Along with large-scale insolvency proceedings, Shibolet & Co. acts in creditor recoveries, corporate liquidations, and enforcement cases. The team is particularly experienced in court-appointed positions, including trusteeships, receiverships and special administrations. Joseph Benkel is ‘one of the key players in the Israeli market’; Amir Frankl specialises in distressed public companies, class action liabilities, and cross-border issues; and Shmuel Galinka is often appointed by courts as a receiver or special administrator in insolvencies and reorganisations. Omer Bar Ilan is another key member.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A large team with extensive professional knowledge in a wide range of legal fields.’
- ‘The team has breadth and is incredibly professional.’
- ‘A fearsome team that is ferocious in its pursuit of assets for creditors.’
- ‘They are a masterclass in complex international litigation strategy, while remaining focused on achieving the best for their clients.’
- ‘Jospeh Benkel - one of the key players in the Israeli market - regularly manages big-ticket work that often has overseas dimensions.’
- ‘Nir Shamri is exceptional.’
Key clients
- Highcon Systems Ltd.
- Oriental Secrets Ltd.
- The Late Mr. Eliezer Fishman (court nomination)
- Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd.
- Hashkaot Kedayot Ltd. (court nomination)
- Dagan Shamaim Ltd. (court nomination)
- Nova Lumos Ltd. (court nomination)
- Court nomination - Central Bus Station in Tel-Aviv
- Vasily Stone and Concrete Works Ltd.
- Court nomination - Hashkaot Kedayot Ltd. (in liquidation)
- Court nomination - Tirzalit Ltd. (in liquidation)
- Midani & Sons Household Products Ltd. (court nomination)
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Amir Frankl
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Omer Bar-Ilan
Practice head
Joseph Benkel; Amir Frankl
Other key lawyers
Shmuel Galinka; Omer Bar Ilan; Nir Shamri; Jonathan Ashkenazi; Asaf Cohen-Pur