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Lawrence Sternthal focuses his practice on representing insurance companies, pension funds, public and private real estate companies, and family offices in cross-border real estate transactions in the United States and Europe. Lawrence advises clients in real estate acquisitions, joint ventures, and mezzanine and preferred equity financings and is experienced in handling distressed real estate situations such as loan foreclosures, restructurings and workouts.

Lawrence also advises multinational companies in sophisticated office, data center and hospitality transactions in Israel.

^ Attorneys in the Tel Aviv office do not practice Israeli law.

Artificial intelligence is a pillar of Israel’s tech ecosystem, with a significant portion of tech startups and investments focused on AI-driven innovation, supported by government initiatives and a skilled workforce. As AI permeates various industries, including real estate and recruitment, Israeli companies are poised for increased M&A activity and must navigate emerging legal challenges, particularly in the U.S. market.
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