Pearl Cohen

Today, a single technology deal can span three different legal systems simultaneously – and that is precisely where Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz’s strength lies. As an international law and patent firm, we provide comprehensive, full-service legal support – from intellectual property and commercial transactions to capital markets, labor law, and litigation – all under one roof. With over 200 lawyers and patent attorneys, we guide our clients through every phase of their journey, from inception to the global stage.

Pearl Cohen’s distinction is evidenced in practice: alongside its Tel Aviv headquarters, the firm maintains physical offices (affiliates) in New York, Boston, San Francisco, London, and Munich. These local teams are deeply embedded in their respective legal systems, providing clients with direct representation in these jurisdictions. This synergy of local presence and cross-border legal depth makes Pearl Cohen a natural partner for companies at the forefront of technology – including AI, hardware, and software (such as cyber and fintech), life sciences, biotech, and medical devices – ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 corporations, venture capital funds, institutional investors, and leading academic and government institutions.

Intellectual Property

The IP Group includes dozens of lawyers, patent attorneys, agents, and scientific advisors authorized to practice before the patent and trademark offices of the US, Europe, the UK, and Israel. The team supports clients from registration through enforcement; from filing patent applications and managing trademark and design portfolios to complex IP litigation. The firm boasts a market-leading team in Israel, appearing for decades before all judicial tiers, from the Patent Office to the Supreme Court. Our US litigation group practices before the USPTO, federal courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC), Federal Court of Appeals, and in international arbitrations forums. Our European litigation group appears before the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC). This unique integration of lawyers and patent attorneys allows our professional to offer strategic-technological guidance that maximizes the commercial value of intellectual property.

Cyber, Data Protection, and Privacy

Complementing our global IP services, the Cyber, Data Protection, and Copyright group is consistently ranked in the top tier by leading international directories. The team represents clients ranging from startups to Israel’s largest financial and government bodies, helping them navigate evolving regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and Israeli data security laws. We represent clients in enforcement proceedings before the Privacy Protection Authority and in privacy-related litigation. The group also provides outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) services, offering practical support in implementing compliance programs, including under Amendment 13 to the Israeli Privacy Protection Law.

Hi-Tech and Corporate

The group and its US counterparts advise technology companies throughout their lifecycle: from US or Israeli formation and founders’ agreements, through private financing rounds and IP licensing and commercialization, to M&A and exits. The firm serves a wide range of clients including startups, VC funds, and international strategic investors - with an emphasis on US, Japanese, and European corporations. The team advises VC and private equity funds on fund formation and investment transactions. Our professionals also counsel academic institutions and hospitals on technology transfers through licensing, and advises companies on “licensing-in” research-derived technologies – expertise vital to the pharma, medical device, and software sectors. We also provide ongoing counsel on corporate law, governance, and competition law.

Commercial Litigation

Pearl Cohen’s Commercial Litigation group is a prominent force in its field, representing leading corporations in their most complex disputes, including corporate litigation, real estate conflicts, tenders, and disputes with government authorities. The team appears regularly before all judicial and administrative tiers, from administrative appeal committees to the Supreme Court, specializing in preemptive litigation strategies and early-stage legal risk management. Our US counterparts focus on representing companies in the American market, with an emphasis on the US federal courts.

Class Actions

The firm maintains a dedicated Class Action practice, representing clients in large-scale actions spanning consumer protection, retail, securities, technology, and internet law. We guide clients through every stage of the process – from the certification motion to final judgment or settlement – with the vast majority of our cases involving the representation of corporate defendants.

Mediation and Arbitration

Our professionals serve both as counsel and as arbitrators and mediators in commercial disputes, including founder disputes, M&A-related conflicts, IP licensing disagreements, and sensitive labor disputes involving senior executives or confidential information. Confidentiality, speed, and cost-efficiency make mediation and arbitration essential tools for our clients, who prefer an effective, economical resolution over protracted litigation.

Capital Markets and Securities

Our teams in Israel and the US specialize in advising companies and investors in the cross-border arena, with a focus on capital and debt raises, Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), and listings on leading global exchanges. The team manages complex regulatory processes by working directly with securities regulators across multiple jurisdictions, while providing ongoing counsel on corporate governance and international compliance. Through our dual capabilities in the US and Israeli markets, the firm provides a single platform for managing cross-border IPOs, eliminating the need for coordination between multiple local and foreign firms.

Labor and Employment

The Labor and Employment groups in Israel and the US handle complex, sensitive, and often highly confidential matters for many of the largest companies operating in Israel across the hi-tech, pharma, banking, and industrial sectors. The team advises on collective and individual labor relations, internal investigations, and sensitive executive incidents. We also assist multinational corporations in implementing consistent employment policies across various jurisdictions and managing the labor aspects of M&A transactions.

Banking and Insolvency

Pearl Cohen’s Insolvency and Restructuring group is among the most prominent in Israel, representing the majority of Israeli banks and leading creditors in recovery, liquidation, stay-of-proceedings, and creditor-arrangement matters. The team has played a pivotal role in many of the market’s most significant insolvency cases – acting both as counsel to creditors and as court-appointed officeholders – and offers specialized expertise in the cross-border dimensions of digital assets.

Real Estate

The group supports commercial, industrial, and residential projects from inception to completion, including sale and purchase transactions, construction agreements, and specialized real estate litigation.

Latin America and Spain

Led by Spanish-speaking attorneys, the Latin America and Spain group serves as a unique professional and cultural bridge. The group advises regional companies and investors on their activities in Israel and the US, while assisting Israeli and international clients operating in Spanish-speaking markets.