Attorney (and C.P.A) Esther Koren, Senior Partner, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Head of the Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Department at Gross Law Firm.
Esther specializes in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and securities law, as well as engaging in corporate reorganization and creditor arrangements, compensation and incentive schemes, and executive compensation.
Esther regularly counsels and advises major Israeli concerns in connection with their corporate and securities law issues, mergers and acquisitions and securities offerings. Esther is a licensed C.P.A. and is frequently consulted by clients on the legal implications and structuring of tax driven transactions.
Additionally, Esther is a lecturer at the Israeli Bar Association and teaches in courses for directors and officers at the Tel Aviv University. She previously served as a member of the advisory board of the Bank of Israel, and of the Public Committee for Government Housing Assistance.
Esther joined Gross & Co. in 1993, and has been a partner since 1999.
LL.M., Tel Aviv University, 2010
LL.B., Tel Aviv University, 1993
B.A., Accounting and Economics, 1989
Israel Bar Association, 1994
Licensed C.P.A., Israel, 1993
Prestigious ranking firm, The Legal 500, mentions Esther as a Leading Individual in their 2022 Guide (as well as in previous guides), in the Commercial, Corporate and M&A field and noted for having an “creative mind” and “personal character that really assists both sides in complex negotiations. Her practical approach, together with years of experience, are truly an asset in commercial transactions.” “In the corporate and securities field I think Esther Koren demonstrates strengths in her ability to reach understandings when needed – with officers, directors, shareholders, authorities (SEC) etc. This, combined with the firm’s professionality and experience, makes the work productive and fruitful.”
“Esther Koren has original and strong-thinking, which gives you confidence when making decisions” and “knowledgeable and easy to work with”. -The Legal 500 2021
According to Chambers & Partners 2022 – 2020 guide, Esther was ranked as recommended lawyer in the field of mergers and acquisitions “Esther Koren is a really good lawyer who is very easy to work with. She is sought out for her advice on various corporate mandates, and corporate restructurings in particular.”
“Esther Koren is noted by market sources for her M&A and securities expertise. She advised ChemChina and its subsidiary Hubei Sanonda on its cross-border acquisition of ADAMA Agricultural Solutions.” -Chambers & Partners 2018
The IFLR guide to the world’s leading financial law firms has named Esther as highly regarded, in the IFLR1000 2019 rankings.
