M. Firon & Co Advocates and Notaries > Tel Aviv, Israel > Firm Profile

‘We have been using Firon’s fabulous team, exclusively,  for well over a decade. Excellent.’

‘Tamar Golan, Galit Golan and Guy Golan are all top-class labour law specialists. Very effective.’

‘Providing professional service, high availability to the client, ongoing consultation on issues that arise in the company and quality treatment of legal problems.’

‘Tamar Golan and Oshrit Marciano – high availability and professionalism.’

‘They are very professional and always available to answer our needs.’

‘I am working with Omer Tikolsky and his team – they provide a high level of service.’

‘Oded Ofek is brilliant, creative and a unique expert in his fields of practice, integrating a wide variety of knowledge in different legal fields, and not only in capital markets, offering a mature, integrated and enlightening insight into any legal issue.’

‘The team led by Oded Ofek possesses unique know-how and an absolute commitment to clients. The lawyers have a specialisation in all regulated capital markets and the corresponding ability to innovate and advise clients on unregulated products and their combination with regulated markets. This is why I turn to Oded and his team for legal advice on all capital markets matters in order to obtain absolute certainty in their capital markets legal transactions in Israel.’

‘Oded Ofek is a dedicated, smart lawyer, able to handle pressure. He is a true first-rate professional with impressive capabilities as a lawyer, and I can certainly mark him as a leader in the capital market field, as well as in investment funds, mutual funds, and portfolio management. If I ever need help, advice, or wisdom, I just turn to Oded and recommend to anyone to do so as well.’

‘I work mainly with Oded Ofek, head of the capital markets department. Furthermore, I think he has a special approach that combines a mature appearance, business wisdom, in-depth and extensive legal knowledge in the field, and a comfortable, very involved and assertive temperament and leadership. In my opinion, he is undoubtedly the leading specialist in the field and is highly regarded by all the colleagues and staff of the Israel Security Authority.’

‘Extremely professional, well-informed on the subject, quick and out-of-the-box in thinking and providing solutions.’

‘Jacob Sarov is an extremely competent, capable, responsive and creative partner. Not only within the firm, but also as a client partner, able to provide cutting-edge, thoughtful and above all practical advice.’

‘An all-star team of professionals. Clearly experts in cross-border M&A, investment and finance.’

‘Jacob Enoch is a phenomenal transactional lawyer with a wealth of skills and experience that is truly out of the ordinary. My only choice.’

‘David Yaacobi is a brilliant young partner. Very capable and dedicated. Jacob Enoch is simply the best lawyer in Israel, at all levels of his varied practice.’

‘The best M&A team in the country.’

‘The most impressive team we met. They are commercial, responsive and good at what they do. They don’t just act as lawyers, they want to offer the client a complete treatment.’

‘We have been using Firon for almost 10 years and are extremely satisfied with their services. Jacob Sarov has steered us in the right direction several times, understanding our business thoroughly, which makes it easy to handle a professional decision. I believe they are unique in that they bring a deep knowledge of the industry, enthusiasm, high availability, speed of execution and a lot of passion, making them a rare mix of qualities to support the firm.’

‘One of the largest law firms in Israel with broad specialisations. It has first-class experts in a range of different fields, thus being able to provide a comprehensive response to the diverse legal needs of companies.’

‘Mazor Matzkevich has extensive experience as a lawyer at the Israeli Competition Authority and the US FTC. Her approach is creative and flexible, and her knowledge is always up-to-date. She is very dedicated to the companies she works with and succeeds in promoting corporate programmes.’

‘The team of lawyers assisting me is professional, very service-oriented, helpful and approachable. They proactively update the relevant regulatory changes.’

‘Mazor Matzkevich is a perfect lawyer, with excellent US and Israeli experience. Really phenomenal. Outstanding.’

‘We collaborate with Danny Kabir on complex class actions. Danny possesses extensive experience and the ability to navigate issues effectively, leading to the resolution of lawsuits and facilitating compromises. Furthermore, he is a skilled litigator who adeptly utilizes all the legal tools at his disposal.’

‘The firm provides me with legal services in the field of class actions. It does a very professional and good job. Lawyers write well, and argue well in court.’

‘In my opinion, the department is particularly excellent because of the very impressive presence of Ronit Sutton Salkind, who leads the team in the fields of consumer, accessibility and the environment for class action defence in an exceptional professional manner.’

‘We work mainly with Ronit Sutton Salkind. She is one of a kind, and in a league of her own. She masters the practice brilliantly, knows the judges and case law, master’s every innovation in the field, has fantastic trial management abilities, and simply achieves the best possible results for her clients.’

‘The team provides professional service, strong availability to the client, ongoing consultation on issues that arise in the company and quality treatment of legal problems.’

‘Ronit Sutton Salkind is smart and thorough — an excellent performer.’

‘Jacob Enoch is the clear market leader in Israel and generally regarded as an expert on an international level.’

‘Responsive, business-oriented and most importantly, the best gladiators one could hope for.’

‘Jacob Enoch, is the one real international arbitration attorney in Israel. His vast experience, both as an advocate and as an arbitrator, is invaluable.’

‘Jacob Enoch is number one in Israel with no comparison.’

‘The strongest team in Israel for any litigation with international aspects as well as for any international arbitration cases. Experience, professionalism, sophistication, finesse, just the right amount of sheer aggressiveness.’

‘The team blends its experience and strategic shrewdness with a down-to-earth pragmatism and approachability. They are human and excellent listeners for clients who might struggle to articulate their objectives.’

‘Jacob Enoch is out of this world. He is well-established as the country’s most eminent, international arbitration lawyer.’

‘The team’s meticulous attention to detail, comprehensive understanding of the legal intricacies, and ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks are instrumental in our business. Its experience is spread over all aspects related to banking and finance, as well as projects, infrastructure and energy.’

‘Tamar Firon Smorodinsky has no fear, has a great mind, she masters the commercial issues as well as the legal issues, and on the whole, she is the best legal advisor. Actually, we don’t make a move without her.’

‘We work mainly with Timor Pesso and Tal Magalshvili. Both are excellent attorneys, highly skilled and expert in the field. In addition, both of them are attentive and caring.’

‘Timor Pesso is experienced, motivated, dedicated and innovative.’

‘Tamar Firon Smorodinsky really understands the Israeli market, and the special needs of a foreign company conducting business in Israel. She is very knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of the project finance, infrastructure, transportation and energy fields.’

‘The team is multifaceted, attentive and highly experienced.’

‘Jacob Enoch is the reason we are at Firon. More than anything we could have possibly expected. Sivan Narkiss is a young and upcoming partner, and Baruch Shugol is truly a seasoned veteran. Top-notch.’

‘We have been using Firon’s fabulous team, exclusively, for well over a decade. Excellent.’

‘Jacob Enoch is very simply the best attorney in Israel, on every level of his very diverse practice.’

‘Baruch Shugol is the most eminent healthcare lawyer in the country. Possesses truly profound knowledge.’

‘Sivan Narkiss is brilliant, conscientious, and reliable.’

‘The team at M. Firon & Co, has guided us through complex clinical trial agreements, ethical and regulatory issues, and matters related to new clinical trials development and approvals. Their knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and clinical trial issues have proven invaluable. The team stands out for its ability to structure innovative clinical trial protocols and agreements tailored to our specific research needs.’

‘Sivan Narkiss stands out as the go-to partner for our business in general and for our pharmaceutical and clinical trial needs. With over 10 years of experience advising life sciences companies, her knowledge of regulations and relationships with regulatory agencies are unmatched.’

‘High-level service, very professional, available and provides all the range of services and legal accompaniment required for a company in general and a government company in particular.’

‘The firm’s team provides professional advice and always goes the extra mile. The politeness and willingness to assist are felt, which turns the experience from working with a consultant to working with a work colleague.’

‘Sivan Atias and Nir Markovitch have been guiding the company for the last few years with dedication, upholding the company’s best interest. Their experience and knowledge, combined with their commitment, have made their services invaluable to the company.’

‘I am more than happy to recommend the M. Firon team. Its meticulous attention to detail, comprehensive understanding of the legal intricacies, and ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks are instrumental in our business.’

‘I think Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky is the best there is in Israel. I watch her peers in action when we negotiate with other parties, and I must say, she has the best expertise: it’s not only the experience, but also the way she knows how to make the right adjustments, which are sometimes critical in large-scale projects.’

‘The partners we work with ensure that legal issues are identified and addressed in a proactive and strategic manner. Their proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential legal issues is particularly impressive, and they demonstrate strong ability to navigate complex legal landscapes with ease.’

‘I work very closely with Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky, who is highly skilled and deeply committed to providing us with personalized attention and support. She takes the time to listen to our concerns, understand the goals and objectives, and develops strategies that are fully matched to each project.’

‘I work closely with Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky, who is a very experienced and knowledgeable lawyer. There is no question that she does not know how to answer. She holds deep understanding and experience in all legal aspects, as well as in the business of the industry.’

‘The team stands out for its proficiency, adjustment to client needs, professionalism, availability and compliance with schedules.’

‘Kais Nasser is a professional lawyer, who is always available, and provides precise explanations that anyone can understand, even non-lawyers.’

‘We value the team for its high-level service. It is very professional, available and provides all the range of services and legal support required for a company in general and a government company in particular.’

‘The team provides professional advice and always goes the extra mile. Its politeness and willingness to assist are felt, which turns the experience from working with a consultant to working with a work colleague. Particularly outstanding are Sivan Atias and Nir Markovitz for their experience and knowledge.’

‘I am more than happy to recommend the team. Its meticulous attention to detail, comprehensive understanding of the legal intricacies, and ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks are instrumental in our business.’

‘Its experience is spread over all aspects related to construction, banking and finance, as well as projects, infrastructure and energy, which allows it to give us, the clients, a very broad view and support. In addition they have a strong business affiliation, and they can handle tough negotiations.’

‘The partners we work with ensure that legal issues are identified and addressed in a proactive and strategic manner. Their proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential issues is particularly impressive, and they demonstrate strong ability to navigate complex legal landscapes with ease.’

‘Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky is the only legal advisor I fully trust for significant projects: she is highly skilled and deeply committed to providing personalized attention and support. She takes time to listen to concerns, understand the goals and objectives, and develop strategies that are fully matched to each project.’

‘The team is excellent and has a lot of knowledge in the areas we need. We work with Itzhak Narkiss and Zohar Ben Israel, both of whom have high availability for answering. They have knowledge of conducting negotiations with positive spirit.’

‘The team is always available and lawyers are always at our side working with us. We trust them on their advice, handling negotiations, and litigating when necessary. I personally think that M. Firon are one of the best legal firms in Israel, and definitely the best firm I have worked with.’

‘Oded Ofek is one of a kind. He is very professional, available at all times, and provides excellent solutions to problems and questions regarding general and compliance issues. He is brilliant, and I am happy that he works for us. Oded is the best!’

‘The firm plays a central role in banking and financial industry developments in the area of non-banking financial services, with comprehensive knowledge of industry regulation in Israel and an unmatched advantage over other law firms in Israel in non-banking practice. A large and experienced team representing numerous service providers.’

‘I am more than happy to recommend the Firon team. Their meticulous attention to detail, comprehensive understanding of legal complexities, and ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks are critical to our business. Their experience extends to all aspects of banking and finance, as well as projects, infrastructure, and energy, which enables them to provide clients with a very broad view and support.’

‘They are true dealmakers. Their knowledge of tangential practices (M&A, commercial law, competition law, etc.) and the large team they can put together is one of their strengths. They are very efficient, sometimes they are even ahead of us.’

‘Please take note of partner Oded Ofek. The leading lawyer in Israel in the credit provision and financial services industry. He is brilliant, hardworking, and highly appreciated and regarded by regulators and all of my colleagues.’

‘Firon is a wonderful team, it works like a Swiss clock and has the same qualities. They are well coordinated, and every member knows his work. They are doing an excellent job in no time.’

‘Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky is very knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of project finance, infrastructure, transportation and energy fields. I can truly say that Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky is the best lawyer I know.’

‘The partners we work with ensure that legal issues are identified and addressed in a proactive and strategic manner. Their proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential issues is particularly impressive, and they demonstrate a strong ability to navigate complex legal landscapes with ease.’

‘David Hamou is a very skilled litigator, with deep knowledge of construction litigation which gives him a very broad and deep understanding of our business and the way to tackle the disputes. David has the ability to look into all details, but not to ignore the entire picture.’

‘Ronen Ketzef is a very experienced and talented litigator. He understands the business and the commercial interests, and also masters the legal aspects. He knows how to litigate and I really enjoy watching him in court.’

‘The availability of the staff is exceptionally good. There is an ability to respond in a wide variety of legal fields.’

‘Matan Spektor gives us a personal and professional response 24/7. He delves into each case and works on it at the highest level.’

‘Leaders in the field of real estate, with high standards of professional work, sharing and listening to the client’s needs, thoroughness, discussions, systematic work, and consistency. The staff members control the material in a very deep way.’

‘The lawyers we work with (Zvi Firon, Ronen Ketzef, and Nir Perets) have a good understanding of the field of real estate, have a lot of experience, and demonstrate the ability to make decisions in the client’s favour, even when the client thinks otherwise.’

‘The team is really impressive. It approaches complex issues and situations from every possible angle, covering IP, competition, crypto and of course top-shelf transactional work. ’

‘Very proficient in this market and extremely professional. Advice is always provided with speed and with creative solutions to issues.’

‘Jacob Sarov knows his stuff. He is very professional and will provide advice and even take the lead where issues are very complex.’

‘The team possesses very diverse skill sets, is very experienced, and has great depth.’

‘From his experience as a software company executive, Jacob Enoch is better-positioned than any lawyer to handle tech-related matters. One of a kind.’

‘It provides integrated solutions, by which I mean, it delivers solutions across all legal aspects related to the focal point. Tax, regulatory and labour considerations related to your needs. They go further than your expectations in terms of legal solutions.’

‘Lawyers are very business-oriented, have strong international experience and give quick and precise responses.’

‘I recently invested in two start-ups in Israel and used M. Firon to handle the investment round. As usual, it managed to sort all key points in a swift manner while keeping the deal on the table and maintaining a pleasant atmosphere with the invested business. I think its experience and collaboration was fantastic.’

‘Excellent team, very professional, diligent, persistent and determined, but with the flexibility to move and change positions to achieve optimal results.’

‘M. Firon & Co Lawyers and Notaries encompasses several areas of legal activity. This strength serves us as clients. We have a single point of reference for all legal matters.’

‘Great communication with the team. Perfect, responsive and high-quality services.’

‘The firm plays a pivotal role in the developments of the banking and financial industry in the field of non-banking financial services, with a comprehensive knowledge of industry regulation in Israel and an unrivalled advantage over other law firms in Israel in non-banking practice.’

‘Ofek Oded is a brilliant, creative, and unique expert in his fields of practice, integrating a wide variety of knowledge in different legal fields, and not only in capital markets, offering a mature, integrated, and enlightening insight into any legal issues’

‘A very experienced, fully dedicated team, recognised as a leader in non-banking financial services in Israel, with great strength in its knowledge and expertise in every aspect of the law and regulations.’

‘Oded Ofek is a well-trained, very experienced and effective professional.’

‘The team led by Ofek Oded has unique know-how and an absolute commitment to clients. It also shows excellent professionalism and specialisation in all regulated capital markets.’

‘Ofek Oded is the leading capital market lawyer in the regulated and unregulated markets in Israel. I would gladly refer to Oded as the best in his field before any other lawyer at any time, and I do this often with my clients.’

‘Ofek Oded is a specialist in the field of investment funds and banking, financing and lending services. He is wise, service-oriented, and innovative in his solutions and thinking.’

‘Shlomo Nass is one of the leading lawyers in the restructuring and insolvency field.‘

‘Its experience is spread over all aspects related to transportation projects, banking and finance, as well as projects, infrastructure and energy, which allows it to provide us with a very broad view and support. In addition, it has a strong business affiliation, and can handle tough negotiations.’

‘We work together on various infrastructure projects and construction projects, including not only the negotiations and the projects themselves but also various financing aspects. The partners we work with ensure that legal issues are identified and addressed in a proactive and strategic manner. ’

‘I work with Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky, who heads the real estate infrastructure and project finance department. She is highly skilled and deeply committed to providing personalized attention and support. She takes time to listen to our concerns, understand the goals and objectives, and develop strategies.’

‘The team has deep knowledge of the company’s contracts and business. We can always expect it to meet our schedule and give us advice or detailed answers whenever we need. The team, especially the partners, know a lot of people in our business environment, so working with them is much easier.’

‘M. Firon is a wonderful team, it works like a Swiss clock and has the same qualities. It is well-coordinated and every member knows their work. It does an excellent job in no time.’

‘I am more than happy to talk about Tami Firon. We have worked on various projects in the past and she never fails me. Since I work with several international law firms, I can truly say she is one of the best partners I have met. Always straight to the point, always knows what she is doing.’