Capital Markets
Global Guide 2024 : Israel
Band 1
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+972 3 710 9191About
Provided by Gornitzky & Co
Gornitzky’s capital markets practice is considered one of Israel’s foremost in the field. We represent some of the largest and most active public companies. Among our clients are the most influential business groups in Israel. We represent over one-third of the top Israeli billionaires (according to the Forbes Billionaires List) and more than 50% of the Tel-Aviv 25 index companies. We are the go-to firm for top international underwriters and we have represented them in more outbound public offerings in recent years than any other Israeli law firm.
Our clients benefit from sector specialism in combination with capital markets expertise. Our capital markets and securities team is deeply involved in practically every sector of the Israeli economy, including Israeli and global issuers, banks, investors and underwriters in a variety of matters (public and private offerings of debt and equity securities, rights, convertible securities and structured securities), as well as on listing securities on the TASE, various professional questions, directives of the Israel Securities Authority and the implementation of these directives, and more. Our clients value our multi-disciplinary approach to transactions and our involving attorneys from our various practice areas when warranted, including, tax, M&A, antitrust, real estate, intellectual property, banking, labour, etc.
Chambers Review
Gornitzky & Co is a well-established law firm best known for its cross-border capital markets practice, which comprises several respected lawyers with experience practising abroad. It is widely noted for its strong underwriter practice, where it frequently advises on the capital market operations of Israeli companies listed on Nasdaq. The team also regularly acts for international companies in regard to public offerings on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. It has particularly impressive ECM expertise, with a deep understanding of IPOs and equity capital increases, private placements of bonds and public bond offerings.
Work Highlights
- Gornitzky assisted Shikun & Binui Energy with its IPO on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, which raised ILS555 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Gornitzky are prompt and can look at the circumstances and any potential risks."
"Gornitzky has the experience and talented attorneys to tackle complex transactions and issues."
"The firm is knowledgeable and experienced in the field and therefore knows how to provide a quick and favourable response even in complex matters."
"Their attention to detail and meticulous approach have given us peace of mind, allowing us to focus on our core business operations."
"The team at Gornitzky are prompt and can look at the circumstances and any potential risks."
"Gornitzky has the experience and talented attorneys to tackle complex transactions and issues."
"The firm is knowledgeable and experienced in the field and therefore knows how to provide a quick and favourable response even in complex matters."
"Their attention to detail and meticulous approach have given us peace of mind, allowing us to focus on our core business operations."
Notable Practitioners
Chaim Friedland is an eminent lawyer who demonstrates particular activity representing underwriters, including leading financial institutions. He is acclaimed for his international focus.
"Chaim has deep experience in transactional matters and is fantastic at client relations."
"Chaim Friedland at Gornitzky is an excellent lawyer."
Ari Fried's practice at Gornitzky includes a strong focus on the representation of underwriters. He often advises Israeli companies on secondary placings and IPOs in Israel and in the USA.
"Ari Fried is thorough, careful and smart."