Well-regarded in the real estate, energy, and life sciences sectors, Shibolet & Co.‘s M&A team is highly skilled in managing complex transactions, including acquisitions and sales of public corporations. Practice co-head Einat Weidberg is a primary contact for healthcare transactions, while fellow co-head Ofer Ben-Yehuda focuses on high-stakes M&A. The team also features high-tech expert Lior Aviram, a top choice for startups and established tech companies, and Gadi Ouzan, who brings expertise in banking, finance, and regulatory matters. Maya Koubi Bara-nes is recommended for her proficiency in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, as well as corporate and debt finance transactions within the technology sector.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Lior Aviram is our right arm—a top lawyer and thinker who provides sound advice on complex dilemmas.'
  • 'Maya Koubi Bara-nes is excellent.'
  • 'In the past year, Shibolet has handled several major matters for us, including credit and loan agreements, high-stakes global licensing transactions with top banking and insurance clients, and significant business cooperation agreements with industry leaders.'
  • ‘Our main contact, Gadi Ouzan, is indispensable in our strategic operations. His expertise in M&A, finance, and commercial agreements, along with his skill in leading complex negotiations, makes him a true deal-maker and a valued partner in our initiatives.’
  • ‘The Shibolet team is well-balanced, with excellent knowledge sharing and supervision.’
  • ‘Einat Weidberg is a skilled negotiator, capable of managing the toughest SPA terms.’
  • ‘A highly professional, innovative team with a wealth of experience. They’re always available and approachable.’
  • ‘Lior Aviram is outstanding and deeply knowledgeable.'

Key clients

  • Desktop Metal, Inc
  • Matrix Medika
  • Apricapital LLC
  • Osnat Shoef
  • S.A.L. Israeli Real Estate Ltd
  • Wooden Furniture and Paints Ltd
  • Aspa Therapeutics, Inc
  • External Studies S.A. Ltd
  • Dicomano Tech Ltd
  • Diversifi Technologies Ltd
  • Amihay Schwarz
  • Starlings AI Corp
  • I.D.I. Insurance Company Ltd
  • KREOS VII
  • Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C
  • Kaltura
  • Link11 GmbH
  • Metrica Relocations+ Inc
  • Reblaze
  • Habaita
  • Solterra Renewable Energy Ltd
  • Signalpet
  • Silk Security Inc
  • Ruben Dekel
  • Levon Theodore
  • Vocali
  • LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme AG

Work highlights

  • Represented Yosef Amir and Shlomo Amir on their acquisition of significant 24.99% stake in Shufersal Ltd for a consideration of approximately 1.6 billion ILS.
  • Represented CartiHeal and its major shareholders in the sale of 100% of CartiHeal's equity securities to Smith & Nephew, with consideration for an aggregate amount of US$330,000,000.
  • Represented Desktop Metal, Inc on its US$180,000,000 in cash merger with Nano Dimension Ltd.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ofer Ben Yehuda, Einat Weidberg

Other key lawyers

Lior Aviram, Gadi Ouzan, Maya Koubi Bara-nes