ZAG

What ZAG does

ZAG (Zysman, Aharoni, Gayer & Co.) is an international law firm established in 1986 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. The firm provides a full-service legal offering spanning corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, real estate (including TAMA 38 urban renewal), hi-tech and venture capital, public companies and capital markets, life sciences, tenders and administrative law, class actions, employment and benefits, sports law, legal dunning and execution, and corporate governance advisory. ZAG serves a diverse client base that includes private and public companies, hi-tech startups, investment funds, individual businessmen, foreign companies with cross-border needs, and sports organizations.

The firm operates eight office locations spanning Israel (Tel Aviv headquarters at Rothschild Boulevard, plus Rosh Pina), the United States (New York, Boston, Washington DC), the United Kingdom (London at Tower 42), and China (Shanghai). Its business model is professional services-based: revenue is generated through direct, fee-for-service legal engagements with clients across its practice areas, with fees quoted per matter based on scope and complexity. Distribution is relationship-driven through partner-led direct client engagement, supported by thought-leadership activities such as the co-authored IVC-ZAG Tech Funding Report, event participation, and media commentary. The firm is owned by its founding partners (Erez Aharoni, Joseph Gayer, Shmulik Zysman) with no external institutional investment, and maintains niche specializations including a dedicated Russian-speaking department for CIS clientele.

Name

ZAG

Legal name

Zysman, Aharoni, Gayer & Co.

Website

https://zag-law.co.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ZAG is an international law firm founded in 1986 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, providing full-service legal counsel across corporate, M&A, litigation, real estate, hi-tech, capital markets, and sports law. It operates eight offices across Israel, the US, UK, and China serving enterprises, funds, and individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal professional services: Law firm providing legal services to corporate clients including private and public companies, hi-tech companies, individual businessmen, investment funds, and individuals. Services span multiple practice areas including corporate law, M&A, litigation, real estate, hi-tech, life sciences, sports, employment law, capital markets, and more.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ZAG is an international full-service law firm providing comprehensive legal counsel across multiple practice areas including corporate and commercial law, M&A, litigation, real estate, hi-tech, capital markets, life sciences, sports law, employment law, and administrative law. The firm serves private and public companies, hi-tech ventures, investment funds, and individuals through its offices in Israel, the US, the UK, and China. Services are delivered on a fee-for-service basis through partner-led client engagements.

Product overview

ZAG (Zysman, Aharoni, Gayer & Co.) is a full-service international law firm providing comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas. The firm operates as a unified international team serving both private and public companies, high-tech ventures, investment funds, and individuals. Services span corporate and commercial law, M&A, litigation, real estate, capital markets, employment, sports law, and specialized practices like life sciences and administrative law. The firm has offices in Tel Aviv, New York, Boston, Washington DC, London, and Shanghai.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate & Commercial Law Corporate and commercial legal services including representation of investors and founders, company creation, commercial agreements, and cross-border transactions. Targeted at private and public companies and their founders.
• Hi-Tech Practice Legal services tailored for technology companies, startup ecosystems, and innovation sectors, including startup legal structures, investment agreements, stock options, and venture capital financing. Targeted at Israeli and international technology companies and startups.
• Mergers & Acquisitions M&A advisory services including investment negotiations, local and international deal structuring, and transaction execution. Targeted at companies and investors engaged in mergers, acquisitions, and investment transactions.
• Litigation Commercial and civil litigation services, dispute resolution, arbitration, and representation before courts and tribunals. Targeted at companies and individuals involved in commercial and civil disputes.
• Real Estate Real estate legal services including property acquisition, urban renewal projects, TAMA 38 transactions, planning and construction, and real estate taxation. Targeted at property developers, companies, and individuals engaged in real estate transactions.
• Public Companies & Corporate Governance Legal counsel for public companies including IPO support, securities law compliance, and corporate governance advisory. Targeted at publicly traded companies and pre-IPO companies.
• Life Sciences Legal services for pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare companies including regulatory compliance and commercial transactions. Targeted at pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sector companies.
• Tenders & Administrative Law Administrative law services including public procurement, government tenders, and regulatory advisory. Targeted at companies participating in government tenders and administrative proceedings.
• Class Action Class action litigation services and mass tort representation. Targeted at plaintiffs and defendants in class action proceedings.
• Employment & Benefits Employment law services including labor relations, employee benefits, employment contracts, and workplace compliance. Targeted at employers and employees across corporate and technology sectors.
• Sports Law Sports law services including athlete representation, sports club establishment, player transfers, sponsorship agreements, and arbitration proceedings. Targeted at sports associations, athletes, sports clubs, and sponsors.
• Legal Dunning & Execution Debt collection and legal execution services for judgment enforcement. Targeted at creditors seeking enforcement of judgments and recovery of debts.
• Corporate Governance & Board Advisory Corporate governance advisory services for boards of directors and executive management. Targeted at boards of directors and executive management of companies needing governance counsel.

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IVC Research CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 April 2020Ongoing partnership between ZAG and IVC Research Center for Israeli High-Tech Capital Raising Reports. ZAG co-authors quarterly reports on Israeli tech company fundraising with IVC, providing market insights and data analysis on the Israeli hi-tech sector. This partnership produces the IVC-ZAG Tech Funding Report tracking capital raising trends.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Israeli full-service firm with strong hi-tech and corporate practices. Direct peer in advising Israeli tech companies on venture financings, M&A, and commercial matters.
• S. Horowitz & Co. Established Israeli law firm with strong litigation, corporate, and commercial practices. Competes with ZAG in litigation and corporate advisory work for Israeli businesses.
• Goldfarb Seligman: Leading Israeli full-service law firm with strong hi-tech, M&A, and capital markets practices. Directly comparable to ZAG in serving Israeli corporates, tech companies, and public companies on transactional and advisory matters.
• Herzog Fox & Neeman: Israel's largest full-service law firm and a direct peer across virtually all of ZAG's practice areas, including M&A, capital markets, hi-tech, real estate, and litigation. Competes for the same Israeli and cross-border corporate clients.
• Tadmor Levy & Co. Israeli full-service firm with comparable M&A, real estate, and corporate practices. Competes with ZAG for Israeli corporate clients, particularly in mid-market and real estate transactions.
• Yigal Arnon & Co. Leading Israeli law firm with strong hi-tech, M&A, and capital markets practices. Direct peer in advising Israeli tech companies and public companies on transactional matters.
• Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co. Israeli full-service firm with comparable M&A, hi-tech, and capital markets capabilities. A direct competitor for Israeli and international corporate mandates.
• Meitar Law Office: Top-tier Israeli full-service firm with strength in M&A, hi-tech, and international transactions. A direct competitor for high-end Israeli corporate mandates and cross-border work.
• M. Firon & Co. (now Firon Bar-Nir): Israeli firm with comparable international reach (offices in Israel and abroad) and multi-disciplinary corporate practice. Competes with ZAG for cross-border Israeli transactions.

Broad incumbents

• Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom: Global Magic Circle / AmLaw 50 firm with strong M&A and capital markets practices. A broader incumbent competitor for large Israeli cross-border deals and IPO mandates where ZAG is competing for the Israel-side counsel role.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/zagsw_lawfirm
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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