
Combining ‘strong technical skills, commercial insight, and exceptional client service’, Arnon, Tadmor-Levy advises buyers and sellers on large cross-border M&A transactions, with a strong focus on technology-driven deals, including exits for established Israeli companies and acquisitions by international, particularly US-based, corporates. Ben Sandler is active on sell-side mandates and inbound acquisitions, while US- and Israel-qualified Micki Shapira handles transatlantic transactions involving public and private companies. David Schapiro combines M&A work with corporate governance and board-level advisory, including contentious shareholder matters. Oded Levy also comes recommended, as well as Barry Levenfeld, who frequently represents venture capital funds and corporates. Ophir Nave left the firm in December 2024.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- They are professional, sensitive, and make things happen. They also help in negotiation.
- 'They display a combination of sharp technical expertise, proactive communication, and genuine collaboration with the client. Their ability to control every small detail while keeping focus on the broader strategic picture made a significant impact on the success of the transaction.'
- 'This team combines strong technical skills, commercial insight, and exceptional client service.'
- 'They were consistently calm, solution-oriented, and meticulous in their drafting and negotiation work.'
- 'David Schapiro is a great legal counsel that combines vast legal knowledge with excellent business understanding. He is also a very good team leader for the other lawyers we work with.'
- 'Oded Levy is a top-tier attorney—always available, consistently offering golden advice and bringing an extra perspective that reflects many years' of experience and sharp, out-of-the-box thinking.'
Key clients
- Intel Corp.
- IBM
- Crowdstrike Holdings Inc.
- Manulife
- Alcon Inc.
- Lennar,
- Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
- Boston Scientific
- Lightspeed Venture Partners
- PayPal Holdings Inc.
- GK8 Ltd.
- Hubei Forbon Technology Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
Advising Palo Alto Networks on its $25bn acquisition of CyberArk.
Advising RunAI on its $700m+ acquisition by NVIDIA.
Advising Adaptive Shield on its $300m acquisition by CrowdStrike
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Other key lawyers
Barry Levenfeld; Barak Platt; Ben Sandler; David Schapiro; Micki Shapira; Eliran Furman; Kobi Ben Chitrit; Liron Hacohen; Nataly Margalit; Oded Levy; Evyatar Katz; Josh Hauser; Michael Portman



