The ‘excellent’ team at Shibolet & Co. stands out for its expertise in liquidation proceedings and receiverships, in addition to acting for banking institutions, international and domestic corporations, real estate contractors and high-tech companies in bankruptcy cases and reorganisations. Joseph Benkel ’brings decades of experience’ in bankruptcy proceedings and insolvency cases, and jointly leads the practice alongside Amir Frankl, who represents creditors and debtors on matters involving distressed companies and liquidation of real estate and other property. Other key contacts in the group include Jonathan Ashkenazi, who is often appointed as trustee in insolvency proceedings, Nir Shamri and Omer Bar Ilan.
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‘The team is excellent at focusing on the strategic objectives of the client, with the tactical nous to achieve that. They are exceptionally good at spotting points to be explored.’
‘Joseph Benkel and Nir Shamri are both stand-out individuals. Joseph brings decades of experience and is exceptionally shrewd. Nir sees the big picture, while being willing and able to grind through the detail.’
Key clients
- Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd.
- Court nomination – Medo Business Ltd. (in liquidation)
- Court nomination - Tapuday Hashlosha Ltd. (in liquidation)
- Court nomination - Ariel Bonus Ltd. (in liquidation)
- Court nomination - Lavier Israel Ltd. (in liquidation)
- Court nomination - S.D.I Marketing And Production Ltd. (in liquidation)
- Court nomination - Ultra Bin Ltd. (in liquidation)
- Court nomination - Central Bus Station in Tel-Aviv
- Court nomination - Eliezer Fishman’s bankruptcy proceedings
- Court nomination - Hashkaot Kedayot Ltd. (in Liquidation)
Work highlights
- Representing Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. in a stay of proceedings under Amendment 4 of the Insolvency and Economic Rehabilitation Law, 2018, filed by Hanan Mor Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries.
- Appointed by the Tel Aviv District Court, to serve as trustee in bankruptcy of the former Israeli tycoon Eliezer Fishman’s bankruptcy proceedings (Court nomination).
- Appointed by the District Court in Lod, to serve as trustee of three companies which held and operated the Central Bus Station in Tel-Aviv.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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
Jonathan Ashkenazi; Nir Shamri; Omer Bar-Ilan