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To read about our specific areas of practice, click
on the links below:
Banking
and Finance
Commercial
Corporate and Securities
Emerging
Companies
Energy and Gas
Hotels and Assisted-Living Residences
Labor and Employment
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Mergers
and
Acquisitions
Pharmaceuticals and
Biotechnology
Real Estate and Construction
Wills and Estates
Banking
and Finance
M. Porath & Co. has represented foreign and domestic banks and financial
institutions, as well as companies and individuals working opposite
such institutions. From complex project financings, to investment agreements,
to litigation issues, M. Porath & Co.'s financial practice is premised
on the fact that our lawyers understand the financing issues underlying
such deals or disputes, and can quickly and efficiently move the parties
toward the most cost-effective resolution to such issues. One of our
partners has served for 29 years, as a member of the Israeli Board of
Directors of Barclays Bank and Barclays-Discount Bank.
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Commercial
M. Porath & Co. is integrally involved in its clients' businesses,
advising on day-to-day management and commercial affairs, drafting and
helping to negotiate strategic, framework and other commercial agreements
- in English and in Hebrew - and representing companies in commercial
litigation, arbitration and other forums of dispute resolution.
At M. Porath & Co., we are proud of our years of experience negotiating
agreements for marketing, sales, distribution, licensing, franchising,
joint venture agreements and all other commercial ventures. We have
extensive experience working with commercial lenders and we advise on
all aspects of regulatory matters, including employment, securities,
antitrust, and matters involving the Scientist's Office and Authority.
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Corporate and Securities
M. Porath & Co. represents domestic and foreign private and public
companies. We provide ongoing legal advice on issues of corporate governance,
shareholder agreements, company control, directors' status and corporate
reorganizations. We represent strategic, active and passive investors,
as well as target companies in business acquisitions (including management
buyout) and advise on related Israeli legal and regulatory issues, including
governmental restrictions, antitrust and local employment laws.
M. Porath & Co. also has experience in the area of Israeli securities
law. We advise Israeli public companies whose securities are traded
on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, some of which we have represented through
their public offerings. Our firm is familiar with the intricacies of
the Israeli Securities Authority and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, including
issues of flotation, immediate and periodic reports, as well as other
filings and related rules and regulations.
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Emerging Companies
M. Porath & Co. has amassed a wealth of expertise in representing
companies at initial and development phases, including a host of start-ups,
from their inception and nascent seed-fund stages, to advanced investment
rounds. We provide emerging companies close assistance in their negotiations
and dealings surrounding the raising of capital, including representing
them opposite venture capital funds strategic investors, and others.
Likewise, we represent strategic and other private equity investors
seeking investment opportunities in such companies. Being acutely aware
of the roadblocks emerging companies are liable to encounter in their
growth stages, we offer them advice, legal support and assistance in
the course of their dealings with public authorities and regulators
such as the Chief Scientist's Office, the Investment Center, etc.
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Energy and Gas
Over the years, M. Porath & Co. has provided ongoing legal advice
to gasoline distributors and gas station owners. Through our representation
of, and dealings with gasoline companies, we have developed an expertise
in negotiating and drafting agreements as well as in the regulatory
aspects of that industry. Furthermore, one of our partners has served
for 27 years as Chairman of the Executive Board of Israel's largest
gasoline company.
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Hotels and Assisted-Living Residences
M. Porath & Co. has been involved in the planning,
structuring and implementation of residential institutions, including
hotels as well as senior citizen assisted living residences.
We have represented clients in creating, launching and
operating residential institutions throughout Israel, working together
with entrepreneurs from the planning stages, assisting with real estate
sales and leases, advising on labor concerns, drafting and negotiating
agreements with contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, management companies
restaurateurs and others.
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Labor and Employment
At M. Porath & Co. we are familiar with the intricacies of the complex
local Labor and Employment laws, and we are at home in the Labor Courts.
We act for companies and for management as well as for key employees.
Our Labor Law practice group has been actively involved in advising
local and foreign entities on the technicalities of setting up offices
and hiring practices within Israel. In addition, we have assisted Israeli
companies wishing to relocate employees abroad, working in tandem with
local lawyers abroad.
Our team has vast experience drafting employment agreements, Employee
Stock Options Plans, and other employment related documents, and we
have experience litigating employment-related issues including non-competition
issues, representing both companies and key employees.
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Litigation and Dispute
Resolution
M. Porath & Co. excels in handling civil and commercial litigation
at every level of the Israeli court system, from the trial courts, appeals
courts, labor courts and administrative tribunals, through to the Supreme
Court of Justice. Our lawyers, however, also seek ways to resolve clients'
problems faster and more economically, through methods of alternative
dispute resolution such as arbitration and mediation, when appropriate.
The firm has a long track record of involvement in local and international
arbitrations and mediations, with one of our partners included on the
list of recommended arbitrators by the Israeli Institute of Commercial
Arbitration. Other partners are frequently called upon to act as arbitrators
or mediators.
Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution matters include:
- Corporate matters, including shareholders'
disputes
- Commercial contract breaches, enforcement
and collections
- Contract interpretation, including breach
of contracts, contract enforcement
- Administrative petitions in administrative,
labor, antitrust and tax tribunals
- Employment law
- Real estate law, including: developer-contractor,
contractor-subcontractor, landlord-tenant and zoning disputes
Mergers
and Acquisitions
M. Porath & Co.'s experience with Israel's Company's Law and its
expertise in navigating through Israeli governmental regulatory issues
make it a top choice for foreign and domestic companies wishing to undertake
mergers or acquisitions.
Our firm has advised on M&A transactions between domestic
Israeli companies as well as transnational acquisitions of domestic
companies, representing both acquirer and target companies. We offer
solutions for structuring transactions, prepare and negotiate term sheets
and memorandums, purchase agreements and merger documents. Likewise,
we undertake due diligence inquiries, prepare government filings and
oversee shareholder communications. In addition, we advise on the effects
of the merger transaction on local employees, preparing requisite documentation,
instructing on possible labor issues and litigating in court when necessary.
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Pharmaceuticals
and Biotechnology
M. Porath & Co. has broad experience in the field of pharmaceutical
and biotechnology law. Our clients include some well-known foreign and
local drug and pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as local Israeli
importers and distributors in the field. Our lawyers are familiar, and
have a proven record, with all aspects of regulatory concerns involving
the practice fields in question, including direct contact with the relevant
regulatory authorities. One of the firm's partners served for 12 years
as Chairman of the Executive Council and Executive Committee of the
Weizmann Institute of Science, one of the top-ranking multidisciplinary
research institution in the world, and remains a member of its Board
of Governors and of its Executive Council.
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Real Estate and Construction
Since its establishment in 1952, M. Porath & Co. has been active
in representing companies and individuals in every type of real estate-related
transaction, including commercial purchases, sales and leasing of private
land and land owned by the State of Israel. We have also represented
numerous service providers to the real estate industry, including building
contractors and subcontractors, appraisers, architects, engineers and
building management companies.
Representing developers, real estate entrepreneurs, contractors,
individual purchasers as well as landlords and tenants, we advise on
all issues relating to land purchase, development and sales, including
issues pertaining to the Israel Land Authority, the Land Tax Authority,
zoning authorities and municipal authorities. We have been involved
in complex financing of land development transactions, representing,
in turn, sponsors, contractors and buyers in extended financing negotiations.
We also represent such clients when litigating or arbitrating commercial
real estate matters.
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Wills and Estates
M. Porath's lawyers have broad experience in drafting wills
and providing our clients with advice and services relating
to all aspects of inheritance, including estate and wealth
planning.
The wills our lawyers are called upon to draft range from
the fairly simple to highly complex wills requiring sophisticated
planning and execution.
Our lawyers represent and counsel our clients on all facets
of inheritance, including the probate of wills and representation
before all relevant authorities.
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