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Goldfarb Gross Seligman

Banking & Finance: Regulatory

Global Guide 2026 : Israel

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Goldfarb Gross Seligman

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Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Israel

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What the Team is Known For

Goldfarb Gross Seligman represents a number of Israeli and international banking clients in a broad range of regulatory and transactional mandates, including with regard to banking permits and tenders. It is active advising non-bank lenders, including insurance companies and equity funds, as well as acting for borrowers on acquisitions, financing and capital markets activities. The team is also noted for its expertise in fintech and derivatives and has been involved in mandates concerning the decentralisation of banks.

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Work Highlights

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  • Goldfarb Gross Seligman assisted Arison Holdings with the process of receiving a holding permit for a major Israeli clearing bank, which allows the client to decentralise bank control core.

Strengths

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  • Goldfarb Gross Seligman provides invaluable guidance, from shaping high-level strategy to executing the finest legal and commercial details.

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  • The Goldfarb Gross Seligman team is highly competent and reliable. Its lawyers have a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape and offer practical advice.

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  • The team at Goldfarb Gross Seligman is highly knowledgeable and demonstrates vast legal skills.

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  • Its deep understanding of financing and exceptional legal analytical capabilities position the team well to provide practical solutions that adapt to evolving market practice, laws and regulations.

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  • Their ability to break down complex legal and regulatory issues and turn them into actionable advice is invaluable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ofer Hanoh
    Ofer Hanoh

    Ofer Hanoh

    Ofer Hanoh is an esteemed lawyer who has a practice focused on banking regulatory law, including advising on fintech matters. Based in Tel Aviv, he services an impressive roster of Israeli and international banks and financial institutions.

    • Ofer is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the field, offering invaluable insights and expertise.

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    • Ofer Hanoh is very business oriented and very client-dedicated. He looks for solutions, is highly professional and knows his field extremely well.

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    • Ofer Hanoh is amazing; very smart and reliable. He is one of the wisest and most experienced lawyers.

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    • Ofer Hanoh has very unique knowledge of very complex issues regarding compliance and governance.

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    • He has great experience that covers all eventualities, knows the market benchmarks and best practice, has good contacts with the regulators and a great understanding of the regulatory landscape.

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  • Ido Amir
    Ido Amir

    Ido Amir

    Ido Amir is respected for his expertise in financial regulation. He is noted for assisting leading Israeli banks and payment service providers with commercial and regulatory issues.

    • Ido has comprehensive knowledge, both legal based and market based, and understands where things are heading in terms of both the market and regulation, as well as the interests of the key players.

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    • His deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, combined with his strategic approach, allows us to navigate complex legal challenges efficiently.

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    • Ido Amir demonstrates expertise in payments regulations and digital banking law. He exhibits a strong business orientation and deep familiarity with market practices, players and trends.

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    • What really stands out is how he takes complex legal issues and makes them easy to understand, always offering practical and business-driven solutions.

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    • Ido Amir brings a strong business-oriented approach, with a deep understanding of market trends and regulatory developments. He and his team are always responsive and accessible.

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  • Ariel Rosenberg
    Ariel Rosenberg

    Ariel Rosenberg

    Ariel Rosenberg's clients include banks, pension funds and private equity firms. He is co-head of the firm's banking and finance practice, and he is engaged on matters such as acquisition finance and regulatory matters.

    • With deep expertise in complex financial transactions, regulatory compliance and risk assessment, Ariel delivers strategic and innovative legal solutions.

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    • Ariel exhibits an exceptional level of sophistication and creativity, coupled with sharp commercial vision, outstanding negotiation skills and remarkable resilience in challenging situations.

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    • His leadership and deep understanding of financial structures provide confidence and reliability in every transaction.

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    • Ariel Rosenberg is a highly sophisticated banking and finance attorney with exceptional analytical capabilities. He is recognised as an authority in the field.

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    • Ariel Rosenberg is a true asset, someone you definitely want on your side of the table.

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