Founded in 1938, Gornitzky & Co. has been involved in many of the largest and most complex transactions in the Israeli market and has played a key role in the development of Israel’s economy and legal practice. Gornitzky & Co. is consistently rated by leading international legal guides as one of Israel’s leading law firms in multiple areas of law and is well-known for its extensive experience in all areas of commercial law.
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2 Lawyers
1938
Gornitzky was Founded
Adv. Israel Gornitzky, founds Gornitzky, Polonsky , a small Tel Aviv law firm, located on Ahad Ha'Am Street, 10 years before Israel declares its independence.
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1950’s
I. Gornitzky & Co.
The firm's name changes to I. Gornitzky & Co.
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1961
Sheraton Hotels
Sheraton Hotels, the first international hotel chain enters Israel.
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6 Lawyers
1970
First IPO
Gornitzky’s first IPO: Ata, Israel’s legendary textile factory.
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1973
Dizengoff Center
Arie Pilz's purchase the land for Israel’s first indoor shopping mall - Dizengoff Center.
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1978
Beit Hatfutsot
The foundation (pro-bono) of Beit Hatfutsot, named in honor of Dr. Nahum Goldmann (the founder and president of the World Jewish Congress).
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10 Lawyers
1983
Israel’s Finance Ministry
Representation of Israel’s Finance Ministry and its minister, Yoram Aridor, in the aftermath of Israel’s bank stock crisis which led to the nationalization of four of the country’s leading banks.
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1988
Paz Petroleum
Representation of the State of Israel in the privatization of Paz Petroleum and its sale to Australian businessman Jack Lieberman.
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1990
Shekem
Representation of the State of Israel in the privatization of Shekem, Israel’s first retail chain.
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15 Lawyers
1992
Cross Israel Highway
Gornitzky paves the way for the construction of the Cross Israel Highway, Israel’s first toll superhighway, at the time the country’s largest BOT project.
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1997
Bank Hapoalim
Arison-Dankner Group purchases the controlling interest of Bank Hapoalim, Israel’s largest bank.
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40 Lawyers
2001
The First Desalination Plant in Israel
VID international consortium (led by Vivendi), won the first tender to build a desalination plant in Israel.
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2002
Eli Hurvitz
The late Eli Hurvitz, CEO of Teva, in his historic appeal to Israel's Supreme Court of his conviction for evading $18 million in corporate taxes.
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2004
Strauss and Elite
The merger of food giants Strauss and Elite.
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2005
Gornitzky & Co.
The firm changes its official name to Gornitzky & Co.
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2009
Yitzhak Tshuva
Representation of Israeli business magnate Yitzhak Tshuva in matters regarding the discovery of offshore natural gas reserves.
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60 Lawyers
2010
Israel’s largest shopping mall group
Melisron Ltd., Israel’s largest shopping mall group, acquires the controlling interest of British Israel Investment.
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2013
Negev Energy
Negev Energy wins the BOT tender of $1.1 billion solar thermal plant in Ashalim.
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2013
75 Anniversary
Gornitzky & Co. celebrates its 75 anniversary.
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2015
Kenon Holdings
The spin-off of Kenon Holdings owned by Israel’s business magnate Idan Ofer, from the Israel Corporation.
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132 lawyers
2015
Woodside Petroleum
Representation of Australian Woodside Petroleum in regards to natural gas exports.
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2016
AHAVA – Dead Sea Laboratories
Fosun Group acquires Israeli company AHAVA for $77 million.
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180 Lawyers
2018
80 Anniversary
Gornitzky & Co. celebrates its 80th anniversary.
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2018
IFF - Frutarom Industries Ltd.
IFF acquires Israeli company Frutarom Industries for $7 billion.
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220 Lawyers
2019
Warburg Pincus - Leumi Card
Warburg Pincus acquires Leumi Card for NIS 2.5 billion.
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2019
GNET- Gornitzky's alumni organization launch
GNET- Gornitzky's alumni organization launch and the 70th birthday of our Head of Firm, Pinhas Rubin
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240 Lawyers
2021
GNY
Welcome to our new home:
Vitania Tel-Aviv Tower
20 Haharash St. TLV Israel
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The launch of our new brand: GNY
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2023
85 Birthday's
This year we celebrate our office's 85th birthday.
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Platinum+
2024
The "Maala ESG Index"
We are proud to be included in the "Maala ESG Index" and to have been awarded the prestigious Platinum Plus rating, the highest possible! Our firm is recognized for its unwavering commitment to environmental, social, and corporate governance practices in our operations.
