Barely a week goes by when we are not learning about another #unicorn - a private company with a USD 1 billion valuation - and in this sizzling edition of IsraelDesks, we speak to the most prominent thought leaders in Israel to find out what factors help Israel account for some 8% of global unicorns, [...]
The Legal 500 has published its long anticipated EMEA rankings for 2022. With regards to Israel, there are a total of 73 changes in the practice areas, which is the lowest in recent years (compared to 105 in 2021, 134 in 2020 and 175 in 2019). The number of firms who went up and entered [...]
In this weekly update, Plus500, represented by Herzog Fox & Neeman, enters Japan through the acquisition of EZ Invest Securities Co. Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co. With Hamburger Evron advised the lead investor, Red Dot, in Israeli agtech company. Keystone Reit, represented by Gornitzky, invests in Spanish electric vehicles company and Yigal Arnon has acted for [...]
In this weeks roundup we see DLA Piper advise Marom Energy Ltd (Previously RES) on the largest Israeli private investment in Morocco since the recent normalisation of diplomatic relations between the two countries. In another large fintech transaction, Shift4, represented by Latham & Watkins and Barnea Jaffa Lande, buys Israeli Finaro, represented by Herzog [...]
In Israeli high-tech we trust! LinkedIn to acquire Israeli marketing analytics company Oribi and open its first office in Israel. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is acting for the buyer and Gross Law Firm - GKH is advising the Israeli target.Israeli digital health company MDClone, represented by Naschitz, Brandes, Amir, has completed a USD 63 million financing round. Looking back at February, Israeli start-ups raised USD 1.4 billion [...]
Summarizing the past two weeks, we see large scale, first-of-their-kind and groundbreaking matters. Tech giant Intel Corporation acquired Tower Semiconductor, represented by Yigal Arnon and Skadden and Affiliates with Latham & Watkins representing the target company. IEC raised USD 500 million, with Herzog Fox & Neeman and Cleary Gottlieb acting for IEC. Shibolet & Co. acts for [...]
We are delighted to present the third issue of The US-Israel Legal Review, an annual guide which takes a deep dive into the bilateral commercial relationship between America and Israel and explores the legal and regulatory issues arising from this dynamic. This edition’s cover theme of “Startups, Unicorns and the ‘SPAC’ Phenomenon” was not deliberately [...]
ITR, World Tax and World Transfer Pricing are now open for submissions (click here to read our previous post) and with the March 9 submission deadline fast approaching, Euromoney hosted a webinar explaining their new portal system and tips to ensure your submission stands out from the pack. The new single portal system helps to [...]
Another exciting week at the start-up nation. CAF and Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering have won the Light Rail tender for Tel Aviv’s Purple Line, with Shibolet & Co. advising for the wining partiers involved. Firebolt Analytics completes financing, at USD 1.4 billion valuation. Goodwin acts for lead investor with H-F & Co. as Israeli counsel. [...]
In this bumper edition of IsraelDesks Magazine, we take a deep dive into the world of climate tech and speak to powerhouse domestic and global law firms on Israel's unique role in the sector, soaring VC investment, and how Israel can support the promises made during November's COP26 Climate Conference in Scotland. We also explore [...]
