Commercial, corporate and M&A

Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.

Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. is a top choice for Israeli and international corporations on complex commercial transactions and M&A, particularly in the technology sector. Esther Koren, an expert in corporate law and securities, co-leads the practice with Dubi Zoltak, who is known for handling complex, large-scale transactions. Ashok Chandrasekhar heads the international and high-tech department, focusing on tech mergers and acquisitions across industries, while M&A practice head Richard Mann advises Israeli and foreign clients on complex cross-border deals. Aaron Lampert is noted for his expertise in tech-sector M&A, while Amir Raz handles technology commercial transactions, Danny Dilbary is skilled at joint ventures, Guy Gordon is knowledgeable of technology M&A, and Yoni Henner is informed in finance transactions.

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Testimonials

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'Goldfarb is one of our go-to firms in Israel. They are effective, commercially oriented transaction counsel with a deep bench of skilled partners and associates.'
'They have deep industry expertise and a client-focused approach. Their ability to deliver tailored, strategic solutions aligned with our business objectives makes them a trusted partner for our startup as we navigate complex legal challenges.'
'Amir Raz distinguishes himself with exceptional legal and business acumen, especially in financing rounds, M&A transactions, commercial agreements, and corporate governance. His sharp negotiation skills and problem-solving abilities are particularly noteworthy, as he adeptly identifies key issues and crafts innovative solutions for complex challenges.'
'The corporate team is experienced, responsive, and deeply attuned to the broader commercial landscape of each transaction. They maintain meticulous attention to detail.'
'Professionalism, prompt response times, and a business-oriented approach. The team have a deep understanding of our business and challenges, enabling them to develop highly effective solutions.'
'Led by Dubi Zlotak, the team combines exceptional professionalism, a client-centric service approach, and extensive macro-level insight. Their work is backed by advanced technology and resources, enhancing their effectiveness across every aspect of their service.'
'I must specifically commend Dubi Zlotak, head of the capital markets and commercial department, who excels both as a team leader and in the deals he directly manages. Zlotak has an impressive blend of legal knowledge, business insight, and a strong grasp of deal dynamics, including social and emotional nuances. This unique combination makes him an unparalleled M&A lawyer.'
'The Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. team played a central role in two acquisition deals, demonstrating their ability to tackle and overcome significant challenges.'

Key clients

Google
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
Cardumen Capital SGEIC
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.
RELA 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

Represented TLV Partners, Insight Partners, and S Capital as the selling shareholders in the acquisition of Israeli AI infrastructure orchestration and management company, Run:ai by the multinational tech giant Nvidia Corporation.
Represented Wiz Inc on its acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity start-up, Gem Security Inc.
Represented Israeli biomed company CartiHeal on its acquisition by international medical device company Smith+Nephew plc for up to 330 million USD, the largest "exit" in the Israeli biomed field in 2023.

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