Rami Sofer

Partner

Head Corporate, Finance and Infrastructure Department

Adv. Sofer is Head of the Corporate, Finance and infrastructure Department of the firm, and a member of the Executive Committee.

Adv. Sofer specializes in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, infrastructure projects, financial services, especially services to credit card companies as well as insurance law. Adv. Sofer has been representing some of Israel leading companies in these fields for many years.

Adv. Sofer accumulated extensive experience and a significant reputation regarding various commercial transactions, including merger and acquisition agreements, international transactions for the acquisition of technology and equipment, and the initiation of projects in various fields, both in Israel and abroad.

In the infrastructure field, Adv. Sofer represents government and private entities (including giant foreign  conglomerates) regarding complex infrastructure projects, including projects partially financed by the private sector (BOT and PFI infrastructure projects). He advises on all stages of the projects, from establishing the legislative framework for applicable government sponsored projects, to handling planning proceedings, land expropriation, drafting tenders and managing contact with the winning bidders.

In addition, Adv. Sofer possesses unique expertise in the insurance field, and regularly advises insurance companies, insurance agencies, and institutional entities on all aspects of their activity, including mergers and acquisitions, investments, corporate governance and regulation matters.

In recent years, Adv. Sofer advised on numerous projects and significant transactions, including the acquisition of major companies in the field of financial services and retail; managing the drafting and publication of major infrastructure tenders valued at billions of ILS, as well as representing bidders in such tenders; providing ongoing counsel throughout the planning and construction of complex infrastructure projects including Highway 6, the fast lane at the entrance to Tel-Aviv, and the light rail ‘red line’; providing ongoing counsel throughout all stages of construction and expansion of a gas station chain owned by one of the largest gas companies in Israel; purchase of core technologies for cable TV companies; mergers and acquisitions between institutional entities, insurance companies, and insurance agencies; significant transactions in the heavy industry and petro-chemical fields; agricultural projects in Israel and in developing countries; and more.

Education

LL.B., Tel Aviv University, 1988

Bar Admission

Israel Bar Association, 1989

"A very experienced lawyer, he is transaction success-oriented and it is an exceptional experience to work with him."

The Legal 500 | 2022

"A great lawyer. Very serious, professional, creative, has a wide knowledge and is always pleasant."

The Legal 500 | 2022

"Very business oriented with an exceptionally high level of service."

The Legal 500 | 2021

"Always striving for the best solution for the client and everything with a bright smile."

The Legal 500 | 2020

"A great team player, knows how to marshal resources, really cares, and is extremely accessible. Ultimate professional."

IFLR1000 | 2018

Representative Work

Harel Insurance & Finance - Shirbit
100M ILS

Representing Harel in its acquisition of all insurance activity of Shirbit for 100 million ILS.

Harel Insurance & Finance - Psagot
185M ILS

Representing Harel in its acquisition of management rights for Psagot's pension and provident funds for 185 million ILS.

OMNIQ Corporation - Dangot Computers Ltd.
11M USD

Representing OMNIQ in its acquisition of Dangot for a total of approximately $11 million.

Shufersal Ltd.
420M ILS

Representing Shufersal in the establishment of a logistics center on a 12 acre plot, valued at 420M ILS.

Shufersal Ltd.

Representing Shufersal in its agreement with Discount Bank for the establishment of a joint corporation that will provide digital wallet services (Paybox).

Takeaway.com - 10bis.co.il Ltd.
135M EUR

Representing 10Bis in its acquisition by Dutch Takeaway.com for 135M EUR.