Banking and finance

Herzog Fox & Neeman

Herzog Fox & Neeman advises banks, financial institutions, borrowers and lenders on complex financing transactions and regulatory matters, spanning acquisitions, loan sales, and securitisation transactions. The team is headed up by cross-border transaction and acquisition finance specialist Roy Nachimzon, and banking and financial markets law and regulation expert Irit Roth. Noted for his cross-border expertise, Alan Sacks has acted for most of the Israeli international financial institutions, while Natalie Jacobs has recently led on a first-to-market synthetic securitisation. Other key names are Esti Hadar, who is also notably experienced in the securitisation and sale of debts; Nir Miller, who focuses on international acquisitions; and aviation financing expert Ben Kanter.

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'Very strong team. Alan Sacks is a market leader, a top lawyer, and very commercial. First-rate in all respects.'
'Extensive and comprehensive knowledge and experience in banking, corporate, and international law.'
'The team is very experienced, professional and provides comprehensive service and advice.'
'Esti Hadar - Very diligent, professional and responsive.'
'Unparalleled team in terms of expertise, knowledge and innovation, able to interact perfectly with clients' business needs, achieving excellent results in a very tight timeframe.'
'Irit Roth is by far the best banking partner in the Israeli market. Natalie Jacobs stands out as one of the leading experts in derivatives and securitisation. Esti Hadar is a very thorough and detail-oriented lawyer with strong negotiation skills who delivers excellent results for her clients. It is a pleasure to work with all three of them.'
'Irit Roth is an outstanding lawyer. She is very professional, has extensive experience, and always gives good advice. She is the only lawyer I trust with my eyes closed.'
'The team is led by Irit Roth and Roy Nachimzon, both experts in financial laws and regulations. They provide practical and effective advice.'

Key clients

Israel Discount Bank
Bank of Jerusalem
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Altshuler Shacham
Phoenix Group
Clal Group
Credito Ltd.
8Fig Inc.
Isracard Ltd.
Menora Mivtachim Insurance Limited

Work highlights

Acted as lead counsel to Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd and a consortium of lenders in connection with a senior secured credit facility being provided to the Borrower, a JV formed by Adani (a large Indian conglomerate) and Gadot (an Israeli company), for the purposes of its acquisition of Haifa Port Company Ltd. from the Israeli Government.
Acted as lead counsel to Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M. in connection with a €500m credit facility being provided to the client by the European Investment Bank (EIB), for the purpose of extension of loans to SMEs and MidCaps with an emphasis on green finance, within the framework of the EIB's Neighbourhood Finance Facility.
Advised EdgeConnnex on its €2.4bn global sustainability-linked financing and refinancing for the support of its worldwide global data centre business.

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