Raz Tepper
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)The hi-tech group at FISCHER (FBC & Co.) scores highly with sources for its ‘deep understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape’. A strong performer in major investments and large-scale M&A, the team acts for an array of domestic and multinational tech companies and investors with its recent experience spanning the life sciences, R&D, semiconductors, AI and blockchain sectors, among others. Dual-qualified in Israel and New York, department co-head Raz Tepper impresses with his extensive cross-border experience. Fellow co-head Eran Yaniv stands out for his broad corporate expertise and ’always tries to find ways to make and not break the deal’. Sharon Gazit, Alex Berman and Uri Zichor are also singled out by clients.
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Testimonials
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‘FBC's hi-tech and start-ups practice is a team of highly experienced lawyers who are passionate about helping technology companies succeed. The team has a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape facing tech companies, and it is skilled in advising on a wide range of matters.’
‘Eran Yaniv is creative, pragmatic and always tries to find ways to make and not break the deal.’
‘Sharon Gazit and her team stand out for their deep understanding of what a start-up needs and how to make the right decisions. Sharon is available and provides the best advice.’
‘Alex Berman takes a personal interest in his clients needs. He is dedicated and his work product is high quality. His advice is focused and timely. Alex makes himself available at all times. He is a communicator par excellence and ensures that he provides regular updates to the client on case management matters.’
‘Tal Gellerman did an amazing job! She is so smart and made a big difference. She is a lovely person. Tal has lots of Knowledge. It was a great pleasure working with her. Would highly recommend her. ’
‘I enjoyed working with the FBC team after a few disappointing experiences with other firms in the past. The most important thing for me is that the team is very proactive and not just responsive, i.e., it always raises matters to me that I would not otherwise notice or pay attention to.’
‘I mainly work with Uri Zichor, whom I consider an integral part of my company management when it comes to key decisions - not only legal matters. He is just one of those service providers who gives you a full range of services and observations on your business.’
‘Lawyers provide exceptional service. Always available, every hour of the day and even on vacations. They come with a lot of legal context and experience that helps me to navigate deals more easily and maximize results. They also know to listen and work with me and we have very productive communication.’
Key clients
- Google Israel
- Meta Platforms
- Intel Corporation
- Apple
- Tower Semiconductor
- Qualcomm Technologies
- Qualcomm Ventures
- Matrix
- Kamada Pharmaceuticals
- Purple BioTech
- Cyolo Security
- CytoReason
- Viola Credit Fund
- Rainbow Medical
- Pitango Venture Capital
- Ion Crossover Partners
- HopOn
- Twine Solutions
- Bird Rides Israel
- Surround Ventures
- StarkWare Industries
- Animoca Brands
- GK8 Ltd. and Celsius Network
- Pen-Link
- BlueWind Medical
- Metasight Diagnostics
- Claridge Israel Investment
- Blumberg Capital
- Baring Private Equity Asia
- Peregrine Ventures Growth Fund; Peregrine Ventures V Fund
- Claltech Investments (2016)
- Starget Pharma
- Elgan Pharma
- Velox Pure-Digital
- Sabanci
- Sanyo
- AllegisCyber Capital
- Tarom Innovative Technologies
- Pagaya Technologies
- Ecoppia Scientific
- Tola Capital
- Jebsen Capital
- Octopus Ventures
- Check-Cap
- ClearSky
- DSM Venturing
- OrbiMed Advisors
- 89Bio
- Visionary AI
- Allmed Solutions
- Call App Software
- CaloSense
- Devnostics
- Envizion Medical
- Equinom
- Fido
- Galileo Tech
- IoTM
- Loora
- Virility Medical
- Vorpal Industries
- WeMatch.live
- Cyber & FinTech Startups: Nucleon, Si-Ga, Morphisec, Robotican, ActiveFence, Bridger AI and Exency
- AgroTech & CleanTech startups: Everblue Labs, Planet Watchers, SooS, InNegev, Dustoss, Pickommerce, Xtrion and Fungit
- Aquafit
- Temi
- Sentrycs
- StoryDoc
- ATED
- Ayana Pharma
- Bering PE Asia
- Bexter
- Bell AI
- Point Five
- Five Sigma Lab
- BioFence
- Birdright
- Bluetree
- Brainsgate
- Chkp
- Convexum
- Deloitte UK
- Eisai Pharma
- Estee Lauder
- Ensuretech
- Forsquate
- Voicesense
- Pixellot
- Lumix AI
- Hong Kong University TLV Innovation Lab
- iPulse Medical
- Liquid comm
- OhMed
- Pagaya Tech
- Ricco
- Roboteam
- Sabanachi
- Yeap
- Bio-Fence
- Blue Tree
- Splisense
- Storidoc.com
- Synnex Advanced
- Reeco T.M.
- Nof- Natural Offset Farming
Work highlights
- Advised Qualcomm Incorporated on the acquisition of Autotalks for approximately NIS1.3bn.
- Advised Qualcomm Ventures on various matters, including on its investments in technology start-up companies.
- Acted for investment fund, Claridge Israel, on investment transactions concerning technology start-ups, including Cloudify, GigaSpaces, D-Fend Solutions AD, Shopic Technologies, and more.
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Eran Yaniv, Raz Tepper