Advising on the gamut of IP exploitation and commercialisation work, Herzog Fox & Neeman‘s specialisms encompass research and development collaborations, joint ventures, licensing frameworks, and manufacturing and distribution arrangements. The team also covers IP-driven M&A, along with transactions fusing licensing, technology transfers, joint developments, and commercialisation rights. IP experts Karen Elburg and Adar Bengom are ’exceptional lawyers’; Dan Sharot‘s workload includes structuring IP and commercial transactions; and Orli Gal acts for entrepreneurs, start-ups, and mature and multinational companies from the fintech, cyber, automotive, life sciences, and agrotech sectors.
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Accolades

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team makes the difference with its level of involvement and care - they make sure everything is taken care of from A to Z. They have experts for every area so everything is in one place.’
  • ‘They stand out as they have great expertise in many areas and their technology is tip top - as is the staff.’
  • ‘An excellent reputation for licensing and tech transfer work in relation to multinational transactions with Israeli components.’
  • ‘Ability to respond promptly and thoroughly. Courtesy and client service.’
  • ‘Karen Elburg and Adar Bengom are exceptional lawyers from both the professional and personal perspective. They are a pleasure to work with and deliver quality work products on time. They are also pleasant to work with.’
  • ‘Karen Elburg and Adar Bengom are extremely responsive, and offer practical and commercial advice. They are well supported by excellent team members at both associate and paralegal level.’

Key clients

  • AION Labs Innovation Lab Ltd.
  • Odysight AI Ltd.
  • Alpha Omega Engineering Ltd.
  • Autobrains Technologies Ltd.
  • BeeHero Ltd.
  • Biotic Circular Technologies Ltd.
  • Candivore Ltd.
  • Chainalysis
  • Citibank and Citigroup
  • CombinAble.AI
  • Coronet Cyber Security Ltd.
  • Cortica Ltd.

Work highlights

Advised Goldman Sachs on its $55m Series C investment in Navina, the matter including IP due diligence and licensing.
Advised proteanTecs on multiple licensing agreements with multinationals.
Advised Ayrmid on an exclusive licence of FDA-approved APHEXDA® from BioLineRx, including equity investment and cross-border structuring involving IP, grants, and public company issues.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Practice head

Karen Elburg; Adar Bengom; Dan Sharot; Orli Gal

Other key lawyers

Deborah Aflalo