Firon Law Firm’s ‘responsive and service oriented’ capital markets practice routinely advises clients on complex IPOs and securitisation transactions. Practice co-head Oded Ofek notably focuses on capital market regulation and legislative matters, while co-head Udi Efron is recognised for his expertise in transactional work involving public offerings and capital raisings. The team also includes Omer Tikolsky, whose practice encompasses IPOs and related transactions.

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Testimonials

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  • 'They are responsive and service oriented, providing us their professional expertise services.'
  • 'I work with Oded Ofek, he strongly handles strategic partnership agreements, regulatory compliance matters with the Israeli governmental crypto regulators, and AML matters.'
  • 'The team have unique know-how, absolute commitment to the clients, and professionalism in all the regulated capital markets.'
  • 'Ofek Oded is a strong capital market lawyer.'
  • 'When you work with them, you can expect to receive the highest level of service from end to end. The firm works with leading companies in Israel and knows how to find solutions for any legal matter.'
  • 'I consider them as the leading counsel in banking/finance/capital markets.'
  • 'Oded Ofek is what makes this practice unique. I am confident that he is one the best in Israel regarding regulatory matters.'
  • 'Oded Ofek is brilliant, professional, affable, and always available.'

Key clients

  • Israel Airport Authority
  • Epsilon Investment House
  • Direct Finance
  • MegaOr
  • Adgar
  • Ashtrom Group
  • Ashdar
  • The Phoenix
  • Dan Hotels
  • The City People
  • Hanan Mor Group
  • Psagot
  • Ayalon Mutual Fund
  • KSM
  • Space Communications
  • Av- Gad
  • IBI Investment House
  • KSM
  • ERN
  • Investment Houses Association Israel
  • Mutual Fund Managers Association
  • Trustees in Capital Markets Association
  • Brokers in the TASE (TBA) Association and the Association of Credit Providers in the Israeli Chamber of Commerce

Work highlights

  • Advised Direct Finance Mortgages on its first issuance of debentures.
  • Advised Psagot in a series of transactions estimated at over NIS 0.5 BN.
  • Advised Ashtrom Group on several issuances of a new series of debentures to the public

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Udi Efron, Oded Ofek

Other key lawyers

Omer Tikolsky