Israel
Wilson Sonsini is synonymous with ushering promising and innovative technology and life sciences companies through their business life cycle. Our experience at the heart of the Silicon Valley technology ecosystem working with the top innovators and entrepreneurs, and the funding sources that support them has positioned us to play an active role in the development of the technology ecosystems in Israel and other innovative business centers globally.
Wilson Sonsini’s experience and comprehensive range of practices has earned us the opportunity to work with innovators on Israel-related and international matters. We represent private and public Israeli companies conducting business in the U.S. and U.S.-based companies and investors doing business in Israel. We also have strong ties to institutional and venture investors that finance Israeli companies looking to expand into, or from, the U.S.
Wilson Sonsini represents clients on Israel-related matters through all stages of their life cycle in the U.S., from U.S. launch, expansion and fundraising to U.S. partnerships, M&A events and IPOs. We also connect Israel-based companies and investors to our global network of capital providers, corporates and advisors, leveraging our experience in adding value to emerging companies and fostering the growth of technology ecosystems. In addition, Wilson Sonsini represents U.S. investors seeking to deploy capital in Israel.
Overview
Wilson Sonsini is synonymous with ushering promising and innovative technology and life sciences companies through their business life cycle. Our experience at the heart of the Silicon Valley technology ecosystem working with the top innovators and entrepreneurs, and the funding sources that support them has positioned us to play an active role in the development of the technology ecosystems in Israel and other innovative business centers globally.
Wilson Sonsini’s experience and comprehensive range of practices has earned us the opportunity to work with innovators on Israel-related and international matters. We represent private and public Israeli companies conducting business in the U.S. and U.S.-based companies and investors doing business in Israel. We also have strong ties to institutional and venture investors that finance Israeli companies looking to expand into, or from, the U.S.
Wilson Sonsini represents clients on Israel-related matters through all stages of their life cycle in the U.S., from U.S. launch, expansion and fundraising to U.S. partnerships, M&A events and IPOs. We also connect Israel-based companies and investors to our global network of capital providers, corporates and advisors, leveraging our experience in adding value to emerging companies and fostering the growth of technology ecosystems. In addition, Wilson Sonsini represents U.S. investors seeking to deploy capital in Israel.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Urgent.ly on Merger with Otonomo Technologies
Urgent.ly, Inc. (Urgently), a U.S.-based leading provider of digital roadside and mobility assistance technology and services, and Otonomo Technologies Ltd., the platform powering the mobility economy, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises LinkedIn on Oribi Acquisition
On February 28, 2022, LinkedIn Corporation announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire Oribi, an Israel based marketing analytics company. The acquisition will further help LinkedIn customers, from marketers to recruiters, gain actionable insights, make smarter decisions, and drive business results. Through the integration of Oribi’s technology into LinkedIn's marketing solutions platform, customers will benefit from enhanced campaign attribution to optimize the ROI of their advertising strategies. LinkedIn’s investment in Oribi builds on LinkedIn’s focus to create solutions that connect organizations with their professional audiences and will result in LinkedIn expanding its global presence, with its first office in Israel.
News Articles
Wilson Sonsini Practices, Attorneys Honored in 2022 Edition of Chambers Global
In the recently published 2022 edition of Chambers Global, numerous Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati practices and attorneys were recognized among the best in their fields.
Specifically, the firm was ranked in the U.S. Antitrust (Cartel), Capital Markets (Equity: Issuer Counsel), Competition/Antitrust, Competition/Antitrust (International and Cross-Border), International Trade (CFIUS), International Trade (Export Controls & Economic Sanctions), Privacy and Data Security (The Elite), Renewables and Alternative Energy Projects, and Technology (International and Cross-Border) categories. In addition, the firm was ranked in the China Capital Markets (Equity) and Israel Corporate/M&A categories.
The Wilson Sonsini attorneys who received individual recognition included Josephine Aiello LeBeau, Steve Bochner, Ken Clark, Susan Creighton, Erik Franks, Todd Glass, Joshua Gruenspecht, Stephen Heifetz, Jonathan Jacobson, Marty Korman, Tony Jeffries, Katharine Martin, Casey McGlynn, Peter Mostow, Ken O’Rourke, Michael Occhiolini, Christopher Olsen, Dan Ouyang, Lydia Parnes, Rezwan Pavri, Mark Rosman, Jeff Saper, Scott Sher, Larry Sonsini, and Allison Spinner.
Specifically, the firm was ranked in the U.S. Antitrust (Cartel), Capital Markets (Equity: Issuer Counsel), Competition/Antitrust, Competition/Antitrust (International and Cross-Border), International Trade (CFIUS), International Trade (Export Controls & Economic Sanctions), Privacy and Data Security (The Elite), Renewables and Alternative Energy Projects, and Technology (International and Cross-Border) categories. In addition, the firm was ranked in the China Capital Markets (Equity) and Israel Corporate/M&A categories.
The Wilson Sonsini attorneys who received individual recognition included Josephine Aiello LeBeau, Steve Bochner, Ken Clark, Susan Creighton, Erik Franks, Todd Glass, Joshua Gruenspecht, Stephen Heifetz, Jonathan Jacobson, Marty Korman, Tony Jeffries, Katharine Martin, Casey McGlynn, Peter Mostow, Ken O’Rourke, Michael Occhiolini, Christopher Olsen, Dan Ouyang, Lydia Parnes, Rezwan Pavri, Mark Rosman, Jeff Saper, Scott Sher, Larry Sonsini, and Allison Spinner.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Represents JFrog in Initial Public Offering
On September 18, 2020, JFrog, the liquid software company, announced the closing of its initial public offering of 13,303,450 ordinary shares at a price to the public of $44.00 per share, which includes 3,568,218 shares offered and sold by certain of JFrog’s existing shareholders and the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase 1,735,232 ordinary shares from JFrog. JFrog estimates its net proceeds from the offering are approximately $393.1 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses. JFrog did not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares by the existing selling shareholders. The shares began trading on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “FROG” on September 16, 2020 and the shares closed at $64.79, 47% above the initial price.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises National Instruments in Acquisition of OptimalPlus
On June 2, 2020, National Instruments Corporation, a provider of automated test equipment and virtual instrumentation software, announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Israeli data analytics company OptimalPlus Ltd. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising National Instruments in the transaction.
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Wilson Sonsini Advises Urgent.ly on Merger with Otonomo Technologies
Urgent.ly, Inc. (Urgently), a U.S.-based leading provider of digital roadside and mobility assistance technology and services, and Otonomo Technologies Ltd., the platform powering the mobility economy, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises LinkedIn on Oribi Acquisition
On February 28, 2022, LinkedIn Corporation announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire Oribi, an Israel based marketing analytics company. The acquisition will further help LinkedIn customers, from marketers to recruiters, gain actionable insights, make smarter decisions, and drive business results. Through the integration of Oribi’s technology into LinkedIn's marketing solutions platform, customers will benefit from enhanced campaign attribution to optimize the ROI of their advertising strategies. LinkedIn’s investment in Oribi builds on LinkedIn’s focus to create solutions that connect organizations with their professional audiences and will result in LinkedIn expanding its global presence, with its first office in Israel.
News Articles
Wilson Sonsini Practices, Attorneys Honored in 2022 Edition of Chambers Global
In the recently published 2022 edition of Chambers Global, numerous Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati practices and attorneys were recognized among the best in their fields.
Specifically, the firm was ranked in the U.S. Antitrust (Cartel), Capital Markets (Equity: Issuer Counsel), Competition/Antitrust, Competition/Antitrust (International and Cross-Border), International Trade (CFIUS), International Trade (Export Controls & Economic Sanctions), Privacy and Data Security (The Elite), Renewables and Alternative Energy Projects, and Technology (International and Cross-Border) categories. In addition, the firm was ranked in the China Capital Markets (Equity) and Israel Corporate/M&A categories.
The Wilson Sonsini attorneys who received individual recognition included Josephine Aiello LeBeau, Steve Bochner, Ken Clark, Susan Creighton, Erik Franks, Todd Glass, Joshua Gruenspecht, Stephen Heifetz, Jonathan Jacobson, Marty Korman, Tony Jeffries, Katharine Martin, Casey McGlynn, Peter Mostow, Ken O’Rourke, Michael Occhiolini, Christopher Olsen, Dan Ouyang, Lydia Parnes, Rezwan Pavri, Mark Rosman, Jeff Saper, Scott Sher, Larry Sonsini, and Allison Spinner.
Specifically, the firm was ranked in the U.S. Antitrust (Cartel), Capital Markets (Equity: Issuer Counsel), Competition/Antitrust, Competition/Antitrust (International and Cross-Border), International Trade (CFIUS), International Trade (Export Controls & Economic Sanctions), Privacy and Data Security (The Elite), Renewables and Alternative Energy Projects, and Technology (International and Cross-Border) categories. In addition, the firm was ranked in the China Capital Markets (Equity) and Israel Corporate/M&A categories.
The Wilson Sonsini attorneys who received individual recognition included Josephine Aiello LeBeau, Steve Bochner, Ken Clark, Susan Creighton, Erik Franks, Todd Glass, Joshua Gruenspecht, Stephen Heifetz, Jonathan Jacobson, Marty Korman, Tony Jeffries, Katharine Martin, Casey McGlynn, Peter Mostow, Ken O’Rourke, Michael Occhiolini, Christopher Olsen, Dan Ouyang, Lydia Parnes, Rezwan Pavri, Mark Rosman, Jeff Saper, Scott Sher, Larry Sonsini, and Allison Spinner.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Represents JFrog in Initial Public Offering
On September 18, 2020, JFrog, the liquid software company, announced the closing of its initial public offering of 13,303,450 ordinary shares at a price to the public of $44.00 per share, which includes 3,568,218 shares offered and sold by certain of JFrog’s existing shareholders and the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase 1,735,232 ordinary shares from JFrog. JFrog estimates its net proceeds from the offering are approximately $393.1 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses. JFrog did not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares by the existing selling shareholders. The shares began trading on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “FROG” on September 16, 2020 and the shares closed at $64.79, 47% above the initial price.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises National Instruments in Acquisition of OptimalPlus
On June 2, 2020, National Instruments Corporation, a provider of automated test equipment and virtual instrumentation software, announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Israeli data analytics company OptimalPlus Ltd. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising National Instruments in the transaction.
Affiliated Programs
Trends Shaping the M&A Market
WSGR is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s California Israel Chamber of Commerce (CICC) Healthcare Innovation Lounge. Please join us to see Partners Matthew Meyer & Ethan Lutske join Kurtis Parker from Raymond James to speak on "Trends Shaping the M&A Market".
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Affiliated Programs
Trends Shaping the M&A Market
WSGR is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s California Israel Chamber of Commerce (CICC) Healthcare Innovation Lounge. Please join us to see Partners Matthew Meyer & Ethan Lutske join Kurtis Parker from Raymond James to speak on "Trends Shaping the M&A Market".
Allison B. Spinner
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Allison is head of the firm’s corporate department. She represents companies, investment banks, and venture and private equity firms in corporate transactions and governance matters.
Megan J. Baier
Partner
Megan represents technology and life sciences clients in corporate transactional matters.
Steven V. Bernard
Partner
Steve has represented non-U.S. and domestic companies in U.S. IPOs, global securities offerings, cross-border M&A, and SEC compliance for more than 25 years.
Jess Cheng
Partner
Jess Cheng helps innovative companies adapt and thrive in the evolving payments space. She is a partner in the New York office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she represents clients as a member of the firm’s Fintech and Financial Services group.
Mark P. Holloway
Partner
Mark counsels public and private tech and life sciences companies through all stages of growth and focuses on strategic transactions.
Martin W. Korman
Partner
Marty represents technology and life sciences clients in M&A and other transformative deals.
Michael C. Labriola
Partner
Michael Labriola is a partner with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he counsels public and private technology, life sciences, and emerging growth companies through all stages of their growth. Michael has particular experience with Wilson Sonsini’s clients across the U.S. East Coast and Europe. He has a particular focus on supporting companies that undertake transformative events, such as growth financings, IPOs, acquisitions, and exit sales. Michael counsels clients in matters ranging from formation and early-stage venture financing to listings of publicly traded securities on U.S. and foreign exchanges to seasoned public offerings and private and public company acquisitions. He also has considerable experience in counseling publicly held companies on disclosure matters, SEC compliance, Nasdaq and NYSE listing matters, and other securities laws issues. In addition, Michael frequently represents investment banks, venture capital funds, and private equity firms in a broad range of investment transactions.
Nicki Locker
Partner
Nicki represents clients in securities and commercial litigation and investigations.
Rezwan D. Pavri
Partner
Rezwan works with private and public technology and life sciences companies at all stages of growth, as well as investment banks, VC firms, and private equity firms.
Jeffrey D. Saper
Partner
Jeff specializes in public and private financings of technology and other emerging growth companies, as well as the representation of leading investment banks and corporate issuers in public offerings and M&A transactions.
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Allison B. Spinner
Partner
Allison is head of the firm’s corporate department. She represents companies, investment banks, and venture and private equity firms in corporate transactions and governance matters.
Megan J. Baier
Partner
Megan represents technology and life sciences clients in corporate transactional matters.
Steven V. Bernard
Partner
Steve has represented non-U.S. and domestic companies in U.S. IPOs, global securities offerings, cross-border M&A, and SEC compliance for more than 25 years.
Jess Cheng
Partner
Jess Cheng helps innovative companies adapt and thrive in the evolving payments space. She is a partner in the New York office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she represents clients as a member of the firm’s Fintech and Financial Services group.
Mark P. Holloway
Partner
Mark counsels public and private tech and life sciences companies through all stages of growth and focuses on strategic transactions.
Martin W. Korman
Partner
Marty represents technology and life sciences clients in M&A and other transformative deals.
Michael C. Labriola
Partner
Michael Labriola is a partner with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he counsels public and private technology, life sciences, and emerging growth companies through all stages of their growth. Michael has particular experience with Wilson Sonsini’s clients across the U.S. East Coast and Europe. He has a particular focus on supporting companies that undertake transformative events, such as growth financings, IPOs, acquisitions, and exit sales. Michael counsels clients in matters ranging from formation and early-stage venture financing to listings of publicly traded securities on U.S. and foreign exchanges to seasoned public offerings and private and public company acquisitions. He also has considerable experience in counseling publicly held companies on disclosure matters, SEC compliance, Nasdaq and NYSE listing matters, and other securities laws issues. In addition, Michael frequently represents investment banks, venture capital funds, and private equity firms in a broad range of investment transactions.
Nicki Locker
Partner
Nicki represents clients in securities and commercial litigation and investigations.
Rezwan D. Pavri
Partner
Rezwan works with private and public technology and life sciences companies at all stages of growth, as well as investment banks, VC firms, and private equity firms.
Jeffrey D. Saper
Partner
Jeff specializes in public and private financings of technology and other emerging growth companies, as well as the representation of leading investment banks and corporate issuers in public offerings and M&A transactions.
Recent Insights
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Urgent.ly on Merger with Otonomo Technologies
Urgent.ly, Inc. (Urgently), a U.S.-based leading provider of digital roadside and mobility assistance technology and services, and Otonomo Technologies Ltd., the platform powering the mobility economy, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction.
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Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises LinkedIn on Oribi Acquisition
On February 28, 2022, LinkedIn Corporation announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire Oribi, an Israel based marketing analytics company. The acquisition will further help LinkedIn customers, from marketers to recruiters, gain actionable insights, make smarter decisions, and drive business results. Through the integration of Oribi’s technology into LinkedIn's marketing solutions platform, customers will benefit from enhanced campaign attribution to optimize the ROI of their advertising strategies. LinkedIn’s investment in Oribi builds on LinkedIn’s focus to create solutions that connect organizations with their professional audiences and will result in LinkedIn expanding its global presence, with its first office in Israel.
Learn More
Recent Events
Affiliated Programs
Trends Shaping the M&A Market
WSGR is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s California Israel Chamber of Commerce (CICC) Healthcare Innovation Lounge. Please join us to see Partners Matthew Meyer & Ethan Lutske join Kurtis Parker from Raymond James to speak on "Trends Shaping the M&A Market".
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