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Gornitzky & Co

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Israel


Gornitzky & Co

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About

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Gornitzky & Co. is one of Israel’s leading banking and finance law firms, advising lenders and borrowers in some of the largest and most complex international financings, with a sophisticated understanding of global financial markets. Gornitzky is one of only two Israeli law firms that are members of the Loan Market Association (LMA).

Over the years, the firm has represented Israel’s leading commercial banks, insurance companies, provident funds and other institutional lenders, as well as foreign financial institutions operating in Israel. Additional clients include leveraged buyout sponsors, private equity and hedge funds, strategic buyers, issuers of securities and other private-sector clients.

In recent years of market uncertainty, clients have relied on our team for expertise in complex local and cross-border transactions across industries, including related regulatory matters for banks and controlling stakeholders.

Gornitzky advises on a broad range of financing techniques, including leveraged, asset-backed, mezzanine, investment-grade, senior and subordinated facilities, as well as lease and real estate financings.

Our banking and finance practice works closely with the firm’s tax, restructuring and insolvency, project finance and M&A teams to deliver seamless, integrated representation.

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Banking & Finance - Israel

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Gornitzky & Co operates a prominent banking and finance group which maintains excellent relationships with a number of Israel's top banks, insurance companies and pension funds and other international financial institutions. It regularly advises on high value cross-border financing relating to the USA and other jurisdictions. The law firm is capable of handling significant, high-value mandates, and has broad financing knowledge, advising on syndicated and fixed-term loans and debt restructuring. It is additionally known for its active banking regulatory practice.

Work Highlights

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  • Gornitzky assisted OPKO Health with a USD250 million royalties-backed financing arrangement with HealthCare Royalty.

Strengths

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  • Gornitzky demonstrates exceptional professionalism and an in-depth understanding of the financial industry, particularly in regulatory and commercial aspects.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • They handle complex matters with superior market knowledge and a commercial eye, while maintaining excellent quality control.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • They provide very commercial, timely legal support and help us navigate issues with counterparties and their expectations.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • The team at Gornitzky is devoted and knowledgeable. It is also responsive and very pleasant to work with.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Gornitzky has top-of-the-market expertise coupled with unrivalled client service and dedication.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeoplePinhas Rubin
    Senior StatespeoplePinhas Rubin

    Pinhas Rubin

    Pinhas Rubin is a longstanding lawyer with notable experience advising on regulatory matters, including on an international stage. He is very well versed in representing leading Israeli banks.

  • Band 1Eli Elya
    Band 1Eli Elya

    Eli Elya

    Head of banking and finance at Gornitzky, Eli Elya advises an impressive roster of clients, including domestic and international financial institutions. His practice encompasses both transactional and regulatory elements.

    • Eli Elya is attentive, smart, very professional and always aims to find solutions rather than pose difficulties.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Eli Elya is excellent.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Dubi Gross
    Band 2Dubi Gross

    Dubi Gross

    Dubi Gross acts for clients such as banks, private equity sponsors and private credit funds. He is qualified both as an advocate in Israel and as a solicitor in England and Wales.

    • Dubi Gross is a great quarterback, he is very sensible and commercial, as well as being very knowledgeable, creative, diligent and thorough.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Dubi brings a unique balance of rigorous technical legal skills and commercial acumen to each matter. He is an invaluable adviser and advocate for his clients.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Dubi Gross is always willing to help and exemplifies having a commercial eye with a goal of getting deals done.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Elite Elkon
    Band 2Elite Elkon

    Elite Elkon

    Elite Elkon is a well-regarded lawyer whose experience includes regulatory matters. Her recent work includes advising investment banks and non-bank financial services companies on transactions.

    • Elite is smart and manages complex processes professionally.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Elite takes the lead on various workstreams and she is ultra communicative and helps coordinate everything, which is excellent.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Elite Elkon is phenomenal; she never ceases to impress.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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