39 David Metzger, global head of Clifford Chance's Construction Group, a key figure. The Group features many other big-hitters, such as Sam Clinton-Davis, a New York based M&A and private equity lawyer acting as the Managing Associate of Clifford Chance's Israel practice. Co-head of Clifford Chance's US Funds & Investment Management Group, Hebrew-speaking Michael Sabin has an active Israel practice, advising Israel-based sponsors and investors on their fundraising and global investment activities. Highlights include the August 2023 representation of Affinity Partners, Jared Kushner's private equity fund, backed by the Saudi PIF on their first investment into an Israeli company, Shlomo Group. Furthermore, New York-based Jason Parsont, promoted to partner in 2023, maintains an active and broad corporate practice, while global head of the Restructuring and Insolvency Group, Philip Hertz is another prominent member of the team. CMS CMS stands out among European-focused law firms for having senior equity partners based in Israel, making it a key player for over 100 Israeli clients seeking overseas investment opportunities or expansion, as well as for businesses and investors aiming to strengthen their presence in Israel. With a track record of over 25 years serving Israeli clients and international entities with interests in the country, CMS solidified its commitment by establishing a Tel Aviv office in 2021. Within the Israel Group, Andrew Besser and Louis Glass are key figures. While Besser is an Israel-based and experienced real estate finance partner, acting for the three largest banks in Israel, Glass, a specialist in high-tech and VC, is one of the few international UK-facing lawyers who can lead M&A transactions in fluent Hebrew. In 2023, CMS was acknowledged for its advice to Israeli clients in the banking, energy, real estate and high-tech sectors – and also ever-present in M&A, litigation, brand protection and IP ,and employment, notably advising on hires and exits overseas.
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