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Firon Law Firm

Firon Law Firm

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Israel

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Banking and finance

Acting for both major lenders and borrowers, Firon Law Firm‘s recent mandates include large-scale infrastructure financing projects, cross-border matters, commercial transactions, and regulatory matters. Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky is a highly-rated energy and infrastructure project specialist; the broad expertise of ’invaluable adviser’ Oded Ofek encompasses financial regulation and securities law; and Ronen Maor is an experienced real estate practitioner. The team also includes Sivan Atias, who advises on real estate project and infrastructure financings.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘They combine deep legal and technical expertise in structuring financing arrangements with the ability to translate financial models into practical, workable contractual solutions.’
  • ‘Their negotiations with banks and other financing partners are marked by professionalism and tact, often leading to efficient closings even under tight deadlines.’
  • ‘They possess strong knowledge of the full spectrum of requirements for setting up non-banking financial institutions, including drafting and managing all relevant agreements, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations, and providing ongoing support in interactions with both banks for financing and customers for lending.’
  • ‘What truly sets them apart is their commercial mindset - they view each deal not merely as a legal transaction, but as a financial partnership designed to be sustainable and beneficial for all parties involved.’
  • ‘What makes Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky truly exceptional is not only her legal and strategic acumen, but also her unwavering commitment to her clients’ success.’
  • ‘Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky treats every matter with the same dedication, whether it is a high-profile national project or a smaller, time-sensitive transaction. Tamar embodies the qualities of a first-rate lawyer and a trusted partner.’

Key clients

  • Direct Finance
  • Direct Finance Real estate and Mortgages
  • The Association of Credit Providers in the Federation of Israeli Chamber of Commerce
  • MasterCard
  • The Phoenix Insurance Company
  • Clal Insurance Company
  • Harel Insurance Company
  • Amitim
  • Ashtrom Group
  • Nawi Group

Work highlights

Advising the Phoenix Insurance Company and Clal Insurance Company on high-value financing transactions.
Assisting numerous clients with obtaining the required permits for credit supplier or financial assets services.
Advising TechLend Funding Technologies on its sale to Mor Group.
Practice head

Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky; Oded Ofek

Other key lawyers

Ronen Maor; Sivan Atias; Avi Moreh