Shimonov & Co. - Law Firm‘s capital markets team has significant experience in IPOs, cross-border bond offerings and securitisation; while its sector specialisms encompass energy, real estate, hospitality, automotive, agriculture and defence. Firm founder Israel Shimonov is a highly-rated securities law specialist; Dudi Berland advises public companies on prospectuses and securities offerings; Nir Cohen Sasson’s experience covers IPOs and secondary market offerings; and Benjamin Ben Zimra acts for Tel Aviv Stock Exchange-traded companies on public and private offerings. Capital markets and securities law expert Ido Lachman was promoted to partner in January 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Strong local connections with government bodies, investors and other market participants. Assistance with all facets of the transaction beyond the legal world that is super helpful.’
- ‘The team is very professional, and available to assist at any time of the day. Communication flows fast and efficient with a client-first attitude. Strong marketplace knowledge.’
- ‘Truly a cut above! The expertise they provide coupled with the exceptional client experience is an experience deserving of the highest acclaim.’
- ‘The team stands out for its exceptional professionalism, reliability, and client-focused approach. The team combines deep expertise with a practical mindset, ensuring that complex matters are handled with precision and clarity.’
- ‘One of the qualities clients value most is their strict adherence to deadlines and the ability to deliver consistently under time-sensitive circumstances, which provides clients with confidence and peace of mind.’
- ‘Compared to other firms, what makes this practice unique is not only the high level of legal knowledge, but also the seamless collaboration, responsiveness, and commitment to clients’ business goals.’
Key clients
- Lightstone Enterprises
- Extell
- Agellan Commercial REIT Holdings
- American Equity Partners
- Lanterra Canada Enterprises
- Hagag Group
- RP Optical Lab
- Spencer Equity Group
- Carasso Real Estate
- Almadev
- Ronson Europe
- Aviv Group
Work highlights
Acted for Lightstone Enterprises on two bond issuances, raising a collective NIS 1.42 billion.
Acted for Extell on the issuance of a new series of corporate bonds in which it raised NIS 986 million.
Acted for Agellan Commercial REIT Holdings on a multi-jurisdictional IPO, in which it raised NIS 570 million on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
Lawyers
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Ido Lachman
Practice head
Israel Shimonov; Dudi Berland
Other key lawyers
Nir Cohen Sasson; Benjamin Ben Zimra; Ido Lachman; Niv Fogel