Since the 2022 merger between S. Friedman & Co. Advocates & Notaries and Ephraim Abramson & Co., S. Friedman, Abramson & Co.���s corporate and M&A department has experienced a significant growth in the Israeli market, where the team is routinely involved in complex M&A and corporate transactions, most notably in the kibbutzim sector. Practice head Sarit Molcho is the key contact for kibbutzim and kibbutz enterprises, while also representing a litany of public companies, cooperative associations, and private equity funds. The Haifa office’s corporate department is jointly led by Ifat Minzer-Koll, an expert of both M&A and complex taxation issues, and Rafi Shapiro, who combines his corporate law expertise with his knowledge of insolvency, debt restructuring, and liquidation issues. Key contact for cross-border operations is head of the international transactions department, Jeffery Rashba, and partner Guy Sasportas is also recommended.

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Testimonials

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  • 'We received a very high level of professional service. The lead consultant, lawyer Ifat Minzer-Koll, guided us through the details of the contract until the successful conclusion of the transaction. During the very long period of the negotiation, we were assisted by the rest of the crew, who utilised their specific expertise.'
  • 'Ifat Minzer-Koll is a professional leader who guided us through the details of the contract until the successful conclusion of the deal.'
  • 'This law firm has been taking care of all my legal needs for 17 years and always solves my problems.'
  • 'Ifat Minzer-Koll is an excellent lawyer. She answers any questions and often comes with additional ideas.'

Key clients

  • DRS RADA Technologies
  • J.T.L.V II (P.E) Limited Partnership
  • Pie Siam Ltd.
  • Adidas Israel Ltd.
  • Extal Ltd.
  • Chromagen Israel Ltd.
  • Palram Industries (1991) Ltd.
  • Eternal truth Investments Ltd.
  • Rekah Pharmaceutical Industry Ltd.
  • Plasson Industries Ltd.
  • Amiad Water Systems Ltd.
  • Plastopil Hazorea Company Ltd.
  • Silber - Meat and Sausage Products Industries
  • Lordan Agricultural Cooperative Association Ltd.
  • The Kass Group
  • Oasis Israel LP
  • Geokom Ltd.
  • Kibbutz Izrael Holdings Ltd
  • Rambam healthcare Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advised DRS RADA Technologies Ltd., a global leading manufacturer of tactical radar systems, whose stocks were listed on NASDAQ and the Tel Aviv stock exchange, in a merger with Leonardo DRS Inc., a US-based security company
  • Advised adidas Israel Ltd. on a franchising agreement under which it granted Electra Consumer Products Ltd., a franchise to operate 45 branded stores in Israel.
  • Advised Pie Siam Ltd & Dahuki Family (including held corporations) in a transaction in which they purchased the controlling share (45.82%) of Aspen Group Ltd, a public company listed with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Lawyers

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

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sarit Molcho

Other key lawyers

Ifat Minzer-Koll, Rafi Shapiro, Jeffery Rashba, Guy Sasportas