Simmons has been serving high-profile Israeli clients since 2008, following the appointment of partner Ariel Nachman as head of the global Israeli Desk. Based in Milan and London, Ariel has been regularly recognised as one of the leading Israeli lawyers in Europe.
Over the last decade and a half, the Israeli Desk has seen continued growth in both its Israeli client base, and the range of services offered. Supported by Simmons’ global network, the Desk has advised clients across multiple sectors, including Financial Institutions (FI), Asset Management and Investment Funds (AMIF), Technology, Media, Telecommunications (TMT), Emerging Technology, Healthcare and Life Sciences (HLS), Industrial, Energy, and Defence.
Within these sectors, the firm has supported influential Israeli-listed companies, private corporations, institutional investors and financial institutions – as well as tech “unicorns”.
Significantly, in recent years, Simmons has seen encouraging growth in its offering to Israeli clients in its UAE offices as a consequence of the Abraham Accords – the series of normalisation agreements between Israel and Arab countries.
Commenting on the Israeli Desk’s 15-year milestone, Ariel Nachman said: “The firm can be immensely proud of the wide-ranging, dedicated and truly international service it has consistently offered Israeli clients for a decade and a half. Simmons’ standing within the market continues to be strong, and we look forward to building on our position as the international firm of choice for Israel’s leading businesses.”