The ‘dynamic and commercial tech practice’ at S. Friedman, Abramson & Co. is well weighted between hi-tech and VC-side work, with strong recent showings in investment rounds, M&A transactions and joint venture agreements. Department head Oren Sharon stands out for his ’good connections in the tech ecosystem’.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Professionals know the legal field in depth, provide creative solutions, listen and adapt the solutions to a specific problem.’

  • ‘The team is very competent, and business minded. I highly recommend it. ’

  • ‘Oren Sharon is the relevant partner working with me. An amazing guy who I very highly regard. He is a great lawyer, a shrewd businessman and an honest man. I also work with Illana Levy, who is very competent, hard-working and efficient. It's a wonderful team to be working with.’

  • ‘A dynamic and commercial tech practice, with lawyers who are well plugged in to the local tech ecosystem. Experienced in complex cross-border matters.’

  • ‘Oren Sharon is personable, responsive and has good connections in the tech ecosystem. He is collaborative and looks for ways to create and strengthen partnerships with others in the industry.’

  • ‘The team is very professional, with a superb understanding of the legal and business aspects of high-tech start-ups, investors, and deal structures.’

Key clients

  • ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
  • Arch Intelligence
  • Champel Capital (Cayman)
  • Champel Capital Impact Deep Tech Fund (Delaware)
  • TankU
  • I4 Valley-Karmiel Incubator for Smart Industry
  • Pruvo Net
  • Carmel-Haifa University Economic Corporation
  • Bio-Tip
  • Drs Rada Electronic Industries
  • Spinframe Technologies
  • Servi Smart Solutions (d/b/a Duve)

Work highlights

Represented Oobit in its seed financing round through to its $25m Series A financing led by Tether.
Advised Duve on financing rounds and acquiring Easyway, among other matters.
Represented the corporate venture capital arm of ZIM Integrated Shipping in multiple investment rounds, totalling $140m.

Practice head

Oren Sharon

Other key lawyers

Ron Peri; Illana Levy