The much-anticipated Chambers Global launched yesterday, and hot off the press, the Israel chapter looking as follows: There were 16 law firms who moved up the rankings, with 21 individuals also climbing in the rankings. With Chambers looking to reflect the current market and keep the guides fresh and relevant, there were 9 new law [...]
The 2021 edition of World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, featuring Israel, has been published. The WTR 1000 research directory, which focuses exclusively on trademark practices and practitioners, has firmly established itself as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise. WTR ranks the following: enforcement litigation, prosecution and [...]
As we head towards Valentine’s Day, there is a lot of love still in the air for the SPAC. Israeli digital payments company Payoneer is set for a $3.3B value SPAC merger, with Meitar acting as Israeli counsel, Davis Polk & Wardwell and Paul Hastings as regulatory counsel, while Morgan, Lewis & Bockius represented FTAC Olympus Acquisition Corp. There were key sales in [...]
We bring you the 2021 submission and publication dates for the upcoming 2021 Israel related submissions. Some of the dates are not finalised or confirmed , so we will update throughout the year, continuously, via our blog, social media and email marketing. Please sign up to download the 2021 submissions calendar and to receive reminders [...]
The latest IVC-ZAG report notes that Israeli startups raised record $1.2B in Jan '21, after raising a record $10B in '20. Israeli tech startups have begun '21 with more capital raised than in any single month before. At the other end of the spectrum, Gross Law Firm and Latham & Watkins are advising otonomo on its planned [...]
We tuned into IFLR1000 editor, Ben Naylor and Legal Media Group publisher Liam Sharkey as they answered questions and shared key insights about the research process and awards for IFLR, during an insightful webinar, yesterday. Ahead of the February 26th deadline, we draw your attention to a few key points. Important to show track record [...]
As we head into February, there are some key stand out deals that have emerged in Israel. Taboola is going public via a merger with ION Acquisition Corp. 1 Ltd., a SPAC, at a USD 2.6 billion value - involving a string of law firms - Latham & Watkins LLP, Meitar Law Offices and Davis [...]
It has definitely been a year of looking back, reflecting, and taking stock. As this year rolls on, we look forward to building on our success and helping more clients. With almost 40 global law firms boosting their visibility through membership of Israel Desks, and receiving and actively participating in our weekly updates from the [...]
A first-of-its-kind research, conducted by Nishlis Legel Marketing, in collaboration with ACC Israel, presents for the first time a glimpse into the world of Israeli legal advisers and provides insights gained from the study, which every lawyer, domestic and foreign - who has activity in Israel, must read and comprehend. According to Nira Poren, CEO [...]
In this weeks news roundup, we see a number of M&A and capital markets transactions paving the way: AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co. and Latham & Watkins advised Israeli digital insurance company, Lemonade in its issuance of a second offering of its shares on the NYSE, totaling approximately USD 800 million, while Gornitzky & Co. advised Israeli fintech company, Rapyd [...]
