The newly merged Arnon, Tadmor-Levy's firm now houses one of the largest teams of corporate and M&A experts in Israel, equipped to advise both Israeli and foreign clients on the full spectrum of M&A transactions ranging from corporate structuring to securities issues and financial regulatory mandates. Reputed as ‘one of the best M&A lawyers in Israel’, Ophir Nave is also recognised as a key M&A lawyer in the defence sector, while Kobi Ben-Chitrit notably advises technology start-ups on corporate structuring, and Barak Platt is a high-tech, venture capital, and PE specialist. High-profile M&A experts Barry Levenfeld and Ben Sandler are the go-to choice for several multinational technology companies, while David Schapiro's focus is on complex public and private financings and project finance transactions. Other key contacts include ’professional’ cross-border M&A transaction specialist Oded Levy, and ‘outstanding’ US and Israeli-qualified lawyer Micki Shapira.
Testimonials
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‘Very international team, solid execution capabilities together with good client handling. Able to drive cross-border transactions very effectively.’
‘Micki Shapira is very pragmatic and able to navigate different dynamics of clients and counter parties from a variety of backgrounds.’
‘The experience that I have is truly value driven. The team led by Ophir Nave is client oriented, multidisciplinary, commercial and always available. Over the past years, I have worked with numerous firms, but Ophir's team has never let me down.’
‘Ophir Nave is a true advisor to business owners. He has a unique and out-of-the-box approach to risk management and is able to identify key aspects in any situation and transaction. Oded Levy is professional, thorough and detail-oriented. Always available with good advice.’
‘They are very capable in large scale transactions, and can advise not only on the legal aspects, but also on commercial issues.’
'Ophir Nave is a one-of-a kind lawyer. Always responsive, he thinks out of the box, and has amazing analytical skills. He is a partner you want on your side. One of the best M&A lawyers in Israel by far.’
‘The team we are working with is led by Micki Shapira. They are very dedicated and professional. They gave us a lot of advice, which we found very important in real practice. Without them, it would have been difficult to sign and close the deal.’
‘Micki Shapira is an experienced and professional partner, with whom we have built a strong trust relationship during the M&A deal he assisted us with. His strategic eyes and mindset are outstanding.’
Key clients
- Intel Corp.
- IBM
- Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
- Boston Scientific
- Lightspeed Venture Partners
- PayPal Holdings Inc.
- GK8 Ltd.
- Hubei Forbon Technology Co., Ltd.
- Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Intuit Inc.
- Shapir Civil & Marine Engineering Ltd.
- Super-Pharm
- Electronic Arts
- Sisram Medical
- Telrad Networks
- Altaris Capital Partners
- EssilorLuxottica
- Becton-Dickinson
- Israel Shipyards Industries
- First Digital Assets
- El Al Israel Airlines
- K.M.M. Recycling Plants
- DSIT Ltd.
- Israel Weapon Industries
- General Atlantic
- Israel Legacy Partners
- Rami Levi Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing
- Global Payments Inc.
Work highlights
- Assisted EssilorLuxottica with its acquisition of Kibbutz Shamir’s remaining 50% stakes in Shamir Optical Industry Ltd.
- Assisted Banias Labs Ltd. as lead counsel with its acquisition by Alphawave IP.
- Assisted El Al with its proposed merger with Arkia Israeli Airlines Ltd.
