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Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates > The Legal 500 Rankings
Israel > Planning and zoning Tier 2
Work highlights
Israel > Real estate and construction Tier 2
Real estate lawyers at Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates ‘add value to any discussion’, according to sources. Well-weighted between development projects and real estate transactions, the full-spectrum team acts for a mix of entrepreneurs, construction companies and lenders across all key real estate fields, including residential, commercial, shopping malls, infrastructure and hotels. Widely acknowledged as a market leader, practice head Avi Ben-Yaacov is ‘involved in the process until the desired result is achieved’. Revital Reuven, Tomer Tzadok and Orel Bar Dayan are also noted. Idan Matlin recently left to join Shufersal Real Estate.Practice head(s):
Avi Ben-Yaacov; Revital Reuven; Tomer Tzadok; Orel Bar Dayan
Testimonials
‘The firm’s real estate and construction team, led by Avi Ben-Yaacov, is professional, available and involved in the process until the desired result is achieved.’
‘Avi Ben-Yaacov, and his team, are available for any question, and add value to any discussion.’
Key clients
Africa Israel Residences
AFI Properties
Africa Israel Investments
Tel Aviv Beach Plaza
Orbit Communications Systems
Israel Discount Bank
Gav-Yam Property & Building Corp. of IDB Group
IGI Investments (Izaki Group – Renanot Enterprises and Investments)
Bank Leumi le-Israel
G CITY (former name – Gazit Glob)
Matrix It
Work highlights
- Acting for Africa Israel Residences and its partners on several real estate projects valued at billions of NIS, including land purchases for hundreds of residential units as well as finance and sales.
- Advising Aharoni Group on several real estate projects, including on the construction of multiple buildings in Lod, Netivot, Rishon LeZion and Bat Yam.
- Advising Israel Discount Bank on multiple financing transactions with real estate entrepreneurs, and also on various matters regarding its properties, including on the construction of its new campus located in the 1,000 Complex in Rishon LeZion.
Israel > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2
Israel > Banking and finance Tier 3
Alongside its regulatory expertise, Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates is known for advising lenders and borrowers alike on complex real estate transactions and projects, where Avi Ben-Yaacov is noted for his recent engagement in major real estate transactions in Israel. Further core workflows of the practice include international commercial transactions and securities issues, for which practice head Ora Dvir is the main contact. Eran Shuster is an expert in banking regulation and Ofer Yankovich is a specialist in capital markets and securities law, areas in which Sharon Drori-Wichelewski is also well versed.Practice head(s):
Ora Dvir; Ofer Yankovich; Avi Ben-Yaacov; Eran Shuster; Sharon Drori-Wichelewski
Testimonials
‘The team is available, professional and most involved.’
Key clients
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE)
Bank Hapoalim Ltd.
Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M
Israel Discount Bank Ltd
UBank (part of FIBI Group)
Gottex Group
Mercantile Discount Bank Ltd. (Mercantile)
First International Bank of Israel Ltd. (FIBI)
Massad Bank Ltd. (MBL)
Africa Israel Residences Ltd. (AFR)
AFI Properties Ltd. (AIP)
HSBC Bank (Israel)
IGI Investments (Izaki Group – Renanot Enterprises and Investments Ltd.)
Aharoni Group (M.A) development and investment Ltd
Work highlights
- Provided legal advice to MTB with regard to a myriad of compliance with proper banking conduct regulations, including those involving “related parties” transactions with controlling shareholders and officers, proper conduct of banking business and more, all in accordance with the directives of the Bank of Israel, the Companies Law and Securities Law.
- Advising the TASE on all regulatory aspects of its operation as both a stock exchange and the operations of its two clearing houses, the ‘Bursa’ clearing house and the ‘Maof’ clearing house.
- Advised Israel Discount Bank on multiple financing transactions in which the Bank provides finance and credit to real estate entrepreneurs and landowners.
Israel > Capital markets Tier 3
Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates‘ capital markets team consistently advises on debt and equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs and capital raisings, while also providing comprehensive regulatory advice. The team is particularly active in assisting clients in the real estate sector, where practice co-head Ofer Yankovich notably represents Africa Israel Group. Fellow co-head Eran Shuster is the go-to choice for a litany of companies traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, advising on capital raising processes, bond issuances and debt arrangements.Practice head(s):
Ofer Yankovich; Eran Shuster
Key clients
Africa Israel Residences Ltd.
Afi Properties Ltd
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Ltd (Tase)
The Tel – Aviv Stock Exchange Clearing House Ltd
Maof Clearing House Ltd
Top Ramdor Systems And Computers (1990) Ltd.
Elmor Electricity Installations And Services (1986) Ltd.
Inter Gamma Investment Company Ltd.
Rapac Communication & Infrastructure Ltd.
Ort Technologies Ltd.
Matrix It Ltd.
Almogim Holdings Ltd.
Property And Building Corp. Ltd.
Lapidoth Capital Ltd.
Big Shopping Centres Ltd.
Ofek Shely Entrepreneurship Ltd.
Suny Cellular Communication Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Ltd., a public company traded on TASE, on its buyback and a special Buyback stock purchases, up to a total amount of NIS190m.
- Advised Rapac, a public company traded on TASE, on a transaction for the sale of its holdings in Rapac Energy Ltd.
- Advised Ofek Shelly Entrepreneurship Ltd., an Israeli company engaged in the development, construction and marketing of residential projects, on the IPO of debentures.
Dispute resolution > Dispute resolution: class actions (including derivative actions) Tier 3
Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates advises on a broad scope of class actions, with its ongoing representation of domestic and foreign banks on cases stemming from foreign currency trading remaining at the forefront. The team is also currently handling multiple derivative cases. Doron Dan spearheads the wider litigation department and his focus spans a range of contentious fields, including class actions.Practice head(s):
Doron Dan
Other key lawyers:
Oren Pechthold; Dana Shwartz-Ashtar; Hila Goldfeld; Sagi Natan; Dana Maman-Koren
Key clients
Azorim
Amisragas
K.f.C
Deloitte Economic Consulting Services (1986)
AFI Residences
Begro
Danya Cibus
Balfur (72)
Africa Israel Hotels
AFI Properties
AFI Development
Mercantile Bank & Discount Bank
U-Bank
Bank Hapoalim B.M.
B Fresh
Israel Trade Bank
HSBC Bank
HSBC Holdings
Orpak Systems
C.A.R.E Medical Services
The new REIT fund
Mivtach-Simon/ MVS Insurance Agents
H&O Israel
Aminach
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Hadera Ocean Village
Orbit Communication Systems
A prominent advertising company in a dispute with a competitor
P.R.S. Mediterranean
Mobility
Shareholders of Family Line
SOHO Collection
AY Electronics
Aharoni Group
Top Ramdor Systems & Computers Co. (1990)
Work highlights
- Representing Israel Discount Bank in a class action filed against it — and against Bank Hapoalim and Mizrahi Tefahot Bank — for a total of NIS 1.4bn, based on a claim relating to foreign currency trading.
- Representing several private clients in a class action filed against Meitav Dash regarding pension rights.
- Representing HSBC in a class action filed against it, as well as against other foreign banks, alleging that foreign currency trading rooms’ employees, wrongfully co-ordinated the rates in foreign currency trades.
Israel > Employment Tier 3
Chosen by an array of clients from the tourism, retail and tech sectors, Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates' team continues to provide comprehensive advice on employee rights, termination of employment and the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements. Noted for handling significant cases related to collective labour law, litigation expert Limor Argov-Shenhav jointly leads the team with Igal Kolof, who focuses on the tourism industry.Practice head(s):
Limor Argov-Shenhav; Igal-Kolof
Testimonials
‘Limor Argov and her team are helpful, professional and provided the knowledge needed to make the right decision.’
‘The team is exceptionally loyal and reliable.’
‘Excellent relationship.’
Key clients
Negev Ceramics Ltd. and its subsidiaries
Africa Israel Hotels ltd. – Crowne Plaza Israel
Gottex-Zara Israel Group
Denya Cebus Ltd.
Microsoft
Shira Tech LTD.
AFI Properties
Africa Israel Residential
Safra Bank Ltd.
Discount Group
Top Ramdor Systems and Computers (1990) Ltd
H&O
PM – Partner Manufacturing Ltd
Rapac and Intergamma Groups
Krause Industries
JICA – Japan-Israel Commercial Association
The Dance Lab of Excellence Ltd
The Revolution Orchestra
Health Direct Medical Services Ltd.
Rom Geves Ltd.
Certus Ltd.
YCD Atmosphere Ltd
Aminach Furniture & Mattresses Industries Ltd.
Delta Elkon
Auto Royal Ltd.
Cohen Construction and Investments Ltd.
Arrow Rapac
ADM Industries Centers Ltd.
Midsha Food Industries Ltd.
A.Y. Electronics Ltd.
Rinchem Company (Israel) Ltd.
Tamuz Group
Work highlights
- Acted for Gottex-Zara Israel Group, a retail fashion group acting in Israel, in a negotiation for a second collective agreement which focuses on the welfare of the employees and the overall wage system in the company.
- Advised Africa Israel Hotels Ltd. in the purchase of several additional hotels, for all their activities, while providing legal advice regarding hiring employees, transfer of provident funds and other social rights.
- Represented Rinchem, an Israeli subsidiary of Rinchem Company LLC, based in the United States, in the renewal of the company’s special permit to employ employees during weekly rest days in accordance with the Hours of Work and Rest Law, issued by the Ministry of Labour.
Israel > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates routinely represents clients in cross-border M&A transactions, investment operations, and joint ventures. The department is jointly chaired by Igal Kolof, whose broad practice spans mergers and acquisitions, litigation, and labour law, and international transactions specialist Dror Toren. Eli Aviv notably specialises in complex technology agreements, while Sagee Feldman is the go-to choice for several leading fashion groups in Israel, whom he regularly represents in their operations.Practice head(s):
Dror Toren; Igal Kolof
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Gottex-Zara Israel Group
Trimera Group
AFI Hotels
Kiteworks / Accellion USA, LLC
Pillar Tech Ltd.
Alexander Schneider Ltd
Stefani Design Ltd
Midsha Food Industries Ltd
BeFresh Ltd
AY Electronics Ltd.
Aminach Group
Shiratech Solutions Ltd.
P.M Partner Manufacturing Ltd.
Rapac Energy Ltd.
Top Ramdor Systems & Computers (1990) Ltd.
Danya Cebus Ltd.
ORT Technologies Ltd.
Krausz Industries ltd.
Aharoni Group
Hasid Bros Construction Company Ltd
Owners of Portugalis Ltd
A foreign banking institution
Africa Israel Europe
Cargal Group
Kenlov Capital Ltd. Kenlov Renewable Energy Ltd.
Africa Urban Renewal Ltd.
El-Mor
Work highlights
- Advised Kiteworks on a major complex international transaction surrounding the acquisition of 100% of the issued capital of three European companies engaged in cybersecurity, encryption, and SaaS.
- Advised PM Partner Manufacturing shareholders on a transaction to purchase the entire shareholding capital of the company from all minority stakeholders, thus increasing their share from 50% of the company to 100%.
- Advised Top Ramdor Systems and Computers (1990) Ltd. on several transactions for the purchase of control in a number of companies engaged in the GRC, IT and LegalTech fields.
Dispute resolution > Dispute resolution: local litigation and arbitration Tier 5
Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates’ dispute resolution practice is active across a diverse range of fields, with notable experience in real estate, professional negligence, tenders and shareholder disputes. Practice head, Doron Dan, possesses 35 years of experience in contentious matters.Practice head(s):
Doron Dan
Key clients
Azorim
Amisragas
K.f.C
Deloitte Economic Consulting Services (1986)
AFI Residences
Begro
Danya Cibus
Balfur (72)
Africa Israel Hotels
AFI Properties
AFI Development
Mercantile Bank & Discount Bank
U-Bank
Bank Hapoalim B.M.
B Fresh
Israel Trade Bank
HSBC Bank
HSBC Holdings
Orpak Systems
C.A.R.E Medical Services
The new REIT fund
Mivtach-Simon/ MVS Insurance Agents
H&O Israel
Aminach
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Hadera Ocean Village
Orbit Communication Systems
A prominent advertising company in a dispute with a competitor
P.R.S. Mediterranean
Mobility
Shareholders of Family Line
SOHO Collection
AY Electronics
Aharoni Group
Top Ramdor Systems & Computers Co. (1990)
Work highlights
- Acting for Israel Discount Bank in a series of lawsuits filed by private investors who invested money with a client of the bank that eventually went into liquidation.
- Representing Africa Israel Hotels in a multimillion-shekel lawsuit filed by a competing company.
- Representing Africa Israel Residences in a series of lawsuits filed against it, and other parties, by the Tel Aviv Municipality concerning claimed ownership rights in the ‘Summayl Compound’.
Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates > Firm Profile
The firm: Established in 1936, the firm of Weksler, Bregman & Co is one of the most prominent corporate and commercial law firms in Israel. The firm, with over 60 attorneys, has a general, full-service business practice, with specialisation in real estate, securities, banking and commercial transactions. Weksler, Bregman & Co’s clientele encompasses both international and local large-scale corporations and public bodies in these sectors.
Areas of practice: The firm provides services to its corporate clients in a broad and diversified range of legal matters. These include: the establishment and ongoing representation of corporations, partnerships, branches of foreign corporations in Israel and joint venture entities; negotiation, counseling and other services relating to assets/shares purchase transactions, and mergers and acquisitions; the drafting of R&D, technology and licensing agreements, franchise, marketing, agency and distributorship agreements, stock option schemes, and a variety of other types of commercial agreements and documents. The firm has vast experience in representing some of Israel’s top retail fashion corporations. In recent years, the firm also handled the merger of two of the largest accounting firms in Israel.
Weksler, Bregman & Co is consistently ranked as one of the leading firms in Israel in the field of real estate. The firm has vast experience in commercial, residential and industrial real estate development and infrastructure projects, ranging from the construction of commercial centres, large residential areas, shopping malls and hotels and infrastructure projects. The firm represents a leading Israeli investment company, engaged in land development, construction, trade, hotels and tourism, including the regional franchise for a major international hotel chain.
The firm offers broad expertise in the securities field and has extensive experience in public offerings and private placements, representing both issuers and underwriters. It serves as legal counsel to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and has handled the public offerings of leading Israeli banks and investment and holding companies. The firm also provides corporate planning in the selection and design of business structures, and in the financing of corporate reorganisations and other transactions. The firm’s work also includes the preparation of documentation, the conducting of due diligence reviews, and complex negotiations with regulatory and securities and exchange authorities.
The firm provides services for a number of Israeli and international entrepreneurs, companies and venture funds in hi-tech, providing counselling in the areas of corporate structure, funding, securities, intellectual property and employment law.
The firm renders legal services to banking institutions in Israel, including several leading banks. Work performed includes counselling, negotiations, legal opinions, issuance of various types of governmental licenses and other related services.
The firm deals with governmental bodies and agencies and advises its clients on the establishment of incentive-based investments in industry and tourism.
In the field of commercial litigation, arbitration and labour disputes, the firm supervises foreign litigation on behalf of its Israeli clientele and represents foreign clients in Israeli courts.
The firm offers broad expertise in matters relating to liquidation and receivership procedures of corporations, and the firm’s lawyers act as liquidators or receivers of companies, especially on behalf of banks. Uri Bregman, the firm’s senior partner, serves as the special administrator of a bank which is in liquidation.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate and commercial | Ofer Yankovich | ||
| Corporate and commercial | Dror Toren | ||
| Corporate and commercial | David Abadi | ||
| Real estate and BOT projects | Avi Ben-Yaacov | ||
| Banking and finance | Ofer Yankovich | ||
| Banking and finance | Eran Shuster | ||
| Commercial property | Avi Ben-Yaacov | ||
| Securities and capital markets | Ofer Yankovich | ||
| Securities and capital markets | Eran Shuster | ||
| Planning and zoning | Avi Ben-Yaacov | ||
| International transactions | Dror Toren | ||
| International transactions | David Abadi | ||
| International transactions | Avi Ben-Yaacov | ||
| Mergers and acquisitions | Dror Toren | ||
| Mergers and acquisitions | David Abadi | ||
| Mergers and acquisitions | Ofer Yankovich | ||
| Litigation and arbitration | Doron Dan | ||
| Litigation and arbitration | Michael Oiknine | ||
| Liquidation and receivership | Doron Dan | ||
| Liquidation and receivership | Michael Oiknine | ||
| Employment and labour | Limor Argov | ||
| Hi-tech investments | Dror Toren | ||
| Antitrust; tender law | Ofer Yankovich | ||
| Antitrust; tender law | Eran Shuster |