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Hi-Tech and Venture Capital

The Israeli high-tech industry is renowned for entrepreneurial spirit, bold innovation, and breakthrough technological achievements. This growth engine continues to be one of the most significant factors in the Israeli economy, and as such requires legal services adapted to the unique challenges this sector presents.

The High-Tech Department at S. Friedman, Abramson & Co. is one of the most prominent and most valued in Israel, providing its clients with a breadth of legal services, a fresh, creative and ambitious interdisciplinary approach, together with a deep understanding of the issues and questions involved – combined with unrelenting personal attention and tailored strategies. The department’s exceptional lawyers demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, extensive knowledge of the sector’s unique challenges and proven solutions based on decades of combined practical experience both in Israel and at leading law firms in the United States.

An Impressive Portfolio of Loyal Customers

Among the department’s clients are established technology companies with activity in Israel and abroad (private and public) alongside start-up companies, joint ventures, private and institutional investors, seed and venture capital funds, and more.

Spanning a diverse range of sectors, these businesses are engaged in pharma and biotechnology, medical devices, online advertising and retargeting, fintech, cyber, energy, media, marine application, travel and leisure, to name a few.

The department has gained particular expertise in the area of intellectual property commercialization, serving for years as the legal advisors to the tech transfer companies for some of Israel’s leading universities.

Professional and Personal Support from End to End

SFA’s high-tech department accompanies technology companies through all stages of their development and growth. We guide our clients on all aspects of their company’s activities, including corporate formation, drafting agreements with founders, employees, and consultants, successfully navigating financing rounds from pre-seed to IPO and beyond, advising them on local and international tax planning, formulating complex commercial agreements, employee option and compensation plans, protecting intellectual property assets, negotiating development and manufacturing agreements, joint ventures, and multifaceted licensing agreements, and providing valuable consultation on regulatory and corporate matters.

Throughout our clients’ respective journeys, the team assists them in identifying innovative solutions, potential investors, and strategic partners to help them achieve their objectives.

Large Transactions and Special Projects

In addition to ongoing counseling, the department also handles large and complex mergers and acquisitions transactions in the high-tech sector. These transactions require in-depth understanding of the legal, tax and commercial issues at the heart of M&A deals, special attention to detail, experience in leading transactions of this magnitude, familiarity and appreciation of the cultural differences between the parties and, above all, creativity and poise.

The experienced legal team in SFA’s Hi-Tech Department always makes sure to stay updated on relevant legal innovations and trends in Israel and abroad, monitoring developments in the industry, and continuing to deepen its professional understanding in order to meet the highest standards of service.

We stand ready to put our expertise and personal-touch service to work for you.

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