Agmon & Co. Rosenberg Hacohen & Co.'s 'outstanding' practice not only advises banks and financial institutions on a wide variety of financing deals, but also acts for insurance companies, credit funds and large corporations on their financing arrangements with lenders. The team has also established a strong reputation for banking litigation and social banking initiatives. The 'brilliant' Yona Goshen-Gottstein, who previously served as the former Chief Legal Counsel and Deputy CEO at FIBI (First International Bank of Israel), has strong credentials in syndicated financing, derivatives and ISDA agreements, among other complex financing arrangements. Associate Aluma Zernik is also highly active, with particular expertise in banking, derivatives and fintech disputes.

FISCHER (FBC & Co.)'s banking and finance practice took on the entire team of Sharir, Shiv & Co. in January 2020, including finance expert Yoram Shiv. While the firm continues to handle the full spectrum of financing, its expertise in international transactions, including acquisition and project finance, has proved particularly instrumental recently. 'Professional and dedicated' partner Miri Kimhi specialises in advising lenders and borrowers on their financing transactions in Israel and overseas, displaying an impressive understanding of highly regulated sectors and securitisation structures. Dikla Lavy-Fischer is regularly instructed by clients to advise on the Insolvency and Economic Rehabilitation Law (2019) and other complex financial regulation. Recently, Miri represented JP Morgan in a very high value bridge financing of the acquisition by merger of the Tel Aviv-listed holding group A.D.O. Group.

Gornitzky & Co.'s 'business oriented' practice is regularly instructed by lenders in market-first transactions, financing deals in the high-tech sector and transactions involving new credit products and structures. In addition, the team has significant expertise in inbound and outbound acquisition and project finance, in which it acts for major financial institutions such as Credit Suisse and HSBC. Eli Elya has a strong reputation as an adviser to lenders in high-profile credit transactions, as well as notable expertise in extrajudicial debt restructuring. Elite Elkon, who handles cross-border financing and complex banking regulatory matters, recently advised Warburg Pincus on its acquisition of Max payment for NIS2.5bn. Dubi Gross is noted for his wealth of experience in acquisition finance and syndicated lending. Idan Baki is also noted.

Herzog Fox & Neeman has a broad banking and finance practice, which advises major clients on all forms of loan transactions, digital banking, securities financing and refinancing, among others. The firm is also at the forefront of advising clients on the implications of the Insolvency and Rehabilitation Law since it was it implemented in 2019. Alan Sacks has over considerable experience of cross-border finance, including syndicated, corporate and derivatives transactions. Roy Nachimzon specialises in acquisition finance, commercial loans and restructuring mandates. Ben Kanter brings notable expertise in aviation financing, transfers and registrations. Irit Roth, former GC at Bank Leumi, recently joined the team as head of financial regulation. Natalie Jacobs is another key name.

Meitar Law Offices acts for Israel's major banks and non-banking financial companies on all of their financing arrangements and corporate transactions, including M&A. The firm is also well known for representing banks in negotiations with regulators regarding existing and proposed legislation, such as the Payment Services Law and the Credit Data Law. Judith Gal-Or specialises in high-value financing transactions, including syndicated lending and debt refinancing. Gal Feingold has standout experience acting for clients financing the purchase of some of Israel's largest companies, and is also a key name for lenders involved in financing major energy projects. Dalia Tal, Eyal Dotan and Assaf Oz are other names to note.

S. Horowitz & Co is well versed in all areas of banking and finance, however the firm has particular strength in corporate finance and equity financing. Also of note is the firm's strong working knowledge of factoring transactions and export credit finance, demonstrated by its role as lenders' counsel in the $200m+ financing of an irrigation system supplied by Netafilm to the Ethiopian Sugar Corporation, representing the largest such transaction in Israel. Anthony Bloch advises international borrowers, lenders and investors on financing mandates involving infrastructure projects, M&A, joint ventures and trading activities. Clifford Davis has standout expertise in export credit finance and acquisition finance, and Michelle Liberman specialises in syndicated and project finance.

Goldfarb Seligman & Co.'s practice expanded significantly in January 2020 as a result of the firm's merger with Rotenberg & Co, a firm that was known for its expertise across the corporate and commercial landscape. The team is particularly renowned for its strength in corporate and project finance, and the group is also experienced in banking regulations. Ariel Rosenberg specialises in financial services regulation, including digital payments services, cross-border transactions and derivatives. Rami Sofer is frequently sought after by clients including Isracard. Dubi Zoltak is also noted.

Gross Law Firm – GKH has notable expertise advising on international financial regulations. The team is also very engaged in the fintech sector, having assisted various start-ups with the regulations governing their activities. Ofer Hanoh frequently advises major banks on various aspects of their operations, including antitrust requirements and restructuring processes. Ran Ben-Ari specialises in advising foreign and domestic financial institutions on the regulations governing complex financial products, including derivatives transactions.

Tadmor Levy & Co.'s team advises a diverse range of domestic and international banks, financial institutions and institutional investors on important matters such as project financing, banking litigation and separation transactions mandated by the Strum Law. It is also known for assisting fintech clients, including mobile payment platforms and cryptocurrency issuers, with the development and roll-out of their products in Israel. Opher Levy's broad expertise includes advising major credit card companies on all aspects of their operations. Amir Scharf advises a varied roster of banks and financial institutions on corporate governance and financial regulation.

Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates provides wide-ranging services to its banking clients, extending far beyond pure transactional work. Specific areas of expertise include advising clients on complex financing and credit transactions, banking litigation and regulatory compliance regarding legislation such as the Anti-Concentration Law. Ora Dvir, who previously worked as a deputy to the Bank of Israel's chief legal adviser, has a very strong track record in international finance. Ofer Yankovich is another name to note.

Yigal Arnon & Co's 'very capable and efficient' practice is well-equipped to handle regulatory, contentious and transactional matters for corporates and financial institutions. Alongside advising large financial institutions on financing transactions, Shiri Shaham assists industry bodies such as ISDA, ICMA and ISLA with a wide range of legal issues pertaining to banking and finance. 'Very experienced lawyer' Yuval Shalheveth stands out for his strong working knowledge of ISDA agreements and Basel II requirements. Simon Weintraub is another name to note.

Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary advises borrowers and lenders on a wide range of transactions, including acquisition finance, senior and subordinated debt and mezzanine finance. The firm is also well known for assisting major Israeli insurance companies throughout the process of negotiating with banks and non-banking financial companies with the financing of construction projects, including urban renewal initiatives. Orit Israeli has a very strong reputation for cross-border financing, with a particular focus on the real estate and insurance industries.

Epstein Rosenblum Maoz (ERM) 'spectacularly good' team excels in real estate finance, with an emphasis on cross-border transactions. Amnon Epstein is known for his expertise in project finance, particularly at a global level, having acted for major financial institutions throughout his career, such as Goldman Sachs and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Itai Yonai is a go-to partner for structured finance transactions.

Erdinast Ben Nathan Toledano & Co. with Hamburger Evron  is the result of a 2021 merger between Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co. and Hamburger Evron & Co. The  team of the former legacy firm has particularly strong credentials in acquisition finance and financing with a cross-border element. The group is a popular choice for major lenders and insurance companies based in Israel. Doni Toledano served as lead counsel to Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank on its acquisition of Union, representing the first merger of two domestic banks in Israel in several years. Dan Sella is a key partner for acquisition financing and Roy Gross is another name to note. Assaf Englard provides lectures and hosts webinars on pertinent topics in the banking and finance space. Englard has expertise in project finance and litigation involving financial institutions. Associate Gilad Goni specialises in complex financing and credit transactions, with an emphasis on the real estate sector.

Lipa Meir & Co's traditional finance practice is supplemented by expertise in more niche areas, including true sale opinions and credit insurance. Ronen Baharav has strong credentials in corporate and asset finance, in addition to an in-depth understanding of AML legislation and bank M&A. Yariv Shalom frequently advises on credit guarantees, consortium agreements and factoring transactions.

M. Firon & Co Advocates and Notaries' 'responsive and attentive' team excels in real estate finance and banking litigation. Also of note is the firm's involvement in 'Adopt a Company', a scheme set up by Globes and Bank Leumi to support struggling corporates during the pandemic. Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky often advises real estate and insurance companies on fund formations, finance agreements and other corporate and commercial deals.

Shibolet & Co.'s team is particularly active in the hi-tech, infrastructure, energy, life sciences and real estate sectors, where it is sought out to handle a wide range of financing transactions. The team also advises public companies on various financing arrangements. Gadi Ouzan has a primary focus assisting European and US banks with corporate and commercial matters. Alon Ziv is another name to note.

AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co specialises in advising lenders and borrowers on corporate and project finance, benefitting from the presence of a number of team members who have previously worked for firms outside of Israel to handle complex cross-border instructions. Yoav Caspi has broad expertise which spans M&A, banking and finance and hi-tech. Tomer Altman, who heads the firm's capital markets group, also has considerable experience advising clients on inbound and outbound investment and debt restructuring.

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co. primarily focuses on assisting international financial institutions with regulatory requirements in Israel, such as financial licences and permits. The firm's broader offering encompasses banking litigation and insolvency and restructuring mandates. Zvi Gabbay has a strong background in financial regulation, having served as head of enforcement at the Israel Securities Authority before joining the firm.  Simon Jaffa specialises in cross-border transactions.

Yehuda Raveh & Co. specialises in advising Israeli banks on a wide range of transactional and operational matters, including a number of renewable energy projects. Lisa Tross, who serves as legal counsel to the Association of Banks in Israel, specialises in project financing. Ron Vered is a key name for advising funders on large energy and infrastructure projects.