Shibolet

Shibolet & Co. is one of Israel’s prominent, full-service, commercial-corporate law firms. It is highly regarded for its extensive international footprint and its handling of complex cross-border matters. The firm is renowned for best serving the legal interests of foreign firms and individuals in Israel.

Corporate, Commercial & M&A – We offer high quality, practical and comprehensive legal services in all types of corporate work to local and foreign clients across a broad spectrum of industries. We have exceptional cross-border transactional skills, particularly in advising Chinese, American, European and Israeli investors (acquirers, targets, sellers and financial institutions) on high-end M&A transactions Worldwide. Our clients span many industries – from private domestic companies to publicly-listed companies and multinational corporations. Our team is composed of highly-skilled specialists in areas such as high-tech, antitrust, securities, regulation, intellectual property, environment, employment, and taxes, guiding our clients throughout a transaction.

High-Tech & VC – Our practice is considered one of the largest and most distinguished high-tech practices in Israel. We deliver consistently high-quality hands-on legal services in all areas of high-tech, across all sectors worldwide – from start-up to exit. Our integrated team has recognized leading experts, each specializing in different fields in the hi-tech sector bringing to the table in-depth legal knowledge, unique commercial understanding and unrivalled experience in all hi-tech verticals, including semiconductors, communications, enterprise software, mobile applications, gaming, internet, digital and new media, clean-tech, medical devices and life sciences.
We represent entrepreneurs, emerging companies, mature technology companies, multinationals, academic institutions, venture capital funds, angel investors and corporate investors for all their transactional and corporate financing needs.

Securities & Capital Markets – We are at the forefront of the most complex issues in international capital markets and securities law, and renowned for providing innovative advice on new and existing financial structures and financial products.
Our integrated team has leading experts, known for their cross-border expertise involving multinational public companies and global stock markets, (New York, Shanghai, London, Paris and Tel Aviv), and acts for many dual-listed clients in highly complex international matters. We pride ourselves on driving the latest developments in the field as well as on knowing the business of our clients inside out.

Litigation – Our experienced team of litigators represents both foreign and domestic clients before all courts and tribunals, including arbitration and mediation. We represent a broad spectrum of foreign companies involved in litigation in Israel, both as plaintiffs and defendants. Our portfolio of services includes enforcement of judgments against government bodies concerning regulatory and other issues. Our experts handle bankruptcies, receiverships and “Chapter 11” like measures.

Project Finance & Infrastructure – We advise a broad range of clients on massive infrastructure projects, financing and bids, both in Israel and abroad. We are intricately involved in establishing private energy projects, with an emphasis on gas-fired, hydroelectric and renewable energy (photovoltaic, concentrated solar power and wind energy) power plants, both in Israel and overseas.

Tax – Our firm’s top-rated tax department has vast expertise regarding domestic and international tax issues, including tax planning and tax rulings.

Banking and Financial Institutions - Our top-grade practice services Israeli and foreign banks and other financial institutions, as well as clients seeking institutional financing in Israel. We provide legal services in banking, financing, regulatory issues, the formation of banking institutions, branches, and representative offices. We are proud to continue serving as legal advisor to the Association of Foreign Banks in Israel.

Environment, Cleantech, and Climate Change – As a pioneer in this field, our practice has represented a wide range of high-impact alternative energy projects, both in Israel and abroad. We have been involved in significant litigations, representing plaintiffs in class actions against entities failing to comply with the environmental codes as well as entities standing accused. We provide all legal services related to renewable energy projects (photo-voltaic solar energy, wind, biogas, saving energy, etc.).

Antitrust/Competition – Our firm’s team advises clients on a complete range of antitrust, competition, regulatory and trade issues, including merger control, licensing and distribution, franchises, and restrictive practices, which permeates all aspects of the firm’s business practice. The team works in conjunction with the firm’s clients to proactively structure transactions in order to align clients’ business objectives with legal antitrust constraints. 

Real Estate – The firm has vast experience in residential and commercial real estate transactions for Israeli and foreign clients, and represents some of Israel’s largest construction companies. The real estate practice group has amassed extensive expertise in town-planning, taxation, accompanying acquisition groups, representing developers and litigators.

Municipal Law – Our firm represents local authorities, water and sewage corporations and other municipal corporations in various legal issues, including real estate, infrastructure, large-scale public tenders and innovative projects.

Labor & Employment – Our firm’s experienced team provides on-going legal advice to the management echelons on a wide range of employment-related issues, including labor and employment aspects of complex M&A transactions, APA and IPOs, as well as drafting, reviewing and interpreting collective and individual employment agreements and human resources policies. We have prepared and implemented many ESOP plans, both for Israeli companies and international companies with Israeli subsidiaries.

Telecommunications, Media & Internet – Our department is considered amongst the leaders in this field in Israel, representing top-tier global and Israeli companies that include major Internet portals, cable and satellite companies and media owners. We have conducted some of the most complexes and challenging M&A transactions recorded in Israel.

Pro Bono Activities – is central in all aspects of Shibolet’s business. Our program involves not only our commitment to community work and environmental issues but professional and ethical obligations to clients and our own staff. We place great importance on assisting non-profit organizations and proudly provide pro bono legal services to a number of noteworthy public service organizations. Our partners also serve on the boards of several non-profit organizations, such as Hillel Israel and DocAviv and the Tel Aviv documentary film festival.