S. Horowitz & Co.

:Partners

Hugh Kowarsky – Consultant

Prof. Amir Khoury – Consultant

Practice Areas
Litigation/Dispute Resolution – S. Horowitz & Co. has been described by Chambers Global as “without doubt, the best commercial litigation law firm in Israel”. The firm has the largest litigation department in Israel that is consistently ranked as a leader in that area. The firm is involved in many of the major commercial disputes affecting Israel’s economy, collaborating, where necessary, with some of the leading law firms worldwide.
Corporate and M&A – S. Horowitz & Co. advises clients on complex and high-profile corporate transactions, including M&A, JVs and IPOs as well as VC investments. Additionally, the firm regularly accompanies and advises the boards of both private and public companies with regard to their corporate governance and compliance obligations.
Banking and Finance – S. Horowitz & Co. is a leader in the field of banking and finance. The firm advises banks, financial institutions and borrowers on all aspects of financings. The firm has successfully represented most of the local and international banks in connection with their syndicated financings in Israel.
Intellectual Property and Information Technology –
S. Horowitz & Co’s IP practice group is the largest amongst Israel’s commercial firms, and has been described by Legal 500 as “a rare phenomenon in Israel”. The group is consistently ranked first in the international directories and is highly regarded for its professionalism and exceptional services. In addition to its expertise in IP litigation, the group also advise on all non-contentious IP issues pertaining to the use, enforcement, licensing and protection of IP rights.
Commercial Law – S. Horowitz & Co. advises its international and local clientele on the negotiation, drafting and adaptation of all types of commercial contracts encompassing a wide range of business-related activities. Additionally, the firm provides ongoing support and accompaniment to companies relating to their day-to-day operations.
Project Finance and Infrastructure – S. Horowitz & Co. has extensive experience in providing advice and representation on all aspects of project finance involving infrastructure and other sectors of industry. Furthermore, the firm has extensive experience in accompanying entities in all project procedures, both in commercial and litigation aspects.
Securities/Capital Markets – S. Horowitz & Co. regularly advises public companies, both at the required reporting level and on issuing bonds and other security interests. The firm also represents financial institutions, underwriters and companies in matters covering IPOs, private placements, structured financing, securitization and derivatives.
Antitrust/Competition – S. Horowitz & Co provides its clients with full and comprehensive advice on a wide array of antitrust issues, including regarding the regulatory aspects and notification process applicable to M&A transactions, JVs, restrictive arrangements, etc.
Tax – S. Horowitz & Co.’s tax department offers broad advice and expertise on all aspects pertaining to business taxation, including in relation to M&A, restructuring, disclosure procedures, JVs, real estate, capital markets and international tax, where issues such as direct tax, indirect tax and/or international taxation are covered.
Commercial Real Estate – S. Horowitz & Co. provides comprehensive legal services in the area of commercial real estate, including development, construction, financing, leasing and proceedings before the Israel Lands Administration. In addition, the firm represents many clients in connection with property group acquisitions and urban renewal.
Pharmaceutical Industry/Life Sciences – S. Horowitz & Co. represents both domestic and international companies in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, acting on their behalf in Israel and abroad, in litigation, regulation, licensing and IP.
Hi Tech and Innovation – S. Horowitz & Co. advises on all the legal and commercial aspects spanning the business, financial, development and commercialization life cycle of start-ups and mature hi-tech companies. Our clients operate in diverse fields, including FinTech and algo-trading, crowdfunding, healthcare and medical devices, information security and cyber, AI and machine learning as well as IOT.
White Collar and Regulatory – S. Horowitz & Co. advises clients on an array of offences and regulations, such as antitrust, tax evasion, securities fraud, bribery, money laundering, computer and internet violations, environmental protection, business licensing, planning and zoning, work safety and more.
Environment – S. Horowitz & Co. is highly active in this area of law based on our knowledge, vast experience and accumulated expertise in the field, including: radiation, water, soil and air pollution, noise and odour nuisances, hazardous materials and waste disposal.
Telecommunications and Media – S. Horowitz & Co. advises mobile phone operators, broadcasters, cable franchisees, content providers, satellite operators, service providers and financiers on all corporate and regulatory issues pertaining to telecommunications and the media.
Insurance and Product Liability – S. Horowitz & Co. advises insurance and reinsurance companies in both contentious and non-contentious matters and bring significant product liability experience to the table.
Employment Law – S. Horowitz & Co. provides ongoing guidance to its clients on all labor law-related aspects, including drafting and negotiating employment agreements or arrangements and acting on their behalf in the relevant labor courts. Furthermore, the firm accompanies clients in the ongoing management of their employee relations, both on the personal and collective level.

Management Profile

Yehoshua (Shuki) Horesh
Senior Partner, S. Horowitz & Co.

Education: LL.B. Law, Tel Aviv University.
Current Position: Senior Partner, Executive Member, Head of Litigation, S. Horowitz & Co.
Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Energy, Real Estate, Planning and Construction, Anti-Trust, Local Authorities, In-Court Representation, Arbitration.
Number of years in position: 44 years.
Military Service: Captain (reserves), Engineering Corps
Languages: Hebrew, English.
E-mail: [email protected]

Hertman Alex
Senior Partner, S. Horowitz & Co.

Education: LL.B. Law (cum laude), Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Current Position: Senior Partner, Executive Member, Head of International Litigation Group, S. Horowitz & Co.
Practice Areas: Commercial Law, Banking Law, Commercial Litigation.
Positions in Public Bodies: Lecturer in the “Art of Litigation” course Tel Aviv University Faculty of Law (06-current); Chairman of the Program Committee of the international Lex Mundi Organization (10-11); President of the International Organization of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (04-11); Member of the Attorney General Appointment Committee (02-06); Lecturer in “Professional Ethics of Lawyers” courses, Hebrew University of Jerusalem Faculty of Law and College of Management (00-04); Chairman of the National Ethics Committee of the Israel Bar Association (99-03); Chairman of the Revision Committee of the Professional Ethical Rules of Lawyers and Member of the Israel Bar Association Central Committee (99-03); Chairman of the Israel Bar Association Tel Aviv and Central District Ethics Committee, Member of the District Committee (95-99).
Member of the Organizations: Member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) (14-21); Member of the Program Committee of International Lex Mundi Organization (08-11); Member of the Board of the of the International Lex Mundi Organization (96-00); Member of the Israel Bar Association (since 82).
Number of years in position: 38 years.
Languages: Hebrew, English.
E-mail: [email protected]

Tal Band
Senior Partner, S. Horowitz & Co.

Education: LL.B. Law (cum laude), The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Current Position: Senior Partner, Executive Board Member, Head of Intellectual Property practice group, S. Horowitz & Co.
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Drug Regulation.
Positions in Public Bodies: Member of Revision Committees of Intellectual Property Law; Chair of the Intellectual Property Committee, IATI (Israel Advanced Technology Industries) (10-14); Chair of the Intellectual Property Committee of Lex Mundi (97-01) and Vice-chair of the Lex Mundi Intellectual Property Group EMCA (European); Chair of the International Conferences on Intellectual Property and Business, which focuses on the topic of the economy of innovation (13,16); President of AIPPI Israel (Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property) (04-16); Chair of the AIPPI Membership Committee (10-14); Member of the Board of Trustees of the Buchmann Faculty of Law, Tel Aviv University; Lecturer at Tel Aviv University on Intellectual Property and the drug industry and representing the firm in the establishment of the
S. Horowitz Intellectual Property Law faculty of Tel-Aviv University.
Member of the Organizations: IATI, ALAI, ECTA, INTA, AIPPI.
Number of years in position: 36 years.
Military Service: Military Judge (reserves).
Languages: Hebrew, English.
E-mail: [email protected]