About

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S. Horowitz has one of the largest teams of banking and finance lawyers in Israel. Our banking and finance practice is widely recognized as a leader in the market with a consistent record of being ranked as a first tier firm by all the major legal directories in their banking and finance tables.

Our market leading banking and finance team acts for commercial banks, investment banks, private equity funds, hedge funds, financial institutions, insurance companies, export credit agencies, mezzanine funds, credit card companies and corporates in relation to the full spectrum of financial products.

We focus on all aspects of finance, including bilateral and syndicated lending, acquisition and leverage financing, venture financing, derivatives and financial instruments, asset finance, project finance, trade finance, export credit finance, credit cards, consumer finance, regulation of banking activity (including financial promotion), restructurings, debt rescheduling, work outs and insolvency.

Having developed extensive experience acting for Israeli and foreign lenders, as well as borrowers, on cross border financings, we work seamlessly with foreign counsel (whether as the local law firm or as the lead firm of lawyers) on international financings.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Israel

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What the Team is Known For

S Horowitz & Co is a premier law firm with an outstanding reputation for financing transactions and a deep bench containing a number of market-leading lawyers. It is particularly noted for its work on behalf of domestic banking clients, providing ongoing regulatory and transactional advice to several of Israel's largest banks. S Horowitz & Co also has recognised expertise in the financing of activities in the transport, energy and agribusiness sectors, and advises major private equity houses in transactions. It has a sophisticated understanding of syndicated loans, as well as asset finance, with notable experience handling cross-border mandates. The firm is notably active in export credit financing.

Work Highlights

  • S Horowitz & Co assisted Ellomay Pumped Storage with a pumped storage power plant project in North Israel, valued at EUR1.5 billion, including financing transactions.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Aharon (Anthony) Bloch
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Aharon (Anthony) Bloch
Head of Banking & Finance
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Eminent Practitioners

Aharon Bloch is a leading lawyer and head of the firm's corporate/commercial department. His practice includes representing leading Israeli banks in syndicated loan transactions and regulatory matters.

Aharon Bloch is a professional authority in many areas of expertise and generates significant business value.

Aharon Bloch has a great legal mind.

Aharon Bloch is one of a kind. With his exceptional qualities and attributes, he is a role model for employees and colleagues.

Michelle Liberman
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Michelle Liberman
Head of Banking & Finance
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Band 1

Michelle Liberman is a highly respected lawyer in Israeli banking circles. She possesses refinancing and cross-border financing experience as well as handling aviation finance. She represents some of the most prominent banks and corporations in Israel.

Michelle Liberman is an excellent lawyer.

Michelle Liberman has exceptional abilities in negotiation and service. She delivers high standards in her work and creates significant business value.

Clifford Davis
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Clifford Davis
Head of Banking & Finance
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Band 2

Clifford Davis is a highly regarded banking lawyer whose clients include global private equity firms and leading Israeli banks. His experience encompasses acquisition finance and export finance.

Clifford Davis is a knowledgeable and practical lawyer.

Clifford Davis' knowledge is second to none, which coupled with this commercial awareness and the service he provides is compelling.

Ranked Lawyers at
S Horowitz

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Israel

Banking & Finance

Aharon (Anthony) Bloch
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Aharon (Anthony) Bloch
Head of Banking & Finance
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Eminent Practitioners
Michelle Liberman
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Michelle Liberman
Head of Banking & Finance
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Band 1
Clifford Davis
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Clifford Davis
Head of Banking & Finance
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Band 2

Members

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Aharon (Anthony) Bloch

Aharon (Anthony) Bloch

Head of Department

Clifford Davis

Clifford Davis

Head of Department

Michelle Liberman

Michelle Liberman

Head of Department

Industries

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Banking & Corporate Finance

Banking & Finance Class Action

Banking & Financial Disputes

Insolvency & Restructuring

Investment Banking

Project Finance