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Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.

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Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. routinely handles high-value capital markets transactions in Israel, including debt and equity securities work, IPOs, equity and debt offerings, derivatives issues and securitisations. A range of corporations, issuers and underwriters regularly turn to the team for its expertise in managing cross-border transactions; international capital markets expert Amir Tzafrir excels in handling a variety of complex, often cross-border corporate and finance transactions. Securities and finance specialist Aya Yoffe focuses on raising public and private capital and debt, an area in which Gur Nabel is also particularly well versed. Head of the corporate and capital markets department Dubi Zoltak assists major private and public listed companies in Israel and abroad, and David Hodak advises the Israeli government on privatisation and debt financing mandates. Other prominent names include corporate and securities law specialists Renana Lev and Yuval Eden, capital markets and financial regulation expert Roy Reiss, hi-tech specialist Ashok Chandrasekhar, and Aaron M. Lampert, who is the key contact for international securities offerings.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co has a very strong capital markets team with exceptional knowledge and experience. There seems to be no question that they do not have an answer to. In addition, they are very efficient and always available.'
  • 'The firm has numerous professional partners in every field and a large team of experienced lawyers. The office is available for almost any project required and at any time. All partners are professional and experienced.'
  • 'This is one of the leading capital markets firms - great expertise, deep experience and high-calibre people. Yuval Eden is an expert in advising public companies, and handling corporate governance and securities law. He always knows how to find creative solutions in compliance with the law. Dubi Zoltak is an outstanding lawyer. Innovative, commercial and highly competent.'
  • 'They have an in-depth background and knowledge, benefit from the large number of partners with experience in the US, have very solid cross-border experience.'
  • 'Gur Nabel is my first choice for any matter concerning capital markets and governance. Not only is he super professional and knowledgeable, but he also thinks about business and tries to find the solution that will meet your legal and business needs. Add to that his great service and sense of humour, and he will become your first choice.'
  • 'Aaron Lampert is very responsive to clients and advisers, and is a very intelligent and creative lawyer.'
  • 'Roy Reiss is an outstanding lawyer. He is super competent, exceptionally intelligent and knowledgeable, and always available.'
  • 'Aya Yoffe has unparalleled experience and is the person to bring along when you need the best of the best.'

Key clients

  • Akerstein Group Ltd.
  • Albar Mimunit Services Ltd.
  • Almeda Ventures Limited Partnership
  • Alon Israel Oil Company
  • Alon Natural Gas Exploration
  • Altshuler Shaham Benefits Ltd.
  • Apax Partners LLP
  • Ashot Ashkelon Industries Ltd.
  • Atreyu Capital Markets
  • Aura Investments Ltd.
  • Averbuch Formica Center Ltd.
  • Avgol Industries 1953 Ltd.
  • Aviation Links Ltd.
  • Aviv Arlon Ltd.
  • Ayalon Holdings Ltd.
  • Azrieli Group Ltd.
  • Barclays
  • Barclays Capital Inc.
  • Big Shopping Centers Ltd.
  • BiondVax Pharmaceuticals
  • BofA Merrill Lynch
  • Brainsway
  • Buff Technologies Ltd.
  • Buligo Capital Partners
  • Castro Model Ltd.
  • Cellcom Israel Ltd.
  • Chamoss International Limited
  • Chemomab (Anchiano Therapeutics Ltd.) (formerly BioCanCell Ltd.)
  • Cipia Vision Ltd.
  • Citi, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Barclays, Morgan Stanley, Jefferies and Poalim IBI Issuances Underwriting
  • Citigroup
  • Clal Biotechnology Ltd.
  • Clal Insurance Ltd.
  • Collective Growth Corporation
  • CollPlant Biotechnologies Ltd.
  • Cornerstone Properties Ltd.
  • Creative Media and Community Commercial Trust Corporation
  • Delshah Capital Limited
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Dexia Credit Local
  • Discount Investments Company Ltd.
  • Elbit Imaging Ltd.
  • Elbit Medical Technology Ltd.
  • Elco Ltd.
  • Eldan Transportation Ltd.
  • Electra Consumer Products (1970) Ltd.
  • Electra Real Estate Ltd.
  • Elezra Holdings Ltd. and subsidiaries
  • Elron Ventures Ltd.
  • Encore Opportunities Ltd.
  • Encore Properties Ltd.
  • First International Bank of Israel
  • Flying SpArk Ltd.
  • G. Willi Food Investments
  • Gabay Properties and Development Ltd.
  • Gamla Harel Residential Real Estate Ltd.
  • Gav-Yam (Bayside Land Corporation) Ltd.
  • Generation Capital Ltd.
  • GFI Real Estate Limited
  • Globrands Group Ltd.
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Grace Breeding Ltd.
  • Hachshara Insurance Company Ltd
  • Hachshara Insurance Holdings Ltd.
  • Hadera Paper
  • Haifa Hitech Initiative Center Ltd.
  • Hamashbir 365 Holdings Ltd.
  • Human Xtensions Ltd.
  • I.C.P. Israel Citrus Plantations Ltd.
  • iArgento
  • Identi Healthcare Ltd.
  • ION Acquisition Corp. 1 Ltd.
  • ION Acquisition Corp. 2 Ltd.
  • IP Light
  • Isracard Group
  • Israel Acquisitions Corp.
  • Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
  • Israel Petrochemical Enterprises Ltd.
  • Israel Postal Company
  • Israel Railways
  • Itamar Medical Ltd.
  • Jordan Eshel Construction & Development Ltd.
  • Kardan Israel Ltd.
  • Kardan Real Estate Enterprise & Development Ltd.
  • Klein International Group
  • Kvasir Education Ltd.
  • M.W. Investments Ltd.
  • Maslavi Construction Company Ltd.
  • Massivit 3D Printing Technologies Ltd.
  • MDG Real Estate Global Limited
  • MeaTech 3D Ltd.
  • Mekorot Water Company
  • MGG (BVI) Limited
  • Moinian Limited
  • More Provident Funds Ltd.
  • Morgan Stanley
  • NeuroSense Therapeutics
  • Novolog (Pharm -up 1966) Ltd.
  • Opal Balance Investments Ltd.
  • Or/Shay G.S. Ltd.
  • Otonomo Technologies
  • Pagaya Investment Israel Ltd
  • Partner Communications Company Ltd.
  • Paz Oil Company
  • Paz Refinery Ashdod Ltd.
  • PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd.
  • Phoenix Insurance
  • Photomyne Ltd.
  • Plaza Centres NV.
  • PomVom Ltd.
  • Property & Building Ltd.
  • PTK Acquisition Corp.
  • QlikTech International AB
  • Quik Super Online Ltd.
  • Radware Ltd.
  • Rami Levy Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing 2006 Ltd.
  • RedHill Biopharma
  • REE Automotive Ltd.
  • Related Commercial Portfolio Ltd.
  • ReWalk Robotics Ltd.
  • Rothshtein Real Estate Ltd.
  • S. Shlomo Holdings Ltd.
  • S. Shlomo Insurance Company Ltd
  • Sanlakol Ltd.
  • SatixFy Communications
  • Shapir Engineering & Industry Ltd.
  • Shikun & Binui Ltd.
  • SHL Telemedicine Ltd.
  • Shufersal Ltd.
  • Solegreen Ltd.
  • Sol-Gel Technologies
  • Somoto Ltd.
  • SpeedValue Ltd.
  • Sufrin Holdings Ltd.
  • Supergas Energy Ltd.
  • Tadbik Group
  • Tadiran Group Ltd.
  • Taya InvestmentsC
  • Tempo Beverages Ltd.
  • Thoma Bravo Advantage
  • Tikcro Technologies Ltd.
  • Tondo Smart Ltd.
  • UMH Properties, Inc.
  • Victory Supermarket Chain Ltd.
  • Vitania Ltd.
  • Waterstone Properties Ltd.
  • Wize Pharma Inc. (formerly Wize Pharma Ltd.)
  • Y.D. More Investments Ltd.
  • Z.M.H Hammerman Ltd.
  • ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Advised the Azrieli Group on a series of offerings of TASE traded bonds totalling billions of ILS.
  • Advised Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley as underwriters (joint lead book-running managers) on Mobileye Global Inc.'s $861m IPO on the Nasdaq.
  • Advised Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd. on several issuances of bonds on the TASE by it and its subsidiaries.

Lawyers

Rising stars

Leading individuals

Ashok J. Chandrasekhar

Ashok J. Chandrasekhar

Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.

Adv. Chandrasekhar specializes in the representation of clients in the hi-tech sector, and was involved in hundreds of international transactions, representing both corporations and investors in some of the most significant international transactions in the Israeli market, as well as in private equity transactions. He represents acquirers and target companies in cross-border mergers and acquisitions; advises Israeli companies on forming strategic connections with foreign partners; and provides legal advice to many Israeli startups from their early establishment stages to their acquisition, affording continuous legal consul. Adv. Chandrasekhar is a world-renowned expert on large-scale technology transactions. For decades, he has been the first contact of choice for Israeli companies being acquired by multinational corporations, and for international corporations seeking to invest in Israel and acquire local companies. Among Adv. Chandrasekhar’s clients are giant technology corporations, leading and groundbreaking high-tech companies, and a long list of well-known private investors. Adv. Chandrasekhar works on a regular basis with the US market, including Silicon Valley; the European market, including Germany and United Kingdom; and the Far East market. In the past few years, Adv. Chandrasekhar led a series of major international transactions, including the Google – Waze transaction; Axel Springer – ‘Yad 2’ transaction; IBM – Trusteer transaction; Facebook – Snaptu transaction; Checkpoint – Hyperwise transaction; EFI – Matan transaction; and many more. Adv. Chandrasekhar has been recognized as one of Israel’s leading corporate, M&A, venture capital and hi-tech attorneys by a number of international guides, including Chambers & Partners, Best Lawyers and PLC Which Lawyers. This past year, Adv. Chandrasekhar was chosen as one of the 100 most influential people in the Israeli hi-tech industry by the leading Israeli technology website GEEKtime. Alongside his professional activity, Adv. Chandrasekhar lectures at leading business schools in Israel and the U.S., and has often appeared as panelist at professional events; he also serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of the People, the world’s first tuition-free, online, non-profit, degree-granting institution. From 1990 to 1991, Adv. Chandrasekhar served as law clerk to U.S. District Court Judge J.P. Vukasin Jr. of the Northern District of California. From 1991 to 1993, Adv. Chandrasekhar was an associate in the International Transactions Department of Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro (currently known as Pillsbury, Winthorp, Shaw, Pittman).

Gur Nabel

Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.

Adv. Nabel is Head of the Capital Markets Practice in the Corporate and Capital Markets Department, and serves as the Head of Goldfarb Seligman’s Professional Forum. Adv. Nabel specializes in capital markets, securities and corporate law, and possesses extensive experience in leading complex capital and debt raising, as well as in representing clients in a broad range of matters in these fields. In this capacity, Adv. Nabel advises clients regarding controlling shareholder transactions, restructuring, corporate governance, dividend distribution, merger and acquisition transactions, contact and agreements with regulators, and more. Adv. Nabel’s long years of experience in leading complex capital market transactions, as well as his deep understanding of the business and regulatory environment in which the client operates and his broad expertise in securities and corporate law, allow Adv. Nabel to provide comprehensive legal counsel to his clients, tailoring creative legal solutions to each client’s specific needs. Among Adv. Nabel’s clients are some of Israel’s largest private and public companies, government corporations and regulated corporations, operating in diverse sectors, including finance, commerce and retail, real estate, defense, and more.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Aya Yoffe, Dubi Zoltak, Gur Nabel

Other key lawyers

David Hodak, Renana Lev, Yuval Eden, Roy Reiss, Aaron M. Lampert, Adva Bitan, Ashok Chandrasekhar, Amir Tzafrir