David H. Schapiro

David’s experience includes representing domestic and foreign clients in complex corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, public and private financings and project finance transactions. David has acted in some of the largest transactions completed in Israel.

Israel`s Maariv newspaper, has profiled David calling him “one of the most valued high-tech lawyers in Israel and the world.” David has repeatedly been selected as “One of the World`s Leading Lawyers” by Chambers Global Guide to Law Firms. Legal 500 listed him as a recognized Israeli expert in the fields of Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Project Finance and Securities. Global Counsel 3,000 recommended him as a “Leading Individual” (their highest category) for “Company and Corporate Transactions”, and he was highly recommended by Practical Law Company in the fields of Corporate/M&A and Restructuring and Insolvency. He has been quoted in Chambers Global guide as a “standout attorney who is quite able to think outside the box.”

David also lectures on issues related to corporate governance and financing at Israel’s key conferences and corporate finance forums.

Prior to joining Yigal Arnon & Co., David practiced law at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson in New York between 1987 and 1990. David joined the firm in 1990 and became a partner in 1994.

Our International Corporate Group works closely with the firm’s other departments, including tax, real estate, antitrust, labor, intellectual property and litigation. This enables our clients to benefit from the full range of the firm’s expertise. Our exceptional lawyers—many of whom are native English speakers educated at some of the world’s leading law schools and trained at leading international law firms—provide a level of service and professionalism equal to that at any leading global firm.