Dan Sella leads our Banking & Finance department and is a member of our corporate and litigation groups. He represents domestic and international clients in a wide range of corporate and M&A transactions, cross-border investments, and the acquisition of sports teams. He routinely advises major lenders and borrowers in complex and international finance transactions.
In his litigation practice, Dan has extensive experience handling complex litigation in Israel and the United States in matters relating to corporate matters, commercial disputes, and antitrust. He represents clients in legal proceedings and petitions in all judicial instances, arbitration, and mediation.
Dan manages the pro bono practice of our Corporate Department and advises non-profit organizations at all stages.
Dan was rated as “Highly Regarded” in the IFLR 2020 ranking edition.
Representative Experience
Representation of Matan Adelson in the acquisition of Hapoel Jerusalem Basketball Club.
Representation of Taavura Holdings Ltd. in its investment in Arava Mines, Ltd., the developer of a copper mine near Eilat.
Representation of Netafim Ltd. in a multi-banking arrangement with five domestic and international lenders for facilities of over $600 million.
Representation of Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank and Phoenix Insurance Company in providing acquisition finance for the acquisition of Ashdod Desalination Ltd.
Representation of Med-1 EC-1 1999 Ltd. in obtaining credit facilities from two Israeli banks for the development of data centers in Israel.
Representation of LeddarTech Ltd. in a series of finance transactions leading to its SPAC transaction.
Representation of Edmond Safra in the acquisition of Hapoel Tel Aviv Football Club.
Representation of KAP AG in the acquisition of Haogenplast Ltd. from Kibbutz Haogen.
Representation of NSO Group in renegotiation of its credit facilities, obtaining additional loans, and restructuring of its holding structure.
Representation of Netafim Ltd. in a joint venture for the operation of a non-banking finance company in India.
Representation of Hellman & Friedman in obtaining financing for its $1.15 billion acquisition of Checkmarx Ltd.
Representation of Apax Partners Ltd. in its acquisition of Ramet Trom Ltd.
Representation of Bain Capital in financing the acquisition of an Israeli tech company.
Representation of the Israel Theatres group in obtaining refinancing facilities for its operations in Israel and Europe from three institutional lenders.
Representation of Sabre Corporation in commercial disputes with travel agencies.
Representation of Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises Ltd. in an anti-dumping complaint relating to the importation of cement to Israel.
Representation of XIO Group in obtaining credit facilities for its US$514 million merger with Lumenis Ltd., and subsequent refinancing of the debt from a UK-based hedge fund.
Representation of Mediterranean Car Agency Ltd., the importer of Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Subaru brands, in its acquisition of the Chrysler and Jeep business in Israel.
Representation of Matan Adelson in the acquisition of Hapoel Jerusalem Basketball Club.
Representation of Taavura Holdings Ltd. in its investment in Arava Mines, Ltd., the developer of a copper mine near Eilat.
Representation of Netafim Ltd. in a multi-banking arrangement with five domestic and international lenders for facilities of over $600 million.
Representation of Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank and Phoenix Insurance Company in providing acquisition finance for the acquisition of Ashdod Desalination Ltd.
Representation of Med-1 EC-1 1999 Ltd. in obtaining credit facilities from two Israeli banks for the development of data centers in Israel.
Representation of LeddarTech Ltd. in a series of finance transactions leading to its SPAC transaction.
Representation of Edmond Safra in the acquisition of Hapoel Tel Aviv Football Club.
Representation of KAP AG in the acquisition of Haogenplast Ltd. from Kibbutz Haogen.
Representation of NSO Group in renegotiation of its credit facilities, obtaining additional loans, and restructuring of its holding structure.
Representation of Netafim Ltd. in a joint venture for the operation of a non-banking finance company in India.
Representation of Hellman & Friedman in obtaining financing for its $1.15 billion acquisition of Checkmarx Ltd.
Representation of Apax Partners Ltd. in its acquisition of Ramet Trom Ltd.
Representation of Bain Capital in financing the acquisition of an Israeli tech company.
Representation of the Israel Theatres group in obtaining refinancing facilities for its operations in Israel and Europe from three institutional lenders.
Representation of Sabre Corporation in commercial disputes with travel agencies.
Representation of Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises Ltd. in an anti-dumping complaint relating to the importation of cement to Israel.
Representation of XIO Group in obtaining credit facilities for its US$514 million merger with Lumenis Ltd., and subsequent refinancing of the debt from a UK-based hedge fund.
Representation of Mediterranean Car Agency Ltd., the importer of Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Subaru brands, in its acquisition of the Chrysler and Jeep business in Israel.
Biography
Bar Admissions
Israel (2001)
New York (2005)
U.S. Court, Southern & Eastern Districts of New York (2005)
Education
LL.B., Tel Aviv University, Israel (2000)
LL.M., Cum Laude, Fordham Law School, New York, NY (2004) (Edward J. and Elizabeth V. Hawk Prize for graduating first in class)
Prior Experience
Prior to joining EBN, Dan was a partner at Zellermayer, Pelossof, Rosovsky, Tsafrir, Toledano & Co.
Between 2005-2009 Dan was an associate at the New York office of Covington & Burling LLP, where he practiced securities litigation and white collar criminal law.
