Capital Markets
Global Guide 2024 : Israel
Band 1
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+972 3 694 4111About
Provided by FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
FBC provides counsel on international and local public offerings, private placements, controlling shareholder transactions and corporate governance, and ongoing reporting and filing requirements under Israeli and foreign securities laws. FBC represents issuers, banks and underwriters in placements of equity and debt securities on the Israeli and international capital markets and is considered to be a pioneer in developing complex capital financing provided by insurance companies, and in advising on negotiable and non-negotiable financial instruments, exchange-traded certificates and bond transactions.
Whether you are an issuer, underwriter or bank, there are a raft of options and regulations when it comes to capital markets, all of which require a complete grasp of the commercial and regulatory aspects. Widely recognized as a powerhouse Capital Markets practice.
The team, which includes attorneys who have worked in the Corporate Finance division of the Israel Securities Authority, regularly advises on international and domestic public offerings, private placements, controlling shareholder transactions, corporate governance, and ongoing reporting and filing requirements under Israeli and foreign securities laws.
Chambers Review
FISCHER (FBC & Co.) is a top Israeli law firm that commands a strong reputation for its work on debt and equity issuances, frequently offering securities advice and creative structuring solutions. The capital markets team maintains numerous long-term client relationships with a number of financial services providers and insurance companies and issuers in sectors such as telecoms, technology and healthcare. It also regularly assists US-based real estate companies with Israeli debt issuances. The group has strong IPO experience, acting for domestic and international companies and additional capabilities assisting with high-value matters related to private placements.
Work Highlights
- FISCHER advised Harel Insurance with a USD146 million issue of Tier 2 capital hybrid debentures.
Strengths
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"The firm is very experienced, well connected and knows the regulators. Its lawyers are deal makers."
"The commercial awareness of the lawyers is very high. They understand exactly the full picture and when needed they can think outside the box."
"The team at FISCHER is attentive and intelligent, with an ability to find creative solutions to difficult situations."
"The firm is very experienced, well connected and knows the regulators. Its lawyers are deal makers."
"The commercial awareness of the lawyers is very high. They understand exactly the full picture and when needed they can think outside the box."
"The team at FISCHER is attentive and intelligent, with an ability to find creative solutions to difficult situations."
Notable Practitioners
Avraham Well is a highly respected lawyer whose practice at FISCHER includes advising clients on public issues of equity and debt instruments. He frequently works with prominent insurance companies and energy companies.
"Avraham Well stood out for his impressive abilities in interfacing with both the board of directors and the Securities Authority."
Boaz Noiman is an acclaimed lawyer whose experience includes acting on bond issues, IPOs, private placings and secondary market issues of equity. He has notable experience in the real estate sector.
"Boaz Noiman has consistently been a standout professional, demonstrating profound knowledge, a keen understanding of the client's needs, and an ability to deliver comprehensive and effective solutions."
"He is an excellent lawyer and has very strong abilities from a practical perspective. I benefit greatly from his attention to detail and the high quality of his work."
"He provides added value by correctly balancing the client's commercial needs with legal risks."
Ranked Lawyers at
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
Israel
Members
Provided by FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
Boaz Noiman
Dikla Lavy-Fischer
Ronald Lehmann
Sharon Klein-Manbar
Sharon Rosen
Shmuel Hamou
Shoney Albeck
Vered Oren
Zohar Liss