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The Fintech department at Zioni Pillersdorf Phillip is widely recognized for its proficiency in the fintech world, particularly in blockchain and cryptocurrencies.


With vast experience in the fintech industry, we advise our clients on crucial areas such as online payments, digital currencies, open banking, money transfers, electronic money, and governmental regulations, both domestically and overseas. The department specializes in furnishing legal agreements and in obtaining the requisite licenses and permits mandated by law, along with aiding its clients in capital raising, commercial agreement, IP, etc. On the litigation front, we specialize in litigation concerning the law and regulation of cryptocurrencies and blockchain. We represent and advise companies and individuals in various proceedings regarding these matters.


In this context, we represented Bits of Gold (BOG), a pioneering cryptocurrency broker, in a precedential appeal to the Israeli Supreme Court (EA 6389/17). The Supreme Court accepted our appeal, determining that BOG can continue to manage its account at Leumi Bank for trading cryptocurrencies. The case set a significant global precedent, influencing the entire field, cited worldwide, and brought about a change in the Israeli Government's attitude towards digital currencies. Following this achievement, we became the 'go-to firm' for companies and individuals involved in the cryptocurrency field.

Chambers Review

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FinTech Legal - Israel

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Zioni Pillersdorf Phillip Advocates is an impressive boutique based in Tel Aviv. The firm advises FinTech clients on AML, crypto assets, financing, privacy, data protection, licensing and crypto-asset disputes matters.

Work Highlights

  • Zioni Pillersdorf Phillip Advocates provided ongoing legal and regulatory advice to Blocksmint, including on its joint physical bullion and NFT offering.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ohad Phillip
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Ohad Phillip
Head of FinTech Legal
2
Band 2
Ohad Phillip is a founding partner of Zioni Pillersdorf Phillip and has deep expertise in FinTech regulatory matters. Phillip advises FinTech startups as well as large digital currency trading platforms on AML, privacy, data protection and financing matters.

Ohad brings a calm, solutions-oriented approach to complex matters and has a rare ability to distil sophisticated regulatory frameworks into clear, actionable guidance.

Ohad's ability to strike the right balance between legal risk management and commercial agility sets him apart.

Ohad Phillip is an exceptional and super-professional advocate.

Shaul Zioni
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Shaul Zioni
3
Band 3

Shaul Zioni focuses on providing domestic and international clients with regulatory advice and representation in litigations. He is particularly experienced in handling issues surrounding cryptocurrency.

Shaul Zioni's combination of legal expertise and a genuinely thoughtful, client-centered approach makes a real difference.

Shaul is highly responsive, well-prepared and brings a calm, strategic presence to every situation.

Shaul is an incredibly talented, hard-working and honest individual who is a real pleasure to work with. He is thorough, sophisticated and incredibly intelligent both professionally and with people.

Ranked Individuals at
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FinTech Legal

Ohad Phillip
2
Ohad Phillip
Head of FinTech Legal
2
Band 2
Shaul Zioni
3
Shaul Zioni
3
Band 3

Members

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Ohad Phillip

Ohad Phillip

Head of Department