Commercial law lies at the heart of every business transaction — defining the rules, relationships, and responsibilities that enable trade, growth, and innovation.
At DNH Israel, our Commercial practice provides sophisticated, practical, and business-driven legal advice that supports companies through every aspect of their commercial activity.
We act for corporations, entrepreneurs, investors, and family businesses across a wide range of industries, guiding them through the negotiation, drafting, and execution of agreements that form the backbone of their day-to-day operations and long-term strategy.
Comprehensive Commercial Counsel
We provide end-to-end legal support on the full spectrum of commercial arrangements, including:
• Supply, distribution, and agency agreements
• Procurement and manufacturing contracts
• Service and maintenance arrangements
• Joint venture and cooperation agreements
• Technology licensing and outsourcing deals
• Confidentiality, IP, and data-use frameworks
• Sale and purchase of goods and services
• Long-term strategic alliances and cross-border partnerships
Our role extends beyond documentation — we help clients understand the economic logic behind each transaction, structure relationships that align incentives, and mitigate operational and legal risk.
Contract Drafting, Negotiation, and Risk Management
Contracts are not simply legal instruments; they are strategic business tools.
We draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts that are clear, enforceable, and commercially balanced.
Our lawyers are fluent in the art of negotiation — protecting our clients’ interests without losing sight of the bigger picture.
We know that the best contract is one that not only safeguards against risk but also enables opportunity.
We emphasize:
• Precision in definitions and obligations
• Clear allocation of responsibilities and liabilities
• Practical mechanisms for dispute resolution and performance management
• Integration with corporate governance and compliance policies
By combining legal depth with commercial instinct, we help clients build relationships that last.
Strategic Business Partnerships
Modern commerce is built on collaboration.
We assist companies in structuring strategic alliances, distribution partnerships, and joint development projects, ensuring that every collaboration is built on transparency, fairness, and aligned expectations.
Our experience in M&A, franchise, and investment transactions allows us to anticipate long-term implications — ensuring that short-term deals evolve into sustainable partnerships.
We frequently advise Israeli businesses entering partnerships with global companies, and foreign corporates establishing cooperation frameworks in Israel.
Our cross-border capability ensures that every agreement complies with both Israeli and international standards.
Franchise, Distribution, and Supply-Chain Management
DNH Israel has particular expertise in franchise and retail-related commercial contracts, giving our clients a distinctive advantage in building and managing large-scale networks.
We draft and negotiate agreements for franchisors, distributors, suppliers, and logistics partners, focusing on performance metrics, territorial exclusivity, pricing mechanisms, and brand integrity.
Our understanding of franchise dynamics enables us to integrate operational and legal terms seamlessly — ensuring that contractual frameworks reflect real-world business needs.
Commercial Transactions and Corporate Interface
The boundary between commercial law and corporate law is often fluid.
Our firm bridges the two, advising clients on shareholder arrangements, joint-venture governance, and strategic supply or investment agreements that intersect with equity structures.
We also collaborate with our M&A and Real Estate departments on transactions that involve complex asset or service components — ensuring consistent legal logic across all documents.
This integrated approach allows our clients to operate with legal coherence and commercial agility across all levels of their organization.
Cross-Border Commerce and International Trade
As Israeli companies expand globally, commercial relationships increasingly cross borders.
We assist in drafting international distribution and agency agreements, cross-border supply contracts, and technology transfer arrangements — adapting each to the regulatory and cultural context of the counterpart’s jurisdiction.
Our firm also advises on incoterms, export control, sanctions compliance, and dispute-resolution clauses under international law.
Through partnerships with leading law firms abroad, we ensure that our clients operate securely and efficiently in global markets.
Private Equity and Investment-Related Commercial Work
Because DNH Israel also operates within the investment-banking and private-equity ecosystem, we bring a rare perspective to commercial agreements that involve financing or growth capital.
We advise portfolio companies and investors on commercial frameworks that support scale-up, integration, and exit strategies.
Our dual capability — legal and financial — enables us to align operational contracts with capital-structure objectives, ensuring that every agreement supports long-term enterprise value.
Dispute Prevention and Resolution
Even the best commercial relationships may encounter tension.
We emphasize preventive measures — clear contractual drafting, dispute-resolution mechanisms, and early intervention.
When disputes arise, we collaborate with our Litigation & Dispute Resolution team to handle contractual enforcement, breach-of-agreement claims, and termination issues.
Our goal is always to achieve swift, discreet, and commercially sensible outcomes — preserving relationships and minimizing business disruption.
Representative Experience
• Drafting and negotiating master supply agreements for national retail and distribution groups.
• Advising franchise networks on supplier and logistics partnerships.
• Structuring strategic cooperation agreements between Israeli and international technology companies.
• Representing investors and startups in commercial arrangements supporting growth and exit readiness.
• Advising manufacturers and distributors on long-term cross-border contracts governed by English or Israeli law.
Each engagement reflects our ability to combine legal excellence with commercial understanding.
The DNH Israel Advantage
What makes our Commercial practice stand out is the combination of precision, pragmatism, and perspective.
We understand that in business, legal advice must serve strategy — not the other way around.
Led by Adv. Udi Danhirsh, who brings decades of experience as a lawyer, banker, and entrepreneur, our firm approaches every commercial matter with both legal rigor and business sense.
We see each contract not as paperwork but as a living instrument that governs trust, collaboration, and growth.
Whether advising a startup on its first supplier agreement, a franchise network on regional expansion, or an international corporation on multi-jurisdictional operations, our focus remains the same:
to deliver clarity, confidence, and commercial success.
