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S. Friedman, Abramson & Co.

More than 80 years as strategic advisors to leading Israeli and International clients. Totally focused on that legacy of great legal professionalism, while positively innovating the way we service our clients.

About the Firm

Welcome to S. Friedman, Abramson & Co.: where dedication to professional excellence and innovation meet to serve your legal needs. We're not just another law firm; we're a fusion of top-notch professionals and legacy, born from the union of two prestigious Israeli law firms, S. Friedman & Co. and Ephraim Abramson & Co., in 2022. With a collective force of 120 lawyers across our Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Jerusalem offices, we're redefining what it means to be a legal powerhouse. Our Story: Over 80 years in the making, our journey started back in 1939. Since then, we've been crafting a legacy of excellence that echoes through Israel's legal, business, and entrepreneurial spheres. Our clients – ranging from one of the region’s largest shipping concerns to Fortune 500 Global companies to start-up tech companies to individuals – all know that when they align with SFA, they gain a tailored team of legal advisors focused upon helping them achieve their goals. We do that by bringing to the table a fresh, efficient, and ambitious approach to each matter, as by valuing our personal relationships with both old and new clients.

  • SFA's Advantages
  • Our Vision
  • Local Presence, Global Reach

SFA's Advantages

Why Us? Because we have been devising creative solutions for challenging issues for decades. And because SFA lawyers specialize in a wide range of legal practices, including real estate, maritime and aviation, mergers and acquisitions, civil and commercial litigation, higher education, infrastructure, labor, hi-tech, corporate, securities and capital markets, international trade, planning and construction, urban renewal, anti-trust, class actions, administrative and tenders, intellectual property, communication, taxation, real estate taxation, and more. Our forward-thinking team operates as a one-stop solution for a large variety of legal needs. And with a well-knit network of professional colleagues extending well beyond Israel’s borders, we transcend convention, delivering great legal servicing to our clients wherever they may be transacting business or in need of our input.

Our Vision

We constantly work to justify the trust placed in us and to maintain the high standards that have made S. Friedman, Abramson & Co. renowned. Clients view us as hard-working, trustworthy lawyers and commercial advisors. And we never forget that our clients are real people, and our efforts are laser-focused on helping them – whether they be individuals or Fortune 500 global corporations – navigate through the commercial, administrative, and legal challenges and opportunities they face. We believe firmly in the power of personal connection, and our vision is realized by truly understanding client needs and by crafting bespoke solutions to meet those goals.

Local Presence, Global Reach

SFA’s three offices are located in Israel, but our reach is truly global. Whether on behalf of many foreign clients doing business in Israel, or Israeli clients conducting business abroad, SFA lawyers are there with their clients to help them navigate the legal systems, regulations and cultures in which they operate or enter transactions. Our firm prides itself on its international specialty. We have extensive experience in handling complex cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, securities offerings, and international trade. Our services extend to foreign destinations which have recently included the US, Canada, China, Japan, Europe, Turkey, South Africa, Rwanda, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. Some SFA lawyers have been admitted to practice abroad (primarily in the US), and have experience working in top foreign law firms, all of which experience enables us to provide our clients global services at the highest level.

Our Branches

In the heart of Tel Aviv, the bustling business capital of Israel, our new offices are in the "Azrieli Town Tower", which has received local and international design awards. From there, we provide our clients with dedicated and professional legal services in various fields, including real estate, capital markets, commercial, high-tech, litigation, and more.

Since 1939, our firm has been at the forefront of the legal world in Haifa, the main port city in Israel. As the largest law firm in Haifa and the north of Israel, our firm continues to provide excellent service to our clients in both traditional areas such as transportation, shipping, and aviation, as well as in innovative fields such as knowledge-intensive industries and international trade. Today, our offices are in the heart of the scientific industries center in Haifa, alongside leading shipping and global high-tech companies.

In the capital city of Israel, alongside the governmental and administrative centers of the country, our Jerusalem office stands as a dominant force and leader both in the realm of law and local commerce, as well as in the national and international business world. Our Jerusalem office, which counts amongst its alumni a number of senior Israeli judges and academics, has many years of experience in providing excellent services to governmental, semi-public, and private entities.

Rankings

Our legacy, and current practice, is recognized by various legal ranking agencies in Israel. We are acknowledged as a prominent Israeli law firm, delivering excellence on local and global fronts. Endorsed by years of dedicated service to local and foreign clientele, we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with top global law firms, embodying professional distinction.

Pro Bono

SFA champions social impact and embraces social responsibility as a cornerstone of our identity. Aligned with our core values, we champion initiatives that transcend boundaries. Through projects like the "Different Lesson," we equip underprivileged students with 21st-century skills. Our commitment extends to fostering education, technological development, culture, working with people of determination, and societal betterment through collaborations with local associations and nonprofit organizations.