FISCHER (FBC & Co.) provides day-to-day advice to major global technology companies — including Google — alongside supporting start-ups on incorporation, financing rounds and IP commercialisation. The team also represents investors, while its industry expertise spans life sciences, cybersecurity, blockchain and cleantech, among other areas. Hi-tech and corporate finance expert Raz Tepper ‘sees the whole picture’ and co-heads the department together with Eran Yaniv, who specialises in hi-tech and international transactions. The practice includes Sharon Gazit, who advises start-ups and investors on corporate and finance deals; Alex Berman, who covers securities, M&A, VC transactions and fund formation; and Uri Zichor, who ’feels like a true business partner’.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A great team with very good synergy — the client feels very protected — backed up by a great team to support it very professionally and wisely.’

  • ‘Raz Tepper is a special personality, very experienced and one of the best lawyers I have worked with. He sees the whole picture and describes the situation for the client in precise and clear terms, so we can understand the situation and take the best decision. ’

  • ‘An outstanding team led by two partners and two senior lawyers as well as junior people at different levels. When required, the firm has a large group of experts in a wide spectrum of specialties. Those experts provide phenomenal support, obviating the need to search for other law firm.’

  • ‘Each and every one of the counsels at all levels is highly professional in his/her field, with superb availability at all times and a very short response time. The administrative staff is highly professional, coordinating meetings in no time, and overall perform very efficiently. ’

  • ‘I am very pleased with the team. It excels in professionalism, practicality, and exceptional client dedication. Its main strength is its combination of deep expertise and accessibility, allowing it to deliver sharp and effective solutions. Lawyers stand out for their focus on collaboration and flexibility.’

  • ‘Uri Zichor is more than just a lawyer; he feels like a true business partner. He provides holistic solutions to every commercial challenge, considering both legal and business aspects. His accessibility and willingness to deeply engage make him an invaluable resource in navigating complex issues.’

  • ‘The legal team is not only highly motivated and professional but also exhibits a genuine commitment to understanding and supporting our business goals. Its proactive approach and dedication makes it an invaluable ally.’

  • ‘Our main partner, Sharon Gazit, is exceptional. We trust her implicitly, and she simplifies even the most complex matters with professionalism and assertiveness. The other individuals also work closely with our teams, maintaining a high level of responsiveness and professionalism.’

Key clients

  • Google Israel
  • Meta Platforms
  • Intel Corporation
  • Qualcomm Incorporated
  • Qualcomm Ventures
  • Edwards Lifesciences
  • Tower Semiconductor
  • Rainbow Medical
  • Check-Cap
  • StarkWare Industries
  • Ecoppia Scientific
  • CytoReason
  • Simbio Holdings (Gett) and its leading investors (including Access Industries, VNV Global & MCI)
  • RoboTemi Global
  • BlueWind Medica
  • Discure Technologies
  • Pagaya Technologies
  • Twine Solutions
  • Cyolo Security
  • WeMatch.Live
  • Fido Solutions
  • Purple Biotech
  • LTS Medical Devices (a subsidiary of Lohmann Therapie-Systeme)
  • OrbiMed Advisors
  • Kamada
  • MTIP
  • Surround Ventures
  • Peregrine Ventures
  • Blumberg Capital
  • Claridge Israel
  • Pitango
  • Viola Credit
  • ION Crossover Partners
  • Discount Capital
  • LeumiTech
  • Claltech Investments (2016)
  • Comcast Ventures (an investment arm of Comcast Corporation of the NBCUniversal Group)
  • Pixellot
  • Loora AI
  • Lumana
  • Quack Technology
  • Velox Puredigital
  • PointFive
  • Fintech and Cybersecurity Start-ups: Sygnia; ActiveFence; Bridger AI; Belle.AI; Cheq.AI; Callisto Markets; SI-GA Data Security (2014); Morphisec Labs; RoboTiCan
  • Startups & Emerging Companies developing Medical, Pharmaceutical or Healthcare Technologies: Allmed Solutions; VESSL Therapeutics; iPulse Medical; Starget Pharma; Envizion Medical; MetaSight Diagnostics; Elgan Pharma; Virility Medical; Calosense; PhaseV; Acidet Bio; 89Bio
  • Wix.com
  • TipRanks
  • Pen-Link
  • Agrotech, Foodtech, Cleantech Startups: Solatics; Nof- Natural Offset Farming; Yeap; Bio-Fence; Blue Tree; Everblue Labs; Planet Watchers; NR Soos Technology; InNegev; Dustoss; Pickommerce; Xtrion; Fungit BioSolutions; Trough.AI
  • IP Licensing, R&D: Met Syn Lysine; MSL Pharma; FutuRx; Radyx Ventures; Equinom; Ibex Medical Analytics; Quicklizard; GenetikaPlus; DRS Rada Technologies
  • Teuza VC
  • Galileo Wheel
  • CryptoHub
  • Devnostics
  • Equinom
  • Vorpal
  • Mixed Signal Machines
  • Beti Israel Digital Services
  • FlyCode

Work highlights

  • Advising Google on various legal matters, including advisory work as well as data and privacy protection matters.
  • Advising Edwards Lifesciences on its acquisition of Israeli biomedical company, Innovalve Bio Medical.
  • Representing Gett, and its shareholders, on its $175m acquisition by Pango.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Raz Tepper, Eran Yaniv

Other key lawyers

Sharon Gazit, Alex Berman, Uri Zichor, Galai Sharir, Yoram Shiv, Zohar Liss, Amit Dat, Liat Halperin, Ron Sitton, Ron Lehmann, Asaf Gabay, Omri Rachum-Twaig, Sharon Klein-Manbar