AI Magazine Issue 7 2018

18 Acquisition International - Issue 7 2018 KerenLaw, based in Tel Aviv in Israel, offers over 20 years’ international experience in the equity financing, M&A, commercial transactions and debt financing sectors. As part of our ongoing 2018 Global Excellence Awards, Managing Partner Keren Arad-Leibovitz was recognised as the Most Influential Woman in International Corporate Law, for her work in Israel. We profile the firm and Keren to see exactly why she was named among the leading voices in Corporate Law, and what makes her stand out in this highly competitive field. anaging the firm is Keren Arad- Leibovitz, an attorney with over 18 years’ experience in domestic and international corporate and commercial law in both Israel and the state of New York. In recent years, Keren has successfully led, represented and acted for clients in transactions totalling over US$1 billion. Outside of the firm, Arad-Leibovitz has served as the Vice President of Business Development and as the Chief Legal Officer for several large-scale companies. Working alongside Keren Arad-Leibovitz is partner, Keren Laufer Brenner. Like Arad-Leibovotz, Laufner Brenner has over a decade of experience practicing corporate law, alongside active experience as the Head of Legal for several companies throughout Israel. Company: Keren Law Firm Address: 5th Floor, Toyota Tower (A), 65 Yigal Alon St. Tel Aviv, Israel Website: www.kerenlaw.com Phone: +972 54 4275 177 Tested Expertise in Corporate Law M 1804AI43 KerenLaw’s expertise lies firmly in Corporate Financing – whether that be through public fund raising, equity or debt financing. It is in the latter arena that the team have impressive credentials; with expertise in a diversified scale of debt transactions varying from US$ 500,000 to advanced stages of debt financing of US$ 210,000,000. Further to the above, the team at KerenLaw have considerable experience in advising companies in the telecommunications and infrastructure sector, organising international negotiations with telecoms giants such Nokia, Motorola, Vodafone, Huawei, and many others. In this capacity, they have also drafted international distribution, consortium, joint venture, and service level agreements for deals around the world. The firm has also provided on-going employment services to clients, which involve drafting executive service, consulting and outsourcing agreements, among more general benefit advisory services. To differentiate themselves from other law firms in the region, KerenLaw aims to exceed expectations through a client-first outlook, advocating for an experience which truly adds maximum value to the client’s business. Furthermore, they aim to harbour long-lasting relationships, with tailor-made legal services to suit the specific needs and requirements of the client. The success of this approach can be seen in the breadth of the clientele – from firms based across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. It was Arad-Leibovitz’s unique approach to practicing corporate law, as well as her international reputation, that led to her being named in AI Magazine’s Global Excellence Awards, as the Most Influential Woman in International Corporate Law – an accolade in which she seems singularly qualified for. Moving through 2018 and beyond, KerenLaw will continue to promote exceeding client expectations, with a responsive, efficient, and above all, accessible outlook to client care that they have become known for. Tested Expertise in Corporate Law