Mergers & Acquisitions

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Our extensive experience guarantees pragmatic solutions with creative thinking, leaving no stone unturned

From the preparation stage of your transaction, through to negotiations, drafting, and signing contracts, including the execution of your successful deal – FWMK provides professional and creative services for M&A, regardless of the scope, sector or geographical location.

Mergers and Acquisitions are some of the most complex transactions in the business world. You need a team who will take a holistic view, and who are deeply skilled in coordinating and supervising multiple parties. We listen to our clients’ business objectives, identify all the various legal issues involved, and then work closely to reach the desired outcome.

We recognize that it’s the peripheral issues around a Merger or Acquisition that can cause the most complexity, and we have in-depth experience and expertise in stock-acquisition, asset management, obtaining third-party consent, accounting planning and taxation, compliance matters, shares and divestitures, tenders, statutory mergers, and more.

What makes FWMK’s Mergers and Acquisitions Department so unique?

A solid reputation – Consistently top-ranked by the Legal 500, Dun’s 100, and other leading global ranking guides, both in Israel and internationally.
An industry-leading team – Our M&A department includes experienced attorneys, headed up by founding partner, Udi Knaani.
An extensive network of support – Our department works with a trusted network of contacts as well as experienced teams from across the business.
Advice and consultation – Benefit from our experience and insight, with advice on when to negotiate, refuse overtures, sell, or pursue a deal.
A focus on your needs – At all times, we work towards your goals, using our in-depth knowledge of the law to get you the outcomes you’re looking for.
A view of the big picture – We look at the full impact of M&A, including tax, antitrust, compliance, and more – so you’re never left unprepared.

Representation of a consortium that included Barinboim Group Leumi Partners, Menora Mivtachim Insurance, More Provident Fund, and Phoenix Holdings in its acquisition of Finalto Group (Trade-Tech).
Representation of Caesars Interactive Entertainment, Inc., the holder of Playtika Ltd., in the acquisition of the entire share capital of Playtika by Giant Interactive Group, in consideration for $4.4 B.
Representation of Kedma Capital in the acquisition of 50% of the share capital of Maimons Baking Ltd.
Representation of Riverwood Capital and Sintec Media in the $400 M acquisition of Sintec Media by Francisco Partners.
Representation of Somoto in its merger and share exchange with energy company Nostromo, and in Somoto’s asset division.
Representation of Kedma Capital in the assets and operations of ACE chain of retail do-it-yourself home products, from Electra Consumer Products Ltd. (TASE:ECP).
· Representation of SHL Telemedicine Ltd., a public company traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SHLTN) in an equity private placement and in the listing of new shares on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
Representation of N.A.R.A. Medical Centre Ltd., in a transaction in which Mehuedet HMS has acquired 40% of N.A.R.A.
Representation of Alum Eshet (Oman) Ltd in the sale of 20% of its share capital to Leumi Partners Ltd.
Representation of InterCure in its acquisition of Canndoc’s majority shareholdings.
Representation of Kishrey-Teufa in its acquisition of Pegasus.
Representation of N.A.R.A. Medical Centre Ltd in its acquisition of Elisha hospital and in Mehuedet HMS investment in N.A.R.A.
Representation of WebPals Group in its acquisition of Marmar Technologies.
Representation of Kedma Capital in its acquisition of Gil-Car.
Representation of XLMedia in its acquisition of ClicksMob.
Representation of Sintec Media in its acquisition of Broadway Systems LLC.

FWMK is a dedicated team, always responsive, always very thorough and accurate, usually will achieve our goals on time.
Best-in-class advice that combines creative thinking, commercial understanding, and abroad point of view. This is truly unparalleled according to my experience
The team members in the M&A area are very experienced, with deep knowledge regarding all aspects in the M&A arena, including finance, tax, deal structures, etc.
Their team is impressive in understanding the business perspectives and adjusting the legal agreements in an optimal way to sustain the deal. Their team has very high professional capabilities and excellent understanding of customer needs.
They understand the priorities well and, most importantly, are excellent deal-makers.
Their strengths are: a boutique approach; personal attention; strong availability.
High-level business partners that understand complex business transactions — they indicate risks but help Und solutions. Ego is never an issue; they always focus on the task.