Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. has longstanding experience in the structuring, formation, operation, and management of venture capital, private equity, real estate, hedge, and debt funds. The practice also regularly handles public and listed funds. Firm chair Ayal Shenhav acts for several major venture capital and private equity funds; Oren Wolpin ‘stands out as a true market leader in Israel’s alternative investment funds sector’; and Layla Chertow advises private equity and venture capital funds on transactions. The practice also includes Eli (Robert) Barasch, Ido Gonen, Aviad Feldman, and Eylon Szatmary.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Distinguishes itself through a rare combination of sharp legal expertise and strong business acumen, particularly in the venture capital space. They excel at translating complex legal matters into clear, actionable guidance, which makes decision-making far more efficient.’
- ‘Clients benefit from their responsiveness, practical mindset, and ability to balance legal standards with commercial realities.’
- ‘Compared to other firms, their approach is notably pragmatic and solution oriented. The team also embraces collaboration and innovation, ensuring that advice is not only technically sound but also strategically aligned with clients’ goals.’
- ‘Ayal Shenhav, as a lawyer and a firm leader, exemplifies sophistication and practicality in his counsel. He brings extensive experience and insight, especially when it comes to deal structuring.
- ‘Oren Wolpin stands out as a true market leader in Israel's alternative investment funds sector. His exceptional professionalism is matched by his ability to make complex matters feel manageable through his reassuring presence and genuine partnership approach.’
- ‘Oren Wolpin’s reputation speaks for itself - he's not just legally brilliant and remarkably skilled, but possesses the rare quality of making clients feel they have someone truly reliable in their corner.’
Key clients
- 83 North
- 91 Ventures
- Abu Family REIT
- Accelmed Partners II
- Almeda Ventures
- Alternative-Delta Fund
- Alternative Investment House
- Alto Real Estate Funds
- Altshuler Shaham Properties
- Aluma Infrastructure Fund (2020)
- Amiti
- Amitim
Work highlights
Advising Cyberstarts on the formation of an innovative $300m employee liquidity fund.
Advising IBI Investment House on the establishment of five new funds.
Advising North Sky Capital on its investment in SIBF II fund.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Ayal Shenhav
Other key lawyers
Oren Wolpin; Layla Chertow; Eli (Robert) Barasch; Ido Gonen; Aviad Feldman; Eylon Szatmary; Gavriel Maimon; Yaara Deitcher