Epstein Rosenblum Maoz (ERM) handles a broad range of advisory, regulatory and transactional mandates, including syndicated loans, acquisition finance, leveraged and structured financings, and asset-based lending. The team also advises on real estate finance, as well as trade and export financing matters, acting for lenders, corporates and other financial stakeholders across domestic and cross-border transactions. Amnon Epstein advises banks, financial institutions and corporate borrowers on financings; Jeremy Seeff covers project, LBO and mezzanine finance; and Eran Mizrahi is a real estate and infrastructure finance expert. Other names to note are Tal Leibusher Dahan, Chen Weiss, Itamar Lev Eldar, and May Fima Cohen. Erez Gurion recently left the firm.
Banking and finance in Israel
Epstein Rosenblum Maoz (ERM)
Praxisleiter:
Amnon Epstein
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jeremy Seeff; Eran Mizrahi; Tal Leibusher Dahan; Chen Weiss; Itamar Lev Eldar; May Fima Cohen; Nir Shaked
Referenzen
‘They have a lot of experience with financing agreements.’
‘Fantastic availability and responsiveness. Genuine focus on achieving client goals while moving transactions along in a collaborative fashion.’
‘Real attention to detail on technical points.’
Kernmandanten
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC
Amitim
Ampa Capital Business Finance
Leader Top Capital
Andbank
Arbel Fund
Atalaya Capital Management
Archimedes Real Estate Finance
Bank Mercantile Discount
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Bank of Cyprus
Barclays
Bareket Capital
Beachpoint
Banco Bradesco
Citibank
Credit Suisse
CVC
DBS Bank
Deutsche Bank
Eshel Fund Financing & Management
European Investment Bank
Gamla Harel Residential Real Estate
Goldman Sachs
Harel Insurance
ICG
ING
Invesco
Jefferies
Jerusalem Bank
JP Morgan
Macquarie Group
Meitav Dash
Mercantile Bank
Mivne Group
Mizrahi Tefahot
Naan-Dan Jain Irrigation
Natixis
Royal Bank of Scotland
Tashluz Investments & Holdings
Cogito Capital
Lloyds Bank
Unicredit
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley, and a consortium of international banks, on a $850m round of financing involving Evoke.
- Acting for Bank Leumi on billions of dollars’ worth of hospitality and real estate financings.
- Advising Alon Gas on its USD 225m loan agreement with a syndication (led by Barclays and Mizrahi), granted for the exploration of the Tamar natural gas reservoir.
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
FISCHER (FBC & Co.) acts for a wide range of major creditors, including banks, insurance companies, investment houses and other financial institutions, and is also instructed by borrowers. The practice handles acquisition finance, real estate and structured financings, and general corporate lending, alongside advising on banking and financial regulatory matters across diverse transactions. The team is led by finance specialist Miri Kimhi, who is ‘strategic and unflappable’; while commercial practice head Orit Israeli has longstanding experience in advising banks, insurance companies and debt funds. Dikla Lavy-Fischer is an expert in syndicated finance, mezzanine loans, and secured debt transactions.
Praxisleiter:
Miri Kimhi
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Orit Israeli; Dikla Lavy-Fischer
Referenzen
‘Clients value their mix of commercial sense and negotiation capabilities; they focus on what really moves the needle and hold the line without inflaming the other side.’
‘Their regulatory know-how and drafting quality show from the first mark-up to closing – clean, accurate and practical.’
‘They are consistently available (partners included) and are hands-on when it matters.’
Kernmandanten
Bank Hapoalim
Bank Leumi Le-Israel
Israel Discount Bank
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
JP Morgan
Discount Capital
Harel Insurance Group
Amitim Pension Funds
Menora Mivtachim Insurance Group
Clal Insurance Group, Finance Division
Phoenix Insurance Group
Migdal Insurance Group
Energian Group
El-Al Israel Airlines
Tarya Israel
Menif – Financial Services
Mashav Initiating and Development
Nesher Israeli Cement
Trax Group
The Amir Brothers
Payment Financial Technologies
Deutsche Bank New York Branch
Liberty Pay
Kessem Credit
Mivtach Shamir Holdings
Sonol Israel Group
Danya Cebus
Bayit Bakfar Group
OPC Energy
Generation Capital
Centerbridge Partners Europe & Gallatin Point Capital
Bareket Finance
MLRN Projects and Trading
Allied Real Estate
Golf & Co Group
Archimedes Credit (2021)
Colmobil Financial Solutions
Arbel Funds
Cal Israeli Credit Cards
Yesodot Financing Group
Kata Capital
Leumi Partners
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Energian Israel Finance on a $750m syndicated financing (led by Bank Leumi Le-Israel).
- Advised Bank Hapoalim on its private issuance of an approximately NIS 1bn credit linked notes series.
- Advised Fattal Hotel Group on the financing of the purchase of the Jaffa Hotel in Tel Aviv.
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.
Acting for banks, lenders, credit enhancers and borrowers, Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. covers the gamut of domestic and cross-border banking and finance transactions. Its expertise ranges from corporate, acquisition and project finance, to banking and regulatory issues, general bank lending and refinancing. Team head Ofer Hanoh is a well-known financial regulation expert, while co-head Ariel Rosenberg is a factoring agreement specialist. Other names to note are Ehud (Udi) Alfassi, an adviser to both local and international banks; energy and project financing head Yotam Leshem; corporate finance leader Rona Bergman Naveh; and payments practice head Ido Amir.
Praxisleiter:
Ofer Hanoh; Ariel Rosenberg
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ehud (Udi) Alfassi; Yotam Leshem; Rona Bergman Naveh; Ido Amir; Ran Ben-Ari; Yigal Binyamini; Orit Kremer; Loni Bahar; Roy Reiss; Shani Galant-Frankfurt; Michal Matthews-Maor
Referenzen
‘Well oriented within the business and capital markets sectors.’
‘Great knowledge and experience.’
‘Unique skill in combining legal and business knowledge.’
Kernmandanten
Bank Leumi le Israel
FIBI- First International Bank of Israel
Bank Hapoalim
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Israel Discount Bank
Bank Clearing Center
Discount Capital
UBS
Goldman Sachs
JP Morgan
Credit Suisse
Citigroup
HSBC
Deutsche Bank
Morgan Stanley
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Revolut Group Holdings
The Association of Banks in Israel
Isracard Group
Cal (Israel Credit Cards)
Esh Bank
Banco Itaú Brazil
Clal Insurance group
Edmond De Rothschild Bank
Edmond De Rothschild Bank (Israel)
Phoenix Insurance Group
AIG Israel
IDI Insurance Company
FIBI Holdings
Gilad Pension Fund
IBI Investment House
The Arison Group
Arison Investments
Arison Sustainability
Menora Insurance Group
Excellence Nessuah Investments House
Amitim – Pension Funds
Excellence Nessuah Brokerage Services
Altshuler Shaham
Menora Mivtachim Holdings
Migdal Insurance Group
Michman Finance
RiseUp
Albar Mimunit Services
Paz Oil Group
Shikun & Binui
Poalim Equity
Poalim Ventures
Investment Houses Association
Bank of Montreal
Nuvei Corporation
More Provident Funds
Partner Communication
Aura Investments
Hever Soldiers and Veterans
Harel Insurance Group
Bank Massad
Leumi Partners
Adani Group
Gadot Chemicals Terminals (1985)
Rapac Energy
Insightec
Feezback
MGG GP
SBges EPC JV
Pagaya Investment Israel
Canada Israel Group
Israel Canada (TR)
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd
ICR – Israel Canada Rem Residence
B.S.R. Group
Shufersal Ltd.
Virtu Financial Inc.
The Shlomo Group
Keshet Broadcasting
Ashdod Refinery Ltd.
Negev Natural Gas Ltd.
Darom Natural Gas Ltd.
Lahav Fund Two, Limited Partnership
Elron Electronic Industries
Cointree
Arbel Fund
SigmaTek
Satixfy Communication
Nuvei
Strauss Group
PayBox
Opal Balance Investments
Torchlight Investors
Tiedemann Advisors
Harris Associates
Bergos Bank
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising large banks on financing transactions, banking issues, and financial regulation matters.
- Advising Ashdod Refinery on credit line and factoring agreements (amounting to over 2.6 billion ILS).
- Advising Keter Group on a 700 million EUR multi-jurisdictional refinancing transaction.
Gornitzky & Co.
Gornitzky & Co. covers every aspect of transactional and regulatory banking and finance work, with particularly skill in acquisition finance, real estate finance, project finance, and export finance. The practice also assists with credit risk mitigation, factoring and venture lending. Department head Eli Elya acts for large banks, non-bank lenders and corporate borrowers; Dubi Gross is a highly-regarded debt finance expert; and Elite Elkon is a financial regulation specialist. The next line of experienced practitioners includes Inbal Badner, Idan Baki, Ori Yitzhak, Nir Keidar, Ido Malin, and Hana Atias.
Praxisleiter:
Eli Elya
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Dubi Gross; Elite Elkon; Inbal Badner; Idan Baki; Ori Yitzhak; Nir Keidar; Ido Malin; Hana Atias; Rafael Shafransky; Oleg Zavurov
Referenzen
‘Amazing team comprised of great people with great personalities and a very friendly attitude.’
‘Very professional, and up to date on legal matters and changes to the law. Available at almost any time and they always keep to schedules.’
‘One-stop-shop with the ability to provide services, business recommendations and legal opinions in different practices.’
Kernmandanten
HSBC Bank (Israel Branch)
Bank Hapoalim
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Leumi Bank
Altshuler Shaham Investment House
Harel Pension and Provident Funds
Harel Insurance Company
Deutsche Bank
Meitav Dash Provident and Pension Funds
Phoenix Insurance Company
Israel Discount Bank
Clal Insurance Company
Harel Insurance Company
Leumi Partners
Extra Public Transportation
Bain Capital Credit
Menora Mivtachim Group
Bridgepoint
Fortress Credit CORP
HPS Investment Partners
Menora Mivtachim Insurance
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised private equity sponsor FTV Capital on the financing for the take-private acquisition of Windward, a maritime AI company.
- Advised a private credit lender on the debt financing for the acquisition by US private equity fund AE Industrial Partners of Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions.
- Advised insurance company Menora on a financing to provide liquidity to lending platform Yesodot.
Herzog Fox & Neeman
Herzog Fox & Neeman has significant strength in structured finance and derivatives, as well as acquisition, corporate, real estate, aviation, export, receivables, and mezzanine finance. Team head Irit Roth specialises in banking and financial markets law and regulation; co-head Roy Nachimzon ‘stands out as one of the most talented lawyers around’; Alan Sacks is a cross-border transaction expert; and Natalie Jacobs acts as structured finance and derivatives head. Ben Kanter, Neta Dorfman-Raviv and Nir Miller are also experienced practitioners. Esti Hadar departed the firm in November 2024.
Praxisleiter:
Irit Roth; Roy Nachimzon
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Alan Sacks; Natalie Jacobs; Ben Kanter; Neta Dorfman-Raviv; Nir Miller; Adina Rabinowicz; Eyal Markovich
Referenzen
‘Exceptional in both depth and sophistication. They combine first-class technical knowledge with a highly pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.’
‘What truly distinguishes the practice is its ability to handle both highly complex structured transactions (such as mortgage securitisations) and ongoing day-to-day financing matters with the same level of attention and precision.’
‘Clients benefit from their responsiveness, clarity of communication, and commercial mindset, which often save valuable time in negotiations. Compared to other firms, Herzog offers a unique combination of international standards with a deep understanding of the Israeli market and regulatory environment.’
Kernmandanten
HSBC
Goldman Sachs
Bank Leumi
Israel Discount Bank
Bank of Jerusalem
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Isracard Ltd.
Esh Bank Israel
Clal Group
Grow payments
Association of Foreign Banks in Israel
Credito
PayPal
Wolt License Services Oy
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Mizrahi Tefahot on a NIS 2.8bn financing to Adani-Gadot JV for Haifa Port.
- Advising Bank Leumi on a EUR 250m loan transaction, to be granted to it by the European Investment Bank.
- Advised Credito on an RMBS transaction in Israel that raised NIS 450m.
Meitar Law Offices
Meitar Law Offices acts for banks and financial institutions on regulatory issues, transactions, commercial banking activities, mortgages, and large corporate financings. Group lead Eyal Dotan is an expert in banking, payments, financial services and fintech and financial regulation, as well as compliance, corporate governance, and representing clients before regulatory and governmental authorities; co-head Judith Gal-Or has extensive experience in advising banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions on high-value financing deals; and co-head Gal Feingold specialises in commercial loans and project finance. Yehuda (Hudy) Dolev, David Dydek and Nathalie Yael Alalouf are other names to note.
Praxisleiter:
Eyal Dotan; Judith Gal-Or; Gal Feingold
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Yehuda (Hudy) Dolev; David Dydek; Nathalie Yael Alalouf; Vadim Tzimerman; Tal Bigniz; Jason Schnier
Referenzen
‘High level of expertise. Well appreciated in the industry and by the regulators.’
‘This practice requires vast knowledge and acquaintance with different regulations and regulatory guidelines.’
‘The banking and finance department has a lot of experience and knowledge in this field.’
Kernmandanten
Bank Leumi Le Israel
Bank Hapoalim
Israel Discount Bank
Mercantile Discount Bank
Discount New York
The Association of Banks in Israel
One-Ziro Digital Bank
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
The Phoenix Insurance Company
Amitim Senior Pension Funds
Bank of Jerusalem
Bank Clearing Center
Automatic Bank Services
Pluxee Israel
Ampa Capital
Menora Mivtachim Insurance
The Western Union Company
Mercantile Discount Bank
Greenlend Financial Solutions
Clal Insurance Company
Arbel Finance
Rothschild Bank & Co
Mizuho Securities
Nawi Group
Extra Credit and Factoring
Credit Path
Credit 360
Tarya Israel
Albert Credit
Archimedes Credit (2021)
Excellence Investments Management
Colmobil Financial Solutions
Green Arc
IBI Investment House
Goldenrod Finances
Through Credit
Altshuler Shaham Financial
Credit Path
Autocash Financial Services
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising a consortium, led by Bank Leumi, on a financing agreement of up to NIS 4.4 billion for Israel-Canada’s Midtown Jerusalem Project.
- Advising Bank Hapoalim on its banking activities.
- Advising Mizrahi Tefahot Bank on its banking activities.
S. Horowitz & Co
S. Horowitz & Co has extensive experience in bilateral and syndicated lending, as well as acquisition, leveraged, project, asset and venture finance. The team also advises on derivatives, trade and export credit finance, and consumer finance matters, alongside banking regulation, restructuring, debt rescheduling and insolvency-related work. Aharon Bloch leads the practice and specialises in cross-border and domestic banking law; co-head Clifford Davis is ‘without doubt the most talented finance lawyer in this jurisdiction’; and co-head Michelle Liberman‘s practice encompasses aircraft, project, corporate and distressed financing. Guy Firer‘s broad workload includes financial services regulation.
Praxisleiter:
Aharon Bloch; Clifford Davis; Michelle Liberman
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Guy Firer; Shlomi Delgo; Shlomi Delgo; Eti Wissotzky-Cohen; Liraz Zehavi
Referenzen
‘Strength in depth and mastery of all aspects of banking and finance law.’
‘Refreshingly, Horowitz has a large number of banking and finance partners covering the A to Z of financings with excellent associates.’
‘Clifford Davis – without doubt the most talented finance lawyer in this jurisdiction.’
Kernmandanten
Bank Hapoalim
Israel Discount Bank
First International Bank of Israel
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Ellomay Capital
Ellomay Pumped Storage (2014)
TA Associates
Fortissimo Fund V
Priority Software
Alter Domus (US)
Highbridge Tactical Credit Master Fund
Whitebox Multi- Strategy Partners
Whitebox Relative Value Partners
Pandora Select Partners
Whitebox GT Fund
Onex Capital Solutions Holdings
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising TA Associates, Fortissimo Fund V, and Priority Software on the debt financing aspects of the acquisition of an approximately 70% controlling interest in Priority Software by Blackstone Growth Fund.
- Advising Alter Domus (US) (as agent), Highbridge Tactical Credit Master Fund, Whitebox Multi-Strategy Partners, Whitebox Relative Value Partners, Pandora Select Partners, Whitebox GT Fund, and Onex Capital Solutions Holdings on the acquisition, corporate financing, and refinancing for the purchase of an Israeli company by a NASDAQ-listed US company.
- Advising a syndication of lenders, led by Bank Hapoalim, on a financing to El AL Israel Airlines, in relation to an Israel-registered Dreamliner aircraft.
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm‘s banking and finance practice is well known for both structuring credit agreements and developing Israeli banks’ regulatory frameworks. The practice also covers syndicated loans, along with real estate, infrastructure, and energy and natural resources-related financings. It further advises on digital wallet projects and payment platforms. Renowned banking and finance expert Yona Goshen-Gottstein leads the group, which features Dan Hacohen, a widely-respected energy project finance specialist; and Itamar Shimonovitz, who routinely acts on major financings.
Praxisleiter:
Yona Goshen-Gottstein
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Dan Hacohen; Itamar Shimonovitz; Gili Bartura
Kernmandanten
Leumi Bank Le – Israel
Bank Hapoalim
Israel Discount Bank
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Menora Mivtachim Holdings
Menora Mivtachim Insurance Company
Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services
Amitim Veteran Pension Funds
Migdal Insurance Company
First International Bank of Israel
Meitav Investment House
Doral Group
Ratio Oil Explorations (1992)
Delek Group
Mercantile Discount Bank
Navitas Petroleum
JP Global Power
WeCheck
Ofek Capital Co-operative Association
Modiin Energy
Payment Financial Technologies
Amot Investment
Kamada
New Med Energy
Amot Denisra
Nechamka Investments 2001
Veridis Environments
Israel Infrastructure Fund
Nili (Amir) Holdings
BRM Group
Munich Re Specialty Insurance
Reinsurance Group of America
ICIC – the Israeli Credit Insurance Company
High Biz
Coral Tel
Salt Edge
Finmid
Nights Entertainment
Rami Levy Shivuk Hashikma
Meitav Mimun
Willis Towers Watson Israel Insurance Agency
Azorim
BST Group
Megido Real Estate
NGrid Energy
Aviv Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Israel Discount Bank on a NIS1.7 billion syndicated loan for the development of a residential complex in Tel Aviv.
- Advised Navitas on multiple project finance transactions.
- Advised Bank Hapoalim, as facility agent, on a syndicated loan transaction for the financing of a major residential and commercial real estate project.
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy advises on high-stakes transactions involving syndicated loans, factoring deals, and credit facilities, with notable expertise in real estate and project finance. Amir Scharf assists with banking and financial regulation; Aviad Lachmanovich acts for financial institutions and credit card companies; Shiri Shaham is a complex finance deal specialist; Simon Weintraub‘s practice includes venture lending and offshore natural gas project financing; and Yuval Shalheveth’s workload covers International Swaps and Derivatives Association agreements.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Amir Scharf; Aviad Lachmanovich; Shiri Shaham; Simon Weintraub; Yuval Shalheveth; Avi Anouchi; Guy Fuchs; Itamar Cohen; Shai Margalit; Idan Adar
Referenzen
‘Consistently demonstrates exceptional professionalism and excellence.’
‘The firm’s holistic approach to client service is remarkable – they understand not just the legal aspects but also the commercial realities of business.’
‘Their responsiveness is unparalleled – clients never wait more than a few hours for a reply, even on complex matters.’
Kernmandanten
Bank Hapoalim
Israel Discount Bank
Bank Leumi
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Jerusalem Bank
Max It Finance
C.A.L. (ICC) Israel Credit Cards
Harel Insurance Company
Migdal Insurance
Phoenix Insurance
Michlol Financing Ltd.
Ruby Capital Group
Arbel Fund
BlackRock
BNP Paribas
HSBC Bank
JPMorgan
Citigroup
Societe Generale Group
Morgan Stanley
Bank of America
Valley National Bank
State Bank of India
Nomura Holdings
The Goldman Sachs Group
Credit Suisse Securities (USA)
Israeli subsidiary of Credit Suisse
UBS
Bank of Montreal
Comerica Bank
K2 Health Ventures
Avenue Capital
Triple Point Capital
Direct Finance of Direct Group (2006)
Nayax
ERN Israel
Mimun Beklik
Credit 24
Neema Shefa Israel
HYP Payment Solution
Cardcom Acquiring
Tranzilla
OXS Fintech
Brincs Israel
Trinity Capital
Silk Technologies
LoanWise (Israel)
Riseup Moments
Direct Finance Real Estate and Mortgages
Archimeds
Cardcom Solutions
Peilim
HSBC Innovation Bank
Mixtiles
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising HSBC Bank on a $600m-plus syndicated facility for Ratio Energies’ stake in the Leviathan gas field.
- Advising BlackRock on a $402m secured loan to Pagaya and Pyramid Analytics.
- Advising VCP Capital on a $300m facility to finance Rapyd’s acquisition of PayU.
EBN – Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano
EBN – Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano‘s banking and finance department is consistently sought out to advise lenders and borrowers on acquisition and structured finance transactions, including cross-border matters. Team head Doni Toledano routinely acts for domestic and international corporations in high-value debt and equity financings; co-head Roy Gross is ‘highly respected by banks and financial institutions’; and co-head Dan Sella has extensive experience in cross-border deals. Also key to the team, Dalia Tal advises major banks on high-level transactions, as well as corporate and regulatory matters.
Praxisleiter:
Doni Toledano; Dan Sella; Roy Gross
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Dalia Tal; Hai Baruch; Avishay Sadeh; Atara Danino- Yaul; Dor Maymon
Referenzen
‘Very professional, with deep legal and commercial understanding. Great legal and commercial knowledge.’
‘Stands out for its unique combination of creativity, business-oriented thinking, and deep expertise in banking and finance.’
‘The team is highly responsive and pragmatic, and consistently able to distinguish between what is truly material and what is secondary, an approach that clients greatly value when navigating complex financing transactions.’
Kernmandanten
Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank
The Phoenix Insurance Company
Bain Capital Credit
Meitav
Menora Mivtachim Insurance Company
Israel Theatres
Global Cities Holdings
More Provident and Pension Fund
Netafim
Ayalon Insurance company
Yesodot Fund
Carraso Motors
Yelin Lapidot Provident Funds Management
Alon Blue Square Group
NSO Group
Arbel Fund
Econergy Renewable Energy
S. Shlomo Insurance company
Hachshara Insurance company
Michman Finance
AMPA Capital
Ruby Capital
Leader-Top Capital
Guesty Inc
DataRails
Med 1 IC
Clal Insurance
Ernst & Young
ThriveDX
Credit 360
Extra Credit and Factoring
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted for several insurance companies, including Phoenix, Menora-Mivtachim, Clal Insurance Company, and Ayalon Insurance Company (as lenders) on dozens of real estate financing transactions (collectively valued at more than NIS 10 billion).
Shibolet & Co.
The banking and finance team at Shibolet & Co. fields experts in cross-border, multi-party transactions. Its specialisms include senior secured credit facilities, supply chain finance, credit insurance and financial regulation. Other notable areas are venture lending and borrower-side commercial loans. Team head Alon Ziv advises lenders and sponsors on a range of financing and lending transactions; Nilly Alshech Raviv‘s practice covers cross-border deals, credit insurance and financial regulation; and Gadi Ouzan routinely acts for European and US banks, as well as Israeli institutional bodies.
Praxisleiter:
Alon Ziv
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nilly Alshech Raviv; Gadi Ouzan; Karin Adler; Maya Koubi Baranes; Michal Ohana; Sivan Moran; Neri Azari
Kernmandanten
State Bank of India
Association of Credit Companies
Morgan Stanley
Goldman Sachs
Ogen Finance Group
BL Energy
The World Bank Group
ICIC – The Israeli Credit Insurance Company
China Construction Bank
Lema
Up Capital Finance
Easy Finance
Cargo Finance
Open Finance
Applicheck Group
AllinAll
Centarrow
Beijing China Sciences Runyu Environmental Technology Co
Fu-Gen
Amitim – Senior Pension Funds
Yevuley Shemesh
Clal Insurance
Bank Hapoalim
HSBC
Silicon Valley Bank
Stifel Financial Corp
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted Clal Insurance with a two-stage NIS 300 million financing facility for Enlight Renewable Energy for the development, construction, and operation of Enlight Agira energy storage projects in Israel.
- Advised the Association of Non-Banking Credit Companies in Israel on factoring and complex financing matters.
- Advised Morgan Stanley on a $2.4bn refinancing for Qlik, involving additional refinancing rounds and new lenders.
Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary
Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary advises banks, alternative lenders and borrowers on real estate financings, regulatory issues, and banking litigation. Ori Avigad is highly regarded for real estate financing; while Sharon Lubezky Hess and Shahar Haron are banking litigation and regulatory experts. The group further includes real estate financing expert Renana Grinberg; banking and financial services litigator Yaniv Holzman; and Yonathan Alfisher, an adviser on real estate, energy and infrastructure-related financings.
Praxisleiter:
Ori Avigad; Sharon Lubezky Hess
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Shahar Haron; Renana Grinberg; Yaniv Holzman; Yonathan Alfisher
Referenzen
‘APM is unique in its ability to combine top-tier legal expertise with deep understanding of technology, tax, and commercial matters.’
‘The team is highly professional, business oriented, and capable of providing clients with holistic solutions that go beyond traditional legal advice.’
‘Their track record shows a real impact on the issues they are involved in, offering both precision and strategic value.’
Kernmandanten
Amitim
Ampa Yuvalim Housing for Rent
Florentine Square Purchase Group
Israel Infrastructure Fund
Keren Makefet
Liquidity Capital
Michman Finance
Nawi Brothers Group
Ofer Investments
Ruby Capital
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Ampa Real Estate on the refinancing of its entire $1 billion Israeli asset portfolio.
- Advised Amitim and Keren Makefet on participation in a lender consortium with Clal insurance and Archimedes Fund, so as to provide a $1 billion second-level loan to finance two construction loans.
- Representing Bank Hapoalim in opposing four motions for certification of NIS 7.2 billion worth of class action claims that were filed against it, regarding the interest it provides for customer account deposits.
Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.
Recent highlights for Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.‘s banking and finance practice covers borrowing, lending, project financing, and regulatory and compliance work. Group lead David (Dudi) Cohen acts for institutional entities and funds on financings; co-lead Terry Almozlino Arnon assists with real estate finance deals; co-lead Misha Gitterman is experienced in acquisition finance; and Niv Polani acts for banks and credit card and fintech companies. In January 2025, Anat Even-Chen left the firm for a fintech company.
Praxisleiter:
David (Dudi) Cohen; Misha Gitterman; Terry Almozlino Arnon
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Niv Polani; Samuel Henri Samuel
Referenzen
‘The practice stands out for its deep expertise in banking and finance and its highly proactive approach.’
‘Great professionals with a very sensible and proactive approach.’
‘The team demonstrates exceptional professionalism across every aspect of the work.’
Kernmandanten
Aviv Group
Bank J Safra Sarasin
Brinks Israel
Mediterranean Towers
Julius BaerGroup
Israel Discount Bank
One Zero
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Aviv Real Estate Development and Management on the banking and financing aspects of loans and projects.
- Advised Safra Bank, and its Israeli portfolio management company, on the banking law issues arising from the management and marketing of investment portfolios.
- Advising cash management company Brinks on its operations in Israel.
Firon Law Firm
Acting for both major lenders and borrowers, Firon Law Firm‘s recent mandates include large-scale infrastructure financing projects, cross-border matters, commercial transactions, and regulatory matters. Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky is a highly-rated energy and infrastructure project specialist; the broad expertise of ‘invaluable adviser’ Oded Ofek encompasses financial regulation and securities law; and Ronen Maor is an experienced real estate practitioner. The team also includes Sivan Atias, who advises on real estate project and infrastructure financings.
Praxisleiter:
Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky; Oded Ofek
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ronen Maor; Sivan Atias; Avi Moreh
Referenzen
‘The finance team is highly impressive, particularly in handling complex project finance transactions and navigating the regulatory and legal aspects of establishing non-banking financial institutions.’
‘They combine deep legal and technical expertise in structuring financing arrangements with the ability to translate financial models into practical, workable contractual solutions.’
‘Their negotiations with banks and other financing partners are marked by professionalism and tact, often leading to efficient closings even under tight deadlines.’
Kernmandanten
Direct Finance
Direct Finance Real estate and Mortgages
The Association of Credit Providers in the Federation of Israeli Chamber of Commerce
MasterCard
The Phoenix Insurance Company
Clal Insurance Company
Harel Insurance Company
Amitim
Ashtrom Group
Nawi Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising the Phoenix Insurance Company and Clal Insurance Company on high-value financing transactions.
- Assisting numerous clients with obtaining the required permits for credit supplier or financial assets services.
- Advising TechLend Funding Technologies on its sale to Mor Group.
Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates
Along with advising lenders on banking transactions, Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates assists with banks’ customer liabilities, due diligence, agreement drafting, and regulatory and legislative developments. Ora Dvir is a banking and finance, capital markets and securities law specialist; Sharon Drori Wichelevski advises on banking and regulatory issues; Ofer Yankovich focuses on corporate and securities law; Avi Ben-Yaacov is a real estate expert; and Eran Shuster‘s workload includes banking regulation and asset finance.
Praxisleiter:
Ora Dvir; Sharon Drori Wichelewski; Ofer Yankovich; Avi Ben Yaacov; Eran Shuster
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Adi Leveikin
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‘Extremely high level of professionalism and acquaintance with relevant law and regulation. High level of legal work and high level of service.’
Kernmandanten
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
Bank Hapoalim
Bank Leumi Le-Israel
Israel Discount Bank
Zara Israel – Gottex Group
Mercantile Discount Bank
First International Bank of Israel
Massad Bank
Africa Israel Residences
AFI Properties
HSBC Bank (Israel)
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- Advising a major bank on compliance with banking conduct regulations.
- Advised The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on the regulatory aspects of its operations (as both a stock exchange and in relation to its two clearing houses).
- Advising Israel Discount Bank on multiple financing transactions involving real estate entrepreneurs and landowners.
Yehuda Raveh & Co.
Acting for lenders and borrowers, Yehuda Raveh & Co. advises on real estate and infrastructure financings, syndicated facilities, regulatory compliance, banking opinions, loan sales, debt purchases, and restructurings. Lisa Tross advises financial institutions, funds and multinationals on lending, compliance and restructuring, while Ron Vered and Ezra Baris bring longstanding experience in energy and infrastructure-related project finance. The group further includes longstanding finance expert Orly Kronman Dagan and Miri Simons, who routinely advises banking institutions.
Praxisleiter:
Lisa Tross; Ron Vered
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ezra Baris; Orly Kronman Dagan; Miri Simons
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‘Ron Vered has longstanding experience with a large number of major players in the financing market. He represents developers and lenders, thus understanding the economics of financing transactions.’
‘Ron Vered is a very experienced lawyer – one of the best in his field. Dedicated to solving problems rather than creating them.’
‘Ron Vered has a broad perspective of financing transactions, as he represents developers/constructors and lenders. He understands the economics of deals and helps make them happen.’
Kernmandanten
Bank of Jerusalem
The Association of Banks
Bank Leumi Le-Israel
Bank Hapoalim
Israel Discount Bank
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
First International Bank
Ayalon Insurance Company
Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services
Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings
Phoenix Insurance
Israel Infrastructure Fund
Altshuler Shaham Provident Funds & Pension
Minrav Group
HSBC Bank
Michlol Growth Fund
Amitim Group
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- Advising Bank Leumi on the financing of the Tel Aviv Purple Line, Jerusalem’s Blue Line, and the Haifa-Nazareth LRT, as well as the Sorek 2 Desalination Plant.
- Assisting Bank of Jerusalem with regulatory issues.
- Advising Israel Discount Bank on several project finance transactions.
AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co
AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co advises developers, institutional lenders and multinational investors on infrastructure and real estate project financings. Key figures include finance, corporate, M&A and hi-tech specialist Assaf Lapid; Yoav Caspi, whose wide-ranging expertise includes financing and banking transactions; and crypto and blockchain expert Shlomi Bardugo. Sariel Cohen provides further skill in corporate, real estate and project finance.
Praxisleiter:
Yoav Caspi; Assaf Lapid; Shlomi Bardugo
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sariel Cohen; Katia Grossman
Kernmandanten
Bank Hapoalim
Issta Properties
Sella Issta Israeli Real Estate
Issta Logistics Centers
Gindi TLV
Aspen Group
Bank Leumi
Ayalon Insurance Company
Hagag Group Real Estate Entrepreneurship
Rustic Bakery
Hagag Group Bavli Towers 3
Cal – Israel Credit Cards
Migdal Insurance Company
Hagag Group Tel-Aviv Center
Amitim Pensions
Harel Insurance Company
Hagag Group Hamasger Complex
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- Advising Bank Hapoalim’s retail department on real estate financing transactions.
- Advised Hagag Group Bavli Towers 3 on a complex credit transaction involving two banks, which involved a real estate project.
- Advised Sela Issta Israeli Real Estate on a 610 million NIS financing agreement with Bank Leumi for a major residential and commercial project in Jerusalem’s Arnona neighbourhood.
Krispin Rubinstein Blecher Law Offices
Recognised for its venture lending expertise, Krispin Rubinstein Blecher Law Offices advises banks, investment arms, fintech companies, payment service providers, credit card issuers, P2P lending platforms and B2B credit providers on a range of financing and regulatory matters. Noga Rubinstein has longstanding regulatory experience; Emmanuel Kadouch and Avrumi Monderer advise on venture debt and a broad range of start-up-related transactions; and Noam Ben-Ami focuses on international banking regulation.
Praxisleiter:
Noga Rubinstein; Emmanuel Kadouch; Avrumi Monderer; Noam Ben-Ami
Kernmandanten
Discount Capital
Israel Discount Bank
Israeli Credit Cards
Poalim Equity
Bank Hapoalim BM
Delek Group
Nawi Group
Tarya Israel
Grow Payments
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Discount Bank before the Israel Competition Authority in a hearing, prior to declaring Israel’s major banks as a concentration group.
- Preparing an in-depth monthly international regulatory review for Bank Hapoalim and Discount Bank.
- Advising Kreos Capital on multiple financing agreements for over $200 million.
Lipa Meir & Co
Lipa Meir & Co advises banking institutions, pension funds, insurance companies and lending entities on credit facilities, as well as project and real estate financing. The banking and finance team also assists with niche areas, such as True Sale opinions. Team head Yariv Shalom advises on financings, credit guarantees, consortium agreements, and factoring transactions. Yoni Shtinmatz focuses on financing, syndications and banking regulation.
Praxisleiter:
Yariv Shalom
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Yoni Shtinmatz
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‘Working with the Lipa office and its lawyers is good. Professionals, who are creative and provide solutions to problems.’
‘Clients feel that the lawyers are looking after them, and they conduct tough negotiations with borrowers fairly and creatively. The team is efficient, professional and practical.’
‘The team is efficient, professional and practical. Thinking outside the box, they give complete solutions for every situation – creative and effective advice.’
Kernmandanten
ServerFarm
Shikun & Binui
David Lubinski
MAX IT FINANCE
Netafim
Astral Hotels
Bank Hapoalim
Bank Leumi Le Israel
Israel Discount Bank
Harel Insurance Inv & Fin Services
Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings
The Phoenix Insurance Company
Menorah Mivtachim Insurance
ICIC – The Israeli Credit Insurance Company
Ayalon Insurance Company
Bareket Financing
Hachshara Insurance Company
S SHLOMO INSURANCE COMPANY
Weiss Group
Top Capital
Crego Business and Finance
Shelgold
Ruby Capital
Idit Finance
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised ServerFarm 2007 (in collaboration with the Israel Infrastructure Fund) on the financing for advanced data centre services, including a server farm in Moshav Bnei Zion.
- Advised Bank Leumi on a wide range of financial matters totalling over NIS 3 billion.
- Advising Netafim on cross-border financing transactions totalling NIS 1.225 billion (across Central America, Africa, Asia, and Europe).