FISCHER (FBC & Co.)‘s ’highly dedicated team’ covers financing rounds, establishing companies, M&A, exits, and venture capital investments. Raz Tepper acts for emerging hi-tech companies at every development stage, including on financing rounds, commercial agreements, and acquisitions; Eran Yaniv specialises in technology, life sciences, and venture capital; and Galai Sharir assists start-ups and established corporate clients with commercial, venture capital, private equity, and M&A transactions. Zohar Liss ‘stands out for his calm, surgical approach to high-stakes negotiations’, while Yoram Shiv, Sharon Gazit, Shmulik Fried, and Tal Gellerman are other names to note.
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- ‘Extremely experienced, top-notch legal counsels who are always available. Excellent support teams for each of the partners. Highly dedicated team.’
- ‘What sets the hi-tech and start-ups practice apart is the combination of true, one-stop-shop depth with hands-on, founder-friendly execution.’
- ‘As a full-service firm, Fischer can pull in corporate law, M&A, IP, employment, tax, and capital markets seamlessly, which shortens deal cycles and reduces friction at critical moments.’
- ‘The team’s cross-border capability is real - not just on paper - with lawyers who have trained and practiced in the US and handle international investors, acquisitions and financings as routine work.’
- ‘Sharon Gazit - a highly dedicated partner, with a very personal and practical client approach.’
- ‘Zohar Liss stands out for his calm, surgical approach to high-stakes negotiations and his ability to translate founder priorities into bankable legal terms. He brings cross-border M&A expertise and a practical grasp of venture dynamics, which gives clients confidence on both structure and execution.’
Key clients
- Edwards Lifesciences Qualcomm Incorporated
- Qualcomm Ventures
- Mobilesson
- Vitruvian Partners
- Google Israel
- Tower Semiconductor
- StarkWare Industries
- CTERA Networks
- Kamada
- Matrix
- PhysioMap
- Altavia Group
Work highlights
Advising Edwards Lifesciences on its acquisitions in Israel.
Assisting ION Crossover Partners and Vitruvian Partners with co-leading a $395m Series G financing round, in relation to Cato Networks.
Advising Qualcomm Incorporated on its transactions in Israel.
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Practice head
Raz Tepper; Eran Yaniv; Galai Sharir
Other key lawyers
Zohar Liss; Yoram Shiv; Sharon Gazit; Shmulik Fried; Tal Gellerman; Alex Berman; Uri Zichor; Amit Dat; Liat Halperin; Asaf Gabay; Judy Amidor; Gal Doitch