39 In IP, Freshfields represented SodaStream in patent and design enforcement actions across Europe and defended against false advertising and unfair competition claims. In litigation, the firm worked alongside Israeli counsel representing global tobacco giant JTI in class action proceedings, including Israel’s largest-ever class action lawsuit. Additionally, they defended Japanese company Takata against Israeli claims regarding alleged faulty airbag inflators. The Group’s work spans industries such as life sciences, technology, e-commerce, financial services, fintech, and consumer retail, underscoring Freshfields’ role in shaping complex legal landscapes in Israel and beyond. Goodwin Goodwin’s Israel Practice continues to play a pivotal role in major transactions involving Israeli companies and international investors. An Elite firm in M&A (Volume), in 2024 the firm advised Markforged on its USD 115 million acquisition by Nano Dimension Ltd., a leader in additive electronics and 3D printing technology headquartered in Israel. Technology partner Bill Schnoor (Boston and London) represented Rezonate, a cybersecurity cloud services provider based in Boston and Israel, in its sale to Silverfort, an Israeli company specializing in Unified Identity Protection. These transactions reinforce Goodwin’s position as a key legal partner for cross-border M&A in high-tech and cybersecurity. The firm also remains deeply engaged in Israel’s venture capital ecosystem and supports startups in cybersecurity, data & AI, fintech, and digital health, driving early-stage companies toward global growth. In real estate technology, partner Mayan Katz (New York) advised Colleen AI, an Israeli AI-driven real estate platform, on its sale to Entrata. He also represented Pharma Ltd., a late-clinical stage Israeli pharmaceutical company, in its definitive merger agreement with Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., advancing research into Parkinson’s treatments. Another key figure in the team is Tom Beaudoin, who acted as U.S. counsel to Team8 on their recent closings of multiple funds totaling approximately USD500 million. Gowling WLG Co-led by London-based Susannah Fink and Toronto-based Jason Saltzman, Gowling WLG's Israel Desk supports over 60 Israeli clients. The team includes more than 40 lawyers advising across multiple practice areas and is active in cross-border transactions, providing legal guidance to Israeli businesses navigating international markets.
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