With notable expertise in export finance, Gornitzky & Co. is regularly sought out by the five largest banks in Israel, as well as by non-bank institutional lenders and borrowers, for advice on both transactional and regulatory matters, ranging from real estate financings and credit risk mitigation structuring, to acquisition finance and debt financing work. Practice head Eli Elya is a key contact, routinely advising on out-of-court debt restructurings, while Dubi Gross and Elite Elkon notably focus on cross-border banking and finance transactions. The team also includes Inbal Badner and Hana Atias, noted for their expertise in real estate and construction finance work; Idan Baki, who is an expert in acquisition and leveraged financings; and credit transaction and regulatory specialist Ori Yitzhak.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team is very professional and has a strong business acumen.'
  • 'Eli Elya and Hana Atias are excellent and very helpful.'
  • 'They are thought leaders in Israel and are up-to-date on the international and cross-border transaction market.'
  • 'Dubi Gross is an extremely effective negotiator.'
  • 'The legal team is very professional and reliable. One of the leaders in Israel. It provides exceptional service. The staff is helpful and approachable. The team is very creative and finds a unique solution for each event.'
  • 'Very professional, confident team. They want to excel in every transaction. They produce good and pleasant work.'

Key clients

  • HSBC Bank plc (Tel Aviv Branch)
  • Bank Hapoalim
  • Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
  • Leumi Bank
  • Israel Discount Bank, Ltd.
  • Bank of Jerusalem
  • First International Bank Of Israel
  • Altshuler Shaham Investment House Ltd.
  • Harel Pension and Provident Funds Ltd.
  • Deutsche Bank AG
  • Meitav Dash Provident and Pension Funds Ltd.
  • Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd.
  • Clal Insurance Company Ltd. and affiliates
  • Venture Lenders, including: Scintilla Fund LP and Liquidity Capital II L.P.
  • Harel Insurance Company
  • More Investment House
  • Leumi Partners Ltd.
  • Extra Public Transportation Ltd
  • Bain Capital Credit, LP
  • Menora Mivtachim Group.
  • Bridgepoint
  • FORTRESS CREDIT CORP

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Eli Elya

Other key lawyers

Dubi Gross, Elite Elkon, Inbal Badner, Hana Atias, Idan Baki, Ori Yitzhak