Israel

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Briefings in English - 2012

Recent tax developments in India highlight the need for focused legal advice when transacting in high-growth markets. Careful planning may be necessary to minimise exposure to tax risks and protect the profitability of such transactions. (May 2012)

The past 12 months have seen a significant increase in private equity transactions into Israel, with aggregate deal value up nearly 20 per cent year-on-year and nearing the $3bn level. Israel is fast becoming an attractive market for medium and large-scale private equity funds, and we believe that the tempo of private equity activity is likely to continue to quicken during 2012. In this briefing we explore several key trends. (April 2012)

The government committee charged with reducing concentration in the Israeli economy has submitted its final report, recommending significant structural reforms. These reforms are likely to change the Israeli M&A landscape and create opportunities for foreign acquirers. (March 2012)

Briefings in English - 2011

This briefing explains the radical new corporate offence introduced by the UK Bribery Act and how it may affect Israeli businesses. (July 2011)

This briefing looks at the implications of the European Securities and Markets Authority's statement setting out how Israeli issuers may list their shares on any EU-regulated market on the basis of a prospectus drawn up in accordance with Israeli regulation and an additional ‘wrap’ containing supplementary disclosure. (March 2011)

Briefings in Hebrew - 2012

Recent tax developments in India highlight the need for focused legal advice when transacting in high-growth markets. Careful planning may be necessary to minimise exposure to tax risks and protect the profitability of such transactions. (May 2012)

The past 12 months have seen a significant increase in private equity transactions into Israel, with aggregate deal value up nearly 20 per cent year-on-year and nearing the $3bn level. Israel is fast becoming an attractive market for medium and large-scale private equity funds, and we believe that the tempo of private equity activity in Israel is likely to continue to quicken during 2012. In this briefing we explore several key trends. (April 2012)

The government committee charged with reducing concentration in the Israeli economy has submitted its final report, recommending significant structural reforms. These reforms are likely to change the Israeli M&A landscape and create opportunities for foreign acquirers. (March 2012)

Briefings in Hebrew - 2011

This briefing explains the radical new corporate offence introduced by the UK Bribery Act and how it may affect Israeli businesses. (July 2011)

This briefing looks at the implications of the European Securities and Markets Authority's statement setting out how Israeli issuers may list their shares on any EU-regulated market on the basis of a prospectus drawn up in accordance with Israeli regulation and an additional ‘wrap’ containing supplementary disclosure. (March 2011)

Contact

• Frank Miller
• Lead Partner

• Richard Lister
• Lead Partner

• Adir Waldman
• Managing Director

Key team members

• Jeffrey Rubinoff
• Finance

• Noah Rubins
• Dispute resolution

• Melissa Thomas
• China Investments

• Stephen Revell
• Capital Markets

• Sebastian Lawson
• Central & Eastern Europe

The Israel Focus Group is made up of Freshfields partners, associates and consultants from across the network, including its offices in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Moscow and New York. The group works closely with Israeli law firms and other business advisors to deliver comprehensive legal and transaction services, tailored to the demands of Israeli clients and suited to support clients looking for guidance as they enter the Israeli market.