The corporate and M&A department at the newly merged Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. boasts an impressive roster of clients, which serves as a testament to the firm’s leading position in the Israeli market, where it continues to handle big-ticket M&A transactions, notably in the technology sector. The sizeable team now includes head of the corporate and M&A department Esther Koren, international corporate and securities department’s lead Ashok Chandrasekhar, M&A specialist Richard Mann, and head of the corporate and capital markets department Dubi Zoltak. Other key contacts are Amir Raz, who is highly praised for his technology sector’s expertise, the ‘excellent negotiator’ Guy Gordon, and ’outstanding’ international corporate and securities department’s partner Aaron Lampert. Cross-border corporate and finance transaction specialist Yoni Henner, and Danny Dilbary, recognised by clients as a ‘most talented and distinctive lawyer’, are also recommended.
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- 'The team worked diligently on the deal, negotiating firmly and wisely with the correspondent's legal team. The team worked hard and put their vast experience to work to manage the discussions. I was impressed by their ability to collaborate with the respective subject-matter experts involved in the complex process.'
- 'Guy Gordon is an extraordinary person and an outstanding professional. He worked closely with the transaction and led the process exceptionally well with the team and the respective subject-matter experts he involved. Guy is an excellent negotiator and an excellent reader of the situation.'
- 'The Goldfarb team is extremely talented and dedicated. In particular, they were very supportive during the acquisition process of my company. They were willing to go above and beyond to make the process successful, gave advice on complex issues, and provided a quick response to any requests/needs of the acquiring company.'
- 'Danny Dilbary is one of the most talented and distinctive lawyers I have had the opportunity to work with. He is very knowledgeable and helped me through difficult times, including the litigation threats we received, the departure of the former CEO and my transition to the CEO role, and the acquisition process we were in, all of which happened in parallel.'
- 'Goldfarb's corporate and M&A team has a unique combination of high professionalism and macro perspectives, with excellent service that pays attention to every part of the transaction. I have worked with many of the best known M&A firms in Israel and abroad, and I see Goldfarb's M&A practice definitely at the top of the list.'
- 'Amir Raz has always proven to be our unequivocal go-to lawyer for any legal issue, be it financing, acquisition or litigation. He has an in-depth knowledge of our business dynamics, indispensable for those navigating the intricate world of start-ups.'
- Amir Raz's specialisation in mergers and acquisitions, combined with his experience in financing deals, makes him a sought-after advisor for start-ups and emerging companies. His strategic depth, combined with his problem-solving and negotiation skills, makes him an unrivalled legal ally.'
'Aaron Lampert, my main point of contact, is outstanding. He is experienced and knowledgeable, wise, caring, and commercial. He offers excellent service, is always available and resolves issues quickly. Thanks to Aaron, we received the full range of services we needed.'
Key clients
- Cisco Systems Inc.
- Nestle
- Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
- Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
- Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.
- Adani Group
- The Central Bottling Company
- Egged Israel Transport Cooperative Society Ltd.
- Goldman Sachs
- Northrop Grumman International Trading Inc.
- Dell-EMC
- Israel Railways Ltd.
- S&P Global Ratings
- Deloitte Israel & Co.
- SatixFy Communications Ltd.
- Remitly Global, Inc.
- Shockwave Medical, Inc.
- Gadot Chemicals Terminals (1985) Ltd.
- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
- Insight Partners
- Temasek Holdings Private Limited
- Baring Private Equity Asia Ltd.
- Warburg Pincus LLC
- Mondelēz International
- International Beer Breweries Limited
- Symantec Corporation
- Israel Government Companies Authority
- The Kibbutz Economies Group
- Discount Investment Corporation Ltd.
- Mekorot Water Company Ltd.
- Mekorot Development and Enterprise Ltd.
- The Volvo Group
- Mitsui Group
- Elbit Imaging Ltd.
- Elbit Medical Technologies
- Elbit Systems
- Susquehanna Private Capital, LLC
- Fortissimo Capital
- Home Run Capital
- Rent-It
- Accelmed Partners
- FinTLV Ventures
- Exigent Capital
- Apex Group Ltd.
- Shikun & Binui Group
- Bayside Land Corporation Ltd.
- Clal Insurance
- Clal Biotechnology Industries
- Coinbase
- Liquid Telecommunications Holdings Limited
- Itamar Medical Ltd.
- CHS Industries Ltd.
- Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
- Thoma Bravo Advantage
- Vision Sensing Acquisition Corp
- Collective Growth Corporation
- ION Acquisition Corp. 1 Ltd.
- ION Acquisition Corp. 2 Ltd.
- PTK Acquisition Corp.
- BOA Acquisition Corp.
- Keyarch Acquisition Corporation
- REE Automotive Ltd.
- MyHeritage Ltd.
- Axel Springer SE.
- NICE Systems Ltd.
- IHS Markit Ltd.
- Elevion Group
- Claroty
- Celeno Communications, Inc.
- Kryon System Ltd.
- Israel Secondary Fund
- Cellwize Wireless Technologies Ltd.
- Shufersal Ltd.
- Israel Canada (T.R) Ltd.
- Israel Canada Hotels Ltd.
- Jordache Enterprises, Inc.
- Abu Yehiel - Building Company Ltd.
- HOYA Corporation
- ServiceNow Inc.
- Preempt Security Inc.
- Bird Rides, Inc
- Holmes Place International Ltd.
- CreditEase Israel Innovation Fund
- The Arison Group
- Arison Investments Ltd.
- Arison Holdings Ltd.
- Marlin Equity Partners
- Apax Mid-market Israel Fund
- Keshet Broadcasting
- The Jewish Agency for Israel
- Gal‑Shvav Ltd.
- SHL Telemedicine Ltd.
- Reshafim Doors Ltd.
- Ribbon Communications Inc.
- Ribbon Communications Operating Company, Inc.
- Gibui Holdings Ltd.
- Dangot Computers Ltd.
- Poalim Capital Markets Ltd.
- The Harel Group
- Property & Building Corp. Ltd.
- Neve Gad Ltd.
- The Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd.
- Lapidoth Israel Oil Prospectors Corp. Ltd.
- Bank Leumi Le Israel B.M.
- Delek Royalties (2012) Ltd.
- Paz Oil Company Ltd.
- Anchiano Therapeutics Ltd.
- Prospera Technologies Ltd.
- Molex LLC
- Applied Materials, Inc.
- Radware Ltd.
- Rank Ranger LLC
- Elco Ltd.
- Cardiovalve Ltd.
- Koch Disruptive Technologies
- Attunity Ltd.
- Israel Aerospace Industries
- Hamashbir 365 Holdings Ltd.
- Tnuva Food Industries Agricultural Co-Op In Israel Ltd.
- I.D. Systems, Inc.
- Magen David Adom
- Fortinet, Inc.
- Aqua Security Software Ltd.
- Tabib Environment Quality Ltd.
- Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd.
- Otonomo Technologies Ltd.
- Tadiran Group Ltd.
- Generation Capital Ltd.
- Global Environmental Solutions Ltd.
- Databand.ai
- Minerva Labs Ltd.
- Mediwound
- Vitania
- Vitruvian Partners
- York Capital Management
- BST Group
- Altshuler Shaham Ltd.
- Menorah Mivtachim Real-Estate Ltd.
- Leopard Group
- Summit Real Estate Holdings Ltd.
- Chemipal Ltd.
- Dori Media Group Ltd.
- Shlomo Group
- Kardan Israel Ltd.
- Gama Golan Insurance Agency Ltd.
- Inbal Insurance Co. Ltd.
- Partner Communications Company Ltd.
- Castro Model Ltd.
- iCast Ltd.
- Openlegacy, Inc.
- David Lubinski Ltd.
- EarlySense Ltd.
- Henry Schein Medical Technologies
- Carestream Health, Inc.
- Sequoia Venture Capital
- Allot Communications Ltd.
- Kodak Israel
- Isracard
- Medtronic plc
- American International Group Inc.
- AIG Israel Insurance Company Ltd.
- I Squared Capital
- the Ya’acobi Brothers Group
- Slingshot Ventures
- Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc.
- A.L. Ten Bis Ltd.
- Knock N' Lock Ltd.
- Ananey Communications Group
- TÜRK TUBORG BİRA VE MALT SANAYİİ A.Ş
- Dor Chemicals Ltd.
- Dor Alon Energy Israel Ltd.
- Tapugan Industries Ltd.
- Hacarem Spirits Ltd.
- Cabiran (1991) Ltd.
- Fresh Start Ltd.
- Uvision Air
- Flying Spark Ltd.
- Blue Tree Technologies Ltd.
- Yeap Ltd.
- The Jabotinsky Institute
- WRVI Global Capital Managers LLC
- Unorthodox Ventures
- Makers Fund, a Chinese VC fund
- Cardumen Capital SGEIC, S.A, a VC fund
- Shaked Partners Ltd.
- TMIR
- Beverage Containers Collection Corporation Ltd.
- Social Corporation for Recycling of Electronic Waste Ltd.
- Shareholders of Octarine, Inc.
- Liberty Israel Venture Fund LLC.
- Accel Partners Management LLP
- Battery Ventures L.P.
- Sorenson Ventures
- Catalyst-CEL China-Israel Fund
- General Catalyst Partners
- Marker LLC
- WRVI Global Capital Managers LLC
- Scale Venture Partners
- Rio Ventures Inc.
- Glilot Capital Partners
- Balderton Capital (UK) LLP
- Unorthodox Ventures
- YL Ventures
- T.M.I.R
- ELA Recycling Corporation Ltd.
- Ecommunity
- Amiad Water Systems Ltd.
- Amidar the Israeli National Public Housing Company Ltd.
- CR Eco Holdings Ltd.
- Brainsway Ltd.
- Genpact Limited
- First Manhattan Co.
- Hadera Paper
- Hanaco Group
- Mehadrin Ltd.
- Insightec
- The Company For Economic & Cultural Projects For State Workers Ltd.
- Meta Networks Ltd.
- Moon Capital Ltd.
- Reblaze
- Suplant
- Solegreen Ltd.
- Suny Electronics Ltd.
- Supercom Ltd.
- Tel-Ad Electronics Ltd.
- Sysdig, Inc.
- Indie Semiconductor, Inc.
- Payward, Inc.
- Applovin, Inc.
- Iluminage Beauty
- Liberty Strategic Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Israel's largest public transportation company, Egged, on a complex and multifaceted M&A transaction for the sale of 60% of Egged’s shares to a group of investors led by Keystone Reit Group, for approximately ILS3bn.
- Advised Google on its acquisition of Israeli start-up BreezoMeter.
- Advised Israeli satellite communication systems company SatixFy Communications Ltd. on its de-SPAC merger with Endurance Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company with a value of approximately USD750m.
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Esther Koren, Dubi Zoltak