Stephen Barak Rozen Bio

Stephen Barak Rozen is a partner in APM & Co.’s High Tech and Venture Capital practice and chairs its Food-Tech and Ag-Tech practice, as well as its Israel Innovation Authority practice. With an extensive background, Mr. Rozen is instrumental in fostering the firm’s relationships with law firms around the world as Head of International Relationships. Mr. Rozen’s expertise spans a wide range of legal areas, including buy and sell-side mergers and acquisitions, equity financing transactions, private equity and venture capital funds. As an American expat, he brings invaluable insights to clients navigating the Israeli market, adept at bridging cultural gaps and ensuring smooth transitions. Mr. Rozen’s reputation is underscored by numerous accolades, including recognition as a Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer for numerous years and being rated by IFLR 1000 as one of Israel’s leading lawyers in the field of mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the areas of investment management, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, and technology and telecommunications. Notably, he has also been recommended by The Legal 500 for his expertise in Hi-Tech and Start-Ups and received the prestigious “Client Choice” recognition in Fintech from Lexology. Leading APM & Co.’s Israel Innovation Authority practice, Mr. Rozen offers unparalleled guidance on matters pertaining to the IIA’s benefit tracks, rules and regulations. He represents numerous entities operating under the IIA’s auspices and those vying for franchises under its umbrella. Moreover, Mr. Rozen is a trusted advisor to high tech and bio-tech companies, guiding them through various transactions and day-to-day corporate affairs, including international commercial dealings, licensing arrangements, R&D collaborations, joint ventures and employment matters. His experience extends to the formation of investment and technological innovation vehicles such as private equity and venture capital funds, including technological incubators and open innovation labs. Mr. Rozen shares his expertise on Israel Innovation Authority matters with institutions like the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Open University. Additionally, his prior experience includes formulating and drafting the military’s position on proposed legislation during his tenure from 2001 to 2006. Mr. Rozen currently serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the reserves.