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7 Law Firms
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Gross, Kleinhendler, Hodak, Halevy,
Greenberg & Co.
Gross, Kleinhendler, Hodak, Halevy, Green-
berg & Co. (GKH) is one of the largest and
most influential law firms in Israel, par-
ticularly in the fields of securities, mergers and ac-
quisitions (M&A), hi-tech, corporate law and cross
border activity. GKH is ranked as one of the top law
firms in Israel, Legal 500 and Chambers Global.
The firm’s professional staff consists of some 150
professionals, many of whom are members of
foreign bar association and have extensive work
experience abroad – in the US, Europe, Australia,
Brazil and more. The firm’s excellent reputation is
the result of years of experience, primarily in busi-
ness law. GKH specializes in a wide range of law
practices, including corporate, mergers and acqui-
sitions, investments, capital raising, financing and
debt restructuring, advising some of the largest and
most complex companies, both locally and interna-
tionally. GKH represents many public companies,
listed on stock exchanges in Israel, Europe and
the US, along with hi-tech and biotech companies,
partnerships and JVs. The clients that we represent
receive the best legal advice, derived from com-
prehensive legal services and a multidisciplinary
approach to clients’ needs. GKH represents clients
froma variety of sectors, such as banking, industry,
commerce, energy, retail, transportation, finances,
services, technology, life sciences, infrastructure,
communications, real estate, research and devel-
opment and venture capital.
Practice Areas
M&A – GKH specializes in M&A transactions
and leads some of the most consequential
M&As, from structuring the deal, negotiating
and drafting agreements, obtaining the neces-
sary approvals from government, regulatory and
judicial bodies, to closing and realizing the deal.
GKH provides ongoing professional advice on all
issues related M&A transactions, including tax
planning and any related antitrust, labor law,
employee compensation, intellectual property
and technology matters.
Capital Markets – GKH is a leader in the field of
capital markets and securities law, both in Israel
and internationally. Our capital markets team
draws from years of experience in the field, in-
cluding representing issuers and underwriters on
stock markets in Israel and worldwide. GKH rep-
resents many Israeli companies, whose shares
are traded both in Israel and abroad.
Hi-Tech and Venture Capital – Our hi-tech and
venture capital practice is highly acquainted with
the distinct needs of companies operating in the
technology field. Our clients operate in a variety
of technology and innovation fields, including
biotechnology and life sciences. We advise on
corporate law, financing and commercial transac-
tions, in order to enable growth and expansion of
technology companies. In addition, GKH works
with international and Israeli venture capital
funds. Our clients range from seed companies
through the growth stages of startups up to ma-
turity, preparing for acquisition or going public.
The team has extensive experience working with
start-up accelerators, incubators, the Office of
The Chief Scientist, the Ministry of Health, etc.
Banking and Insurance – GKH’s banking and
insurance practice offers legal and regulatory
advice to domestic and international banks, in-
surance companies, financial institutions and in-
vestment houses, regarding on banking matters,
capital markets, securities, investment manage-
ment and consulting, corporate governance,
credit and guarantees, as well as many other
fields. GKH handles acquisition of control over
banks and bank-owned properties, regulatory
and legal support of Israeli institutional entities
(insurance companies, investment houses, pen-
sion funds and provident funds) in the various
legal aspects of their operations.
Energy and Infrastructure - The energy and in-
frastructure practice at GKH is well respected.
The team offers its extensive and comprehen-
sive legal knowledge and accompanies clients
on a variety of legal issues pertaining to energy
and infrastructure projects. We provide top legal
advice regarding this, constantly evolving and
highly regulated field, including the tender, fi-
nancing, negotiations and constructions of proj-
ects, and the complex contractual arrangements
with infrastructure services, with consumers and
suppliers.
Litigation – Our team of skilled attorneys handles
all aspects of dispute resolution, representing a
variety of clients in a wide range of activities,
such as commercial disputes, antitrust, class
actions, professional malpractice, intellectual
property and arbitration. The firm also represents
foreign clients in most Israeli courts.
Labor Law – GKH’s labor law practice provides
legal advice on labor issues to many of the
firm’s clients. We also counsel many Israeli and
international companies on issues involving ex-
ecutive employment, mergers and reorganization
processes, legal and social benefits, tenure, pen-
sion and retirement, termination of employment
and other labor issues before the Labor Court.
Expertise in Global Markets (China, Singapore,
Brazil and Turkey) – We advise Israeli compa-
nies that are partaking in transactions in China,
Singapore, Brazil and Turkey, and with regional
companies that wish to expand their business
into the Israeli market. GKH’s global teams are
staffed with experienced professionals, who
have the knowledge, language proficiency and
understanding of business practices and cultural
distinctiveness of each of these regions.
Taxation and Tax Planning – The GKH tax prac-
tice advises and provides planning for a vari-
ety of issues, to companies and to individuals
alike. Our team also counsels on international
tax planning, financing, structured transactions,
foreign investments in Israel, Israeli investments
abroad, capital market taxation, encouragement
of capital investment laws, taxation of incentives
for employee or service providers, and more.
Real Estate – GKH’s real estate practice special-
izes in real estate issues in Israel, the US and
in Europe. Our team is highly experienced and
knowledgeable, and represents clients in all as-
pects of the real estate transactions, including
joint ventures and due diligence for the acquisi-
tion of assets. GKH also offers its unique exper-
tise in representing real estate developers and
entrepreneurs, investors and financial institu-
tions in local real estate activity.
1 Azrieli Center, Tel Aviv 6701101
Tel: 972-3-6074444
Fax: 972-3-6074422
Esta b l i s h e d
1979
l i n e o f B u s i n ess
Law Firm
David Hodak
Head of Office
Amir Halevy
Founding Partner
Gene Kleinhendler
Founding Partner
Eytan Greenberg
Managing Partner
Prof. Joseph Gross
Founding Partner