Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm > Tel Aviv, Israel > Firm Profile
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm Offices
98 YIGAL ALON STREET
TEL AVIV 67891
Israel
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm > The Legal 500 Rankings
Israel > Capital markets Tier 1
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm‘s team of capital markets experts stands out for its track record in advising major corporate clients and partnerships on complex, often cross-border equity and debt deals. Practice co-head Shirel Guttman-Amira is particularly noted in this area, and also handles high-value bond issuances. Uri Rosenberg is also a standout practitioner, undertaking a wide range of complex and high-profile capital raising projects on behalf of key players in the oil and gas industry; an area in which Ran Shalom is also particularly well versed. The team also includes complex bond structures expert Ran Felder, who is known for leading major IPOs and public and private offerings of both debt and equity.Practice head(s):
Shirel Guttman-Amira
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very experienced and capable team, commercial and pragmatic.’
‘Extremely bright and creative.’
‘A well-rounded and experienced team with an emphasis on quick and quality answers. The background is not limited to law (accounting, economics, etc.) and this makes the team’s offer more comprehensive.’
‘Shirel Guttman-Amira is one of the best lawyers in Israel in terms of experience, quality of service, client profile and ability to solve complex problems.’
‘The team is professional, understands the industry, and is resourceful and understanding of the business.’
‘The staff is dedicated, helpful, and uncompromisingly professional.’
Key clients
Leviathan Bond Ltd.
Delek Overriding Royalty Leviathan Ltd
Veridis Environment
EQUITAL Ltd.
ISRAMCO Negev 2 – Limited Partnership
Delek Drilling
Navitas Petroleum
Doral Energy
Y.H.Dimri Building & Development Ltd
Energix-Renewable Energies Ltd
Amot Investments Ltd.
Bank Leumi
Dalia Power Energies
Bait Ve Gag
Rimon Ltd.
Migdal Insurance
Rav-Bariach (08) Industries Ltd
Airport City Ltd
TIGI Ltd.
Danone Manifesto Ventures
Zephyrus Wind Energies
Fair
Work highlights
- Advised Poland-based Zephyrus Wind Energies Ltd, a unicorn in the field of Renewable Energy, on an IPO on the TASE in 2023.
- Advised the recycling and infrastructure company Veridis Environment and the Israel Infrastructure Fund on a reverse triangular merger transaction, which saw the client buy Israel’s largest paper company, Infinya for NIS2.35bn.
- Advised Bank Leumi on raising NIS3.8bn, as part of an expansion of existing series of bonds as well as the issuance of a new series of commercial papers.
Israel > Competition/antitrust Tier 1
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm continues to secure its position as a market leader in the competition and antitrust arena in Israel, where it routinely acts on behalf of clients before the ICA and handles criminal investigations before the Competition Court. Founding partner and practice co-head Zvi Agmon is a seasoned litigator, and brings in over 30 years’ experience in competition law related matters, while fellow co-head Mattan Meridor notably advises on clearing mergers and transactions across the banking, retail, energy, and telecom sectors. With a strong focus on the fintech sector, Meirav Yung is well-versed in complex financial or data related transactions.Practice head(s):
Zvi Agmon; Mattan Meridor
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Bank Hapoalim Ltd.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cellcom Israel Ltd.
Yad 2 LTD
Shufersal Ltd. and Be Drugstores Ltd.
The Jerusalem Post Group
Chevron (previously Noble Energy Mediterranean Inc.)
New Med. LP (previously Delek Drilling LP)
Shapir Industries Ltd.
Unilever Israel Ltd
Union Bank Ltd.
Hitachi Ltd.
Metro Motors Ltd.
VERIDIS – Power plants Ltd.
Emilia Development Ltd.
Nevo Publishing Ltd.
Tecumseh
Japan Tobacco Industries (JTI)
SHVA (Automatic Banking Systems)
MASAV
ACUM
Green Lantern Fund / Gad Diary Farm Ltd.
PazGaz
SOS – Field Refueling
Work highlights
- Advised Chevron (previously Noble Energy) regarding the merger between Eastern Mediterranean Gas Company SAE (“EMG”) and Pipeline BV EMED (“EMED”).
- Advised Gad Dairy, the fourth-largest dairy in Israel, on a range of antitrust and competition-related issues and provide them with ongoing counsel regarding the implications of the Israeli Competition Law and the Israeli Food Law, as well as a merger with another dairy in Israel.
- Advised SOS Energy Express, operator of a fleet of fuel tanks, on allegations that it had abused its dominant position in the field refuelling market.
Dispute resolution > Dispute resolution: class actions (including derivative actions) Tier 1
‘An excellent team for class actions’, Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm leverages the wider firm’s regulatory firepower to provide comprehensive coverage of all key class action sectors. The group is particularly noted for its dominant position in energy and environmental law cases, where it can act in tandem with its premier energy practice, but it also shines in financial services, telecoms, competition and derivative lawsuits. Head of the firm Zvi Agmon remains a go-to name for complex and sensitive cases. Agmon co-heads the group together with ‘top-quality practitioner’ Tal Mayshar and Yoav Hirsh, who has high success rate in getting class action approval requests rejected. Also recommended are Uri Sorek, who specialises in derivative actions, and Amit Hirsch.Practice head(s):
Zvi Agmon; Yoav Hirsh; Tal Mayshar
Other key lawyers:
Uri Sorek; Dror Savransky; Yonatan Kehat; Amit Hirsch; Hilla Peleg; Dana Hen; Guy Arieli
Testimonials
‘A very capable team comprised of deep thinkers, who perform very well in court. I particularly highlight Uri Sorek, Dana Hen and Zvi Agmon.’
‘The team is professional, with extensive experience in handling class action lawsuits and has an understanding of the relevant fields.’
‘Yoav Hirsh has many years of experience and personally handles the class action lawsuits. Associate Guy Arieli serves as our right hand man. Hilla Peleg is an experienced litigator handling complex cases.’
‘Demonstrates the full-range of knowledge concerning the various legal needs of the client. Lawyers stand out for their proficiency and attention to detail.’
‘I work with the team on privacy class actions. The team is superb. Tal Mayshar is a top-quality practitioner.’
‘An excellent team for class actions. They are co-counsel with our firm on various matters and do excellent job. Tal Mayshar and Yoav Hirsh stand out.’
Key clients
Chevron
Harel Insurance Investments and Financial Services
Hitachi
Isracard
Israel Chemicals
Bank Hapoalim
Veridis Environment
Sha’are Zedek Medical Center
Delek Group
Israel Builders Association
Perrigo Israel Pharmaceuticals
Mazda & Delek Motors (Mazda’s distributor in Israel)
JT International for Globrands
El Al Israel Airlines
Equital
Ratio oil explorations
Leumi Bank
Formula
Yad 2 (Coral Tell)
Partner Communications
Rapac Energy
Kimberly Clark Israel
Directors and Officials of Bank Hapoalim and Hapoalim (Switzerland)
Bank Hapoalim B.M.
First International Bank of Israel
Work highlights
- Successfully represented the partners of the Tamar gas field partnership in a motion to certify a class action concerning the price of natural gas in Israel. Following an appeal, the Supreme Court rejected an appeal in early 2023.
- Represented multiple corporate clients (factories, chemical companies and refineries operating in the Haifa Bay area) in a historically significant environmental class action lawsuit in Israel.
- Acted for Hitachi in two class action motions alleging that Hitachi was a party to an international cartel between the manufacturers of a specific component of computer and TV screens.
Israel > Energy Tier 1
A destination practice for oil and gas matters, Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm ‘embodies legal excellence in M&A, energy, and commercial law’. The team has played a leading role in the development of the major natural gas projects in Israel, where it frequently advises all of the partners in the key producing gas fields: the Leviathan and Tamar reservoirs. Alongside its dominant position in the oil and gas sector, the group also counts major independent power producers and renewable energy companies among its clients. Dan Hacohen is widely acclaimed as ‘the dean of Israeli oil and gas lawyers’ and spearheads a department that also includes go-to energy expert Eddie Ashkenazi. Michael Macchia is an up-and-coming electricity regulation specialist.Practice head(s):
Dan Hacohen
Other key lawyers:
Eddie Ashkenazi; Uri Rosenberg; Michael Macchia; Rebecca Baskin Zafrir, Lior Revach; Mai Kohen
Testimonials
‘Very knowledgeable of the sector. The team is the best in Israel and its lawyers are very sharp; we highlight Dan Hacohen.’
‘Without a doubt, Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm, and specifically Eddie Ashkenazi’s team, embodies legal excellence in M&A, energy and commercial law.’
‘The team’s strategic brilliance in M&A transactions, mastery of the intricate energy sector and savvy in commercial matters has consistently delivered unparalleled results. Its client-centric approach, unwavering accessibility and unwavering commitment to our success makes it our top choice for legal counsel.’
‘Eddie Ashkenzi excels due to his exceptional expertise, unwavering dedication, knowledge in renewable energy and unwavering professionalism. His profound legal knowledge, prompt responsiveness and proactive strategic-thinking consistently exceeds our expectations.’
‘The leading energy practice in the Israeli market, particularly with respect to upstream oil and gas where the firm dominates.’
‘Dan Hacohen is the dean of Israeli oil and gas lawyers.’
‘The team’s key strength is its people. In particular, their combination of in-depth knowledge and approachability is unique.’
‘Michael Macchia is outstanding: he has taken all the information and knowledge he gained during his government service and has made it available to his clients.’
Key clients
Chevron Corporation
NewMed Energy
Isramco
Delek Group
Tamar Petroleum
Ratio Energies
Navitas Petroleum
S.O.A Energy
Alon Gas
Dalia Power Energies
I.P.M. Beer Tuvia
Rapac Energy
Paz Ashdod Refinery
Paz Group
Pazgas
Veridis Environment
O.P.C Energy
Rimon Group
Doral Group Renewable Energy Resources
Energix Group
Solegreen
Prime Energy
Teralight
Zabar Solar
PV planet 2019
Phelup Initiatives and Services
Israeli Railways
Ashdod Port
H2ID
IDE Water Technologies
ICL Group
Tadiran
Lahav Green Energy
Bonei Haaretz
Amot
ESCO Israel
Work highlights
- Advising NewMed Energy in the potential acquisition of 50% of the partnership units in NewMed by BP together with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
- Advising NewMed Energy on the establishment of a consortium with BP and the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) for the purposes of acquiring oil and gas exploration licences in Israel.
- Representing Doral Group in negotiations with an Israeli financial institution for a major investment in a portfolio of electricity production and storage projects in Israel.
Israel > Planning and zoning Tier 1
A destination practice for planning and zoning, Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm houses ‘one of the best teams in Israel’. The group enjoys a dominant position in each of the residential, commercial, office and hotel fields, where it routinely appears before all regulatory authorities, including planning and construction committees and appeals committees. Avi Porten is a stand-out planning and zoning expert and co-heads the department alongside Eyal Mamo, who is also a prominent specialist. The group additionally includes Asher Seliger; who specialises in criminal planning and zoning proceedings; Kira Lerner; who is noted for her expertise in municipal proceedings; and up-and-coming partner, Barak Schwarz.Practice head(s):
Avi Porten; Eyal Mamo
Other key lawyers:
Asher Seliger; Kira Lerner; Barak Schwarz; Dana Fried Oshriel; Avi Sheferman
Testimonials
‘A professional team, one of the best teams in Israel, if not the best. Lawyers are experts in their field. Very good to excellent service and co-operation.’
‘The team was extremely approachable and available. It has represented us throughout the legal process, which has lasted for over 10 years and continues, with professionalism and expertise that has helped us and improved our position and status.’
‘Our team is led by Eyal Mamo and Dana Fried Oshriel. Both of them, in addition to their prominent knowledge and expertise, are approachable and always give us the feeling that they are there for us.’
‘The legal team at the Agmon law firm stands out for its exemplary client-focused approach, which is evident in its courteous proceedings, patience, and availability at all times. This has contributed to creating a work environment that is both pleasant and professionally efficient.’
‘Avi Porten and Barak Schwarz have been providing legal services to us for many years. They offer comprehensive legal services, including services in the field of real estate law, planning, and construction. Within this framework, attorneys Porten and Schwartz have demonstrated extensive expertise.’
‘A very professional and dedicated team. Lawyers are very knowledgeable and are willing to fight for the case.’
‘Partners are personally involved in actual cases, are familiar with the details, up-to-date, and available 24/7.’
Key clients
Mateh Yehuda
The Builders Association of Israel
Fattal hotels
ICC Jerusalem International Convention Centre
Bezeq the Israeli Telecommunication Corporation
Energix Group
ICL Corporate (Israel Chemicals)
Sha’are Zedek Medical Centre
Rothshtein Construct & Asset
Zion Oil & Gas
Paz Oil
Shufersal
Weizmann Institute
Mifal Ha Pais
Balilius Family
Reality Investment Fund
The local committee for planning and building Modi’in
Tadiran Batteries
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Shikun & Binui
Shikun & Binui Energy
Manufacturers Association of Israel
Teralight
KLIR
Diskin Orphan Home of Israel
Or Yehuda Local Committee for Planning and Construction
Holon Local Committee for Planning and Construction
South Ha’Sharon Local Committee for Planning and Construction
Setai Hotels
Ma’oz Daniel
The Economic Company for the Development of the Modi’in Region
KBA Town Builders Group
Galil Maaravi
Milomor Group
Israel Nature and Parks Authority
Sanz Foundation
Veridis Environment
Work highlights
- Acting for Bezeq before courts, licensing committees, district planning and construction committees, in all matters pertaining to real estate, planning and construction.
- Acting for Mei Hof Carmel Co-operative Association in the planning process relating to projects to build floating photovoltaic installations in reservoirs in the Carmel area.
- Advising Reality Fund on the Ma’on Project in Tel Aviv, which involves the repurposing of the facility into a modern residential complex with commercial, residential, and public facilities to be built on top of a future metro station.
Israel > Banking and finance Tier 2
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm displays significant strength in the banking infrastructure sector, as evidenced by the high-profile creation of Leumi Bank’s first-of-a-kind credit agreement with the Bank of Israel. A further core workflow of the practice includes handling complex cross-border project financings in the energy sector, where the team represents both borrowers and lenders in syndicated project financings. Financial and regulatory work expert Yona Goshen-Gottstein heads up the team, which includes energy finance specialist Dan Hacohen and newly promoted partner Itamar Shimonovitz, whose practice spans both transactional and regulatory advice.Practice head(s):
Yona Goshen-Gottstein
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very skilled and experienced, sharp and commercial.’
‘A very professional team with extensive subject knowledge and a creative approach to finding solutions for clients.’
‘Very good teamwork that allows the client to get a comprehensive and responsive service.’
‘Yona Goshen-Gottstein and Itamar Shimonovitz form a great creative team. Their outstanding collaboration provides clients with a comprehensive professional service.’
‘The team is extremely professional, understands the client’s needs and is open to finding practical solutions.’
‘People like Itamar Shimonovitz are unique, they are absolutely dedicated to the transaction, and to making things go well. They are professional and creative in ‘designing’ creative solutions.’
Key clients
Leumi Bank Le – Israel B.M.
Bank Hapoalim B.M.
Discount Bank Ltd.
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
CitiBank Israel and CitiBank Group Global
Menora Mivtachim Holdings Ltd and it’s companies including Menora Mivtachim Insurance Company
Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd
Amitim Veteran Pension Funds
Migdal insurance company Ltd.
Altshuler Shaham Investment House
First International Bank of Israel
Meitav Dash Investment House
Generation Capital Ltd.
Klirmark Capital
Doral Group and several of its companies
Ratio Oil Explorations (1992) Limited Partnership
Delek Group
Mercantile Discount Bank
Navitas Petroleum, Limited Partnership
JP Global Power Ltd.
Gilad Pensions for Religious Workers Ltd.
WeCheck
TenureX
Ofek Capital Co-operative Association
Modiin Energy, LP
Payment Financial Technologies Ltd.
WeSure Insurance Company Ltd.
Amot Investment ltd.
Kamada Ltd.
New Med Energy, Limited Partnership (formerly, Delek Drilling)
Amot Denisra Ltd.
Nechamka Investments 2001 Ltd.
Veridis Environments
Israel Infrastructure Fund
Nili (Amir) Holdings Ltd.
BRM Group
Munich Re Specialty Insurance
Reinsurance Group of America
ICIC – the Israeli Credit Insurance Company Ltd.
Hightech Zone Ltd.
Coral Tel (Yad2)
Work highlights
- Advised Bank Hapoalim on a series of financing agreements.
- Acted for Migdal Insurance, including Group companies, on many transactions, totalling over NIS1.1bn, including the corporate financing for a real estate group, as well as a project financing transaction to support fibre-to-home national project.
- Acted for Leumi Bank on a complex mandate involving a credit agreement with the Bank of Israel that was secured by a mortgage portfolio.
Israel > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm's recently merged M&A and corporate practice group houses a team fully equipped to advise on a range of corporate, M&A, capital markets, and securities transactions. Alongside its notable expertise in the energy sector, the team also routinely advises clients from the technology, healthcare, and life sciences industries, where Ehud Arad is the key contact. Dan Hacohen focuses his corporate and commercial law expertise on the energy and finance sectors, while David Cohen is a hi-tech transactions specialist. Capital markets department co-head Shirel Guttman-Amira's recent highlight includes the sale of Aaron Frenkel’s shares in Gav-Yam Land Corporation Ltd. for NIS3.1bn. Spanning the pharmaceutical, hi-tech, and real estate industries, Menachem Tulchinsky is also recommended.Practice head(s):
Ehud Arad; Dan Hacohen; David Cohen; Shirel Guttman-Amira
Other key lawyers:
Menachem Tulchinsky; Osnat Sarusi Firstater; Assaf Danziger; Uri Barak; Dan Adar
Testimonials
‘High availability, immediate response, high knowledge.’
‘Great commitment to providing advice in a timely manner, creative can-do approach, business oriented.’
‘Excellent firm, strong skills. Perfect service.’
‘I have worked with Shirel Guttman-Amira and Dan Hacohen. Both of them are of the highest quality.’
Key clients
Chevron
Willis Towers Watson
Softbank Vision Fund
Hapoalim Bank Israel
Delek Group
NewMed Energy LP
Partner Communication Ltd.
Flying Cargo
Doral Group Renewable Energy Resources
Hospitech Respirations
B.R.Y.N. INVESTMENTS LTD
Ltd Moraz “Extract – Nature”
Equital Ltd.
Poran Shrem
Matzlawi Construction Co. Ltd.
YH Dimri Construction and Development Ltd.
VerticalScope Inc
Lahav L.R. Real Estate Ltd.
Generation Capital
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Orbotech Ltd.
KLA- Tencor
Luneau Technology
CRV
RA Capital
Yahav Bank
Fagron N.V
First Digital Bank
Hapoalim Bank
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Bank of Jerusalem
Supersmart
RedDress
Widex
Biond Biologics LTD.
BNG life Sciences
Ziv Health Care
RedHill Biopharma Ltd.
Tevel Aerobotics Technologies LTD
Tupaia Ltd.
Plaqless Ltd.
Civan Advanced Technologies Ltd.
Fingenom Group
Minovia
Haargaz Group
Integra Holdings Ltd.
Green C Tech
Danone Manifesto Ventures
Work highlights
- Advised NewMed Energy LP on the negotiations with BP and Abu Dhabi’s state oil giant, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co to jointly acquire 50% of the Israeli offshore natural gas producer for approximately USD2bn.
- Advised the recycling and infrastructure company Veridis Environment and the Israel Infrastructure Fund on a reverse triangular merger transaction, in which the client bought Israel’s largest paper company, Infinya, for NIS2.35bn.
- Advised Orbotech Ltd. on the sale of Orbotech’s shares in Orbograph and the sale of some Orbograph assets to Revenue Management Solutions, LLC for USD110m.
Dispute resolution > Dispute resolution: local litigation and arbitration Tier 2
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm’s dispute resolution team is distinguished by its strong skill sets in energy and financial services, where it can leverage the wider firm’s dominant offerings in oil and gas law and banking regulation. Other areas of activity include class and derivative actions, and administrative law cases. A trio of seasoned litigators helm the group: Zvi Agmon can turn his hand to high-stakes cases in any field; Tal Mayshar leads the litigation and class actions practice; while Yoav Hirsh ‘never forces the client to accept his opinion’. Additional key contacts include corporate litigator Uri Sorek; energy and infrastructure-focused Yonatan Kehat; and Hilla Peleg, who maintains a comprehensive commercial litigation practice.Practice head(s):
Zvi Agmon; Tal Mayshar; Yoav Hirsch
Other key lawyers:
Uri Sorek; Yonatan Kehat; Hilla Peleg; Dana Hen; Zeev Gutreich; Roni Munk; Einat Cherki; Isaac Marciano; Amit Hirsch
Testimonials
‘The team demonstrates quick understanding of disputes which involve advanced knowledge in other fields such as civil engineering.’
‘I appreciate Yoav Hirsh’s work because of his quick responses to, and good understanding of, the demands of the client. He provides professional suggestions but never forces the client to accept his opinion. He strikes a good balance between professional suggestions and the demands of the client.’
Key clients
Noble Energy Mediterranean and Delek Drilling
Melisron
Hapoalim Bank
Delek Group
Yigal Dimri and Shaked Partners Fund
Tadiran Batteries
NewMed Energy (formerly Delek Drilling)
Delek Israel
Isracard
Equital
Union Bank of Israel
Stone Mining
IPC Jerusalem
Rami Levi Chain Stores Hshkm Mktg2006
Malam Systems
Yahel Engineering
Shapir Industries
Nitsba Holdings 1995
Amazon
Work highlights
- Representing Noble Energy (now Chevron) and NewMed Energy (formerly Delek Drilling), as plaintiffs, in a complaint against the Ministry of Energy for the restitution of royalties paid by the plaintiffs to the MoE.
- Representing Isracard in a lawsuit it filed against more than 70 defendants relating to hundreds of fraudulent transactions.
- Representing the Kineret Group in an appeal to the Supreme Court relating to its rights in the Poriya quarry.
Israel > Employment Tier 2
‘Personal, responsive, creative and professional’, Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm‘s employment team assists with employee transfers following mergers as well as contentious matters, including a major case regarding interpretations of employment law specific to local government. The team is led by three partners – Menachem (Hemi) Lapidor, who specialises in advising public authorities and non-profits; Dganit Lapidor Singer, a heavy industry and hi-tech sector expert; and experienced litigator and sexual harassment investigations advisor Michal Markovitz-Blachar. At the associate level, Ariel Shanon, Nitzan Mendel and Noor Ibrahim, who supports on a high volume of the firm’s Labour Court cases, are the names to note.Practice head(s):
Menachem (Hemi) Lapidor; Dganit Lapidor Singer; Michal Markovitz-Blachar
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘I get personal and quick service from Michal Markovitz-Blachar on any issue at any time. She makes the effort to understand my situation and tailor the solution.’
‘Personal, responsive, creative and professional.’
Key clients
Federation of Local Authorities in Israel
FC (Flying Cargo) International Transportation – DHL
Recreation and Entertainment (Holon) Ltd.
Amit Customs Clearers & Transporters Ltd.
Neuman Steel Industries Group Ltd.
Municipality of Jerusalem
R.H Electronics Ltd.
The Mehadrin Group
Atid Byisum HR Ltd.
Amir Marketing and Investments in Agriculture Ltd.
Kimmel Gilboa Ltd.
BarNir Managerial Services Ltd.
D. M. Benatav Ltd.
Gesher Israel Employment Rehabilitation Services
Breath of Life International Ltd.
Hof HaSharon Regional Council
Kiryat Ata Municipality
Jerusalem Religious Council
Bikurei Hasade Darom Agricultural Products Marketing (2002)
Doral Energy Group
Yad2 Ltd
NewMed Energy
Tadiran Batteries Ltd
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Orbotech Ltd.
The Caesarea Edmond Benjamin de Rothschild Foundation
Boehringer Ingelheim Israel Ltd.
Neuroderm Ltd.
MUSA – Eretz Israel Museum Tel Aviv
FinYX Ltd.
Advanced Vision Technology (A.V.T) Ltd.
Mantis Informatics IsraelLtd.
AON Reinsurance
Civan Advanced Technologies Ltd.
Medinol
Battery Ventures Israel Ltd.
Mobius Solutions Ltd.
Tevel Aerobotics Technologies Ltd. investment
BionicHive
Meidata
Jems
Work highlights
- Advised Veridis on the employment aspects of the acquisition of Infinya, formerly known as Hadera Paper.
- Representing the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel, a non-governmental body, and promoting their interests in the Knesset, government ministries and other bodies.
- Acts for Orbotech across the full spectrum of labour and employment law, including the labour issues with respect to the acquisition of Orbotech’s subsidiary, OrboGraph, by RMS.
Israel > Real estate and construction Tier 2
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm is distinguished by its track record in representing developers in traditional and urban renewal construction projects, benefiting from its ability to work hand-in-hand with its dominant planning and zoning department. Other practice strong suits include logistic centres, lease agreements, and real estate financings. Ishai Itsikovich spearheads the real estate transactions team and is noted for urban renewal projects. Also recommended are Israel Attar, who leads the group in Jerusalem; Galia Suesskind- Spiegel, who handles an array of real estate transactions; and planning and zoning co-heads Avi Porten and Eyal Mamo.Practice head(s):
Ishai Itsikovich; Israel Attar; Galia Suesskind-Spiegel; Avi Porten; Eyal Mamo
Key clients
Israel-Canada
ICR Real Estate Group
Israel land development company
Carel Group
Peak Urban Renewal
Kramin Real Estate
Azorim Investment Development and Construction
Maoz Daniel
Radco Investments
Almog Group
Shufersal Pharma arm (BE)
Clalit Health services
Koach Nadlan
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
The Caesarea Edmond Benjamin de Rothschild Development Corporation
The Caesarea Edmond Benjamin de Rothschild Foundation
The Caesarea Edmond Benjamin de Rothschild Assets Corp.
Rubin Group
Advanced Vision Technology
MUSA – Eretz Israel Museum Tel Aviv
Pharma Tamar Group
Jem’s Beer Factory
Gan Yavne (landowners group)
Systematics
Fingenom
Cybereason
NBS
ZMH Hammerman
Shoval Tov
RAM ISRAEL
Levinstein Nativ
Nativ Real Estate Development
Radco
Almog Psagot
Rotshtein Real Estate
Dona Engineering and Construction Company
Levinstein Properties
Work highlights
- Acting for Azorim in multiple projects, including on the evacuation of residential units and the construction of a residential, employment and commercial area in Bnei Brak.
- Advising Teva Pharmaceutical Industries on the sale of land in Jerusalem, Ashdod and Petah Tikva, as well as on the sale of real estate assets in Netanya.
- Representing Rothshtein Construct & Asset in several demolition-construction urban renewal projects in Tirat HaCarmel, Jerusalem, Lod and Holon.
Israel > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 3
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm's diverse offering serves a varied client base of venture capital funds looking to invest in start-ups within the sector, in addition to handling data protection and privacy issues. Ehud Arad, Osnat Sarusi Firstater, and Uri Barak co-lead the practice. Arad’s primary areas of focus include multijurisdictional transactions, having acted for a large number of healthcare start-ups; Firstater leads the firm’s technology practice, primarily advising medtech start-ups on joint ventures and M&A; and Barak is known for his extensive commercial experience, having handled a broad range of series financings and management buyouts. Alon Tabak-Aviram is known for assisting biotech and pharma companies on the negotiation of R&D and manufacturing agreements.Practice head(s):
Ehud Arad; Osnat Sarusi Firstater; Uri Barak
Other key lawyers:
Alon Tabak-Aviram; Gershon Shalom-Winter; Tamar Nesher; Osnat Sarusi-Firstater; Yifat Tsafrir
Testimonials
‘This is the team I turn to for any work in Israel. Responsive, competent, experienced and good commercial sense.’
‘They have very significant accumulated experience in the healthcare fields, including, but not limited to, licensing, employment law, IP, cyber security and privacy, procurement, investments and other financing and everything else needed by a young and growing company.’
‘Yifat Tsafrir is a great pleasure to work with; she is pleasant, professional and always helps in getting the deal done.’
Key clients
Clalit Healthcare
Livnat Poran
Nuversys
Past and current directors of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Shaare Zedek Scientific Ltd.
Cantor Fitzgerald
T- Syte
Virtual Care
Hospitech Respiration Ltd.
Lifebiotic Medical research Ltd.
Phebra Pty Ltd
Kaizen Bio-Tech
Enzysurge
Reuth Rehabilitation Hospital
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Minovia
Neuroderm
The National Institute for Biotechnology in the Negev
Ziv Health care
CH-Health
RedHill Biopharma Ltd.
ConTIPI Medical Ltd.
Luneau Technology
Haldor
Biond Biologics
RA Capital
Widex
Work highlights
- Acting for The National Institute for Biotechnology in the Negev, LTD., a research institute located within Ben-Gurion University, in their licensing, joint ventures, and collaboration activities in Israel and abroad, including with companies in the U.S., Japan, and additional jurisdictions.
- Representing Teva’s Directors in a motion to certify a derivative action submitted against Teva, it’s officers and a consulting company. The motion concerns the purchase of the Mexican drug company named Rimsa.
- Advising Betalin, a medical start-up developing an innovative therapy for diabetes treatment that aims to replace insulin therapy for patients, on a Master License Agreement with Yissum Research Development Company, as well as various trial and cooperation agreements with medical institutes internationally, and an investment transaction.
Israel > Hi-tech and start-ups Tier 3
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm’s hi-tech and technology practice combines ‘strong technology knowledge, business acumen and legal background’. Following its name-making December 2022 tie-up, the newly merged practice draws on 16 partners covering the full spread of investment rounds, M&A, IP, regulatory matters, and capital markets. The department is led by technology specialist Osnat Sarusi-Firstater, who ‘always sees the big picture’. Other key contacts include commercial law head Ehud Arad; Alon Tabak-Aviram, who has an emphasis on the life science sector; and Uri Barak.Practice head(s):
Osnat Sarusi-Firstater; Uri Barak; Alon Tabak-Aviram
Other key lawyers:
Ehud Arad; Yifat Tsafrir; David Cohen; Dan Adar; Saar Rosman; Yinon Barkat; Tamar Nesher; Ilan Sapir
Testimonials
‘A very professional team, provides good service and SLA, open-minded for enhanced technology projects contracts.’
‘Lawyers are service-oriented, maintain informal relationships and are very professional, particularly Ilan Sapir and Alon Tabak-Aviram.’
‘The team understands our business and technology. Lawyers are professional and knowledgeable, they are always there for us and we consider them a part of our team. Pricing is fair; it has special pricing models for start-ups and it also has very good connections to investors and partners.’
‘We work with Osnat Sarusi-Firstater, who heads the hi-tech department. We trust her and think that she is an extremely smart, dedicated and professional lawyer. She always sees the big picture, thinks ahead and provides creative solutions, and she is very calm in stressful situations.’
‘Dan Adar is very knowledgeable, responsive and provides very good advice.’
‘The hi-tech team at Agmon is an exceptional practice, combining strong technology knowledge, business acumen and legal background, which enables it to support global tech companies in the best manner. In addition, the team is available 24/7.’
Key clients
TenureX
Feat Fund Investments
SpeeDB
Checkout App (STOREE)
Minovia Therapeutics
Tevel Aerobotics Technologies
Plaqless
Bank Yahav
Digital Bank
RedDress
Civan Advanced
Contipi Medical
RedHill Biopharma
Neuroderm
Ziv Health care
BionicHive
Green C tech
Luneau Technology
National Institute for Biotechnology in the Negev (NIBN)
Eyeway Vision
CRV
RA Capital
3DM
Tevel Aerobotics Technologies
Cannabion Israel
FinYX
Peakbridge VA
Work highlights
- Represented RedDress in all its fundraising activity, including in a $26m investment.
- Acted for Neva SGR, the VC investment branch of Intesa Sanpaolo Group, on its investment in Israeli cybersecurity company, Coro.
- Represented HSBC in its investment in Groundwork BioAg.
Israel > Telecoms and media Tier 3
The cross-practice telecoms and media offering at Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm intersects a wide range of regulatory, real estate, corporate, technology and dispute resolution matters. Among the most active names are litigator Hilla Peleg, who heads the preventative regulation practice; and competition and antitrust lead Mattan Meridor.Practice head(s):
Hilla Peleg; Mattan Meridor
Other key lawyers:
Osnat Sarusi-Firstater; Dror Savransky; Gilli Brooks
Key clients
Partner Communications Company
Bezeq the Israeli Telecommunication Corporation
I.O.R.B.B.R (1998) – Zenith Media
Cellcom Israel
Jerusalem Post Group
Charlton
Partner Communication Company
012 Smile
Zenith Media
Work highlights
- Representing Bezeq before courts, licensing committees, district planning and construction committees, in all matters pertaining to real estate, planning and construction.
- Acting for Golan Telecom in an administrative petition to the District Court in Jerusalem against the Israeli Ministry of Communications relating to the desire by the State to bring about the ‘cell phone revolution’ and lower the prices of cell phone services for consumers.
- Acting for Partner in many class action requests, including a case concerning Partner’s response times in its service centres.
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm > Firm Profile
The firm: Ever since it was founded, Agmon with Tulchinsky. has regarded providing the most professional and best-quality service to its clients as its top priority. Its success serves as proof of its commitment to this value which shows that there are no substitutes for professionalism, creativity, dedication and determination. The firm provides clients with close legal counsel and guidance, including legal opinions, transaction support, preparation of agreements and contracts, litigation and handling of crisis situations. Agmon & Co. consists of several departments with excellent reputations and takes pride in representing leading corporations from Israel’s business and economic elite. Among these is the commercial department, which recently expanded following the merger of Ehud Arad & Co. Law Firm. This new addition to the firm will serve to expand the firm’s operations in the fields of M&A and biomed.
Areas of practice
Litigation: the firm represents clients before courts and regulatory tribunals involving a vast array of matters, including: commercial/civil litigation; banking; tenders; class action suits; petitions to the High Court of Justice; antitrust matters; and planning and construction.
Administrative law: a pioneer in administrative and regulatory issues, the firm is a first port of call for clients in dispute with the government. Increasing numbers of clients approach the firm, confident in its successful track record in submitting petitions to the High Court of Justice, as well as its appearances before the courts for administrative affairs, various appeals committees, planning committees and many more.
Corporate: the firm is consistently recognised as one of the leading Israeli law firms in corporate, capital markets and securities. The firm advises public companies and other reporting entities on their ongoing activities and all aspects of corporate and securities law.
Regulation: the firm is acknowledged as one of the leading firms in regulatory law, with many of the firm’s lawyers having held senior positions in various branches of government agencies and bodies, as well as in the country’s leading banks. This inside track and knowledge of Israel’s highly regulated sectors give clients a valuable advantage in the market.
Energy: the firm is a leading firm in Israel in energy law and has been involved in most of the major oil and gas projects in Israel in the last decades. The firm’s services include representing clients in establishing joint venture projects for exploration and production; financing and securitisation of project assets; and agreements for purchase and sale of natural gas. In addition, the firm represents gas and oil companies before the regulatory authorities, as well as in civil and administrative litigation.
M&A: the firm has represented publicly and privately held clients in Israel’s highest and most prominent merger and acquisition transactions, ranging from private equity/venture capital investments in start-ups to cross-border M&A valued at hundreds of millions of dollars.
Antitrust and competition: the firm is one of the top firms in this field. The firm frequently handles mergers, appearing before the Antitrust Authority in hearings and motions for an exemption from a designation as a cartel, and defends respondents charged by the Antitrust Authority.
Planning and construction: a leading firm in this area, it provides consultation and representation before planning and construction committees, appeals committees and the Court of Administrative Affairs.
Real estate: the firm provides a full range of services in the real estate realm (projects, transactions and urban renewal), both in the residential field and in the field of yielding real estate and hotels.
Municipal law: the firm has unique expertise in providing legal counsel to both local authorities and private entities, on a variety of topics related to local authorities and municipalities.
Finance and banking: the firm’s dedicated banking law department combines broad experience in the banking and finance field with specialist knowledge and experience of banking regulation.
Class actions: the firm is constantly ranked at the top of the professional rankings in this field. The firm has handled over 1,000 class action proceedings with an almost perfect record in successfully preventing motions to approve class action suits.
Technology/biomed: the firm advises major hospitals, universities and research bodies on their technology transfer activities.
Environment: The department is one of the first to specialize and gain experience in the field, becoming a key player and working on some of the largest environmental legal cases in the country. The department represents the vast majority of the local industry on varying environmental matters, including regulation, criminal proceedings, compliance programs and class actions.
Insolvency & Restructuring: The department handles all aspects of insolvency law, including corporate restructuring, liquidation, proceedings regarding the responsibility of officers, creditors, individual debtors (bankruptcy) and receivership proceedings. The practice spans over a wide and diverse array of fields – Energy, Real Estate, Banking, Capital Markets, High-tech and more, acting as liquidator and representing debtors as well as creditors.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Litigation, Class Actions, Administrative Law, Competition and Antitrust | Zvi Agmon | ||
Energy and Infrastructures | Dan Hacohen | ||
Capital Markets | Uri Rosenberg | ||
Litigation | Yoav Hirsh | ||
Planning and Construction | Avrum Porten | ||
Litigation | Tal Mayshar | ||
Planning and Construction | Israel Attar | ||
Planning and Construction | Avi Sheferman | ||
Litigation / preventative regulation | Hilla Peleg | ||
Planning and Construction | Kira Lerner | ||
Planning and Construction | Eyal D. Mamo | ||
Banking & Finance | Yona Goshen-Gottstein | ||
Capital Markets | Shirel Guttman Amira | ||
Corporate & Commercial | Ehud Arad | ||
Capital Markets | Amir Goddard | ||
Litigation | Galit Fleisher-Abrahamy | ||
Litigation | Dror Savransky | ||
Commercial Litigation | Uri Sorek | ||
Mergers and Acquisitions | Daniel Sekel | ||
Capital Markets | Ran Shalom | ||
Insolvency | Dr. Itay Hass | ||
Competition and Antitrust | Mattan Meridor | ||
High Tech | Osnat Sarusi Firstater | ||
Real Estate | Ishai N. Itsikovich | ||
Corporate & Commercial | Yifat Tsafrir | ||
Litigation | Gilli Brooks-Varon | ||
High Tech | Dan Adar | ||
Litigation | Yonatan Kehat | ||
Litigation | Einat Cherki | ||
Energy and Infrastructures | Eddie Ashkenazi | ||
Litigation | Dana Hen | ||
High Tech | Saar Rosman | ||
Litigation | Roni Munk | ||
Planning and Construction | Asher Seliger | ||
Planning and Construction | Israel Attar | ||
Litigation | Tom Kahana | ||
Planning and Construction | Barak Schwartz | ||
Capital Markets | Iris Cibulski Havilio (Consultant) | ||
Energy and Infrastructures | Michael Macchia | ||
Capital Markets | Ran Felder | ||
Litigation / Preventative regulation | Noa Willinger | ||
Competition & Antitrust | Moran Aumann | ||
Real estate & Urban Renewal | Eliyahu Dahan | ||
Litigation | Ze'ev Gutreich |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Adv Zvi Agmon | Founding partner and Head of the Firm | View Profile | |
Adv Eddie Ashkenazi | Eddie Ashkenazi is a partner in the energy practice of Agmon &… | View Profile | |
Adv Israel Attar | Partner Israel Attar advises clients on a range of zoning, construction, land… | View Profile | |
Gilli Brooks-Varon | Partner Gilli Brooks-Varon became a partner in 2017 after joining the firm… | View Profile | |
Adv Einat Cherki | Partner Einat Cherki advises on a wide range of regulatory compliance matters, representing a number… | View Profile | |
Adv Eliyahu Dahan | Partner | View Profile | |
Adv Galit Fleisher - Avrahami | Partner Galit Fleisher-Avrahami has been advising clients for almost two decades on… | View Profile | |
Adv Amir Goddard | Partner Amir Goddard brings clients more than 20 years’ experience, with considerable… | View Profile | |
Adv Yona Goshen - Gottstein | Partner and Head of the Finance and Banking department, Yona Goshen-Gottstein brings… | View Profile | |
Adv Shirel Guttman - Amira | Partner and Head of the Corporate, Capital Markets and Securities Department. | View Profile | |
Adv Dan Hacohen | Partner and Head of the Energy department, Dan Hacohen is one of Israel’s… | View Profile | |
Adv Dana Hen | Partner | View Profile | |
Adv Yoav Hirsh | Head of the Litigation department, Yoav Hirsh brings more than 25 years of… | View Profile | |
Adv Ishai Itsikovich | Head of the Real Estate Transactions practice group, partner Ishai Itsikovich provides clients… | View Profile | |
Adv Yonatan Kehat | Partner Yonatan Kehat is widely respected for his comprehensive experience in civil… | View Profile | |
Adv Kira Lerner | After joining the firm in 2012, Kira Lerner advises in all matters… | View Profile | |
Adv Eyal Mamo | Partner Eyal D. Mamo is one of the most prominent lawyers specializing… | View Profile | |
Adv Tal Mayshar | A partner in the Litigation department, Tal Mayshar focuses her practice on commercial litigation,… | View Profile | |
Adv Mattan Meridor | Head of Competition and Antitrust Practice | View Profile | |
Adv Hilla Peleg | Hilla Peleg is a partner in our Litigation department and focuses her… | View Profile | |
Adv Avi Porten | Head of the Real Estate, Planning and Construction department Avi Porten is… | View Profile | |
Adv Uri Rosenberg | Head of the Capital Markets and Securities department, Uri Rosenberg brings clients… | View Profile | |
Adv Dror Savransky | Partner Dror Savransky handles all legal aspects of commercial-civil litigation, with a… | View Profile | |
Adv Daniel Sekel | Partner Daniel Sekel specializes in commercial law with a particular emphasis on… | View Profile | |
Adv Ran Shalom | Having joined the firm in 2011, partner Ran Shalom focuses his practice… | View Profile | |
Adv Yaara Shchori - Ben Harush | Partner | View Profile | |
Adv Avi Sheferman | Partner Avi Sheferman is renowned for his vast expertise in planning and… | View Profile | |
Adv Uri Sorek | Partner Uri Sorek handles a wide range of civil and commercial litigation… | View Profile | |
Adv Meirav Yung | Partner | View Profile |
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CLIENT: Carmel Hanany Degani, Project manager
COMPANY/FIRM: Reality Investment Fund
TESTIMONIAL: We have an extremely high regard for Avi Portan, and Kira Lerner at Agmon & Co.
Reality investment fund has worked with them for many years due to the high level and consistency of their work.
We have an extremely high regard for Avi Portan, and Kira Lerner at Agmon & Co.
Reality investment fund has worked with them for many years due to the high level and consistency of their work.
CLIENT: Moshe Mashiach
COMPANY/FIRM: Delek The Israel Fuel com. LTD.
TESTIMONIAL: Agmon lawyers team are the best and professional lawyers, This is the reason why we work with them. They sometimes seeing issues that werent immediately obvious, and always shaping strategy to maximize our interests.
They really feel like a core part of our company.
They are definitely the team that you want by your side on any complex issue.
CLIENT: Baruch Schori, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: PTM Biosciences
TESTIMONIAL: PTM Biosciences is a biotech startup dedicated to advancing precision medicine. Adv. Yifat Tsafrir, Partner at the Commercial Department at Agmon & Co. Rosenberg Hacohen & Co., is our legal counsel.
Yifat is a standout corporate lawyer with profound business knowledge and understanding of the commercial side of deals in our industry. She is extremely diligent, dedicated and able to provide prompt advice with quick turnaround time. Her experience and invaluable support and insights made her stand out from other lawyers we have worked with.
I would highly recommend Yifat Tsafrir and the Commercial Department at Agmon & Co. Rosenberg Hacohen & Co. to any company that asked for their corporate law expertise.
CLIENT: Adi Cohen, Chairman
COMPANY/FIRM: Publicis Media Group
TESTIMONIAL: Agmon law firm has a combination of highly professional skills, excellent control over the facts and a great understanding of the company’s needs in times of crisis and also in more peaceful times . Hilla Peleg – The partner who represents our group in the firm, is an excellent, professional, serious and very thorough lawyer the type of lawyer you want on your side. Hilla has a vast legal knowledge and a deep understanding to commercial aspects which makes her a very important consultant to her clients.
CLIENT: General Counsel
COMPANY/FIRM: Leading energy partnership, based in Israel
TESTIMONIAL: Agmon & Co. Rosenberg Hacohen & Co. represents us on a litigation matter. The team is led by Adv. Zvi Agmon and Adv. Tal Mayshar. We highly value the approach and professional legal services provided by the team and their availability, even under very stressed times. We feel that we are in good hands and that the clients best interests is the priority of their team.
CLIENT: Asa (Asi) Levinger, CEO; Dafna Reznik, VP Legal; Lior Ziv, Solar Israel manager
COMPANY/FIRM: ENERGIX – RENEWABLE ENERGIES LTD.
TESTIMONIAL: We are a leading public company engaged in the field of renewable energy in Israel, Poland and the U.S. We have been working closely with the Planning & Construction Department at Agmon & Co. Rosenberg Hacohen & Co. law Firm led by Adv. Avi Porten, and with Adv. Barak Schwarz as well as with the firms Corporate Department – led by Adv. Shirel Guttman-Amira and with other departments. We feel fortunate to have met top-quality attorneys who always have a creative and focused solution for every legal issue, in a swift and effective manner. Without a doubt, the combination of their rare legal abilities and their extensive experience with the various areas relevant to our activities, enables them to serve, with great success, our intense needs, that include tight schedules and complex thinking outside the box.
- Capital markets
- Competition/antitrust
- Dispute resolution > Dispute resolution: class actions (including derivative actions)
- Energy
- Planning and zoning