Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Israel
Band 1
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Provided by Meitar | Law Offices
The firm's banking, financial services is widely recognized as the leader in this area in Israel. We provide legal services to most of the banking corporations and financial institutions in the country, handling all legal aspects of their business activities. These include licensing, corporate governance, regulatory compliance and representation before regulatory authorities. In addition, our attorneys provide ongoing legal advice and opinions on complex banking and finance issues, which are well-regarded by local policy makers and lawmakers, as well as other market organizations, such as the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, ISDA, whose members rely on our netting opinion. The firm also advises leading international banks that are active in Israel.
The firm has extensive expertise in the credit card field as well, and represents numerous banks and credit card companies. This expertise encompasses contractual engagements and licensing with international organizations, clearinghouse arrangements and determination of interchange fees, cooperation among credit card companies, and providing legal opinions on a wide range of topics related to credit card activities. Additionally, the firm handles securities offerings, prepares prospectuses, and handles periodic and immediate reporting matters for banking institutions whose shares are traded on public securities exchanges.
Chambers Review
The banking and finance team at Meitar is best known for its representation of a number of Israel's largest banks, insurance companies and institutional lenders. It is well versed in banking regulatory matters, including those underpinning major financial services M&A. The firm is additionally experienced in assisting with the establishment of new banking divisions and the restructuring of operations in response to financial sector developments. It offers additional knowledge in the area of factoring transactions and securities including securitisation, as well as in fintech matters. The firm is also notably active in the real estate sector.
Work Highlights
- Meitar represented Arbel Finance as lender and Magen Afikim as borrower in the provision of a line of secured subordinated credit.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"From the interns to the leading lawyers, Meitar fields very efficient and professional people."
“Meitar's team provided the full responsiveness and care which allowed us to meet the required deadlines.”
"The team is experienced in assisting with syndications and securitisations. It provides a high level of sophistication."
"From the interns to the leading lawyers, Meitar fields very efficient and professional people."
“Meitar's team provided the full responsiveness and care which allowed us to meet the required deadlines.”
"The team is experienced in assisting with syndications and securitisations. It provides a high level of sophistication."
Notable Practitioners
Gal Feingold acts for a variety of clients such as leading Israeli pension funds, banks and alternative credit providers. A well-regarded lawyer in the space, he is well versed in financing, factoring and credit facilities.
"Gal Feingold is a leading individual in the banking sector."
Judith Gal-Or is an eminent lawyer who regularly acts on banking transactions and also possesses notable experience supporting clients in regulatory matters. Her client list features insurance companies, pension funds and some of the biggest names in the Israeli banking sector, as well as international institutions.
"Judith is a prominent banking transaction lawyer."
Eyal Dotan garners particular recognition for his work on regulatory matters, advising very prominent clients in the financial services and banking sectors. He has notable experience regarding the implementation of new laws.
"Eyal is a leading banking expert in Israel in the field of regulation."
"Meitar's Eyal Dotan is very experienced, service-oriented and has extensive knowledge of regulatory matters."
"Eyal is a go-to guy for particularly complex regulatory matters."
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