31 A&O Shearman Before its merger with Shearman & Sterling, Allen & Overy had been active in the Israeli market for more than 25 years. Following the transatlantic merger in May 2024, A&O Shearman continues to maintain one of the most formidable Israeli practices. The firm is ranked Elite in IsraelDesks in the Capital Markets (Value) category, bringing vast experience in corporate finance, strategic M&A, divestments, joint ventures, public takeovers, refinancings, and IPOs. The Israel Group is led by senior corporate lawyer Lee Noyek, who has overseen a series of confidential M&A transactions, frequently involving Israeli targets. The firm has been advising Israeli and international clients on high-level, crossborder transactions, projects, and strategic initiatives across multiple sectors. Despite a challenging 2024 for Israel, A&O Shearman represented Israel’s NeoGames in its acquisition by Aristocrat Leisure Limited of Australia, and also advised parent group, Delek on the USD940 million sell-down of a stake in Ithaca Energy, its UK-based oil and gas company, to Italian energy giant Eni. Visit: Israel Page Asserson Asserson, a UK law firm with a significant footprint in the Israeli market, operates from its Tel Aviv office, where approximately 80 lawyers qualified in the UK, U.S., and France provide legal expertise. Under the leadership of founder Trevor Asserson, the firm delivers specialized UK legal services to Israeli clients, with a strong focus on real estate, litigation, and employment law, in which the firm is ranked as an Elite firm in all three areas, taking first place in Litigation and Real Estate. As head of the Employment practice, Hadie Cohen is ranked in IsraelDesks, advising employers and employees on settlement agreements, the implications of TUPE, collective redundancies, and termination strategies. Rachel Shaw and Oliver Harris also play key roles in addressing employment-related matters for Israeli companies. Ranked in IsraelDesks, Baruch Baigel, Head of the Dispute Resolution practice, brings clients an extensive track record in high-profile UK High Court litigation, often representing Israeli clients or individuals based in Israel. Yisrael Hiller leads the U.S. Dispute Resolution division, offering expertise in contract, shareholder, and construction disputes. Elliot Lister is particularly active in litigation, with a strong emphasis on property disputes. Visit: Israel Page
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