
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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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
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Karen Elburg; Adar Bengom; Dan Sharot; Orli Gal
Other key lawyers
Deborah Aflalo

