In addition to its expertise in banking regulation and corporate banking governance, Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates also routinely handles complex financing and credit transactions and litigation matters. The firm’s banking and finance department is led by Ora Dvir, a specialist in banking regulation and transactions, and supported by real estate finance expert Avi Ben-Yaacov. Ofer Yankovich and Sharon Drori Wichelevski are recognised for their deep knowledge of capital markets and securities law, while Eran Shuster brings valuable insight into banking regulation, investment transactions, and asset financing.

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Key clients

  • Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
  • The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE)
  • Bank Hapoalim Ltd.
  • Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M
  • Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
  • Zara Israel - Gottex Group
  • Mercantile Discount Bank Ltd. (Mercantile)
  • First International Bank of Israel Ltd. (FIBI)
  • Massad Bank Ltd. (MBL)
  • Africa Israel Residences Ltd. (AFR)
  • AFI Properties Ltd. (AIP)
  • HSBC Bank (Israel)

Work highlights

  • Advised Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank Ltd. (MTB) on compliance with proper banking conduct regulations, including those involving "related parties" transactions with controlling shareholders and officers, proper conduct of banking business and more, all in accordance with the directives of the Bank of Israel, the Companies Law and Securities Law.
  • AdvisedTel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) on all regulatory aspects of its operation as both a stock exchange and the operations of its two clearing houses, the “Bursa” clearing house and the “Maof” clearing house.
  • Advised Israel Discount Bank in multiple financing transactions in which the Bank provides finance and credit to real estate entrepreneurs and landowners.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Ora Dvir
Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ora Dvir

Other key lawyers

Sharon Drori Wichelewski, Ofer Yankovich, Avi Ben Yaacov, Eran Shuster