Banking and Finance
The firm’s banking, financial services and capital markets department 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, including the Bank of Israel, the Supervisor of Banks, the Supervisor of Insurance, the Securities Authority, the Antitrust Authority and others. 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.
