Michael Soumas

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Biography

Michael Soumas focuses his practice on corporate securities matters, representing both domestic and foreign companies in a full range of general corporate and securities matters, with a focus on navigating the process of capital raising, including initial public offerings (IPOs), follow-on offerings, shelf takedowns, private placements in public equities (PIPEs), as well as SEC reporting and compliance and corporate governance matters.

Michael advises clients on a wide variety of securities laws and governance matters, including drafting and reviewing annual, periodic and current reports and proxy statements, compliance with SEC/stock exchange rules and board meeting minutes, as well as with respect to day-to-day operational matters, including contract review, covenant compliance and investor communications. Michael also represents banks and funds in capital markets transactions, including underwritten public offerings, at-the-market facilities, equity line programs and PIPEs. Michael works with many Israeli tech companies in a myriad of areas including life sciences, defense, tech, pharma and others.

Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Michael served as vice president and counsel at a global investment bank, providing legal advice on equity derivative, margin loan and structured finance transactions.

Concentrations

•Securities and capital markets
•Public and private offerings, including IPOs
•SEC reporting and corporate governance compliance
•Dual listings and American depositary facilities
•Equity line and ATM facilities
•Share exchange transactions
•Equity derivatives and margin loans
•Pharma, medical service, digital health and other life science
•Israel
•Greece

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

Chambers Global
•Team Member, Corporate/M&A (Desk based Abroad in USA), 2022-2026
LMG Life Sciences EMEA Awards:
•Shortlisted, Israeli Firm of the Year, 2025
•Shortlisted, Corporate Rising Star, 2024
LegallyIsrael100
•Team Member, Capital Markets, 2023-2025
•Team Member M&A (Volume & Value), 2022-2025
•Team Member, Hi-Tech, 2022-2025
•Team Member, Banking & Finance, 2022-2025
Dun's 100 (Israel)
•Recognized, Capital Markets, Notable Law Firm, 2025-2026
•Recognized, International Commercial, Prominent Team, 2022-2026
•Recognized, Hi-Tech, Notable Law Firm, 2022-2026
BDiCode
•Recognized, Commercial, Prominent Leaders, 2022-2023; 2025
•Recognized, International Commercial, Prominent Leaders, 2022-2025
•Recognized, Capital Markets, Prominent Leaders, 2024-2025
•Recognized, Hi-Tech, Prominent Leaders, 2021-2025
•IFLR1000 (Israel)
•Recognized, Capital Markets: Equity, 2024-2025

Areas of Practice (5)

  • Corporate
  • Capital Markets
  • Venture Capital & Emerging Technology
  • Life Sciences & Medical Technology
  • Mergers & Acquisitions

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Pennsylvania State University, B.A.S., Economics
Law School Attended:
New York Law School, J.D., cum laude; Staff Editor, New York Law School Law Review; John Marshall Harlan Scholar, affiliated with the Center for Business and Financial Law
Year of First Admission:
2016
Admission:
2016, New York
Languages:
English and Native; Spanish and Conversational
Reported Cases:
Experience: Capital Markets: Ongoing representation of several Nasdaq and NYSE public companies.; Represented an Israeli video optimization technology and solutions in their initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq and follow-on public offering.; Represented an Israel company that is a global leader in vision and light control technologies in their IPO on the Nasdaq.; Represented an Israeli regenerative medicine company in their IPO on the New York Stock Exchange.; Represented an Israeli company that is a leading innovator in alternative proteins and 3D printing technologies in multiple transactions, including a follow-on public offering of American Depositary Shares and warrants, warrant inducement transaction, private investment in public equity (PIPE), equity line facility, at-the-market sale (ATM) facility.; Represented an Israeli-based company which develops systems for the prevention of strokes in multiple transactions, including PIPEs and ATM facility.; Represented an Israeli technology company that seeks to revolutionize railway safety and the data-related market in multiple transactions, including a PIPE, equity line facility, ATM facility and convertible loan facility.; Represented an Israeli technology company that develops and commercializes advanced transportation safety solutions in establishing an equity line facility.; Represented an Israeli aerospace defense company pioneering smart, autonomous solutions for the global manned and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry in multiple transactions, including IPO on the Nasdaq, a PIPE and registered direct offerings.; Represented an Israeli-based technology company that is a global leader in AI-powered fashion technology and overstock management solutions in multiple transactions, including a warrant inducement transaction, ATM facility and registered direct offering.; Represented an Israeli company that is a global leader in connected home ultrasound technology in the dual listing of its ordinary shares on the Nasdaq.; Represented an Israeli-based advanced technology company in multiple transactions, including the uplisting of its common stock to the Nasdaq, PIPEs and convertible loan facility.; Represented an Israeli-based biotech company in multiple transactions, including the uplisting of its common shares to Nasdaq, registered direct offerings and convertible loan facility.; Represented an Israeli biotechnology company in multiple transactions, including their IPO on the Nasdaq and PIPE.; Represented an Israeli-based company that is a provider of cybersecurity and robust solutions for drones and robotics in multiple transactions, including its registered direct offering and ATM facility.; Represented an Israeli-based company that is a leader in AI-powered visual sensing technologies in the uplisting of its common stock to the Nasdaq.; Represented an Israel late-clinical stage biotechnology company in multiple transactions, including registered direct offering, PIPE, ATM facility and equity line facility.; Represented an Israeli clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company in multiple transactions, including follow-on public offering, equity line facility, ATM facility and establishment of a digital asset management strategy.; Represented an Israeli biotechnology company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange on multiple transactions, including registered direct offerings, follow-on public offering, warrant inducement transactions and ATM facility.; Represented an Israeli-based clinical stage biotechnology company in multiple transactions, including follow-on public offerings, warrant inducement transactions and ATM facility.; Represented purchasers in connection with equity line programs.; Represented investment banks in connection with underwritten public offerings, PIPEs and ATM programs.; Corporate and M & A; Represented an Israeli-based advanced technologies company in its strategic acquisition in a share exchange transaction of up to 100% of the share capital of an Israeli company that is engaged in developing and promoting quantum algorithms for the transportation, drug discovery and security segments as well as developing quantum-based GPS replacement and quantum atom accuracy solutions.; Represented an Israeli-based technology company in its strategic acquisition in a share exchange transaction of approximately 30% of the share capital of an Israeli company that designed and manufactures micro-mobility solutions, supporting its continued growth and market-expansion strategy.; Represented an Israeli-based technology company that is a global leader in AI-powered fashion technology and overstock management solutions in its strategic acquisition in a share exchange transaction of 100% of the share capital of a Spanish technology company that is engaged in delivering size and fit solutions for every stage of the fashion industry's value chain.; Represented an Israeli-based technology company that is a global leader in AI-powered fashion technology and overstock management solutions in its strategic acquisition in a share exchange transaction of 100% of the share capital of a European SaaS company specializing in AI-powered footwear sizing and fit solutions.; Represented an Israeli-based advanced technologies company in its strategic acquisition in a share exchange transaction of up to 100% of the share capital of an Israeli company that specializes in developing advanced writing assistance tools that leverage artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP) technologies.; Represented an Israeli technology company that seeks to revolutionize railway safety and the data-related market in its strategic acquisition in a share exchange transaction of 51% of the share capital of an Israeli a cutting-edge quantum computing and AI company.; In-House Experience: Vice President and Counsel, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, 2014-2022
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