Consistently engaged by start-ups, venture capital funds, private investors and entrepreneurs, Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. advises throughout the development and growth processes, including at the exit stages. The practice also encompasses corporate governance, financing, commercial issues, employment law, and IP. Ayal Shenhav, Richard Mann and Ashok Chandrasekhar co-chair the international and hi-tech department, which also showcases Amir Raz, an adviser to technology companies on a range of transactions, and Michael Heller, a specialist in corporate finance, M&A and emerging growth companies. The practice further includes Danny Dilbary, Chen Manzur, Shmulik Atias, and Gavriel Maimon.
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International and Hi-Tech Department
Position
Partner
Career
Adv. Chen Manzur advises Israeli and international clients, from technology-based companies in a variety of industries and different stages of the growth cycle, to top tier VCs, investment banks and leading global companies.
Chen’s professional experience includes cross-border merger and acquisition transactions, venture capital and finance transactions, commercial and technology transactions, collaboration agreements as well as experience acting as special investigative counsel to corporate audit committees.
Chen is ranked among the top M&A and Startup Lawyers in Israel by the prestigious international rankings Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500. Both ranking guides have been mentioning Adv. Manzur as a recommended lawyer for several consecutive years. The Legal 500 recently ranked Chen as a “Leading Individual” in the field of Hi-Tech & Startups.
Chen is also an Adjunct Lecturer at the Tel-Aviv University Faculty of Law.
Chen joined the firm in 2008. Prior to joining the firm, he served about 10 years in the Israeli Intelligence Corps and the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office.
Languages
English and Hebrew.
Memberships
Israel Bar Association, 2009
Education
LL.M (magna cum laude), Commercial Law, Tel Aviv University, 2012
LL.B (magna cum laude, Dean’s List 2007), Tel Aviv University, 2008
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Testimonials
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- ‘Stands out as a true business partner, not merely a legal adviser. The practice is highly business oriented, ensuring that legal guidance is always aligned with clients’ strategic and commercial goals.’
‘They are consistently available, providing timely, professional deliverables and clear, well-reasoned answers to complex issues.’
‘The team maintains meticulous control over all corporate materials and legal matters, ensuring nothing is overlooked while raising only the issues that truly matter, allowing business leaders to focus on decision making without distraction. Their ability to highlight what is critical, while never missing anything important, creates exceptional confidence and trust.’
‘What truly differentiates this practice is its blend of legal excellence and business acumen. They anticipate challenges, streamline processes, and support collaboration across departments, making them an integral part of clients’ leadership teams.’
‘Danny Dilbary is far more than just a lawyer - he is truly a partner to clients. He acts as a de-facto adviser across a wide range of strategic and operational topics, not limited to legal matters. He is exceptionally available and responsive, providing pragmatic guidance that blends deep legal expertise with a keen understanding of business objectives.’
‘Danny Dilbary’s ability to anticipate issues and frame solutions in a way that supports decision making makes him an invaluable extension of clients’ leadership teams.’
Key clients
- Cato Networks Otonomo Technologies Transmit Security Papaya Global Nokod Security Ovalix Itamar Medical Pdq Logistics Malwarebytes Gett Axonius K2View Aqua Security Software Testim Darwin, Inc GE HealthCare Kennett Capital Hippo Insurance Kryon System Laguna Health Imagindairy Flora Fotonica Wonderful Systems Nexus AI Deeddub Briya Labs Kodem Security Wotch Primary Medicine Elementary-Data Alma Studios Returngo Multyx Gensis Cannpany Inspecto Classeed Growper Organic Flying SpArk Aiola Orasis Pharmaceuticals Pattern Insurance Codefresh Anchiano Therapeutics Radware Aternity Rank Ranger Wild Moose Lakeway Nabz.ai Imvision Software Technologies Insightec Highland Europe Gaviti Akil Monte Carlo Data Nilus OS State of Mind Ventures Cyber X Overcast Security Vulcan Cyber Gatekeeper Pixellot Balance Payments Next Silicon Ariga Accel Partners Spark Capital Coatue Management Sapphire Ventures Marlin Equity Partners Sequoia Venture Capital Magenta Venture Partners Koch Disruptive Technologies Bridges Israel Unorthodox Ventures Innovation Endeavors Elsewhere Partners F2 Venture Capital
Work highlights
Representing Silver Lake in its majority acquisition of Intel’s Altera business, the transaction valued at $8.75bn.