Herzog Fox & Neeman has significant strength in structured finance and derivatives, as well as acquisition, corporate, real estate, aviation, export, receivables, and mezzanine finance. Team head Irit Roth specialises in banking and financial markets law and regulation; co-head Roy Nachimzon ‘stands out as one of the most talented lawyers around’; Alan Sacks is a cross-border transaction expert; and Natalie Jacobs acts as structured finance and derivatives head. Ben Kanter, Neta Dorfman-Raviv and Nir Miller are also experienced practitioners. Esti Hadar departed the firm in November 2024.
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- ‘What truly distinguishes the practice is its ability to handle both highly complex structured transactions (such as mortgage securitisations) and ongoing day-to-day financing matters with the same level of attention and precision.’
- ‘Clients benefit from their responsiveness, clarity of communication, and commercial mindset, which often save valuable time in negotiations. Compared to other firms, Herzog offers a unique combination of international standards with a deep understanding of the Israeli market and regulatory environment.’
- ‘Their ability to collaborate across departments and adapt to client needs creates a level of service that is both highly professional and deeply client centred.’
- ‘Roi Nachimzon stands out as one of the most talented lawyers around.’
- ‘Roi Nachimzon’s sharp legal mind, ability to identify the core issues quickly, and skill in offering practical, business-oriented solutions make him invaluable.’
- ‘Roi Nachimzon combines deep technical expertise with excellent communication skills, making even the most complex transactions clear and manageable. His availability, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate challenges set him apart from competitors.’
Key clients
- HSBC
- Goldman Sachs
- Bank Leumi
- Israel Discount Bank
- Bank of Jerusalem
- Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
- Isracard Ltd.
- Esh Bank Israel
- Clal Group
- Grow payments
- Association of Foreign Banks in Israel
- Credito
Work highlights
Advised Mizrahi Tefahot on a NIS 2.8bn financing to Adani-Gadot JV for Haifa Port.
Advising Bank Leumi on a EUR 250m loan transaction, to be granted to it by the European Investment Bank.
Advised Credito on an RMBS transaction in Israel that raised NIS 450m.
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Practice head
Irit Roth; Roy Nachimzon
Other key lawyers
Alan Sacks; Natalie Jacobs; Ben Kanter; Neta Dorfman-Raviv; Nir Miller; Adina Rabinowicz; Eyal Markovich