43 Latham & Watkins Latham & Watkins’ Israel Practice plays a pivotal role in high-value M&A and capital markets transactions, providing strategic counsel to Israeli clients navigating complex global deals. With a multinational team spanning key financial hubs, the firm is a dominant force in the Israeli market. Joshua Kiernan, based in London, is a central figure in this practice, regularly advising on landmark deals that reshape industries. The firm is an Elite firm in both M&A Volume and Value, as well as in Capital Markets (Value). In May 2024, Latham advised CyberArk Software Ltd., an Israeli cybersecurity firm specializing in identity security, on its USD 1.5 billion acquisition of Venafi, a U.S.-based leader in machine identity management. The firm also represented Permira, a global private equity firm, in its acquisition of a majority stake in BioCatch, an Israel-based biometrics company focused on digital fraud detection and financial crime prevention. Washington DC partners Brian Mangino and Elizabeth More led this transaction, propelling Permira’s expansion into advanced cybersecurity solutions. Latham also played a key role in capital markets transactions, acting as Issuer’s Counsel for CyberArk Software Ltd. and Ithaca Energy Inc. in separate share and bond issuances. Mathys & Squire A leading European intellectual property firm, Mathys & Squire has held a strong foothold in Israel since establishing its local team in 2011. The firm is an Elite firm in the Patents and Trademarks category, working directly with Israeli companies, individuals, and attorneys to secure patents and designs across multiple industries. Israeli clients also gain from the firm’s close collaboration with U.S. law firms, which frequently engage Mathys & Squire to handle their Israeli clients' European IP portfolios. London-based partner Dani Kramer leads the Israel team, advising startups and multinational corporations on intellectual property strategy. A UK and European Patent and Design Attorney, he has developed extensive ties with Israeli patent attorneys and works directly with notable clients, including Mellanox (now Nvidia). Kramer collaborates closely with Munich partner Andreas Wietzke, a German Patent Attorney specializing in software, telecommunications, and medical devices, who has cultivated strong connections with Israeli patent firms and technology startups. In the life sciences and chemistry sector, London partner Anna Gregson provides counsel to Israeli universities and corporations on biotechnology and plant variety rights, reinforcing Mathys & Squire’s presence in Israel’s innovative landscape.
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