Gornitzky & Co. houses specialists in venture capital, real estate, hedge, debt, and opportunistic funds. The practice also assists with investment strategies, funds’ terms, relations between founders, negotiations with investors, and secondary sales. The team is jointly led by Eyal Raz, an adviser to venture capital and investment fund founders on fund formations; and Gila Ponte-Shlush, who assists fund managers with structuring and forming investment funds. Another name to note is Shir Leibovich, who assists with funds’ investments in portfolio companies.
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Testimonials
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- Gila Ponte Shlush is an exceptional attorney with a remarkable ability to explain and teach complex legal matters with clarity and precision. Her strength lies not only in her deep legal expertise, but also in her ability to seamlessly integrate legal analysis with practical business considerations.
- ‘The team is very professional, knowledgeable, and creative. They understand clients’ needs and are available at all hours.’
- ‘Gila Ponte-Shlush does a great job and is very professional.’
- ‘Gila Ponte-Shlush is an exceptional lawyer with the remarkable ability to explain and teach complex legal matters with clarity and precision.’
- ‘Gila Ponte-Shlush’s strength lies not only in her deep legal expertise, but also in her ability to integrate legal analysis with practical business considerations seamlessly.’
Key clients
- Adam Partners
- Amoon Ventures
- Bank Leumi Le Israel
- Bennu Pharma Fund
- Bridge Britain Investments Company
- Catalyst Group
- Clal Insurance
- Clal Provident Funds and Pension Funds
- Community US Fund Management
- Fattal Group
- Fortissimo Capital Fund
- Fundit (2016)
- Group 11
- Himalaya AS Management
- HPM Eitan Hedge Funds
- Keystone Reit
- Leumi Employees’ Provident Funds
- Leumi Partners
- Meitav Dash Investment
- Meitav Provident Funds and Pension
Work highlights
Advising the second and third funds of Fattal Group (Fattal European Partnership II LP and Fattal Partnership III (International) LP) on their fundraising activities.
Advising TBD VC LP on its fund formation process.
Advising Bank Leumi and Leumi Partners (the investment arm of Leumi) on their investments in various funds across different sectors and industries in Israel and abroad.
Lawyers
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
Eyal Raz; Gila Ponte-Shlush
Other key lawyers
Shir Leibovich; Ilana Gimpelson