Israel Desks - February 2020 Edition

25 “Attorneys handling M&A transactions must have knowledge not only of corporate law but should also have a strong background in all peripheral disciplines, such as, international taxation, securities, labor and antitrust laws.While we have experts in each of these fields, the attorneys leading the transaction must be able to fully understand the challenges and the way to resolve any issues that may become an obstacle on the way to closing. But beyond the legal knowledge, M&A lawyers must have a deep understanding of the commercial issues and the economic goals of their clients. At the end of the day, the service provided by lawyers is intended to further the goals of the clients. There is no point in constructing a brilliant legal structure that is incongruent with the client's needs,” adds Toledano . These are definitely some of the traits that will ensure businesses and investors realize their full potential as 2020 gets into full swing. Israel M&A 2019 Meitar | LawOffices 10,559 27 Herzog, Fox and Neeman 2,347 18 Naschitz Brandes Amir & Co 1,843 16 Yigal Arnon & Co 4,014 13 Latham &Watkins 4,392 11 White & Case 3,143 6 Erdinast, Ben Nathan Toledano & Co 2,113 6 Kirkland & Ellis 1,248 5 Fenwick &West 590 5 DLA Piper 375 5 Value (USDm) Deal Count 2019 Law Firm Source: Mergermarket