Adv. (C.P.A) Esther Koren 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. In this capacity, she advises the Boards of Directors of major Israeli concerns on corporate law and securities law, including the legal aspects of accounting and taxation matters.
In addition, Esther represents public and private corporations in complex mergers and acquisitions, spin offs and reorganizations, investments, sale of activity transactions and shareholder agreements, while providing comprehensive counsel on all aspects of these transactions, including taxation, required reports under securities law and regulatory approval.
Esther also advises companies in capital raising, both public and private. She handles offerings and privatization of government companies, and provides ongoing counsel to clients on the legal aspects of capital markets activity, including immediate and annual reports.
Alongside the above, Esther advises on executive compensation, and develops unique programs and tools for executive compensation in Israel.
Additionally, Esther is a sought after lecturer for advanced training courses of attorneys, CPAs and executives in the fields of corporate law and securities law. She previously served as a member of the advisory board of the Bank of Israel, and of the Public Committee for Government Housing Assistance.
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.
