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Gornitzky & Co

Restructuring/Insolvency

Global Guide 2026 : Israel


Gornitzky & Co

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Our Restructuring and Insolvency team is widely recognized for commercial results and seamless service, advising all parties in complex local and multi-jurisdictional restructurings and insolvency proceedings.

Gornitzky & Co. plays a prominent role in many of Israel’s most complex matters, representing stakeholders including distressed companies, creditors, shareholders, financial institutions, private equity sponsors and others.

We handle a broad range of restructuring solutions, including moratoriums, debt rescheduling, debt-to-equity swaps, capital restructurings, finance-driven restructurings (including buy-outs, M&A and new equity), structured receiverships, out-of-court reorganizations and restructurings through formal insolvency processes.

The team advises on insolvency proceedings and related litigation, including officer protection, creditor claims, cross-border recovery, asset freezes and search orders, and provides guidance on avoidance actions and regulatory, financial and commercial issues. Firm partners are frequently appointed as liquidators, receivers or trustees in high-profile cases.

Our multidisciplinary approach draws on leading expertise across Banking and Finance, Capital Markets and Securities, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Real Estate and Tax.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Israel

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Gornitzky & Co is a prominent law firm advising a range of clients on the full gamut of restructuring matters and insolvencies. The department holds notable expertise in debt and capital restructurings and structured receiverships. Its partners are often appointed as liquidators, trustees and receivers.

Work Highlights

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  • Gornitzky & Co advised Brown Hotels on debt settlement proceedings.

Strengths

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  • Gornitzky has a dedicated team and handles very complicated cases for us.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal
  • Gornitzky has an understanding of securities, insolvency and corporate law, as well as the business aspects. The law firm has the ability to focus on the main things.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal
  • Gornitzky has experts in Israeli insolvency matters and works well on cross-border and US matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Amnon Biss
    Band 3Amnon Biss

    Amnon Biss

    Amnon Biss is well placed to advise clients on debt settlements and restructuring plans and demonstrates a high activity level in cross-border matters.

    • Amnon Biss is great. He understands given situations, provides great customer service, is always available and gets the answer in time.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal
    • Amnon Biss has an understanding of the business aspects and the ability to focus on the main things.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Karen Reichbach-Segal
    Band 3Karen Reichbach-Segal

    Karen Reichbach-Segal

    Karen Reichbach-Segal is a highly regarded lawyer who advises on a range of both contentious and non-contentious matters in the insolvency space. Her expertise cuts across a number of sectors, including real estate, retail, food and beverages, and energy.
  • Band 3Yaron Elhawi
    Band 3Yaron Elhawi

    Yaron Elhawi

    Yaron Elhawi is well versed in handling debt settlement negotiations and insolvency proceedings, including matters with cross-border elements. He is well equipped to advise both creditors and debtors, including banks and companies from the agricultural, energy and retail industries.
    • Yaron Elhawi is great. He is very smart and committed.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal

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