• PARTNER

    Barak Luchtenstein

    Barak was born in Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia) and moved to Israel at the ripe old age of one. Since then, more than 25 years of experience in some of the most complex corporate and commercial cases have transformed him into a veritable encyclopedia of legal knowledge. Barak primarily advises corporations and high-net-worth individuals on corporate and securities matters, as well as corporate and finance transactions such as public offerings, venture capital investments, and mergers and acquisitions. Always taking care to distinguish the wheat from the chaff, Barak continually hones his professional expertise and is never afraid to find unorthodox solutions when the need arises.

    Education:
    LLB, Tel Aviv University, 1989

    Bar Admission:
    Israel Bar Association, 1990

    Prior Experience:
    Partner, Baratz, Bar-Nathan & Co.
    Associate, Gornitzky.
    Associate, A. Raphael & Co.

    Languages:
    Hebrew and English

    • PARTNER

    Avi Levy

    As a father of two whose motto is “love your work – it’s your life,” it’s no surprise Avi wishes he could have more hours in the day. Fortunately, he’s got the natural energy to back up this action-packed lifestyle, and we’ve voted him most likely to get the party started here at LLW & Co. He brings that same can-do attitude to every case, enthusiastically delving into details, fact checking, multitasking, and boosting that all-important team spirit. Avi tackles a wide range of fields, including litigation, real estate, building and planning, commercial law, energy, and senior housing. Now imagine what he could accomplish in a 25-hour day.

    Education:
    LLB, Tel Aviv University, 1998

    Bar Admission:
    Israel Bar Association, 2000

    Prior Experience:
    Intern and associate at M. Firon & Co.
    Legal department of leading Israeli real estate and energy company

    Languages:
    Hebrew, English, and Arabic

    • PARTNER

    Ronen Wiseman

    Ronen seamlessly blends in with every client team, thanks to a broad and deep understanding of his clients’ needs. An ideal lawyer for “the startup nation”, Ronen has experience that caters perfectly to hi-tech companies doing ecommerce, publishing, apps, software, and much more, in addition to companies in the manufacturing, equipment, and infrastructure sectors.  Whether working in corporate financing, M&A, intellectual property, share purchase agreements, loan contracts, or joint ventures, he specializes in creating tailor-made solutions that prove he knows his clients inside and out.

    Education:
    Business Management and Economics, Cavendish College, London, England, 1992
    LLB, London University, 1995

    Bar Admission:
    Israel Bar Association, 1997

    Prior Experience:
    Founding Partner at Ronen Wiseman, Law Offices.
    Associate at Berkman, Weksler, Sahar, Bloom & Co.

    Languages:
    Hebrew and English

    • PARTNER

    Muriel Shachar

    Without departing from Old European manners, Muriel’s legal skills speak volumes. Her specialist expertise in the diverse, yet complementary, fields of commercial law, international tenders, infrastructure projects, and contractor agreements have enabled LLW to lead Israel’s most prominent international infrastructure and transportation projects in the last decade. Muriel also specializes in energy projects, complex technological agreements, cross-border distribution, franchise, licensing and breeders’ rights.  Muriel focuses on finding common ground, and her certified mediator skills are frequently put to good use in negotiations as well as in team meetings with consultants and technical advisors. Meanwhile, her background in economics has proved to be key when designing business-oriented legal solutions for complex projects.

    Education:
    BA in Economics and Psychology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
    MA in Economics, Louis Pasteur University, Strasbourg, France
    LLB, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel

    Bar Admission:
    Israel Bar Association, 2006 

    Prior Experience:
    Associate & Partner at Salinger & Co.
    Economist in various positions in the public and private sectors   

    Languages:
    French, English, and Hebrew

    • PARTNER

    Anat Ben-Shitrit

    With a commitment to dedication and hard work, it’s no wonder that Anat sometimes wishes she could duplicate herself. We’re sure her clients wish there were more like her, as she expertly guides them through every aspect of litigation, as well as administrative, labor, real estate, and commercial law. When she’s not busy saving the day for clients, Anat likes to spend as much time as she can with her kids. So maybe there’s hope for having more people like her, after all.

    Education:
    BA, Business Management, Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
    LLB, Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya

    Bar Admission:
    Israel Bar Association, 2007 

    Prior Experience:
    Intern at the Office of the Ombudsman of the Israeli Judiciary 

    Languages:
    Hebrew and English

    • ASSOCIATE

    Bat-Sheva Austin

    A legal sensation on three continents, Bat-Sheva is an international lawyer of both mystery and acclaim, bringing her infectiously positive attitude to Israel via Ukraine and Canada. She mainly represents hi-tech and biotech companies, tackling complex corporate and commercial issues with tact and aplomb (true to both her Canadian and Slavic heritage). Juggling large families at home and at the office, Bat-Sheva is a natural team player who never loses track of the ball. She once told us she’d take a Bible, a prayer book, and a knife to a desert island, so you can be confident she’s prepared for anything life throws at her, whether it’s legal cases, spiritual dilemmas, or a lovely bunch of coconuts.

    Education:
    LLB, Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto, Canada, 2005
    BA in Philosophy, York University, Toronto, Canada, 2002

    Bar Admission:
    Israel Bar Association, 2009

    Prior Experience:
    Articling Student at Ontario Power Generation
    Articling Student at Yigal Arnon & Co.
    Attorney at Dr. Shlomo Cohen & Co.
    Associate at Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz

    Languages:
    English, Hebrew, and Russian

    • ASSOCIATE

    Ofer Efrat

    Sports fanatic Ofer brings a gutsy, go-for-it attitude to all his work in civil litigation. Driven by the philosophy that “cheap can be expensive” he doesn’t do things by halves, giving 110%, boosting team spirit, and leaving it all out there in the court. He’d love to be able to read minds (wouldn’t we all?), but even without that superpower he still gives clients in all sectors exactly what they need. Ofer’s also been known to get exactly what he needs by eating all the cookies AND Barak’s fruit. Law burns a lot of calories, okay?

    Education:
    LLM, Tel Aviv University, 2015
    LLB, IDC Herzliya, 2009

    Languages:
    Hebrew and English

    Bar Admission:
    Israel Bar Association, 2011

    Prior Experience:
    Company representor at Harel Insurance & Finance Small Claims Division
    Intern at Ministry of Justice
    Associate at Ronel Fisher Law Office
    Associate at Doron Rosenberg Law Office

    • ASSOCIATE

    Lior Shmuel

    As a runner and cyclist, it’s no surprise that Lior believes the journey is just as important as the destination. That’s why clients know that every step of every case will be performed perfectly. Lior specializes in corporate and commercial litigation, labor, and insolvency law. He brings an engineer’s creativity and problem-solving acumen to his work, fueled by a well-rounded diet of chocolate bars and chocolate chip cookies. 

    Education:
    LLB, University of Haifa

    Bar Admission:
    Israel Bar Association, 2013 

    Prior Experience:
    Intern for the Judge Bilha Gillor of Haifa district court 

    Languages:
    Hebrew and English

    • ASSOCIATE

    Daniel Pasternak

    How’s it going, Daniel? “Sababa!” Daniel is always ready to tackle a wide range of real estate projects with nothing more than a positive attitude, a big smile, and years of professional expertise. Even if he abides by the “no pain, no gain” philosophy at the gym, for his clients it’s all smooth sailing through real estate transactions and urban renewal projects. Daniel goes for outside-the-box thinking, finding creative solutions that answer every need in his specialist field.

    Education:
    LLB, College of Management, 2013
    BA in Economics, College of Management, 2013

    Bar Admission:
    Israel Bar Association, 2014 

    Prior Experience:
    Intern at Goldfarb Seligman & Co. Real Estate Department

    Languages:
    Hebrew and English

    • ASSOCIATE

    Ronen Hayon

    If LLW & Co. were a museum, Ronen would be your enthusiastic tour guide, helping clients navigate every aspect of real estate law and keeping them fully informed. On your left, you’ll see Ronen’s multi-tasking skills being put to good use in a range of tricky cases, and on your right you’ll see him puzzling over the deeper meaning of our conference room artwork. A keen foodie and traveler, Ronen never has to go far to find his favorite masterpiece – good food.

    Education:
    LLB with honors, IDC Herzliya, 2013
    BA with honors in Governmental Studies, Security, and Counterterrorism, IDC Herzliya, 2013

    Languages:
    Hebrew and English

    Bar Admission:
    Israel Bar Association, 2014

    Prior Experience:
    Intern at Glusman & Co.
    Associate at Menashe, Durst & Co. Law Offices

    • ASSOCIATE

    Ron Peri

    Bringing an international flavor to the LLW & Co. offices, Ron hails from Johannesburg, South Africa. As a former valued intern in our office, he is now an important participant in cooking up a wide variety of tasty solutions for our corporate and commercial clients. You might have guessed that in addition to Ron’s growing experience and commitment to complex and innovative legal commercial issues, his other great passion lies in the kitchen. Fortunately, his culinary creations keep him fueled up for packed days (and occasional nights) dealing with spicy securities issues for companies everywhere.

    Education:
    LLB, Netanya Academic College, Cum Laude, 2015

    Bar Admissions:
    Israel Bar Association, 2016

    Prior Experience:
    Intern at Salinger Confino Ben Zvi Luchtenstein & Co. (now LLW & Co.)

    Languages:
    English and Hebrew

    • OF COUNSEL

    Hanan Salinger

    An avid tennis player with a tendency to speak in sports metaphors, Hanan serves up years of experience in all aspects of corporate, business and commercial law, as well as litigation and arbitration. He has an extensive track record going to bat for both Israeli and foreign clients on a wide range of issues, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, securities matters, licensing, distribution and agency agreements, and more. With a broad view and deep understanding of his clients’ needs, Hanan knows how to hit it out of the park.

    Education:
    LLM, New York University (NYU), 1986
    LLB, magna cum laude, Tel Aviv University, 1983 

    Bar Admission:
    Israel Bar Association, 1984 

    Prior Experience:
    Co-Managing Partner at Salinger, Confino, Ben-Zvi, Luchtenstein & Co (CBLS)
    Founder and Managing Partner at Salinger & Co.
    Partner at Weksler Bregman & Co. 

    Languages:
    English and Hebrew