LAWYER PROFILE

Shiri Shaham

Global 2026

Arnon, Tadmor-Levy

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Capital Markets

Israel

17 years ranked

Banking & Finance

Israel

19 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by Arnon, Tadmor-Levy

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance

Capital Markets

Mergers & Acquisitions

International Corporate

Oil and Gas

Career

Shiri Shaham has extensive experience in a wide range of corporate, commercial, securities, financing and banking matters, and is considered a leading lawyer in her areas of practice. She has represented numerous clients in mergers and acquisitions, public securities and debt offerings, private placements and joint ventures. She has also represented domestic and international banks and financial institutions in complex financing transactions and regulatory matters, and advises leading international financial institutions – such as the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA), the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) and the International Securities Lending Association (ISLA) – on Israeli legal issues.

Shiri’s numerous recognitions include consistent rankings in Chambers Global in both the Banking & Finance Israel and Capital Markets Israel categories. Chambers refers to her “stellar reputation in the area of securities” and advising on “major cross-border project and acquisitions finance”, with Chambers’ sources characterizing Shiri as a “superb finance lawyer” and “very clever” in her capital markets practice.

Shiri lectures at leading domestic and international conferences on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and Israeli financial laws.

Shiri received her law degree, magna cum laude, from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 1990 and her LL.M., first class, from Cambridge University in 1992, where she was also nominated as a Pegasus Scholar. Shiri was admitted to the Israel Bar in 1991, joined the firm in 1992 and became a partner in 1998.

Publications

Chambers Practice Guides | Banking and Finance 2025 | Israel

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Capital Markets - Israel

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Shiri Shaham represents clients across a range of sectors, such as pharmaceuticals and technology. Her capital markets work includes providing M&A-related support and regulatory advice, as well as advising on a variety of debt and equity offerings, including IPOs.

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Banking & Finance - Israel

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Shiri Shaham is a senior lawyer who represents leading lenders, insurance companies and borrowers. She provides a range of transactional and regulatory support.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Her proactive approach and ability to navigate complex legal matters with ease makes a significant impact on our business.
Capital MarketsChambers Global Guide
Her vast experience, in-depth knowledge, full business understanding, creative mind and personal integrity put her in a league of her own.
Capital MarketsChambers Global Guide
Shiri is such a great lawyer, the one you always want to have on your side in any transaction.
Capital MarketsChambers Global Guide
Shiri is incredibly smart, with a sharp legal mind that consistently delivers practical, business-oriented solutions tailored to our needs.
Capital MarketsChambers Global Guide
Shiri Shaham's expertise in the field, combined with a meticulous attention to detail and a collaborative mindset, makes her an invaluable partner.
Capital MarketsChambers Global Guide
Shiri Shaham combines extensive legal knowledge, professional integrity and a vision of the client's best interests with a deep understanding of commercial requirements.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide