Ben Strauss is an associate in the Capital Markets group in Greenberg Traurig’s Tel Aviv office. Ben focuses his practice on corporate securities matters, including private and public offerings and ongoing compliance with the U.S. securities laws.
Ben is experienced in advising private and public companies on complex corporate matters, with a focus on cross-border M&A transactions and high-tech, venture capital and private equity financing, across multiple industries including technology, life sciences, and health care sectors.
Before joining Greenberg Traurig, Ben worked in the New York office of a prestigious international law firm and at a prominent Israeli law firm.
Concentrations
• Public and private offerings
• Corporate law
• Securities law
• U.S. capital markets
• International business transactions
• Mergers & acquisitions
• Private equity
• Equity investments
• Venture financing
• Technology transactions
Experience
Representative Matters
• Representation of U.S. VC funds with regards to their investments into various Israeli start-ups.°
• Representation of an Israeli private equity fund in the following transactions:
• Acquisition of 50% of the shares of an Israeli private company specializing in designing, managing and optimizing customer loyalty programs.°
• Acquisition of an Israeli provider of cloud and software services.°
• Acquisition of 50% of the shares of a leading Israeli housewares manufacturer.°
• Representation of an Israel-based R&D and medical device manufacturer in the sale of a business unit to a U.S. biopharmaceutical company for over $200 million.°
• Representation of a U.S. medical technology company in the acquisition of an Israeli medical technology company for over $300 million.°
• Representation of a Japanese electronics manufacturing company in its investment in an Israeli deep-tech company.°
• Representation of a German VC fund in its investment in an Israeli medical device company.°
• Representation of various Israeli start-ups in their financing rounds, ranging from seed to late-stage investments.°
° The above representations were handled by Mr. Strauss prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
Military Experience
• First Sergeant, Class Commander, Israeli Defense Forces, 2008-2011
Recognition & Leadership
Professional & Community Involvement
• Startups Judge, MassChallenge Israel, 2020-2023
