Herzog Fox & Neeman’s investment funds practice acts at every stage of the fund life cycle, its coverage ranging from structuring and formation to ongoing operations. Tal Dror Schwimmer ‘brings exceptional expertise in fund structuring and LP negotiations’; Michal Lavi assists with the formation of a range of funds; and Meir Linzen specialises in fund-related tax structuring. Gal Sasson advises managers on venture capital, private equity, real estate, hedge, and fund-of-funds platforms. Noa Merchav acts for both institutional and private investors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Every lawyer on the team operates at a high professional level, with deep expertise in fund formation. Their ability to provide clear, accurate answers to any question often under tight timelines is a testament to their command of the subject matter and their commitment to client service.’
- ‘What makes them stand out is their problem-solving approach - rather than simply identifying legal issues, the team actively works to resolve them, facilitating smoother negotiations and helping clients move forward with confidence. Best service around and they work hard for clients. They drive results and get things done.’
- ‘The team at Herzog combines deep technical expertise with a highly pragmatic, business-minded approach. They stand out for their responsiveness, commercial awareness, and ability to balance global best practices with the nuances of the Israeli market.’
- ‘The team is collaborative, diverse, and innovative in handling complex cross-border structures, making them a trusted partner and the leading choice for venture capital funds in Israel.’
- ‘The individuals stand out for combining technical excellence with practical, solution-oriented thinking.'
- ‘Michal Lavi is always there for great advice and helps get things done; and Tal Dror Schwimmer brings exceptional expertise in fund structuring and LP negotiations, always balancing rigorous legal work with commercial pragmatism.’
Key clients
- Altshuler Shaham
- Amitim
- Arkin Holdings
- Argis
- Awz Ventures
- Blackstone
- Clal Insurance Company
- Cogito Capital
- Dexcel
- Eden-Alpha
- Eden Discovery
- Forty Fund
Work highlights
Advising on the formation of several new venture capital funds including vgames III, a successor to vgames II that raises USD 140 million for investments in seed and early-stage investments in gaming companies (among others).
Advising on the formation of real estate funds, including the formation of Reality V (with approximately NIS 1.5bn in commitments for investments in real estate assets in Israel).
Advising on the formation of debt funds, including NDF III and NHDF II.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Noa Merchav
Practice head
Meir Linzen; Tal Dror Schwimmer
Other key lawyers
Michal Lavi; Gal Sasson; Noa Merchav