With almost 30 years of experience in the Israeli market, Adv. Richard J. Mann leads a team of experienced attorneys who focus on representing Israeli and foreign clients in implementing complex cross border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, public and private debt and equity financings and secured and unsecured finance transactions. His clients include acquirers and targets, leading international private equity, growth and venture capital funds, strategic and financial investors, and joint venture partners.
Rick also represents issuers and leading underwriters in public offerings in the United States and London, and advises Israeli companies on ongoing SEC and stock exchange regulatory matters.
Rick is consistently ranked as one of Israel’s top lawyers in the corporate, capital markets and hi-tech fields by international rankings such as Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500.
Rick previously worked as a corporate and tax attorney at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, New York (1988-1992), and as legal counsel to the Defense Ministry in New York (1992-1995).
J.D., Columbia University, New York, 1988
B.A. Political Science, University of Pennsylvania, 1985;
B.S. Finance, Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania, 1985
Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
Israel Bar Association, 1996
New York Bar Association, 1989
Chambers & Partners Global Guide- Capital Markets- “Richard Mann is highly regarded for his M&A practice and has additional experience in capital markets. His focus is on international and cross-border mandates and he possesses experience of equity financing and IPOs.”
Chambers & Partners Global Guide- Corporate M&A- “Richard Mann acts on acquisitions in sectors including cybersecurity, and has substantial presence representing private equity clients. One client stated: “He’s very knowledgeable – a very strong adviser who has been extremely helpful in guiding us through issues that have come up.”
IFLR1000: “One of most liked and respected lawyers in the country and the market has repeatedly referred work to him over the years.”
PLC Which Lawyer?: “Richard Mann’s corporate and finance experience provides the ideal platform for his success in this area. Mann is held in high esteem for his international expertise.” “Highly recommended in Mergers & Acquisitions. Advises on both the buy and sell sides for Israeli firms and for international private equity houses.”
Legal 500: Included in Corporate M&A “Hall of Fame” and recognized as a “Leading Individual” in the field of Hi-Tech and startups.
