Shahar Haron > Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary > Tel Aviv, Israel > Lawyer Profile

Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary
APM HOUSE, 18 RAOUL WALLENBERG STREET, BUILDING D, 6TH FLOOR
RAMAT HACHAYAL
TEL AVIV 6971915
Israel
Shahar  Haron photo

Work Department

Class Action and Litigation Department

Position

Partner

Career

Shahar Haron regularly advises Israeli banks on regulatory matters such as complex customer complaints, advice on new legislation, and responses to international sanctions affecting banking services.

Languages

Hebrew, English.

Education

Tel Aviv University, LL.B., law (2009)

Tel Aviv University, B.A, Economics (2009)

Lawyer Rankings

Israel > Dispute resolution > Dispute resolution: class actions (including derivative actions)

Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary’s practice is weighted towards financial services-related work, with the firm regularly representing Israel’s five major banks in class actions. During 2023/24, the team also handled TMT, transport and corporate cases. Practice head Sharon Lubezky-Hess is ‘knowledgeable and professional’ and enjoys close relationships with Israel’s largest banks. Also recommended are Shahar Haron, who specialises in banking and securities class actions, and recently promoted partner Yaniv Holzman.

Israel > Banking and finance

Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary is regarded for its expertise in representing banks, alternative lenders, and borrowers in complex banking litigation and real estate financing matters. The firm has a particular focus on the financing of real estate, energy, and infrastructure projects. Ori Avigad, head of the urban renewal department, is a key contact for these sectors. Sharon Lubezky Hess specialises in banking litigation and regulatory advisory, alongside Shahar Haron, who is also well-versed in these areas. Yoav Etzyon focuses on venture capital investments, while newly promoted partner Yaniv Holzman is particularly active in banking and financial services litigation.