Vinograd & Co‘s specialisms encompass open-ended funds and fund-of-funds, as well as tailored investment structures and feeder and hedge funds. Group head Ronen Vinograd ’is one of the most experienced lawyers in the alternative funds space in Israel’; Sharon Friedman advises on investments, finance and investment funds, alongside leading the firm’s capital markets and institutional regulation practice; and Shy Tsvia‘s practice covers ongoing investment fund-related activities, as well as setting up investment funds. Leora (Heller) Grynberg acts for venture capital funds, private wealth offices and hi-tech companies.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very professional team with an extremely high level of experience, and willing to assist with everything needed. For any question, Vinograd and Co has the answer.’
- ‘Consistently impressed with Vinograd & Co's investment and venture capital funds practice. The team’s deep expertise, combined with their innovative approach to client service, makes them stand out in a competitive field.’
- ‘Highly recommended for those seeking a reliable, forward-thinking partner in the investment space.’
- ‘Their commitment to providing tailored solutions and maintaining transparent, proactive communication is invaluable to institutional investors.’
- ‘Ronen Vinograd seems to have the answer for every situation, and is one of the most experienced lawyers in the alternative funds space in Israel.’
- ‘Very familiar with the intricacies of the market and regulations surrounding the market.’
Key clients
- Meitav Investment House
- Menorah Insurance
- IBI Investment House
- Migdal Value
- Phoenix Capital FOF
- More Investment House
- Endowments: Weizmann Institute, Bar Ilan University, Tel Aviv University, Ben-Gurion University, Hebrew University
- Hachshara Insurance
- BSP Fund of Hedge Funds (USD 1 billion)
- Fidelis Family Office
- Golden Bridge Funds (Tandem Capital)
- Value (formerly Phoenix Value) – feeder fund
Work highlights
Advising Meitav, Menorah, More, IBI, Harel and Hachshara on annual investments of approximately $2B in investment funds.
Advising Migdal Value on setting up an Evergreen Debt FOF in collaboration with a leading Israeli bank.
Setting up feeder funds for Migdal Value, Value (formerly Phoenix Value), Psagot Alternatives, Altshuler and Fidelis, raising a total of $1B.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ronen Vinograd
Other key lawyers
Sharon Friedman; Leora (Heller) Grynberg