Hi-tech and start-ups

AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co

AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co’s ‘highly skilled and innovative’ hi-tech team excels in building strong relationships with both start-ups and VC funds. The group routinely works alongside the firm’s technology and law unit — which specialises in privacy, IP and cybersecurity issues — and its commercial and corporate practice to provide full-service advice covering all aspects of the industry. Daniel Chinn is ’quick to identify the key business and legal issues’ and heads a department that also includes transactional specialist Saar Binyamin, ‘young and promising partner’ Mati Rosenbaum and Hila Faber.

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Testimonials

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‘What makes this practice unique is the availability and dedication of its partners and team, as well as their professionalism. Lawyers are consistently accessible to clients, ensuring swift and efficient work. The team's ability to provide quick and effective solutions distinguishes them from others.’
‘We have had the pleasure of working with Daniel Chinn for many years, and he consistently stands out for his exceptional availability and his warm, charming demeanour. Beyond these qualities, his level of professionalism is remarkable, making every interaction with him highly effective and enjoyable.’
‘Mati Rosenbaum, a young and promising partner, brings a deep understanding to every issue he handles. He has a talent for getting to the heart of complex matters and managing work with a confident and skilled approach. His dedication and expertise make him a standout member of the team.’
‘Working with AYR is an absolute pleasure. It consistently prioritizes our company’s needs, focusing on minimizing potential risks. The team is efficient, direct, and always willing to provide insightful advice. It's worth saying that every lawyer demonstrates a high level of professionalism.’
‘I truly enjoy working with Saar Binyamin; it feels like collaborating with our own in-house team due to his professionalism and exceptional skill. Saar has a remarkable ability to distil complex agreements down to the essentials. He negotiates contracts with elegance, intelligence, and precision.’
‘A highly skilled and innovative practice dedicated to delivering results and building strong client relationships. Mati Rosenbaum impresses with his professionalism, creativity, and friendly approach. He has a remarkable ability to understand our unique needs and provide insightful, strategic advice’.
‘It's great working with AYR. It has a varied team and acts as a one-stop shop for everything. While this sounds standard, the team really works effectively and efficiently, which I don't think is trivial from experience with other firms. They are helpful in all aspects, responsive, and happy to go the extra mile.’
‘Daniel Chinn is quick to identify the key business and legal issues, negotiate and reach agreements. He is always very responsive and his accessibility is second to none. Daniel is super connected but also ego-less, gets right to the point and bottom line and gets things done. I wholeheartedly recommend him.’

Key clients

Lemonade (LMND)
Nexar
Artlist
Synaptogenix (SYNX)
XRHealth
Bananaz Studios
OurCrowd
Aleph
Enzymit
HoneyBookEvent Planning
Maniv Mobility
Forsight Robotics
Guardoc
Wildlife Studios
Youtiligent
Worth Venture Partners
Smartech the Industry Pivot
MyInterview
Compete HR
Copyleaks
Samsung NEXT Fund
Ionix
Pick A Pier
Qipt Technologies
Envoya
Velocity Career Labs
Sony Innovation Fund / Innovation Growth Ventures (IGV)
OwnID
NanoSono Cooperation
Daisy

Work highlights

Advised Aleph Venture Capital Fund on its Series A investment in Dream Security, which raised $37.3m.
Advised Bananaz Studios on a $26m transaction with Huuuge.
Advised Aleph Venture Capital Fund on the $35m secondary sale of its holding in Placer.ai.