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Assaf Harel

Partner · Gornitzky & Co.

IsraelCorporate / M&A, Private EquityHebrew, English

About

Partner at Gornitzky & Co. who leads the firm's Cyber and Privacy practice, advising international financial institutions, tech companies and cyber-security firms on cybersecurity, data privacy, AI-related regulatory matters, and incident response including data breaches and ransomware. He also advises on healthcare and life sciences commercial and regulatory matters and represents clients in cross-border M&A and technology-related commercial transactions.

Practice areas

Corporate / M&APrivate EquityTechnologyCybersecurity & PrivacyLife SciencesRegulatory & ComplianceAdministrative LawInternational Trade & Sanctions

Office

Expertise

CybersecurityData PrivacyArtificial Intelligence (AI) regulationHealthcare & Life Sciences (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health, medical cannabis)Export Control & International SanctionsAnti-Corruption & ComplianceCross-Border M&ATechnology Transactions and Licensing

Education

  • LL.M. (International Law), The Judge Advocate General’s School (Charlottesville, Virginia), summa cum laude (2012) - Ranked top of the class
  • M.B.A. (Finance & Corporate Strategy), Tel Aviv University (2011)
  • LL.B., The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, magna cum laude (2006)
  • B.A. (Economics), The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2006)

Admissions

  • Israel Bar Association (admitted 2007)

Languages

HebrewEnglish