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The firm's banking, financial services is widely recognized as the leader in this area in Israel. We provide legal services to most of the banking corporations and financial institutions in the country, handling all legal aspects of their business activities. These include licensing, corporate governance, regulatory compliance and representation before regulatory authorities. In addition, our attorneys provide ongoing legal advice and opinions on complex banking and finance issues, which are well-regarded by local policy makers and lawmakers, as well as other market organizations, such as the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, ISDA, whose members rely on our netting opinion. The firm also advises leading international banks that are active in Israel.

The firm has extensive expertise in the credit card field as well, and represents numerous banks and credit card companies. This expertise encompasses contractual engagements and licensing with international organizations, clearinghouse arrangements and determination of interchange fees, cooperation among credit card companies, and providing legal opinions on a wide range of topics related to credit card activities. Additionally, the firm handles securities offerings, prepares prospectuses, and handles periodic and immediate reporting matters for banking institutions whose shares are traded on public securities exchanges.

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What the Team is Known For

The banking and finance team at Meitar is best known for its representation of a number of Israel's largest banks, insurance companies and institutional lenders. It is well versed in banking regulatory matters, including those underpinning major financial services M&A. The firm is additionally experienced in assisting with the establishment of new banking divisions and the restructuring of operations in response to financial sector developments. It offers additional knowledge in the area of factoring transactions and securities including securitisation, as well as in fintech matters. The firm is also notably active in the real estate sector.

Strengths

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Even in complex situations, Meitar finds new and creative solutions.

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Meitar focuses on the critical aspects and ensures that all important points are addressed.

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Meitar is top level in banking regulatory and transactional matters. The law firm is thorough, client-oriented, easy to work with and extremely knowledgeable.

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Meitar is good at handling complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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Eyal Dotan
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Eyal Dotan
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Eyal Dotan garners particular recognition for his work on regulatory matters, advising very prominent clients in the financial services and banking sectors. He has notable experience regarding the implementation of new laws.

Eyal Dotan has extensive and unique professional knowledge. He is extremely knowledgeable, smart and service-oriented.

Eyal Dotan is thorough and knows all legal requirements and precedents. He is very coherent and precise.

He is one of the most knowledgeable banking lawyers in Israel. He has an amazing depth of knowledge of banking law and has a deep acquaintance with the regulators and their mindset.

Eyal Dotan is a fantastic lawyer. He is very professional and always gives us very clear insights.

Eyal Dotan is highly experienced and great at dealing with complex regulatory and compliance matters. He gives profound and solid legal opinion in complex matters.

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Gal Feingold
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Gal Feingold
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Gal Feingold acts for a variety of clients such as leading Israeli pension funds, banks and alternative credit providers. A well-regarded lawyer in the space, he is well versed in financing, factoring and credit facilities.

Gal Feingold knows how to handle a complex transaction and is very reliable.

Gal is highly service-minded.

Gal Feingold is very experienced and good to work with. He has great commercial and market knowledge.

Gal is excellent and he does both domestic and international work.

Gal is very knowledgeable and efficient.

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Judith Gal-Or
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Judith Gal-Or
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Judith Gal-Or is an eminent lawyer who regularly acts on banking transactions and also possesses notable experience supporting clients in regulatory matters. Her client list features insurance companies, pension funds and some of the biggest names in the Israeli banking sector, as well as international institutions.

Judith Gal-Or provides highly professional financing services. She is extremely responsive and ensures that every aspect of the transaction is covered.

Judith Gal-Or is always available, totally dedicated, she works hard to get the deal done, is practical and she knows how to deliver on point and on time.

Judith Gal-Or has years of experience, she knows the nuts and bolts of finance, is a great and reliable negotiator. Her clients can sleep soundly when she is handling matters.

In both transactions and regulatory matters, she really knows her stuff and is highly respected.

Judith Gal-Or is an expert on various finance transactions, is very meticulous, can handle any level of complexity, is very responsible and has the complementary knowledge of other fields required.

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Gal Feingold
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Gal Feingold
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Judith Gal-Or
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Judith Gal-Or
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Eyal Dotan
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Eyal Dotan
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David Dydek

Sivan Atiram

Yehuda (Hudy) Dolev