FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2024 : Israel
Band 1
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Provided by Herzog Fox & Neeman
Herzog has positioned itself at the forefront of this burgeoning fintech industry by providing a holistic suite of end-to-end legal services, to assist clients in operating their businesses in accordance with all the applicable regulatory and business considerations.
Herzog has harnessed years of experience in e-commerce to advise leading firms in the fintech world and leading players in the cryptocurrency sphere. Along with an international network of expert advisers (both in the legal arena as well as in the technology, PR and marketing spheres), Herzog provides an interdisciplinary advisory service to businesses in the fintech and blockchain arenas. We work with the leading technology hubs operating in this field, as well as advise blue-chip businesses seeking to harness the power of the blockchain.
As regulatory developments rapidly occur, and in anticipation of those to come, we provide our clients, including regulated entities and financial institutions, with up-to-date legal advice, built on a strong understanding of the industry and its characteristics, including a current and complete understanding of the laws and regulations that govern their activities. We appreciate that this comprehensive approach is key to generating value for our clients.
The team provides a fully coordinated range of services to our clients, including on regulatory, tax, commercial, corporate, banking, and intellectual property issues.
Chambers Review
Herzog Fox & Neeman has a market-leading FinTech practice. The firm is at the forefront of issues relating to ICOs, IP and data protection, and often acts for international clients on Israeli domestic matters.
Work Highlights
- Herzog Fox & Neeman provided Plus500, a global trading platform, with commercial and regulatory advice and due diligence on the potential acquisition of a crypto assets service platform.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I highly recommend Herzog Fox & Neeman; I've had a great experience with them. They've been thorough, commercial and always responsive. They have a great bench with a wealth of expertise."
"Herzog are knowledgeable, communicative and responsive. They are readily available to answer even the smallest of queries and are totally aware of the current trends, issues and challenges."
"The firm's expertise and proficiency in navigating intricate legal/regulatory issues is notable. They consistently demonstrate a deep understanding of intricate legal/regulatory frameworks and possess the necessary expertise to provide innovative and comprehensive solutions."
"I highly recommend Herzog Fox & Neeman; I've had a great experience with them. They've been thorough, commercial and always responsive. They have a great bench with a wealth of expertise."
"Herzog are knowledgeable, communicative and responsive. They are readily available to answer even the smallest of queries and are totally aware of the current trends, issues and challenges."
"The firm's expertise and proficiency in navigating intricate legal/regulatory issues is notable. They consistently demonstrate a deep understanding of intricate legal/regulatory frameworks and possess the necessary expertise to provide innovative and comprehensive solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Gil White is the managing partner at Herzog Fox & Neeman. White has vast experience in counselling the world's largest internet, gaming and e-commerce companies. He also advises innovative FinTech clients on cryptocurrency matters.
"Gil has a lot of expertise in gaming and blockchain."
"Gil has great understanding of business dynamics and can help clients grow and make the right decisions."
Ariel Yosefi heads Herzog's technology regulation department. Yosefi has considerable experience advising clients on data protection, AML/KYC compliance and payment services regulations, as well as commercial and regulatory aspects surrounding crypto assets. Yosefi also has strong capabilities to advise on cross-border mandates.
"Ariel is an amazing legal expert with a global insight."
"Ariel is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is extremely personable, affable, hard-working and knowledgeable."
"Ariel has exemplary client service, a high level of sophistication and remarkable commercial awareness. His professionalism, integrity and genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for the clients is truly commendable."
Neta Dorfman-Raviv, a former deputy chief legal counsel of the Ministry of Finance in Israel, draws upon her significant expertise in financial regulations to advise FinTech clients on privacy, AML, GDPR and licensing, as well as M&A and financing matters.
"Neta is sensible, technical and sophisticated in her approach."
"Neta is phenomenal. She is commercial, collaborative, technical in her approach and extremely knowledgeable about the industry, and always comes to matters with a solution-first approach. She has an ability to give commercially oriented advice with a flexible and innovative approach."
Ruly Ber heads Herzog's telecom and media practice, and regularly advises FinTech clients on privacy and data protection matters.
"Ruly is very capable in complex areas and situations and has great insights."
"Ruly Ber is very helpful and knowledgeable."
Eden Lang is a well-regarded associate in Herzog's technology and regulation department. Lang is particularly praised for his regulatory expertise and commercially friendly advice.
"Eden keeps up to date with the regulatory environment in which we operate and is very responsive. He is familiar with the legal challenges we face and is able to provide actionable and commercially oriented advice."
"Eden is well versed in his fields of expertise. He is responsive, involved in our business and punctual."
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