High-Tech & Venture Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate

Founding Partner - Head of Mergers and Acquisitions

Adv. Udi Knaani is one of the founding partners of the firm, and heads the firm’s Mergers and Acquisitions Department.

Over his many years as a lawyer in the commercial sector Udi has established himself as one of Israel��s leading lawyers. This is in many ways thanks to his unique experience and expertise in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, financial structuring, capital raising and financing, support and strategic counseling, and both domestic and international tax planning.

With extraordinary capabilities for legal analysis, he provides ongoing counsel to many of Israel’s leading businesses, as well as various international clients.

Udi was named a Recommended Lawyer in the Legal500 ranking, with testimonials including, “He is very smart and sharp, knows all [the] intricacies of deal structuring, including financial/accounting/taxation elements. At the same time, very pleasant, always patient and relaxed, even in front of conflict.” and “He is [an] exceptional lawyer and friend”.

Prior to founding FWMK Udi worked at Yossi Avraham & Co., and was a partner at Mirkin-Efrima & Co.

Hebrew and English

A member of the bar since 1997

LL.B. and B.A (Accountancy) from Tel-Aviv University.