White-collar defence representations form a cornerstone of boutique firm Vardi Leshem Ron, Law Office‘s workflow. The majority of the mandates are on behalf of private individuals, where as well as handling the pursuant regulatory investigations and prosecutions, the firm is also highly skilled at shielding the client from any negative media scrutiny. Team head Alon Ron is recognised as ’one of the best white-collar litigators’ in the market, acclaim which he has gained over his many years’ experience representing senior business people, in particular, across a myriad of fraudulent offences relating to, inter alia, securities law breaches and tax offences.
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- 'Alon Ron is one of the best white-collar litigators in Israel. He has tons of experience in advising clients in investigations and criminal trials, and has tried some of the most complicated white-collar cases in the country.’
Key clients
- Dr. Shai Meretzki, Founder, and CEO of Bonus Biogroup
- Mr. Shaul Elovitch
- Former office holder in Hub Security
- Mr. Ran Kairi, former CEO of Gibui Holdings
- Partner in PWC Israel, Adv. & CPA Tali Azriel – Re Wolt Case
- PWC Israel
- Mr. Azaria Levi, former Manager for Central America operations in SBI, the international subsidiary of Shikun & Binui (TASE: SKBN)
- Mr. Dani Gaoni
- Two senior employees at S. Noufi & Sons Ltd.
- 3 office holders of Shikun & Binui
- Senior executives and office holders in Danya Cebus Ltd.
Work highlights
Representing Mr. Shaul Elovitch, formerly controlling shareholder of Bezeq, in one of the largest criminal cases ever initiated by the Israel Securities Authority on charges of fraud, breach of fiduciary duties and more to the tune of NIS 118 million.
Representing Adv. And CPA Tali Azriel, a partner at PWC Israel and previously a partner at Herzog, Fox Neeman, on charges of aiding and abetting tax avoidance to the tune of NIS 33 million in connection with the Wolt Israel affair.
Representing Mr. Ran Kairi, former CEO of Gibui Holdings, in 2 investigations, for his alleged involvement in the widely media covered embezzlement in the company and, tax evasion to the tune of NIS 12 million.
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Practice head
Alon Ron
Other key lawyers
Ayelet Leshem