Epstein Rosenblum Maoz (ERM)’s corporate, M&A, and private equity multi-jurisdictional practice notably concentrates on cross-border deals, with a focus on the UK and German markets, where the team advises on private equity and investment-related matters, as well as joint ventures, acquisitions and venture capital work. The team is spearheaded by Nimrod Rosenblum and includes lead of the German desk Ron Abelski, and Simon Marks, who chairs the firm’s start-ups and venture capital practice, while Rotem Perelman Farhi is the go-to lawyer for hi-tech companies.

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Testimonials

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'ERM has an outstanding sales and corporate team. Their work is of the highest standard and the results are always excellent. All in all, an excellent firm that stands out in a crowded market.'
'Ron Abelski is the kind of lawyer you call when results matter. He has an extraordinary knowledge of the law and an approach to getting things done in a timely and efficient manner. Regardless of the task, Ron keeps the client's interest at the forefront of everything he does. Highly recommended.'
'We are used to working with leading law firms around the world and ERM is exceptional in its cross-border capabilities, responsiveness, client service and hands-on partner approach.'
'We work mainly with Ron Abelski, who is an excellent lawyer specialising in cross-border mergers and acquisitions. He is very calm, studies his clients' business very well and is totally proactive. Not least, he is an excellent negotiator in many languages.'
'Excellent service and involvement, combined with a high level of professionalism and know-how.'
'The team is efficient and able to handle all types of transactions: strategic, PE, venture, public, growth, etc. The team is very well-matched and has capabilities across the whole platform scale.'
'We work with partner Ron Abelski for all our transactions in Europe, the US and Asia. Ron and his team are super-efficient, goal-oriented and flexible negotiators and will do everything possible to get your deal done.'
'The ERM team is unique and is the leading firm in Israel for cross-border transactions. The entire team is very international. Moreover, the entire ERM team has a dealmaker attitude, which is very important to us.'

Key clients

AndBank and Sigma Investment House
Atriis Technologies
Azelis
Blackstone
BOC Gases
BVI Medical
Broadway Gaming
Capital One
Deutsche Boerse
DAZN
E.ON
Econergy
Faerch Plast
Fresenius Medical Care
Future Energy Ventures
Giraffe Holdings
Go To Global
Kedma Capital
International Holding Company PJSC
Israir Airlines
Intelligo
IntentHQ
Leader Investments
Mend
Mercedes Benz
Metrycom Communications
Rentokil Initial PLC
Plas-Fit Plastics
SoftBank
Turbogen
Telemessage
Vidstart

Work highlights

Acted on the acquisition of TeleMessage Ltd. by Private Equity firm K1’s portfolio company Smarsh Inc., with a 49% equity sale + option for the purchase of the remaining 51%.
Advised Azelis, a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, on its planned acquisition of 100% of Lidorr Elements, one of Israel's leading speciality chemical distributors in crop-protection, industrial materials, and care & nutrition.
Acted for Israir Airlines, one of Israel’s leading airline operators, on two transactions: for the acquisition of 25% of the share capital and bonds of 9 Greek companies owning and operating 5 hotels in Greece; and on the acquisition of 50% of Cypriot aircraft maintenance and repair service provider Bird Aviation, acquired from Israeli PE firm FIMI.