EBN - Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano

EBN - Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano is a premier full-service law firm, one of Israel’s most prominent and fastest-growing law firms. With over 160 lawyers across multiple practice areas and disciplines, our first-class pedigree, international training, and hands-on experience regularly earn our firm pivotal roles in some of the most complex, pathfinder, and high-profile transactions and legal proceedings conducted in Israel.
The firm is consistently ranked as a top-tier firm by the international and local ranking guides, such as Chambers Global, Legal 500 and IFLR. EBN is recognized as an Israeli “go-to firm” for a client roster across the spectrum of many sectors, ranging from multinational corporations and businesses, private and public companies listed on domestic and international stock exchanges, high-profile entrepreneurs and investors, Israel’s leading real estate companies, hi-tech companies in all stages of growth, financial institutions, private equity, venture capital and other investment funds, infrastructure and energy companies, telecom and service providers, TV channels and many more.
Our vast knowledge, professionalism, and commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients, is frequently rewarded, and have earned us the title of ‘Israel Banking and Finance Law Firm of the Year’ (IFLR Europe), ‘Israel Law Firm of the Year’, and ‘Israel M&A Legal Adviser of the Year’ (Mergermarket).

Practice Areas

Mergers and Acquisitions

EBN is a market leader in complex cross-border transactions in the local and international markets, including mergers and acquisitions, investment agreements, financing agreements, and entrepreneurship. Ranked in Tier 1 by Legal 500, the firm has participated in some of the largest milestone M&A transactions in Israel in recent years.
Our M&A team has extensive experience in all types of M&A transactions, such as share acquisitions of shares and assets, going private transactions, leveraged buyouts, divestitures, spin-offs, tenders, takeover bids, restructuring, reorganizations, and recapitalizations.

Commercial Dispute Resolutions

EBN plays a central role in the legal proceedings of Israel’s most substantial business disputes, acting for prominent local and international parties. Consistently ranked in Tier 1 and Band 1 by leading international legal directories, including Chambers and Legal 500, the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice covers a broad range of commercial law fields, including corporate control, communications, public tenders, disputes between shareholders, banking, and bankruptcy. The firm has developed a successful track record in managing and resolving class actions, for both plaintiffs and defendants.
EBN’s Dispute Resolution Department also has extensive expertise in representing clients in class action proceedings across a wide range of civil and commercial law matters.

Real Estate

EBN cemented its national reputation as one of the elite firms in residential, urban renewal, National Outline Plan 38 (TAMA 38), commercial, office towers, hotels, senior housing, and other projects, transforming the Israeli landscape. Ranked Tier 1 in Real Estate by Legal 500, the firm’s wealth of planning and zoning expertise also provides the green light for highways, infrastructure, and large-scale renewable energy projects. Comprising over 30 lawyers with decades of experience, we act for the most active real estate developers and construction companies, associations, purchase groups, landowners, and other parties.

Planning and Zoning

EBN has diligently cultivated a national standing as a premier specialist group in the field of planning and zoning. Recognized as Tier 1 by Legal 500, clients benefit from its 360-degree understanding of planning and zoning processes and of how local authorities operate, including through its representation of several local authorities in planning and construction matters, with expertise in betterment levies, development fees, and other levies.

Energy and Infrastructure

EBN has acquired a reputation as one of Israel’s leading energy and infrastructure firms. Ranked in Tier 1 in Energy by the Legal 500 ranking guide, EBN represents entrepreneurs and investors in energy and infrastructure, providing legal counsel in all aspects of initiating, planning, establishing, and operating projects of various sizes, including power stations, water installations, and transportation. The firm also has an extensive practice representing energy consumers and regularly advises industrial plants, income-generating real estate companies, and municipal bodies on purchasing electricity at reduced prices, converting and purchasing natural gas, constructing independent power plants, tenders, licensing, regulations, and more. EBN is also an expert in the evolving practice of Data Centers.

Hi-Tech and Technology

EBN’s Hi-Tech department is a leading practice within the Israeli technology landscape and is widely recognized for its leadership in the sector. The department provides strategic counsel to a diverse clientele, including emerging technology ventures, established enterprises, and prominent investors.
The firm advises clients throughout every phase of their lifecycle, offering comprehensive support from pre-inception and formation through growth and beyond. Its services encompass fundraising, commercial activities, intellectual property protection, and a broad range of ongoing commercial agreements, including licensing, technology, development, manufacturing, OEM, and joint ventures.

Banking and Finance

EBN has represented some of Israel’s largest commercial banks, financial institutions, funds, and significant borrowers in various finance transactions, including corporate financing, M&A financing, Real-state financing, and syndicated loans. Other key clients of the firm’s global banking and finance practice include leveraged buyout sponsors, private equity funds, hedge funds, strategic buyers, securities and financial institutions issuers, and the private sector.

Labor Law

The Labor Law department maintains its leading position in Israel and regularly provides counsel to Israeli and international companies, as well as representation in legal proceedings before the Labor Courts. Ranked in Tier 1 in Labor Law by Legal 500 and consistently recognized as a leader in both international and Israeli rankings, the department combines deep expertise and professional experience with innovative and forward-thinking legal advice.

Competition Law

EBN is one of the strongest and fastest growing firms in the field of Antitrust and Competition law. Clients receive comprehensive, commercial and practical advice in merger control issues, monopoly regulation, restrictive arrangements, and the impact of the Anti-Concentration law and the Enhancement of Competition in the Bank Sector law. We also advise clients on various matters before the Israeli competition Commissioner and the competition Tribunal, as well as in private Antitrust litigation and class actions.

Insolvency & Restructuring.

EBN has vast knowledge and experience in representing creditors of public and other entities in significant insolvency proceedings. Ranked in Band 1 by Chambers, the department’s staff is highly skilled in handling large and varied transactions aimed at gaining control of public and other companies facing financial difficulties. The partners in the legal team are widely recognized and are regularly appointed by the courts as liquidators, receivers, and other officeholders in insolvency proceedings.

Capital Markets and Securities

EBN’s Securities and Capital Markets Department provides comprehensive legal counsel to public and private companies in Israel and abroad, including boards of directors, board committees, and executive management, on all aspects of corporate law, securities law, and corporate governance.

Tax

EBN’s Tax department provides clients with comprehensive, cutting-edge, and innovative tax advice, ensuring alignment with clients’ commercial objectives as well as with Israeli and international legal requirements. Clients benefit from the creativity and professionalism of the department’s lawyers, who operate under the guidance and leadership of Dr. Eran Lempert, who specializes in analyzing and structuring transactions to optimize tax outcomes.

Telecoms and Media

EBN is among the most visible and proactive firms in Israel regarding communications. It represents Israel’s largest media and communications companies, including Yes, Bezeq, Partner, and local radio stations, in legal proceedings, regulatory matters, and content acquisition and licensing. EBN has been involved in legal proceedings in which fundamental competition and regulatory issues in media and communications were discussed, and we were very successful in these proceedings.

Regulation and Administrative Law

The firm has extensive experience in representing senior officers, corporations, and financial institutions in their contacts with administrative authorities, government companies, and administrative tribunals in all matters relating to tenders, licenses, franchises, administrative enforcement, legislative proceedings, government committees, and petitions to administrative courts and the Supreme Court.

Private Clients, Trusts, and Estates

EBN supports high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners in crafting their wealth management objectives and ensuring succession for future generations. Monitoring current trends and tracking all regulations, we provide sophisticated legal services to Israeli and foreign clients in all matters related to the local and overseas management of private and family wealth and assets. Spanning multiple disciplines, we advise on the complementary areas required to effectively manage trusts, including commercial law, real estate law, taxation law, property law, intellectual property law, investments, financing, and more.

Privacy and Data Protection, Cyber and IT

The Privacy and Data Protection department provides clients with comprehensive legal services across the fields of technology, privacy risk management, and research and development, including complex technological applications that combine information processing, online and SaaS service operations, and technological products.
In doing so, the department supports clients in navigating the regulatory frameworks governing privacy protection, information management, and cybersecurity, enabling them to operate confidently and in compliance across these intersecting domains.

Intellectual Property

The Intellectual Property Practice at EBN provides clients with comprehensive legal services across the full spectrum of technology and intellectual property law, including representation in IP and technology transactions, as well as specialist advice on mergers and acquisitions, technology transfers and divestitures, trademarks, domain names, industrial design rights, and know-how.
In addition, the practice has developed deep expertise in emerging areas of innovation, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and open-source software.

White Collar

EBN provides legal counsel and representation in complex and sensitive matters at the intersection of criminal, commercial, and administrative law, while addressing the legal, business, and reputational implications involved. The department advises leading companies, senior executives, directors, and entrepreneurs in navigating the regulatory environments and minimizing regulatory exposure. Alongside ongoing preventive counseling, the department represents clients in investigations, hearings, and court proceedings, including securities, money laundering, bribery, tax, and antitrust matters. The department combines criminal law expertise with extensive commercial experience and deep familiarity with Israeli enforcement authorities.

Environment and ESG

EBN advises on a wide range of environmental matters arising from clients’ contractual engagements, commercial transactions, legal proceedings, and ongoing business activities. Its Environmental and ESG team has extensive experience advising local and international corporations operating in Israel on a diverse range of environmental law issues, including air pollution, waste management, radiation, and environmental nuisances, as well as business licensing, environmental permits, and workplace safety. The team also assists clients in the preparation and implementation of ESG policies.

Middle East and the United Arab Emirates

EBN has extensive experience with Israeli entities operating in the Middle East and the United Arab Emirates, seeking to expand their business. In this framework, the firm represents world-renowned investors and significant Emirati companies in locating leading technological and industrial ventures in Israel. It also assists in making purchases and investments in Israeli ventures and businesses, and hosts and holds investor meetings. The firm was announced as Israel’s Law Firm at the Asia Legal Business (“ALB”) Middle East Law Awards.

East Asia

EBN has extensive experience with Israeli entities operating in China and East Asia, seeking to expand their business. Within this framework, the firm represents significant world-renowned investors and Chinese companies in locating leading technology and industrial ventures in Israel and assists in making acquisitions and investments in Israeli ventures and businesses.