Jerusalem Ltd.
M.S.K.S. Cheetah Real Estate Investments Ltd.
Ashdod Bonded Ltd.
Hotel Eden Nursing Homes in Nahariya Ltd.
Amazon
Mr. Mony Harel – Silon Sport Marketing (1989) Ltd.
Marine Ties Investment Ltd
Modi’in Ezrachi
David Czapnik & Sons
S.I.E. Ashkelon Ltd.
Hartland Israeli Entrepreneurs
Hewlett Packard
Etablishment Nahal
DTCP israel Ltd.
Energix Group
Wolfson Clore Mayer Corp. Ltd.
Ezra I.R. Bros. Building Co. Ltd.
Inovytec Medical Solutions Ltd.
AYM Holdings Ltd.
Verint Systems
AOL
Vitania Ltd.
Biolojic Design Ltd.
MI CompanyB.V Ltd.
Otonomo Technologies Ltd.
Senso-Optics Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Leumi Partners on real estate matters, including investment and finance activities.
- Represented Chen and Itay Gindi Israel in several matters, including in the successful tender for a plot of land that will become a large-scale residential and commercial project.
- Advised Peretz Boney Hanegev on construction projects throughout the country.
Israel > Tax Tier 3
Gross Law Firm – GKH‘s ‘true business thinking‘ strikes the right note with clients, who also praise the tax team’s ‘practical approach to solving problems‘. The group shines in transactional tax, with its recent highlights spanning M&A, fund formation, venture capital investments and public offerings. It also frequently advises on tax assessments and tax rulings. Group head Oren Biran and key partner Moti Balilti advise on an array of tax issues, including transactional tax, tax planning and contentious matters.Practice head(s):
Oren Biran
Other key lawyers:
Moti Balilti; Shay Fahima; Ayal Shenhav
Testimonials
‘The tax team at GKH has extensive experience with all aspects of partnership tax matters, from incorporation to day-to-day management and special approvals from the Israeli tax authorities. They are available for consultations, give prompt responses and can be relied upon for following up on the issues at hand.’
‘Gross’ tax team has a distinguished reputation among tax practitioners (including accounting firms and tax authority officials).’
‘A very accomplished and devoted team. What I like about the team is that they have a very practical approach to solving problems, rather than just citing the law. They demonstrate true business thinking.’
‘Oren Biran is very knowledgeable and responsive. Oren has a very good reputation as well as contacts at the tax authority, and can approach the ITA whenever needed.’
‘Oren Biran is very professional. Ayal Shenhav is involved in regulatory changes and updates which are critical to clients. Moti Balilti manages day-to-day tax matters for clients. They are very service oriented and knowledgeable.’
‘Oren Biran’s knowledge of international tax, and specifically tax agreements between Israel and the US, is unparalleled. He is able to negotiate very well and close agreements with the tax authorities.’
‘Oren Biran and Moti Baliti are both experts in their work, and know how to guide you through a situation by precisely explaining the boundaries and risks.’
‘Ayal Shenhav is very creative and has a vast understanding of corporate law, but is also a business person with creative thinking.’
Key clients
American Well Corporation
Insight Partners XI
Rapid 7
Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd
BrainsWay Inc.
Y.D. More Investments Ltd
Cross Israel Highway Ltd
Blumberg Capital Fund
Cyberstarts Venture Fund II
K2 View
Israel Secondary Fund
Cipia Vision Ltd.
Battery Ventures
Egged Transportation Ltd.
BlueRed Capital Fund
HoneyBook, Inc.
Work highlights
- Acted as Israeli counsel to Insight Venture Partners on multiple investments and purchases of Israeli companies, including tax matters.
- Advised HoneyBook, and its founder Alon Oz, on the Israeli tax aspects of a $1.1bn investment into the company, among other matters.
- Advised Zim Integrated Shipping Services on all Israeli tax matters, including on a $60m bond repurchase transaction.
Israel > Dispute resolution: local litigation and arbitration Tier 5
With attorneys licensed to practice in Australia, the UK and the US, the team at Gross Law Firm – GKH is well-positioned to act as a liaison to domestic clients that are contemplating litigation in overseas jurisdictions. It is also highly reputed for representing local and international clients in Israeli court proceedings. Michael Ginsburg and Yori Nehushtan co-head the group, which handles contentious securities, competition, trade mark and professional negligence matters. Class actions are another driver of work. The firm's merger with Nehushtan Yogev & Co. saw Nehushtan and Adi Yogev join the team in 2021.Practice head(s):
Michael Ginsburg; Yori Nehushtan
Other key lawyers:
Adi Yogev; Shai Erez; Matan Winkler
Testimonials
‘They have a good understanding of client needs and a good grasp of commercial aspects. Efficient and proficient.’
‘Michael Ginsburg is a dedicated lawyer and very pleasant to work with. Knowledgeable and on the ball. Michael is very responsive.’
‘Gross & Co are an extremely well-regarded firm in high value transactional and dispute matters. Their expertise is matched by their commercial approach to problem-solving.’
‘We have had the pleasure to work with Michael Ginsburg, who is an expert and leading practitioner in cross-border, high-value dispute work. His advice is prompt, direct and insightful.’
‘Michael Ginsburg has demonstrated a strong ability to lead the team and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. He has shown resourcefulness in handling a variety of opponents and potential opponents and ensuring that his clients’ interests are protected.’
‘Michael (Micky) Ginsburg and his team are highly qualified, creative attorneys and smart lawyers. Micky leads the team and they are constantly up to date with the latest developments and provide first-class guidance on any field I may need. They are hard-working individuals who are very knowledgeable and practical.’
‘Micky Ginsburg is one of the best strategists that I have ever come across in the industry. His unique background and unequalled experience are exemplified in his great manner with courts and opposing counsel. Micky is the best litigator for us. I can recommend Micky on any dispute and can say that his extensive experience in all areas of commercial litigation really shows in his ability to pull the facts together and produce a highly trusted outcome.’
‘Mr Michael Ginsburg: very responsible and experienced in all areas of law. He will always have a creative solution even for the most unpromising tasks.’
Key clients
Clal Biotechnology Industries Ltd.
W&S Technology Partners LLC Exigent Total Return Master Fund Executive Holdings LP
VTB Bank / BM – Bank of Moscow
Apple Inc.
G-ILS Transportation Ltd.
Senso Optics Ltd.
Mabat Up Ltd.
Syneron candela Ltd.
Orbs Ltd.
Goldman Sachs & Co.
Fortissimo Capital
Alexander Mashkevitz
Mr. Aviv Sofer
Heritage Affinity Enterprizes LLC
Horizon Gold Investments Ltd.
Alrov Real Estate and Hotels
Daniel Moshkovitz
Mrs. G.C
Maskiot Ltd.
Shookit
Olam International Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented Clal Biotechnology Industries Ltd. in a motion for ex-parte temporary relief.
- Representing W&S Technology Partners LLC Exigent and Total Return Master Fund Executive Holdings LP in an action alleging an unlawful investment round.
- Representing VTB Bank in several legal proceedings for enforcement of foreign judgement.
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