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S. Horowitz & Co

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During 2023/24, S. Horowitz & Co significantly invested in its technology offering. Among its key lateral hires it added new blockchain and cryptocurrency head Gal Arad Cohen and new AI lead Eyal Brook — both join from their own respective practices. Mordehay Malca continues to spearhead the hi-tech group, where he specialises in representing start-ups and VC funds on investment rounds and financing matters. Miriam Zaltsman is also noted.

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  • ‘The team has historically been known for its strong spirit, collaboration, and dedication to delivering high-quality work. They possess a deep understanding of the legal landscape, combined with a proactive approach, which has made them a reliable partner for clients.’

  • ‘We recommend the firm for: providing a complete solution to all applicable legal aspects of our operations; its professional and knowledgeable team; its availability.’

  • ‘Lawyers stand out for their professionalism, availability, ability to dive into details and provide legal services adjusted to client's stage and scope of business.’

  • ‘The team is very professional, knowledgeable and highly responsive and committed. The billing is very detailed and transparent. The advantage of working with firm is the diversity of practices. When needed, hi-tech and start-up lawyers use the expertise of other departments, such as tax and IP.’

  • ‘Excellent knowledge of the industry and practices, particularly Gal Arad Cohen.’

Key clients

  • AT&T Ventures
  • Publicis Groupe
  • Fidelity Management & Research Company
  • Valley National Bank
  • Cecilia AI
  • Algoz
  • Zengo
  • Private Equity Minorities I
  • Bright Pixel Capital (previously known as Sonea IM)
  • Journey Ventures
  • Final Group
  • Ballad Ventures
  • Enwize
  • Sayata Labs
  • PassitForward
  • Ludus Materials
  • COMMUNi

Work highlights

  • Advised AT&T Ventures on its various investments in Israeli start-ups, including Carbyne, Cyera and Tupaia.
  • Represented Fidelity Management & Research Company in its participation in a $118m investment in Israeli-US data platform company, Vast Data.
  • Advised Final Group on various matters in Israel and abroad.

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Practice head

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Mordehay Malca

Other key lawyers

Miriam Zaltsman, Aviv Halperin, Gal Arad Cohen, Clifford Davis