Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co.

Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. (APM & Co.) is a top-tier Israeli law firm, offering extensive knowledge and expertise in all areas of corporate and commercial law. With six decades of experience and about 116 lawyers, we provide a comprehensive package of legal services to Israeli and international clients from across all business sectors. APM & Co. represents some of Israel’s leading enterprises, including publicly traded corporations, industrial companies, real estate developers and contractors, private equity and venture capital funds, high tech companies, software houses, banking institutions, insurance companies and trade unions. APM & Co. is consistently recognized in leading international and local directories of the legal profession, such as Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, Dun’s 100 and BdiCoface. 

Areas of Expertise

Corporate, Capital Markets and M&A – We represent companies in public offerings and private placements of equity and debt, in Israel and abroad, in complex M&A transactions, corporate restructurings, and on ongoing corporate and public reporting matters.

High Tech, Venture Capital, and Private Equity – We have extensive experience in representing domestic and foreign funds, technology companies and entrepreneurs in private equity and Venture Capital investments (all stages). The firm has a leading practice in the formation of funds and investment vehicles of all types.

Finance – We advise clients on intricate and large-scale financing transactions in Israel and abroad, together with banking consortia and institutional investors, and on the structuring of financial instruments.

Antitrust – We represent high-profile clients in a full range of antitrust and competition matters including in the context of mergers and acquisitions, restrictive trade practices and monopoly proclamation proceedings.

Environmental – Our environmental practice is the leading of its kind in Israel, serving the main industrial companies as well as the major infrastructure, gas and oil companies. The firm represents clients on a broad range of environmental matters including regulation and legislation, clean-tech projects, toxic torts, class actions and environmental criminal proceedings.

Commercial – We advise clients on a broad range of commercial agreements, including distribution, OEM, outsourcing, licensing and joint ventures.

Litigation – Our litigators routinely appear in front of all court instances, quasi-judicial authorities and in arbitration and mediation proceedings. For over six decades we have represented our clients in all types of litigation and in a wide range of legal disputes in the various areas of civil, commercial and administrative law. We also provide our clients with professional legal counsel on matters relating to the settlement of complex cross-border disputes.

Arbitration & Mediation – Our Arbitration and Mediation Center administers complex arbitrations and mediations in all areas of commercial law. The proceedings are conducted in a professional, discreet and efficient manner.

Bankruptcy, Liquidation, and Reorganization – We represent both creditors (including financial institutions and banks) and debtors in work-outs, restructuring, reorganization and intricate domestic and cross-border bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings.

Real Estate and Construction – We represent local and international real estate developers, building contractors, investors and companies in various real-estate transactions in Israel and abroad. The firm also specializes in urban renewals, including gentrification projects and NOP 38 projects.

Taxation – Our tax department takes a creative approach in handling Israeli and international tax matters. The firm offers advice on tax structures (local and offshore), tax permits and exemptions, and has published a leading Israeli treatise on International Taxation.

Employment and Labor – We provide clients with comprehensive legal advice on all matters pertaining to employment and labor law, including in the context of M&A transactions, and on employee compensation plans.

Intellectual Property – We advise clients on the development and commercialization of intellectual property rights, on licensing agreements and on trademark prosecution. The firm handles cases of enforcement of various types of intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs and trade secrets.

Infrastructure, Projects, and Energy – We represent corporations and conglomerates in the structuring, development, and construction of conventional and renewable energy and infrastructure projects, involving complex multinational regulatory aspects and financing matters. The firm holds considerable experience in BOT and PFI projects, and also in counseling the oil and gas search industry.

Regulatory and Compliance – Our regulatory and compliance practice offers clients counsel and strategic advice on a host of issues pertaining to legislation and public policy. The firm is involved in the preparation of drafts of proposed regulation and position papers, particularly in the fields of antitrust, corporate and securities, tenders, and consumer protection.

International Activities – We have extensive international activity. Part of this activity involves having Israeli desks, each managed by a Partner or a Special Advisor with expertise and experience in these fields.

The Firm’s activities in India – We have many years of experience in providing comprehensive legal counsel to clients from Israel and abroad who work with India and Israel respectively or are looking to expand their operations to these markets.

Our Chinese Desk – We have extensive connections in China and a permanent operational office in Shanghai. Our firm represents both Chinese and Israeli clients in a variety of fields, as well as Israeli clients collaborating with leading Chinese companies.

Our Australian Desk – We offer a unique service with regards to business ventures with Australia and the Australian investor community and operates a permanent representative office in Sydney. The firm works closely with investors and is regularly involved with issues of Israeli companies on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Our Singapore Desk – Our Singapore practice offers services that address the unique needs of Israeli businesses and entrepreneurs that wish to enter the Singapore business arena as well as Singapore players who seek to expand their business in Israel.