May 29, 2009

Dorsey & Whitney Establishes Israel Practice Group

MINNEAPOLIS (May 29, 2009) — International law firm Dorsey & Whitney is pleased to announce the launch of its Israel practice group. The group provides legal services to Israeli companies doing business abroad, as well as companies and investors that do business in Israel.

The Israel practice is co-chaired by Dorsey partners Steven Khadavi, Gary Abelev and David Singer. The trio brings extensive experience in corporate transactions, intellectual property and international arbitration and litigation as well as the ability to tap into the broad Dorsey platform which stretches across 19 offices on four continents. The Israel practice includes attorneys based in Dorsey offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, Minneapolis and Palo Alto.

“We believe this is an exciting opportunity for Dorsey to expand its global footprint and draw upon the expertise of our attorneys throughout the world from a number of practice areas,” said Marianne D. Short, Dorsey Managing Partner. Clients frequently look to us for legal advice across borders and this new practice group enhances our ability to work with Israeli companies in their overseas operations and clients doing business within the dynamic Israeli economy.”

“Israel is home to many high technology companies and continues to see new companies starting up across a range of industries,” added Israel practice co-chair Steven Khadavi. “Our experience in representing clients in transactional, intellectual property and litigation matters around the world is further enhanced by the creation of this practice group focused on Israel. We can support those already doing business in Israel as well as those looking to enter that market.”

To learn more about Dorsey’s Israel practice group, click here.