The ‘professional and business-oriented’ team at Lipa Meir & Co is well-versed at handling both strategic and private equity-backed M&A, including in highly regulated sectors such as energy, life sciences and defence. The ’exceptionally talented’ Ziv Preis is frequently instructed on complex corporate transactions, with a strong book of work relating toiswithastrong US investment into Israeli tech entities. Uzi Mor is also skilled at advising on M&A transactions, including within the energy sector, work which he combines with finance, restructuring and insolvency expertise. Cross-border M&A expert Gary Copelovitz co-heads the team alongside Preis and Mor.
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Testimonials
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- 'Ziv Preis is an exceptionally talented lawyer.'
- 'Ziv Preis combines sharp legal expertise with a thoughtful and pragmatic approach, always providing smart and practical advice. Beyond his professional skills, he is a pleasure to work with - approachable, respectful and considerate.'
- 'They are professional and business oriented.'
Key clients
- Madan Technologies
- Pangea Group
- Orpheo Group
- ADM
- Eshkol Petroleum Ltd.
- Polyron ACS Ltd.
- Polyrit ACS Ltd.
- Plexus Captial
- TrekAce Technologies Ltd.
- Ginegar Plastic Products (TASE: GNGR)
- Shekel Brainweigh (ASX: SBW)
- The Rimon Group (TASE: RMON)
Work highlights
Advising Dalia Power Energies in a NIS9 billion acquisition of the Eshkol power plant by its subsidiary, Eshkol Energy, as part of the Israel Electric Corporation's privatization, advising on due diligence and multiple legal aspects for this landmark transaction.
Represented Orpheo Group, a French company specialising in audio-guide systems, in a complex, cross-border acquisition of subsidiaries in the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, demonstrating our expertise in multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions involving diverse legal systems and regulatory environments.
Represented Mr Aharon Frenkel in the sale of a substantial stake in the Tamar gas reservoir to SOCAR, Azerbaijan’s national oil and gas company, for $153m.
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Practice head
Dr. Ziv Preis; Gary Copelovitz; Uzi Mor
Other key lawyers
Lilach Hoek