S. Horowitz & Co acts for hi-tech clients on organisational issues, capital raising, commercial matters, M&A, and liquidity issues. The practice also assists venture capital (VC) funds, corporate VCs, and private equity clients that invest in Israeli start-ups. Longstanding hi-tech specialist Mordehay Malca leads the team, which includes Clifford Davis, whose industry specialisms include autonomous automotive technology. The practice further includes Amit Steinman, Pini Azaria, Miriam Zaltsman, Aviv Halperin, and Gal Arad Cohen.
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Partner

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Described by the Legal 500 as being “excellent at handling complex business affairs and having the ability to get the job done with the minimum fuss“, and by Chambers and Partners as being “respected in the market for his long-standing experience in commercial, corporate and securities law”, Moti’s practice spans the full spectrum of corporate, commercial, and securities law, focusing on Hi-tech, Biotech, venture capital financing, mergers and acquisitions, fund formation and private placements.

Moti advises on all corporate and commercial aspects relating to the business and innovation cycle of technology-based companies. He represents founders, early stage companies, mature technology companies, angels, investors and venture capital funds on corporate structuring, licensing, founder agreements, incentive schemes and exits. Moti has extensive experience advising clients on early-stage investments, all subsequent investment rounds, financing by way of convertible debentures, secured financing, portfolio investments and the structuring of the financing of technology companies at all points of their investment cycle. His work has been recognised by the legal directories which have ranked him as a leader in the field.

Moti is also an expert on offshore and onshore fund formation. His experience includes structuring of funds and limited partnerships in a tax efficient manner, drafting, negotiating and reviewing limited partnership agreements, management agreements and private placement memoranda and advising on the operation and management of funds.

Languages
English Hebrew
Memberships
Israel Bar, 1999
Education

Tel Aviv University, LL.B., cum laude, (1998)

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The firm stands out for its exceptional combination of professionalism, efficiency, and personal attention.’
  • ‘The team provides consistently high-quality legal services with impressive responsiveness and availability, always delivering thoughtful, accurate, and timely advice.’

Key clients

  • AT&T Ventures
  • Private Equity Minorities I K/S

Work highlights

Advised AT&T Ventures on its various investments in Israeli start-up companies, including Carbyne and Cyera.