ISRAEL Law and Practice Contributed by: Shiri Shaham, Yuval Shalheveth, Aviad Lachmanovitch and Asher Bichoonski, Arnon, Tadmor-Levy
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy is one of Israel’s largest and most prominent law firms, known for its expertise across many practice areas. The firm’s banking and finance practice is recognised as a market leader, advising many of Israel’s largest companies, govern- ment entities, major investment funds, and leading multinationals. It represents Israeli and international banks, investment houses, and financial institu- tions, providing comprehensive legal support on all aspects of banking and finance. Its services include
regulatory advice, representation in complex finan- cial transactions, guidance to foreign banks estab- lishing a presence in Israel, counsel on anti-money laundering compliance, marketing of securities and investment products, derivatives and securities lend- ing, licensing of financial services, and more. With a proven track record and deep industry expertise, the firm delivers practical, business-oriented solutions tailored to its clients’ needs in a dynamic and evolv- ing financial landscape.
Authors
Shiri Shaham has extensive experience in a wide range of corporate, commercial, securities, financing and banking matters, and is considered a leading lawyer in her areas of practice. She has
Yuval Shalheveth focuses on commercial law, banking and financial services. He represents a variety of clients, including banks, credit card companies, payment institutions, fintech companies and start-ups,
represented numerous clients in mergers and acquisitions, public securities and debt offerings, private placements and joint ventures. She has also represented domestic and international banks and financial institutions in complex financing transactions and regulatory matters, and advises leading international financial institutions – such as the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA), the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) and the International Securities Lending Association (ISLA) – on Israeli legal issues.
blockchain and cryptocurrency players, as well as commercial corporations. Yuval has been involved in major transactions in this field, including the implementation of the Basel II/Basel III frameworks in Israel; financing transactions; issuance of co-branded credit cards; and collaborations between banks and fintech companies. He also consults on matters relating to licensing and regulatory matters; anti-money laundering/ combating the financing of terrorism; transactions; investments; ISDA Master agreements; and derivatives.
Aviad Lachmanovitch has unique expertise working with financial service providers, advising financial institutions ranging from large commercial banks, to non-banking financial institutions and credit
Asher Bichoonski represents governmental ministries and agencies, finance providers, concessionaires and project companies, and EPC and O&M contractors in various infrastructure
providers, through foreign and Israeli fintech companies. He has led complex financing transactions, as well as capital raising and securitisation projects. In this regard, he has advised both funders and parties that raise capital. Aviad regularly advises leading Israeli and foreign financial institutions in the implementation of regulation, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism compliance, and privacy and data protection, as well as the development and implementation of innovation and new payment methods in Israel.
projects and industries, including transportation, defence, water desalination, and conventional, cogeneration and renewable energy.
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