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Shimonov & Co.

Capital Markets

Global Guide 2026 : Israel


Shimonov & Co.

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Shimonov & Co. is a leader in the practice of securities law in Israel, being the most active law firm in the field of capital market and securities, and widely regarded as one of the finest boutique firms in the country. The firm represents many dozens of public companies, including some of Israel’s most prominent and important companies, and some of the largest real estate companies in North America, which securities are traded on the TASE.

 

The firm was founded in 1993 by Adv. Israel Shimonov, a leading expert in capital markets and securities law. The firm has been supporting its clients for over 30 years, providing public companies and companies going public with the full range of legal services, including prospectuses and public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, securities law and corporate law.

 

The firm’s team holds unique expertise in representing foreign corporations seeking to offer securities to the public in Israel, focusing on North American companies. The firm earned an international reputation in the field securities and has been involved in most of these companies in the last decade.

 

Shimonov & Co. is consistently ranked in the Top Tier of law firms for capital markets and securities law, both by local and international legal guides, after having led, over the years, hundreds of prospectuses and public offerings in Israel, alongside representing clients in the most significant and complex transactions in Israel.

 

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Capital Markets - Israel

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Shimonov & Co. is a highly rated boutique law firm with specialised expertise in debt and equity capital markets. It is particularly known for its work advising US real estate companies on Israeli bond offerings. Clients also benefit from the group's experience acting on significant debt refinancing matters and IPOs. The team earns recognition for its prolific activity on capital markets matters arising in the real estate and energy sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Shimonov assisted Lightstone Enterprises with bond issuances, for a total value of ILS2.07 billion.

Strengths

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  • Shimonov's lawyers are intimately familiar with the industries with which they work and have a very strong business awareness.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal
  • The team at Shimonov is constantly aware of the newest guidelines in the industry and assists with navigating the complexity of a constantly changing market.

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  • The Shimonov team always has the answers.

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  • Shimonov is very creative, highly service-oriented, always available and attentive to clients. It is highly knowledgeable in its fields of activity.

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  • Shimonov examines every issue thoroughly and decisions or legal advice are never given hastily.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersIsrael Shimonov
    Eminent PractitionersIsrael Shimonov

    Israel Shimonov

    Israel Shimonov is a leading lawyer who acts on matters such as debt and bond restructuring, private and public share issues and offerings of bonds.

    • Israel has extensive experience, strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of the securities authorities' actions. He does not hesitate to express his opinion.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
    • Israel Shimonov is the ultimate choice among the lawyers who deal with complex issues and aspects related to the Israeli capital markets.

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    • Israel Shimonov is creative, has lots of experience and is very pleasant to work with. He is calm, knowledgeable, very commercial, client-oriented and good at picking the right people for the job.

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    • Israel is endowed with high creativity and the ability to deal with regulators.

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    • Israel Shimonov is smart, creative, knowledgeable and loyal to his clients.

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  • Band 4Dudi Berland
    Band 4Dudi Berland

    Dudi Berland

    Dudi Berland is joint head of the capital markets practice at Shimonov. He is particularly renowned for his expertise in assisting North American real estate companies raise capital and finance on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

    • Dudi Berland is knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. He is always commercial and good at working on complex cross-border deals and good at resolving issues.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
    • Dudi's service, professional knowledge and commercial understanding are impeccable.

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    • Dudi combines extensive knowledge and accuracy with the ability to push teams toward completion.

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    • Dudi Berland is an excellent lawyer. He is highly skilled and experienced.

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    • Dudi has strong business connections with other parties that facilitate moving transactions forward.

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  • Up and ComingBenjamin Ben Zimra
    Up and ComingBenjamin Ben Zimra

    Benjamin Ben Zimra

    Benjamin Ben Zimra has an increasingly strong reputation for assisting international issuers with bond and debt issues in Israel. He has particularly extensive experience in representing clients in the real estate sector.

    • Benjamin has a considerable amount of company-specific knowledge and industry knowledge.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
    • Benjamin Ben Zimra's expertise and knowledge of the ever-changing real estate industry is unmatchable.

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    • Benjamin's service, professional knowledge and commercial understanding are impeccable.

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    • Benjamin Ben Zimra is an excellent and thoughtful attorney.

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    • Benjamin is pleasant to work with and very knowledgeable.

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