9 markedly from Israeli practices. Commercial matters such as negotiating leases, structuring contracts, and protecting intellectual property should be approached with an understanding of U.S. legal standards. Engaging local advisors who have experience assisting Israeli companies in the U.S. is highly recommended, as their expertise can help navigate these processes more efficiently and effectively. By planning carefully and staying informed about changing laws and regulations, Israeli entrepreneurs can better overcome these hurdles and set their businesses up for success in New York.” Tobias Moon, Chapman: “Navigating the complex web of federal, state and local regulators is one of the biggest challenges Israeli companies face when doing business in New York. After deciding to enter the US, Israeli founders need to engage a law firm like Chapman with strong regulatory ties.” Udi Karlinsky, Kobre & Kim: “Doing business in New York presents several key challenges for Israeli companies that differ significantly from what founders may be used to in Israel. Firstly, the U.S. regulatory environment is more complex and less forgiving. Companies are expected to be fully transparent and cooperative with regulators, and failure to meet those expectations can lead to substantial penalties, as illustrated by the high-profile settlements reached by several Israeli financial institutions with U.S. authorities over the past decade. Drawing on multijurisdictional experience and the insights of former U.S. prosecutors and regulators, Kobre & Kim helps clients navigate this landscape by managing exposure, maintaining credibility with authorities, and developing investigative, enforcement, and defense strategies that protect client interests across borders. Secondly, Israeli founders are often surprised by the high cost of U.S. legal services compared to those in Israel. To manage this, it is essential to work with firms that offer flexible and creative fee arrangements. Kobre & Kim frequently tailors its structures, through phased engagements, alternative fee models, or partnerships with legal finance providers, to align incentives, control costs, and ensure adequate representation. Finally, the U.S. legal market can appear crowded and homogeneous, making it difficult for foreign founders to distinguish between firms. Kobre & Kim’s conflict-free model allows it to act against major industry players and institutions without the constraints of competing business interests. The firm’s practice is deliberately narrow, focusing on complex cross-border disputes that often involve some combination of distressed situations, financial crime, asset recovery, and judgment enforcement, and provides
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