38 The compact Israel Practice is led by partner Michael Friedman, who advises Israeli financial institutions, investment funds, trustees and law firms seeking U.S.-based counsel in finance and restructuring matters. Charles Russell Speechlys London real estate partner Alexander Gold also heads the Israel Desk of Charles Russell Speechlys, which makes its entrance into this year’s Israel Desks rankings – especially proactive in private wealth, taking an Elite position in private client and tax in its debut year. London partner Ziva Robertson has also been active in private client disputes. The firm was particularly active in IP, especially trademark applications for Israeli clients. Charlotte Duly, head of the firm’s Brand Protection department, advised on applications for SWIFTERIO in the name of SWFT Technologies Ltd., as well as for Israeli private company, KORRO AI Limited. Cleary Gottlieb Headquartered in New York, international firm Cleary Gottlieb (“Cleary”) is acknowledged for its solid track record and in 2023 advised on one the landmark transactions. Brussels partner Patrick Bock led the team advising Thales, which bought Imperva, an Israel-founded leading provider of application and data security solutions, from software investment firm Thomas Bravo in a transaction valuing Imperva at USD3.6 billion. The firm’s Israel Group comprises prominent capital markets lawyers, such as Adam Fleisher, who has represented numerous Israeli clients in the industrial, defense, tech and biotech sectors. In 2023, he advised UroGen Pharma Ltd. a biotech company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative solutions that treat urothelial and specialty cancer, on a USD120 million private placement, while Israeli clients also benefit from Daniel Ilan, who has an IP, cybersecurity and privacy focus. Clifford Chance A hugely active participant in the Israeli market for many years, Clifford Chance successfully harnesses its global reach to help Israeli clients reach international markets, and international clients access Israel. Ranked in the Elite category in energy and infrastructure and strong in banking, among other areas, the Israel Group has been advising bidders and lenders on light rail projects in recent years – notably acting for HSBC and Bank Leumi on financing the construction of the Tel Aviv Light Rail (Purple Line), with
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