FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2025 : Israel
Band 1
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Meitar has strong banking and finance, corporate and technology practices, and the firm assists Israeli and international clients with all manner of FinTech matters. Meitar is considered market-leading in representing investment and venture capital funds in fund formation.
Work Highlights
- Meitar advised Viola FinTech Fund on a multimillion dollar investment in ZayZoon, an earned wage access business, as part of ZayZoon's Series B extension funding round.
Strengths
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"Meitar has deep knowledge of the industry and combines this expertise with a high level of creativity. In addition, the team's responsiveness is outstanding."
"Meitar's ability to think creatively and innovatively sets it apart, providing unique solutions to its clients. The team ensures that its advice also aligns with the client's broader goals."
"Meitar is exceptional: the team members are always available, very fast to respond, and never a bottleneck."
"Meitar's lawyers are the most knowledgeable, experienced and up-to-date on the subject of crypto regulations and structuring of crypto deals."
"All of those we worked with provided high levels of service and were quick to understand the fundamentals of the blockchain industry."
"Meitar has deep knowledge of the industry and combines this expertise with a high level of creativity. In addition, the team's responsiveness is outstanding."
"Meitar's ability to think creatively and innovatively sets it apart, providing unique solutions to its clients. The team ensures that its advice also aligns with the client's broader goals."
"Meitar is exceptional: the team members are always available, very fast to respond, and never a bottleneck."
"Meitar's lawyers are the most knowledgeable, experienced and up-to-date on the subject of crypto regulations and structuring of crypto deals."
"All of those we worked with provided high levels of service and were quick to understand the fundamentals of the blockchain industry."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan Irom is a partner in the firm's corporate and securities group and leads its blockchain, cryptocurrency and digital coin practice. He advises on regulatory compliance and assists with investment rounds and transactional matters.
"Jonathan is the most experienced and creative lawyer in this space. His deep expertise in corporate matters and crypto-related issues allows him to provide exceptional service to startups and VCs."
"Jonathan Irom is not only a super professional lawyer but a real partner. He is smart, committed, responsive, professional, a dealmaker and much more."
"Jonathan Irom handled the matters in an exemplary manner and has become an integral part of our expanded team, as well as a good friend to our internal teams."
"Jonathan consistently demonstrates professionalism and responsiveness with a strong mindset focussed on getting things done rapidly and efficiently."
"His deep knowledge and creativity, coupled with his extensive experience in our practice area, make him our first choice for any issue."
Eyal Dotan is a partner in Meitar's corporate, securities and banking groups. Dotan is very experienced in representing incumbents and financial institutions in complex transactions, mergers, acquisitions, compensation for senior executives and other areas.
"Eyal is a very senior guy who understands the banks, their requirements and agendas. He is a perfectly great lawyer."