Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary is sought out by major banks in Israel to handle high-stakes insolvency and bankruptcy cases. In addition to acting as court-appointed administrators and liquidators, the firm’s lawyers frequently represent Israel’s Official Receiver, as well as creditors. Erez Haver‘s expertise covers insolvencies, liquidations, reorganisations, receivership, and credit and debt settlements, along with related litigation; and Moran Mordechay represents individuals and corporations in relation to insolvency proceedings. Limor Segman departed the firm in September 2025.
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Key clients
- Mhamid Tawfik – Building and Development Ltd.
- Personal Group creditors
- The Official Receiver of the State of Israel
- Bank Hapoalim (Poalim)
- District Court in Tel Aviv appointment – Tzabarim company
- District Court in Tel Aviv appointment – Nevo Finance and Mortgages Ltd
- Israel Discount Bank Ltd. (IDB)
- District Court in Haifa – Olive Rimonim
- Ashplast Plastic Trade & Industries 1999 Ltd.
- S. R. Accord Ltd.
- Hadad Kesef Tahor Ltd. (Hadad Pure Silver Ltd.)
- Bank Leumi Le-Israel Ltd. (Leumi)
Work highlights
Assisting, as special manager, with the settlement of the $247m debt of Mhamid Tawfik – Building and Development Ltd.
Representing the largest creditor group (over 170 creditors) in the court-appointed $216m insolvency proceedings concerning the Personal Group of Companies.
Representing The Official Receiver of the State of Israel in the $91 million insolvency of the Peri Group of construction companies.
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Practice head
Erez Haver
Other key lawyers
Moran Mordechay