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Vinograd & Co
30 KALISHER ST
V.A. BUILDING
TEL AVIV
Israel

Email firm Visit website 972 3 794 3040 972 3 794 3065

Israel > Investment and venture capital funds Tier 2

Alongside its unique expertise in structuring open-ended funds, Vinograd & Co‘s ‘first-class investment fund’ team is also noted for routinely setting up an array of hedge and investment funds, including debt, real estate, P2P and family wealth funds. Practice head and capital markets and investment funds expert Ronen Vinograd is a key contact, as is Sharon Friedman, who notably focuses on capital markets and regulation. The team also includes hedge funds specialist Shy Tzvia and Aviram Grumer, who focuses on the feeder funds market and bond securitisation.

Leading individuals

Ronen Vinograd - Vinograd & Co

Practice head(s):

Ronen Vinograd

Other key lawyers:

Sharon Friedman; Shy Tzvia; Aviram Grumer

Testimonials

‘Vinograd is a first-class investment fund firm with considerable experience in the whole range of structures on the market. It is always a pleasure to work with them as they provide clients with an excellent service.’

‘Ronen Vinograd is super experienced and extremely competent. He has a very practical approach. Ronen is excellent.’

‘Smart, innovative and caring. The level of mutual cooperation is high and unique. The work is done in a good and pleasant atmosphere.’

‘The team is very professional in the field of investment and regulation. Each team member adds value with an emphasis on specific specialities, a fact that provides an excellent result for the client. The main feeling is that of a boutique office and professional team; an orderly work process is planned, legal products are prepared and engineered in a logical and convenient way for the client, and the whole team can be treated as a dealmaker.’

‘A highly responsive and professional team that knows how the market works and what to focus on. No need for long explanations, concise and effective communication is key.’

‘Ronen Vinograd is an excellent professional with extensive industry knowledge and experience. The best value for money.’

‘The team is completely dedicated to the assignments and takes care of everything. The lawyers are very helpful, and know the most important aspects of each transaction.’

‘Aviram Grumer is a hard-working attorney, closes tasks to their very end, is professional and treats everyone nicely.’

Key clients

Amitim Pension Funds

Excellence Investment House

Menorah Insurance and Pension

Phoenix Insurance

Psagot Investment House

Poalim Capital Markets / Poalim Equity

IBI Investment House group

Migdal Capital Markets – feeder funds

More Investment House

Yalin Lapidot Investment House

Meitav Dash Investment House

Bank Leumi Provident Funds

Phoenix Value Advanced Investments

Ayalon Insurance

Hachshara Insurance

Gilad Pension Fund

Israel Electricity Company Pension Fund

IDI (Bituach Yashir)

First International Bank of Israel (FIBI) – Nostro

Teachers Educationary Fund (Israel’s largest sectorial provident fund – NIS 30 billion)

Shlomo Insurance

Analyst Investment House

Harel Insurance

Tel Aviv University

Bar Ilan University

Beer Sheeva University

Haifa University

BSP Fund of Hedge Funds (USD 1 billion)

Heptagon Funds

Golden Bridge Funds (Tandem Capital)

Pi Opportunities

Atlantic real estate fund

Barkai – FOFs

Hud Fund

Work highlights

Represented IBI in the setting up of an open-ended Cayman mutual fund to act as a Fund of Funds that invests mainly in other open-ended funds, mainly real estate debt.
Represented Phoenix Value in the setting up of an open-ended Cayman mutual fund to act as a Fund of Funds that invests mainly in other open-ended funds.
Represented Migdal Capital Markets in the setting up of an open-ended Cayman mutual fund to act as a FOF that invests mainly in other open-ended funds, mainly real estate debt.

Vinograd & Co. is a boutique law firm that focuses on four core practice areas: capital markets, finance, investments and regulation. The firm specializes in the regulations within the fields of financial markets, securities and institutional entities’ investments, alongside advising on vast investment activity and the establishment of investment funds.

The firm’s attorneys have extensive experience in providing ongoing counsel to numerous investment entities, including Israel’s leading investment houses, insurers, sectorial investment entities, endowments, investment funds, investment banking companies, family offices and other asset managers. Their in-depth knowledge and strong relationships with the relevant regulatory authorities. enable Vinograd & Co. to deliver comprehensive solutions for the challenges that arise from the regulation of institutional entities’ investments.

The legal team advises on various types of transactions, such as project and infrastructure financing, investments in credit and tailor made loans, bonds and equity investments (both public and private), mezzanine financing, ,investing in investment funds, real estate finance transactions, as well as M&A’s and debt settlements.

Our expertise is your value
Vinograd & Co. offers highly specialized advice in the fields of finance and investment funds. The firm provides counsel to Israeli and foreign hedge funds on their establishment and ongoing operations, in addition to advising on the establishment and operations of private investment funds. Furthermore, the firm also provides ongoing legal counsel to foreign financial companies which handle asset management, investment advisory and brokerage, regarding their activities in Israel.

The firm’s expertise in the fields of regulation, investment activities and institutional entities, as well as our involvement in the regulation of the market and the formation of regulatory processes, has resulted in the highest praise of the firm by both market players and regulators. In addition, through our practical experience and industry knowledge, we have developed niche market expertise that in turn, provides value for our clients.

Vinograd & Co. is dedicated to remaining abreast of industry changes in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape, which strengthens our ability to provide creative and trusted legal services while understanding the business and economic demands of the areas in which our clients operate. Our expertise, together with our professional and holistic approach, ensure that we are able to provide the highest level of counsel, tailored to meet the needs of any client in our fields of expertise.

Department	Name	Email	Telephone
Investment funds	Ronen Vinograd	Ronen@vinograd.co.il	+972 3 794 30 40
Hedge funds
Capital markets and regulations
Institutional investments and regulations
Financial products
Private equity
Start-ups
Banking and finance

Name	Position	Profile
Sharon Friedman	Partner	View Profile
Aviram Grumer	Adv.	View Profile
Amy Sapan	Amy has extensive experience structuring, organizing, and representing a diverse range of…	View Profile
Shy Tzvia	Partner	View Profile
Ronen Vinograd	Partner	View Profile