Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary secures a steady stream of banking and contentious bankruptcy disputes. Outside of the financial services sphere, it is noted for its activity in real estate, energy and shareholder litigation. Key contacts include Boaz EdelsteinErez HaverSharon Lubezky-Hess and Ephraim Ofek Aharon.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has excellent knowledge in banking and is very professional. Specifically, Sharon Lubezky-Hess is highly knowledgeable and professional and I would recommend her to clients.’

Key clients

  • Armon David, Datmara Investments and Tamara Palace
  • Aura Israel – Initiating & Investments; Aura Investments and Jacob Igal Atrakchi
  • Avi Hadar and Emma Inozemtseva
  • Ayalon Insurance Company
  • Azorim Investments in Development and Construction Company
  • Bank Hapoalim
  • Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot
  • Beeri Towers – King Solomon
  • Boulevard Group
  • Caesarea Investments
  • First International Bank of Israel
  • G1Shielding Technologies (part of the G1 Group)
  • GP Global Power
  • (Hadas 1987)
  • Israel Credit Cards
  • Israel Discount Bank
  • Optibase
  • Orna Danon and Yehudit Bursi
  • Questar (formerly SafeRide Technologies)
  • Retailer Online
  • Rubicon Business Group
  • Tarya financial independence

Work highlights

  • Defending Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank in a claim filed by ZAKA - Search Rescue and Recovery Organization and Mr Roman Abramovich, which concerns the bank’s failure to transfer a charitable donation due to international sanctions.
  • Representing two of the three shareholders in Azega Holdings in a battle for bankruptcy control with the other shareholder.
  • Acting for Rubicon Business Group in a Supreme Court case regarding the collapse of the Rubicon Group.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Boaz Edelstein, Erez Haver, Ephraim Ofek Aharon, Sharon Lubezky Hess

Other key lawyers

Moran Mordechay, Shahar Haron