FISCHER (FBC & Co.) showcases ‘exceptional expertise’ in corporate restructurings, receivership proceedings, liquidations and bankruptcies, in addition to high-stakes litigation involving distressed companies. Praised for his ’unique blend of legal acumen, practical insight and creative problem-solving skills’, Amit Pines leads the team and maintains a stellar track record in insolvency mandates, as well as restructuring and liquidation cases. Lihi Blumenfeld handles a range of matters relating to liquidation and receivership procedures of corporate insolvencies, including litigation and arbitration proceedings. Pines and Blumenfeld are commended as ‘the perfect combination of uncompromising professionalism’. Other key contacts in the practice include Tal Arazi, Omer Salzberg and Aviad Gurman.
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‘They are very creative and experienced.’
‘Amit Pines is definitely the most prominent practitioner in the insolvency field.’
‘Amit Pines and Lihi Blumenfeld, who manage the team, are both professionals in the area of restructuring and insolvency. They are the perfect combination of uncompromising professionalism, solid fundamentals, and good interpersonal relationships with the involved parties.’
‘The team has exceptional expertise in the field of restructuring and insolvency. Throughout our professional interactions, the team has consistently demonstrated a profound understanding of complex legal issues and a remarkable ability to navigate challenging situations with ease.’
‘Amit Pines possesses a unique blend of legal acumen, practical insight and creative problem-solving skills, which allows him to provide innovative solutions tailored to each client's specific needs.’
Key clients
- Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot Ltd.
- Israel Discount Bank
- Mercantile Discount Bank Ltd.
- Bank Hapoalim Ltd.
- Michman BSD Ltd.
- Top Capital - Solutions For The Entrepreneur Ltd.
- Celsius Network, LLC. & GK8
- Credito Specific Instrument for Funding 2 Ltd.
- Hermetic Trust (1975) Ltd.
- Melisron Ltd.
Work highlights
- Representing Hermetic Trust (1975) Ltd., the trustee for bondholders (series 9) of IDB Development Corporation Ltd., an unsecured creditor in the sum of NIS 913M (approx. US$ 281M).
- Representing Credito Specific Instrument for Funding 2 Ltd. in the insolvency proceedings of Rom Kineret Properties & Investments Ltd., as the total debt reaches several hundred million NIS.
- Appointed as the Temporary Liquidator for 5 associations that manage 8 educational institutions within the Ultra-Orthodox community that oversee millions of NIS, educate approx. 1,000 students and employ around 250 teachers.
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Practice head
Amit Pines
Other key lawyers
Lihi Blumenfeld; Tal Arazi; Omer Salzberg; Aviad Gurman