Fischer

What Fischer does

FISCHER (FBC & Co.) is a Tel Aviv-based, full-service Israeli law firm tracing back to 1958, structured as a partnership with 251-500 professionals organized across 39+ specialized practice areas including Corporate and M&A, Capital Markets, Banking and Finance, Litigation, Tax, Real Estate, Intellectual Property, Hi-Tech and Venture Capital, FinTech, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, and Cybersecurity and Data Protection. The firm serves large Israeli and international corporations, financial institutions, TASE- and NASDAQ-listed public companies, technology and life sciences companies across the startup-to-growth lifecycle, and government entities, with a horizontal segmentation approach that prioritizes multi-disciplinary coverage under a single roof.

The firm's technology stack is limited to standard practice management systems and the FBC Online digital content platform used for client alerts and legal resources, with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities or proprietary software products. Its revenue model is traditional professional services, with fees structured as hourly rates, fixed fees for specific matters, and success fees for certain transactions, delivered through quote-based pricing and multi-year engagements; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is partner-led enterprise field sales targeting enterprise clients, supplemented by content marketing (bilingual client alerts), industry events (FBClub seminars, co-hosted events with ACC and IATI), and thought-leadership publications.

The firm holds strategic partnerships with the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), Israeli Advanced Technology Industries (IATI), the Association of Public Companies, and the Israel Bar Association, and has been recognized as Israel Law Firm of the Year by IFLR in both 2015 (European Awards) and 2020 (IFLR 1000), with its tax practice ranked Elite by CoFaceBdi in 2017. Notable mandates include representation in the NIS 1.4 billion Bezeq bond listing on TASE, the $8.6 billion Perrigo acquisition of Elan Corporation, Kamada's $60 million Nasdaq IPO, and the approximately $80.8 million acquisition of Arotech Corp by Greenbriar Equity Group.

Name

Fischer

Legal name

FISCHER (FBC & Co.)

Website

https://fbclawyers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Fischer (FBC & Co.) is a Tel Aviv-based full-service Israeli law firm founded in 1958, employing 251-500 professionals across 39+ practice areas. It serves large corporations, financial institutions, public companies, and tech/life sciences clients with corporate, M&A, capital markets, litigation, tax, and regulatory legal services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Governance, Entity Management & Board Management (BPAEAPAL)

Keywords

• Legal advisory services
• Corporate law
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Capital markets law
• Commercial litigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Professional legal services billed primarily on hourly rates, with fixed-fee arrangements for specific services and success fees for certain transactions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fischer (FBC & Co.) is a full-service Israeli law firm providing legal counsel across 39+ practice areas including corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, banking and finance, litigation, tax, real estate, intellectual property, technology, fintech, life sciences, and regulatory matters. The firm serves large corporations, financial institutions, public companies, and technology and life sciences companies operating in Israel, with services delivered primarily through partner-led engagements.

Product overview

FBC & Co. (Fischer) is a full-service Israeli law firm offering legal services across multiple practice areas including corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, banking and finance, litigation, tax, real estate, intellectual property, technology, fintech, and more. The firm provides legal counsel to individuals, private and public companies through its team of partners, senior associates, and associates organized by specialized practice departments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mergers & Acquisitions Legal counsel on M&A transactions including cross-border acquisitions, share purchases, and corporate restructurings for Israeli and international companies.
• Capital Markets Securities law advisory including IPOs, bond listings on TASE and international exchanges, and public company compliance for TASE and NASDAQ listed companies.
• Banking & Finance Legal advisory for banks, lenders, and borrowers on lending transactions, syndicated loans, project finance, and structured finance matters.
• Litigation Commercial and civil litigation representation in Israeli courts for individuals, private companies, and public companies including commercial disputes, corporate litigation, and shareholder disputes.
• Tech Litigation Specialized litigation for technology sector clients including claims against directors, derivative suits, licensing disputes, investment round disputes, earn-out payment disputes, and employee share option plan disputes.
• Hi-Tech, Technology & Venture Capital Legal counsel for technology companies from startup through growth stages including venture financing, IP protection, technology transactions, and corporate matters.
• Tax Tax advisory and planning for corporate transactions, restructurings, and ongoing operations, with practice ranked Elite by CoFaceBdi and highly ranked by Chambers & Partners.
• Real Estate Legal services for real estate transactions, development projects, planning and zoning, financing, and property-related disputes.
• Intellectual Property IP protection, licensing, patent and trademark matters, and IP dispute resolution for technology and life sciences companies.
• FinTech Legal advisory for financial technology companies including regulatory compliance, blockchain, cryptocurrency, payments, and digital financial services.
• Private Equity Legal counsel for private equity transactions including fund formation, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and portfolio company matters.
• Competition & Antitrust Antitrust and competition law advisory including merger control, cartel investigations, and restrictive trade practices.
• Labor & Employment Employment law advisory including employment contracts, terminations, employee benefit plans, workplace disputes, and labor litigation.
• Cybersecurity, IT & Data Protection Data protection, privacy compliance, cybersecurity incident response, and IT law advisory for companies handling sensitive data.
• Investment Funds Legal counsel for investment fund formation, structuring, regulation, and ongoing compliance for fund managers and investors.
• Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Regulatory and transactional legal services for blockchain projects, cryptocurrency issuers, digital asset exchanges, and related technology companies.
• Insolvency & Restructuring Legal advisory for distressed companies, creditors, and investors on insolvency proceedings, restructurings, and liquidation matters.
• Arbitration & Mediation Alternative dispute resolution services including domestic and international arbitration and mediation for commercial disputes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Representation in NIS 1.4 billion bond listing on TASE
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFBC partners with ACC to host joint events and seminars on legal topics of interest to in-house counsel, including class actions seminars and professional development programs.
• Israeli Advanced Technology Industries (IATI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of SPAC conference with IATI, addressing topics on capital markets and technology company listings. Partnership focuses on providing educational content to the Israeli tech ecosystem.
• Association of Public CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint event partnership for SPAC conference addressing capital markets developments affecting public companies in Israel.
• Israel Bar AssociationcoreOthersProfessional association membership providing access to legal community and professional development resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Herzog Fox & Neeman: Largest Israeli full-service law firm headquartered in Tel Aviv. Directly comparable on practice breadth, M&A and capital markets focus, enterprise client base, and dominance in the Israeli legal market.
• Goldfarb Seligman: Major Tel Aviv-based full-service law firm with strong M&A, capital markets, and technology practices serving Israeli enterprises and international clients. Closely comparable in size, service mix, and target clientele.
• Meitar | Law Offices: Leading Israeli full-service law firm with prominent M&A, capital markets, and high-tech practices. Comparable to Fischer on cross-border transactional work and tier-one enterprise client base.
• Yigal Arnon & Co. Top-tier Israeli law firm with strong M&A, securities, and technology practices. Comparable to Fischer on transactional sophistication, public company clients, and Tel Aviv presence.
• Naschitz Brandes Amir & Co. Leading Israeli law firm with notable M&A, capital markets, and corporate practices serving public companies and financial institutions. Direct competitor for transactional mandates in Israel.
• Tadmor Levy & Co. (formerly Yossi Vardi & Co.): Israeli full-service law firm with strong M&A, capital markets, and technology practices, serving as a direct competitor in the top tier of Israeli transactional work.
• Gornitzky & Co. Tel Aviv-based law firm with strong M&A, capital markets, and corporate practices. Comparable to Fischer on full-service offering and Israeli enterprise client base.
• Agmon with Tulchinsky: Israeli law firm with focused M&A, securities, and corporate practices serving public companies and financial institutions. Comparable to Fischer on transactional and capital markets work.

Broad incumbents

• Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer: Global Magic Circle firm with significant cross-border M&A and capital markets practices that frequently engage Israeli co-counsel like Fischer. Comparable as a competitor and co-counsel on Israeli aspects of international deals.
• Latham & Watkins: Global law firm with leading capital markets and M&A practices that handles Israeli aspects of large international transactions. Comparable as both a competitor and counterparty for co-counsel engagements involving Israeli clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fischerbehar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/156864

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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