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1 FISCHER (FBC & Co.)Banking & Finance2023 | Band 1 |FISCHER (FBC &Co.) is a hugely impressive Israeli law firm that is equally adept at representing clients on the lender and borrower sides of financial transactions. Its banking and finance team is experienced in assisting with asset financing and corporate financing, acting for a deep lender-side client roster featuring major banks, insurance companies and pension funds. The firm maintains a strong reputation among commercial borrowers, including notable names in the Israeli real estate sector.
1 Gornitzky & CoBanking & Finance2023 | Band 1 |Gornitzky & Co operates a prominent banking and finance group which maintains excellent relationships with a number of Israel's top banks, insurance companies and pension funds and other international financial institutions. It regularly advises on high-value cross-border financing relating to the USA and other jurisdictions. The law firm is capable of handling significant, high-value mandates, and has broad financing knowledge, advising on syndicated and fixed-term loans and debt restructuring. It is additionally known for its active banking regulatory practice.
1 Meitar | Law OfficesBanking & Finance2023 | Band 1 |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 legislative change. It offers additional knowledge in the area of transactional and contentious securities including derivatives and class action lawsuits, as well as in fintech matters. The firm is also notably active in the real estate sector.
1 S Horowitz & CoBanking & Finance2023 | Band 1 |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 also has recognised expertise in the financing of activities in the transport, energy and agribusiness sectors. 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.
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2 Agmon with Tulchinsky Law FirmBanking & Finance2023 | Band 2 |Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm is a popular Israeli law firm that is highly active representing alternative lenders, particularly insurance companies, in the purchase of mortgage portfolios, regulatory compliance, banking licences and the granting of credit facilities. Its banking department also represents borrowers and maintains an impressive reputation for its litigious capabilities. The firm also offers regulatory advice concerning legislative changes, including in relation to credit cards.
2 Arnon, Tadmor-LevyBanking & Finance2023 | Band 2 |Arnon, Tadmor-Levy is a newly merged law firm comprising the former entities Yigal Arnon and Tadmor Levy. The firm fields a highly regarded banking and finance group with notable capabilities acting for lenders and borrowers, as well as an acclaimed litigation offering. It has significant experience handling debt restructuring, securities and regulatory compliance, as well as representing lead arrangers in significant loan facilities. The firm continues to be at the forefront of new issues in the Israeli market, advising on matters such as fintech.
2 Herzog Fox & NeemanBanking & Finance2023 | Band 2 |Herzog Fox & Neeman is a highly rated law firm with an exceptional reputation for representing international financial institutions in major financing transactions, frequently with cross-border aspects. It is also noted for its expertise in regulatory matters and alternative payment methods, including cryptocurrency. It has expertise in issues arising from online and credit card payments, as well as for its dominant practice in the derivatives space. The firm has diverse experience acting on matters relating to real estate, acquisition financing and aircraft financing.
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3 Epstein Rosenblum Maoz (ERM)Banking & Finance2023 | Band 3 |Epstein Rosenblum Maoz is a dynamic law firm with a strong reputation and position in the market. It acts for a range of banks and other financial institutions, with a notable emphasis on those headquartered outside Israel. The finance and banking team has impressive cross-border capabilities, especially in regard to the UK market, frequently acting as local counsel on major international deals. It also provides clients with regulatory advice and is experienced in matters relating to structured finance and derivatives.
3 Erdinast Ben Nathan Toledano & Co. with Hamburger EvronBanking & Finance2023 | Band 3 |Erdinast Ben Nathan Toledano & Co. is a respected law firm with a notable profile for finance work. The banking team regularly acts on high-value acquisition finance mandates, leveraging the strength of the firm's M&A and private equity buyouts practice. It is equally well placed to advise on restructuring and refinancing transactions. Its client list features numerous high-profile corporate borrowers, and it is active representing lenders based in Israel and overseas. The firm's banking and finance lawyers are also experienced in handling work relating to securities.
3 Goldfarb Gross SeligmanBanking & Finance2023 | Band 3 |Goldfarb Gross Seligman represents a number of Israeli and international banking clients in a broad range of regulatory and transactional mandates, including the merger of banking subsidiaries, banking permits and tenders. It is active advising non-bank lenders, including insurance companies and equity funds, on acquisitions, financing and capital markets activities. The team is also noted for its expertise in fintech and derivatives, and has been involved in mandates concerning the decentralisation of banks.
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4 Amit, Pollak, Matalon & CoBanking & Finance2023 | Band 4 |Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co advises an impressive client list featuring several of Israel's leading banks on a variety of issues, including regulatory matters and dispute resolution. The law firm is well known for the strength of its work in the real estate sector, advising insurance companies, private equity funds and borrowers on the financing of urban renewal and construction projects in Israel and abroad. It also possesses notable expertise handling refinancing matters and has experience in the evolution of fintech and cryptocurrency-linked issues.
4 Lipa Meir & CoBanking & Finance2023 | Band 4 |Lipa Meir & Co is a well-recognised law firm that has experience representing banks and institutional investors in the full spectrum of financings, in addition to acting for borrowers. The team often handles mandates relating to the real estate and leasing sectors. It is also highlighted for its regular advice to domestic Israeli clients on banking regulatory issues.
4 M. Firon & Co.Banking & Finance2023 | Band 4 |M. Firon & Co. is particularly strong in advising both banking and non-banking financial clients on regulatory matters. It also advises borrowers and lenders on new financing and the refinancing of existing debt structures. The team is highly experienced in real estate and energy matters, as well as in assisting with international swaps and derivatives agreements.
4 ShiboletBanking & Finance2023 | Band 4 |Shibolet is a well-established law firm which is highlighted for its work in the technology sector. Its banking and finance team possesses experience acting on high-value acquisition financings and syndicated loan agreements, as well as refinancing mandates. The firm's clients include some of Israel's most significant banks and insurance companies, as well as international financial institutions.