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Israel Practice

Israel Practice

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Overview

With deep ties and specialized experience, BCLP has earned a reputation as a 'go-to' international law firm for more than 200 Israeli/Israel-related corporates, financial institutions, family offices and their advisers. We have an in-depth knowledge of the cultural and legal considerations of Israel's business landscape across a wide variety of sectors including aviation, banking/financial services, energy, food & beverages, hotels, infrastructure, real estate, shipping, technology and water.

Our multidisciplinary Israel Practice Group features lawyers practicing worldwide. Together, they advise clients on M&A and corporate finance, capital markets and securities, data privacy and security, commercial, banking/finance, litigation and arbitration, IP, employment and real estate.

Their work and ability to liaise with Israeli counsel is second to none.

Client Quote, Chambers and Partners Global, 2022

200+

The number of Israeli/Israeli-related corporates and financial institution clients

6+

Recognized by Chambers Global for more than 6 years as “highly respected for its well established Israel offering"

2

Currently ranked Band 2 by Chambers Global for Israel Corporate/M&A: International Firms

Prominent team with a long-standing reputation for advising Israeli clients operating in the UK, with further experience relating to the USA, Europe, and Asia

Chambers and Partners Global, 2020

Our representative office in Tel Aviv works closely with the firm's Israel Practice to support business development, enhance client relationships and provide a touchpoint for the Israeli market. The representative office provides us with the on-the-ground support needed to further consolidate BCLP's position as the "go-to" international law firm for Israel-related legal advice.

We are confident in what they advise; their advice is clear, detailed and provided in a timely manner.

Client Quote, Chambers and Partners Global, 2020

Insights and Events

Insights and Events

The Inflation Reduction Act

On January 15, 2024, BCLP attorneys Maxwell Multer and Brittainy Cavender were invited by the Israel Export Institute to speak in their teleconference, “The Inflation Reduction Act"

Meet The Team

Kenneth L. Henderson
+1 212 541 2275
Jonathan Morris
+44 (0) 20 3400 2361

Experience

  • Advised Stratasys, a NASDAQ-listed Israeli technology company, on its acquisition of RP Support,  a provider of industrial stereolithography 3D printers and solutions. 
  • Advised ironSource, an Israeli company providing a leading business platform for the app economy, on its acquisition of a UK-based creative management platform Luna Labs.
  • Advised Israel-based Artlist, the industry-leading digital content licensing provider, in its acquisition of US-based digital asset marketplace platform Motion Array for $65m. 
  • Advised the Israeli AIM-listed company, Amiad Water Systems, a leading global producer of automatic, self-cleaning water treatment and filtration products, on an investment of £17.6m through a subscription of shares by FIMI, a leading Israeli private equity firm, and a proposed open offer to qualifying shareholders.
  • Advised Kape Technologies in connection with its acquisition of LTMI Holdings, the holding company for Private Internet Access, a leading US-based digital privacy company which has a strong position in data privacy services and with a focus on the provision of virtual private network (“VPN”) solutions. 
  • Advised ServerFarm on its acquisition of 5NINES Global Holdings, integrating that organisation’s employees, customers, subsidiaries, operations and assets into ServerFarm’s global business. 
  • Advised Compit, the Israel and US-based residential real estate investment trading platform, on trademark matters in relation to real estate analytics tools.
  • Advised Fortress, a sports ticketing and payment technology specialist, on its collaboration with Barclays on a new multi-purpose membership card designed specifically for sports fans.
  • Advised the management of Miya Water, owned by Arison Group, on its US$260m sale to international private equity group Bridgepoint.
  • Advised Fibrotex, an Israel-based developer of signature management systems for military forces, on the establishment of US operations including advice in the areas of corporate formation, licensing, intellectual property, international trade and other regulatory concerns.
  • Advised Fraser McCombs Ventures II, a Colorado based venture capital firm, in relation to the completion of a US$21m Series A round of funding for the Israeli company, GuardKnox.
  • Advised an Israel-related client in relation to a UK Financial Conduct Authority enforcement investigation.
  • Advised Itamar Medical (TASE:ITMR) on the US component of a US$11.5m private placement at a purchase price of NIS 1.1693 per ordinary share of the Company, or US$9.55 per American Depositary Share (ADSs), each representing 30 ordinary shares. Of the US$11.5m, US$8m were made through purchases of ADSs by U.S. accredited investors. 
  • Advised Plus500 on the admission of its issued ordinary shares to the Premium Segment of the Official List and to trading on London Stock Exchange’s Main Market.
  • Advised NICE on its acquisition of Satmetrix Systems, a California-based company with subsidiaries and operations across the US, the UK and India.
  • Advised Playtech on its acquisition of approximately 70.6% of the issued share capital of Snaitech, with an aggregate enterprise value of €846m.
  • Advised Bank Hapoalim on compliance with its requirements under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation, including establishing client clearing documentation with key brokers and entering into variation margin documentation with key counterparties.
  • Advised Israeli family office Aurec Capital on the sale and leaseback of the corporate headquarters of major German insurer Gothaer in Cologne.
  • Advised Bean & Co, a cocoa production company established by LR group, on its equity investment round which raised approximately US$30m from investors in the US and Israel.
  • Represented the real estate and private equity investment arms of several leading Israeli families for whom we are actively involved in acquisitions in the US.
  • Advised on various leasing and pre-delivery financing arrangements for El Al Airlines in connection with the introduction of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft into its fleet.

Related Insights

Insights
Jun 17, 2024

London: The Optimum IPO Venue for Israeli Growth Companies

For the vast majority of Israeli and Israel-related companies considering an IPO, London should continue to be the venue of choice. London has greater access to capital and liquidity than the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and lower barriers to entry than US markets, as well as greater opportunities for index inclusion. The common narrative in the media that valuations in US capital markets are superior does not fully reflect the reality. While some of the largest and most successful companies have achieved attractive valuations in the US[1], a US IPO is realistic only for the very largest Israeli private companies. Furthermore, for the vast majority that have chosen this route in recent years, post-IPO share price performance has been extremely disappointing. Whilst the geopolitical situation for Israeli and Israel-related companies is currently challenging, we expect that, once the situation stabilises, there will be increasing interest from those companies about listing in London, particularly as the UK’s forthcoming “once in a generation” capital markets regulatory reforms take effect.
Webinars
Jan 18, 2024

The Inflation Reduction Act

Insights
Jan 06, 2023

BCLP Israel Deal Round-up 2022

News
Apr 06, 2022

BCLP Advises Carrefour on expansion into Israel

International law firm BCLP has advised French multinational retail group Carrefour on expansion of its international footprint with its long-term franchise arrangement with Electra Consumer Products and its subsidiary Yenot Bitan, which currently operates over 150 supermarkets in Israel.
News
Feb 18, 2022

Chambers Global 2022

News
Jan 25, 2022

BCLP Israel Deal Round-up

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Insights
Jun 17, 2024
London: The Optimum IPO Venue for Israeli Growth Companies
For the vast majority of Israeli and Israel-related companies considering an IPO, London should continue to be the venue of choice. London has greater access to capital and liquidity than the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and lower barriers to entry than US markets, as well as greater opportunities for index inclusion. The common narrative in the media that valuations in US capital markets are superior does not fully reflect the reality. While some of the largest and most successful companies have achieved attractive valuations in the US[1], a US IPO is realistic only for the very largest Israeli private companies. Furthermore, for the vast majority that have chosen this route in recent years, post-IPO share price performance has been extremely disappointing. Whilst the geopolitical situation for Israeli and Israel-related companies is currently challenging, we expect that, once the situation stabilises, there will be increasing interest from those companies about listing in London, particularly as the UK’s forthcoming “once in a generation” capital markets regulatory reforms take effect.
News
Jun 06, 2024
Critical Decline in Foreign Investment Threatens Israeli Tech Sector’s Future
News
Apr 25, 2024
BCLP Ranked in Legally Israel 100
Webinars
Jan 18, 2024
The Inflation Reduction Act
Insights
Jan 06, 2023
BCLP Israel Deal Round-up 2022
News
Apr 06, 2022
BCLP Advises Carrefour on expansion into Israel
International law firm BCLP has advised French multinational retail group Carrefour on expansion of its international footprint with its long-term franchise arrangement with Electra Consumer Products and its subsidiary Yenot Bitan, which currently operates over 150 supermarkets in Israel.
News
Mar 23, 2022
Partner in ‘Times of Israel’ on Sanctions and Export Controls
News
Feb 18, 2022
Chambers Global 2022
News
Jan 25, 2022
BCLP Israel Deal Round-up