Highly praised by one client as ‘the best Israeli firm’ for M&A transactions, Herzog Fox & Neeman’s market leading position is demonstrated by the wide range of cross-border transactions that the team has been involved in over the past few years, spanning the defence, energy, fintech, and financial services sectors. The department is jointly led by the ‘most trusted advisor’ Ran Hai and Nir Dash, who focuses on M&A transactions for public companies. Hi-tech specialists Hanan Haviv and Yair Geva are the go-to lawyers for companies in the biotech, fintech, cybersecurity, and blockchain sectors, and Yuval Meidar is also noted for his expertise in domestic and international M&A and corporate operations. Recognised for his involvement in some of the leading M&A deals in Israel in recent years, Asaf Nahum and up-and-coming partner Michal Herzfeld are also recommended.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The professionals at Herzog Fox & Neeman shine with their exceptional legal expertise combined with in-depth industry knowledge, which sets them apart in the field. Their strategic thinking, responsiveness and innovative problem-solving skills, coupled with a collaborative approach, make them an obvious choice. Overall, these qualities set them apart from the competition, providing clients not only with legal advice, but also with strategic and industry-tailored solutions.'

  • 'What sets Herzog apart is its exceptional corporate and M&A team, which comprises some of the most committed, competent and passionate legal professionals I have ever had the pleasure of working with.'
  • 'Michal Herzfeld's legal acumen is impressive, to say the least. Her in-depth knowledge of the law, combined with her strategic thinking, has been instrumental in creating sound legal strategies for my cases. She demonstrates a remarkable ability to analyse complex legal issues and provide clear and workable solutions.'
  • 'Nir Dash's commitment to client satisfaction is truly noteworthy. He not only listens carefully to clients' concerns, but also takes the time to explain complex legal issues in a way that is easy to understand. His dedication to ensuring that clients feel heard and supported is unparalleled.'
  • 'The team has enormous commercial experience, as they are not only our lawyers but also our trusted commercial advisors. They have analytical thinking and help us cover almost all aspects of our decision-making process.'
  • 'Ran Hai is our most trusted advisor. He has been with us for over 10 years and has assisted us in the acquisition of every company we have bought or merged into our company. He is the kind of lawyer you would like to have by your side; he will tell you when he thinks you are wrong and support you to the end when he thinks you are right.'
  • 'I wholeheartedly recommend HFN's outstanding legal team, with a special mention for Yuval Meidar. Over the past few years, I have had the privilege of working closely with Yuval and his team on various corporate and fundraising matters. Their exemplary performance and unwavering dedication have had a significant impact on our business.'
  • 'Extremely collaborative and responsive. Suitable for working with US and European technology companies. Creative and cost-effective. The best Israeli firm I have ever worked with on an M&A deal.'

Key clients

  • Microsoft Corporation
  • American Express
  • Apax Partners
  • PepsiCo Inc.
  • Dell
  • GE Healthcare
  • Honeywell
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank
  • LinkedIn Corporation
  • Macquarie Bank & Macquarie Capital
  • McKinsey & Company
  • Rockwell Automation
  • TD Bank
  • UBS
  • 3D Systems
  • 888 Holdings Plc
  • Altshuler Shacham
  • Bentley Innomed
  • BMC Software
  • Brookfield
  • Clal Insurance & Finance
  • Clearhaven Partners
  • Doron Ofer
  • Glassbox
  • Harry Gross
  • Israel Electric Corporation
  • Leonardo DRS Inc.
  • Leumi Partners
  • Meshek Energy – Renewable Energy Ltd.
  • Mubadala Investment Company
  • Nayax
  • Neogames
  • Oddity Tech Ltd.
  • OpenWeb
  • Pelican Products
  • Photonis Group
  • Plus500 Ltd.
  • Poalim Equity
  • Porsche SE
  • Shikun & Binui
  • ST Engineering
  • Superbet
  • Thomas H. Lee Partners
  • TPG
  • Urgent.ly
  • Alliance Ventures
  • Sportority Limited
  • Dremio Corporation
  • Apolicy
  • AppHub
  • Medisafe
  • Augury Inc.
  • Schwartz Group
  • Nvidia
  • Unity Software Inc.
  • Snyk Limited
  • Cradlepoint, Inc.
  • Mckinsey Partners
  • WIX
  • Airobotics
  • McKinsey & Company
  • Renesas Electronics Corporation
  • Embracer
  • Brex
  • Groundwork BioAg

Work highlights

  • Advised 3D Systems, a US 3D printing company traded on the NYSE, on its bid to acquire Stratasys Ltd. for approximately USD1.65bn.
  • Advised Urgent.ly on its acquisition of Otonomo Technologies Ltd.
  • Assisted for Neogames S.A. with its acquisition by Aristocrat Leisure for USD1.2bn.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ran Hai, Nir Dash, Hanan Haviv, Yair Geva

Other key lawyers

Yuval Meidar, Michal Herzfeld, Asaf Nahum