Following its recent merger, the combined hi-tech team at Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. fields one of the deepest benches in the market, with full-service experience in advising start-ups and emerging companies through to multinational technology giants. On the investment side, the group additionally enjoys strong relationships with VC funds and acquisitional companies. Among its senior names, go-to industry specialist Amir Raz finds favour for his ability to ‘navigate between insisting on the client's interests and making the deal happen’; Ashok Chandrasekhar is recognised for his prowess in cross-border transactions; Michael Heller advises hi-tech companies on the full range of commercial matters. Chen Manzur, Danny Dilbary, Ayal Shenhav and Richard Mann are also experienced names, while Arthur Brusilov is a talented associate.
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‘The Goldfarb team is exceptional. It helps with any issue we have and they provide a complete package. The conversations and the level of service is outstanding with around-the-clock availability, short SLAs and high quality of deliveries.’
‘A highly professional practice in the tech & VC space. Strong understanding of the key business and legal items that impact the company and management team. Always very responsive, quick turn around with questions and documents, strong industry network and visibility to market standard terms.’
‘Amir Raz has the great combination of profound legal knowledge while, thanks to his unique relationship skills, he also has the ability to represent you within discussions with potential partners and investors. He also knows how to navigate between insisting on the client's interests and making the deal happen.’
‘Guy Gordon orchestrated the entire work and various streams with the company. I greatly enjoyed working with Guy and discussing any matter with such an exceptional individual. Nitzan Tuvya led the different efforts and collaborations with respective local law firms and did an amazing job.’
‘Danny Dilbary, the partner who leads our file, is more than just a legal counsel. He is a strategic partner and mentor. He helps and advises us on anything, not just legal matters. ’
‘The professionals I collaborate with are defined by their proactive approach, deep industry knowledge, and ability to simplify complex legal matters. Their dedication to collaboration makes us feel more like partners than just clients, setting them apart from competitors.’
‘As a CEO, I have the utmost confidence in Chen Manzur. He is highly experienced and professional, and when I assign a task to him, I know he will handle it exceptionally well. His sense of responsibility is greatly appreciated, and I'm thankful to have the opportunity to work alongside him.’
‘I'd like to mention Arthur Brusilov. I've worked with many associates over the years, but there's truly no one quite like Arthur. His approach to his work is nothing short of remarkable. Arthur consistently demonstrates a level of dedication and commitment that sets him apart from others.’
Key clients
- Hundreds of start-ups ranging from pre-seed through advanced stages of development
- Cato Networks
- Otonomo Technologies
- Transmit Security
- Papaya Global
- Nokod Security
- Ovalix
- Itamar Medical
- Oribi
- Pagaya Investment Israel
- Stodge (d/b/a Postscript)
- Malwarebytes
- Gett
- Axonius
- K2view
- Aqua Security Software
- Testim
- Claroty
- GE HealthCare
- Sonar Software
- Hippo Insurance
- Kryon System
- Laguna Health
- Cellwize Wireless Technologies
- Melio
- OpenPolicy
- Baheal Pharma Group
- Celeno Communications
- Cyabra Strategy
- Representing various companies and funds in the food tech and agro tech field
- Lendbuzz
- Nokod Security
- Context A.I.
- Vorlon
- BitSight Technology
- Memomi
- Orasis Pharmaceuticals
- Pattern Insurance
- Codefresh
- Anchiano Therapeutics
- Breath of Life International
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Edwards Lifesciences Innovation (Israel)
- Applied Materials
- Radware
- Aternity
- Rank Ranger
- Wild Moose
- Alpha Wave Global
- Vorlon
- ciValue Systems
- Roboteam
- Capitolis
- Explorium
- Riseup
- Eko
- Imvision Software Technologies
- Insightec
- S D Sight Diagnostics - Parasight
- Salt Security
- Photomyne
- Openlegacy,
- UniPaaS Payments Technologies
- Excelero
- Bird Rides
- Coinbase
- Matrix I.T.
- Groupe Sanofi
- Secured Touch
- Applovin
- Sysdig
- MDI Health Technologies
- MDgo (changed name Sensa A. I.
- Leo Chief of Stuff
- BitSight Technologies
- NemoData
- GreenRoad Technologies
- Human Xtensions
- PomVom
- EarlySense
- Quik Super Online
- Flying SpArk
- Knock N' Lock
- RealView Imaging
- Gaviti Akil
- Monte Carlo Data
- Cyberfish
- Nilus OS
- State of Mind Ventures
- AIVF
- Ayehu
- FinTLV
- SpliSense
- Ohhmed
- Nanocell
- iPulse Medical
- Aquafit Intimate
- Quickring Medical Technologies
- VoiceSense
- Marpet
- Spectral
- Contguard
- Interlude
- MBD Holding
- Sproutt
- Cyberstarts Venture Fund
- Firmbase
- Hip Mobility
- Cyber X
- Overcast Security
- Vulcan Cyber
- Gatekeeper
- Pixellot
- Balance Payments
- NTN
- Next Silicon
- Different
- Wazimo Media
- Ariga
- Data4Cure
- Aeon Bio Pharma
- Cybint Globalaw Training And Consulting
- Roundforest
- Cymptom Labs
- Devocean8
- Immue Cyber Technologies
- MedHab
- Brainsway
- Mitraltech
- Innoging Medical
- Mirato
- TRG Research and Development
- VirtHues Labs
- GNX Data Systems
- SafeGuard
- Perception Point
- Halo Digital
- Reach Digital
- RDeye Solutions
- Axonize
- Fenror7
- XM-DATA
- CompIT
- Ryshens
- She-Mesh Space
- Different Perspecteam
- Spot
- SecurePush
- CyberWrite
- Excelero
- Actyvv LLC (DBA Life Sense)
- MazeBolt
- Preempt Security
- CySource
- Hudson Rock
- Cyence
- ThriveDX Group
- UpWest Labs
- Insight Venture Partners
- Sequoia Capital
- Bessemer Venture Partners
- Pitango Venture Capital
- S-Capital
- GGV Capital
- Temasek Holdings Private
- NICE Systems
- Koch Disruptive Technologies
- General Catalyst Partners
- HOYA Corporation
- Marker
- Battery Ventures
- WRVI Global Capital Managers
- Scale Venture Partners
- CreditEase Israel Innovation Fund (CEIIF)
- ION Acquisition Corp. 2
- PTK Acquisition Corp.
- BOA Acquisition Corp.
- Marlin Equity Partners
- Sequoia Venture Capital
- Tiger Global Management
- TPG Growth
- Israel Secondary Fund
- General Catalyst Partners
- Balderton Capital (UK)
- Catalyst-CEL China-Israel Fund
- Koch Disruptive Technologies
- Bridges Israel
- Unorthodox Ventures
- Innovation Endeavors
- Apax Digital Fund
- Technology Crossover Ventures
- J.P. Morgan Securities
- Barclays Capital
- Jefferies
- YL Ventures
- Red Dot Capital Partners
- Felicis Ventures
- TPY Capital
- Elsewhere Partners
Work highlights
- Representing Cato Networks in its $250m Series F financing round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.
- Representing Melio in a series of strategic transactions with its main commercial partners, as well as in strategic investments and commercial agreements.
- Advising Cisco on its acquisitions in Israel, including on its recent acquisitions of Oort and Lightspin Technologies.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.
Adv. Heller is a partner and Deputy Department Head of the International Corporate and Securities Department. He specializes in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and technology and commercial transactions, and represents a broad array of start-up companies in their day-to-day legal and business activities. Adv. Heller represents top-tier venture capital funds in Israel and abroad, as well as international corporate and strategic investors, in a wide variety of private equity financings. Adv. Heller has handled well over one thousand equity and debt financing transactions, many of which involved complex capital restructuring, reorganizations, and spin-offs. Adv. Heller represents hi-tech start-up companies from their early stages, and advises them on all legal, business and commercial activities, including corporate governance, finance, commercial, employment, compensation and intellectual property matters. He advises companies from a wide array of industries, and provides continuous consulting to entrepreneurs and company founders regarding their ongoing and evolving relations with their companies, as well as matters relating to company formation, recruitment of service providers, compensation matters, shareholder relations, financing and complex restructuring. He plays an active role in helping companies tackle daily challenges in all aspects of their operations and business. Adv. Heller was ranked as one of the highly recommended venture capital and hi-tech attorneys in Israel by the international guides Chambers & Partners and Best Lawyers. From 1991 to 1993, Adv. Heller served as an associate at Ervin, Cohen & Jessup LLP, Beverly Hills, California. From 1993 to 1997, Adv. Heller served as an associate at Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal LLP, Chicago, Illinois (now part of the Dentons firm).
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.
Chen Manzur advises Israeli and international clients, from technology-based companies in a variety of industries and different stages of the growth cycle, to top tier VCs, investment banks and leading global companies.
Chen’s professional experience includes cross-border merger and acquisition transactions, venture capital and finance transactions, commercial and technology transactions, collaboration agreements as well as experience acting as special investigative counsel to corporate audit committees.
Chen is also an Adjunct Lecturer at the Tel-Aviv University Faculty of Law.
Chen joined Gross in 2008. Prior to joining the firm, Chen served about 10 years in the Israeli Intelligence Forces and the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office.
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.
Ayal Shenhav, Ashok Chandrasekhar, Richard Mann