Oded Ofek
Partner, Head of the Commercial Law Dept.
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‘Oded Ofek is a brilliant one-stop-shop in his fields of practice, integrating a wide variety of know-how in diverse legal fields, and not only the legal scope of the capital markets, giving him a mature and integrated take on any legal issue at hand.’
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Oded Ofek is a partner in the firm, heading the firm’s Commercial Law Dept.
Mr. Ofek specializes in representing, accompanying, advising, and supporting a large number of clients – including investment firms in all of their operations (fund managers, portfolio managers, investment advisors), financial services providers (credit providers and financial asset services providers as well as fintech), trustees for undertaking funds and certificates (bonds and debentures), financial brokers, brokerage houses, financial planners, agents, family offices, hedge funds, and institutional entities involved in the capital markets – while taking an active role in their regulatory compliance plan by guiding all of the central professional associations in the field in the relationships between entities subject to oversight with the economic regulatory authorities in Israel, including the Securities Authority; the Capital Market, Insurance, and Savings Authority; the Bank of Israel; etc.
In the course of representing some of the most important organizations and clients in the capital markets, Mr. Ofek regularly appears before the various regulatory bodies, government ministries, government committees, blue-ribbon panels reviewing changes to legislation and regulation, and the Israeli Knesset and its committees.
Mr. Ofek is proud of his contributions to his clients’ day-to-day legal lives as well as shaping legislative arrangements and first-rate guiding rules in the capital markets while creating immeasurable value for his clients throughout the years.
Mr. Ofek specializes in financial regulation, securities law, corporate law, commercial law, commercial litigation, and business crisis management.
Because of Mr. Ofek’s unique expertise, he serves as legal advisor to the Association of Mutual Investment Fund Managers, which unites all mutual fund managers in Israel, the Association of Capital Market Trustees, which unites trustees for undertaking funds and certificates (bonds and debentures) in Israel, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Brokers Association (TBA), which unites all members of the stock exchange who are not banks, and the Chamber of Commerce’s Association of Credit Companies, which unifies the largest credit companies in the industry.
Similarly, Mr. Ofek serves as an outside lecturer at the Hebrew University and also frequently lectures to a variety of entities and organizations involved in the capital markets and securities.
In addition to his position at the firm, Mr. Ofek serves as a member of the Israel Bar Association’s Banking and Finance Committee as well as its Capital Market and Securities Committee.
Mr. Ofek is an Captain (Reserves) in the IDF Military Police Corps Investigations Unit and currently serves as an investigatory officer in the Military Police Internal Affairs Investigations Unit.
Mr. Ofek is referenced as leading lawyer in his fields of expertise and for his uncompromising professionalism. Moreover, the capital markets practice that he heads is placed at the top of the quality rankings in the ratings guides.
20.02.2025
We are proud that Chambers, one of the world’s most prestigious legal directories, has recognized our partners as leaders in their fields for 2025
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20.02.2025
Once again – our firm was ranked as one of Israel’s leading law firms by Chambers and Partners
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08.12.2024
This year as well the prestigious guide Chambers and Partners FinTech included Our firm and adv. Oded Ofek among the leading law firms and partners
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31.03.2024
THE PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE DUN’S 100 RANKED OUR FIRM AS ONE OF THE LEADING LAW FIRMS IN ISRAEL
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04.09.2023
Our capital market department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2023
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04.09.2023
Our Litigation department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2023
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03.09.2023
Our banking and finance department was awarded top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2023
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28.05.2023
THE PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE THE LEGAL 500 HAS, AGAIN, IN ITS 2023 EDITION, RECOMMENDED OUR INVESTMENT FUND DEPARTMENT
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15.05.2023
ADV. ODED OFEK WAS RECOGNIZED BY THE 2023 LEGAL 500 PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE AS A LEADING INDIVIDUAL
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15.12.2022
Adv. Oded Ofek was recognized by the 2022 Chambers and Partners prestigious FinTech guide
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18.09.2022
IFLR 1000 hails M. Firon & Co., again, as one of Israel’s leading firms in its 2022 edition
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01.09.2021
Our banking and finance department was awarded top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2021
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01.09.2021
Our capital market department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2021
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01.09.2021
Our commercial law department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2021
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01.09.2021
Our litigation department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2021
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30.08.2021
The prestigious guide IFLR1000 has recommended our Banking and Finance department in its 2021 edition
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30.08.2021
The prestigious guide IFLR1000 has recommended our Investmnet funds department in its 2021 edition
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30.08.2021
The prestigious guide IFLR1000 has recommended our Capital markets department in its 2021 edition
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20.04.2021
Our capital market department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by Dun’s 100 for 2021
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20.04.2021
Adv.Oded Ofek was recognized by The 2021 Legal 500 prestigious guide in Banking and Finance law
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20.04.2021
Our litigation department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by Dun’s 100 for 2021
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20.04.2021
Adv. Oded Ofek was ranked by The 2021 Legal 500 prestigious guide as a leading individual
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20.04.2021
The prestigious guide The Legal 500 has, again, in its 2021 edition, highly recommended our Investment and Venture Capital department
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06.04.2021
WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED, AGAIN, AS ONE OF ISRAEL’S LEADING LAW FIRMS
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15.03.2021
The prestigious guide The Legal 500 has, again, in its 2021 edition, highly recommended our capital markets department
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01.09.2020
Our capital market department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2020
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01.09.2020
Our commercial law department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2020
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01.09.2020
Our litigation department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2020
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01.09.2020
Our banking and finance department was awarded top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2020
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30.08.2020
THE PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE IFLR1000 HAS RECOMMENDED OUR CAPITAL MARKETS DEPARTMENT IN ITS 2020 EDITION
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30.08.2020
THE PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE IFLR1000 HAS RECOMMENDED OUR INVESTMNET FUNDS DEPARTMENT IN ITS 2020 EDITION
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30.08.2020
The prestigious guide IFLR1000 has recommended our Insolvency department in its 2020 edition
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20.04.2020
THE PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE THE LEGAL 500 HAS, AGAIN, IN ITS 2020 EDITION, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED OUR INVESTMENT AND VENTURE CAPITAL DEPARTMENT
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20.04.2020
The prestigious guide The Legal 500 has, again, in its 2020 edition, highly recommended our litigation department
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20.04.2020
Our capital market department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by Dun’s 100 for 2020
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20.04.2020
THE PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE THE LEGAL 500 HAS, AGAIN, IN ITS 2020 EDITION, RECOMMENDED OUR BANKING AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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20.04.2020
THE PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE THE LEGAL 500 HAS, AGAIN, IN ITS 2020 EDITION, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED OUR CAPITAL MARKETS DEPARTMENT
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20.04.2020
Our litigation department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by Dun’s 100 for 2020
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20.04.2020
ADV. ODED OFEK WAS RANKED BY THE LEGAL 500 PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE AS A LEADING INDIVIDUAL
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15.03.2020
The prestigious guide Chambers and Partners has, again, in its 2020 edition, highly recommended our FinTech department
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15.03.2020
THE PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS INCLUDED IN ITS 2020 EDITION, OUR BANKING AND FINANACE DEPARTMENT
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15.03.2020
THE PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS HAS, AGAIN, IN ITS 2020 EDITION, RECOMMENDED OUR LITIGATION DEPARTMENT
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02.03.2019
THE PRESTIGIOUS CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS RANKED OUR FIRM IN 9 DIFFERENT PRACTICE AREAS
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20.02.2025
We are proud that Chambers, one of the world’s most prestigious legal directories, has recognized our partners as leaders in their fields for 2025
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20.02.2025
Once again – our firm was ranked as one of Israel’s leading law firms by Chambers and Partners
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15.01.2025
A claim that the gift agreement was signed only for appearance – but will still be required to transfer property rights in the apartment
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13.01.2025
The Psagot Group is acquiring 100% of the shares of R.G.A Cleaning Services and the financing activities of its subsidiary, Rogon Assets
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08.12.2024
This year as well the prestigious guide Chambers and Partners FinTech included Our firm and adv. Oded Ofek among the leading law firms and partners
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05.12.2024
What must be checked before deciding to invest in an alternative real estate avenue?
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28.10.2024
The investment house Sigma Clarity Investment House and Carmel Credit have signed an agreement to acquire Psagot Securities
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08.09.2024
The critical legal aspects that could lead to class action lawsuits and financial damages in the realms of e-commerce
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09.06.2024
IFLR 1000 ranked Firon law firm among the leading law firms in Israel this year
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31.03.2024
THE PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE DUN’S 100 RANKED OUR FIRM AS ONE OF THE LEADING LAW FIRMS IN ISRAEL
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28.03.2024
The European AI law has passed and has far-reaching implications for technology companies and startups
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12.03.2024
LIVE WEBINAR | Organizational Work Plan for Implementing Privacy Protection Measures in Companies
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31.12.2023
The prestigious guide Chambers and Partners has, again, in its 2024 edition, highly recommended our FinTech department
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03.12.2023
Av-Gad Company Negotiates with Phoenix for an Investment of Up to 400 Million Shekels in the Company
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30.11.2023
Iron swords – special updates – Updates for companies, corporations, and associations
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26.10.2023
IRON SWORDS – SPECIAL UPDATES – Regulation; Banking and Finance; Capital markets; Commercial law and Municipal taxation
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04.09.2023
Our Litigation department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2023
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04.09.2023
Our banking and finance department was awarded top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2020 Copy
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04.09.2023
Ourbanking and finance department was awarded top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2020 Copy
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03.09.2023
Our banking and finance department was awarded top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2023
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20.08.2023
Adv. Meirav Leshem of the Association of Legal Advisors in Israel (ACC) hosts Adv. Oded Ofek in 3 podcast episodes: Everything you need to know about the world of non-bank credit
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04.06.2023
The prestigious guide The Legal 500 has, again, in its 2023 edition, highly recommended our litigation department
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28.05.2023
The prestigious guide The Legal 500 has, again, in its 2023 edition, highly recommended our capital markets department
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28.05.2023
The prestigious guide The Legal 500 has, again, in its 2023 edition, recommended our banking and finance department
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15.05.2023
ADV. ODED OFEK WAS RECOGNIZED BY THE 2023 LEGAL 500 PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE AS A LEADING INDIVIDUAL
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15.05.2023
ADV. TAMI FIRON–SMORODINSKY WAS RECOGNIZED BY THE 2023 LEGAL 500 PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE AS A LEADING INDIVIDUAL
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06.05.2023
Please join the ACC – Association of Corporate Counsels in Israel and Firon law firm at a series of webinars on nonbank finance sector
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10.02.2023
Please join the ACC – Association of Corporate Counsels in Israel and Firon law firm at a series of webinars on nonbank finance sector
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20.01.2023
Psagot Group sells parts of its business for an accumulative consideration of approximately NIS 310 million
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18.01.2023
The prestigious guide Chambers and Partners has, again, in its 2022 edition, highly recommended our FinTech department
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31.12.2022
Adv. Oded Ofek was recognized by the Chambers and Partners prestigious guide Copy
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30.12.2022
The prestigious guide Chambers and Partners has, again, in its 2023 edition, highly recommended our FinTech department
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17.12.2022
Please join us in a webinar – the latest directives published by the Capital Markets, Insurance and Savings Authority
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15.12.2022
Adv. Oded Ofek was recognized by the 2022 Chambers and Partners prestigious FinTech guide
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08.12.2022
Advocates Jacob Enoch and Lihi Bachar wrote the chapter on smart contracts in a new book which was published recently
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13.11.2022
As part of its expansion program, the investment house Excellence acquires Epsilon for approx. NIS 100 million
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22.10.2022
The development of cryptocurrency and blockchain usage in various jurisdictions
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20.10.2022
Adv. Oren Tenenboim, a partner at M. Firon’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Dept., participated in DUN’S 100 Forum
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18.09.2022
IFLR 1000 hails M. Firon & Co., again, as one of Israel’s leading firms in its 2022 edition
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21.08.2022
You are invited to a special WEBINAR – “What’s going on in the world of non-banking credit?”
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30.06.2022
Business Partners: Pay Attention! The District Court dismissed a shareholder’s claim for a debt he covered alone
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31.03.2022
A change in the ownership of a company requires a mechanism to protect minority shareholders
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03.01.2022
Corona news flash| The Ministry of Justice’s update regarding the implications of the Corona pandemic on contractual engagements
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30.12.2021
The prestigious guide The Legal 500 has, again, in its 2020 edition, highly recommended our capital markets department
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08.12.2021
A financing agreement for the construction of the dormitories in the College of Management was signed with Discount Bank
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14.11.2021
AS A FIRM THAT HANDLES MANY LARGE INFRASTRUCTURE AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WE CAN SAY THAT A SPECIALIZED JUDICIAL FORUM IS DIRELY NEEDED
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01.09.2021
Our banking and finance department was awarded top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2021
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01.09.2021
Our capital market department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2021
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01.09.2021
Our commercial law department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2021
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01.09.2021
Our litigation department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2021
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30.08.2021
The prestigious guide IFLR1000 has recommended our Banking and Finance department in its 2021 edition
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30.08.2021
The prestigious guide IFLR1000 has recommended our Investmnet funds department in its 2021 edition
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30.08.2021
The prestigious guide IFLR1000 has recommended our Capital markets department in its 2021 edition
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12.07.2021
THE TECH MULTINATIONALS WILL DO EVERYTHING TO AVOID LITIGATION IN ISRAEL. THE TEL AVIV DISTRICT COURT, IN A RECENT RULING, CHANGES THE RULES OF THIS GAME.
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26.04.2021
After the arbitrator’s decision is set a side – The court ruled in favor of Menora Mivtachim
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22.04.2021
M. FIRON & CO. CONTINUES TO LEAD! WE’RE PROUD OF OUR FIRM’S LEGAL TEAM WHO HAVE ONCE AGAIN LED US TO INTERNATIONAL APPRECOATION AND RECOGNITION
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20.04.2021
The prestigious guide The Legal 500 has, again, in its 2021 edition, recommended our banking and finance department
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20.04.2021
The prestigious guide The Legal 500 has, again, in its 2021 edition, highly recommended our capital markets department
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20.04.2021
Our capital market department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by Dun’s 100 for 2021
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20.04.2021
The prestigious guide The Legal 500 has, again, in its 2021 edition, highly recommended our litigation department
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20.04.2021
Adv.Oded Ofek was recognized by The 2021 Legal 500 prestigious guide in Banking and Finance law
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20.04.2021
Our litigation department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by Dun’s 100 for 2021
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20.04.2021
Adv. Michael Oiknine was recognized by The 2021 Legal 500 prestigious guide – 2020
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20.04.2021
The prestigious guide The Legal 500 has, again, in its 2021 edition, highly recommended our Investment and Venture Capital department
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20.04.2021
Adv.Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky was recognized by The 2021 Legal 500 prestigious guide
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20.04.2021
Adv. Zvi Firon was recognized by The 2021 Legal 500 prestigious guide in Dispute resolution
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06.04.2021
WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED, AGAIN, AS ONE OF ISRAEL’S LEADING LAW FIRMS
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15.03.2021
The prestigious guide The Legal 500 has, again, in its 2021 edition, highly recommended our capital markets department
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25.02.2021
THE CONFLICT REGARDING THE MANAGEMENT OF HAPOEL TEL AVIV FOOTBALL CLUB REACHED THE COURT
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29.12.2020
We invite you to take part in an online Facebook event held by the Israel Bar Association, discussing the challenges of the banking and non-banking credit systems in light of the Corona virus
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05.11.2020
Supporting the Association of Credit Companies at the Israel Chamber of Commerce, in its application as “Amicus Curiae”
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25.10.2020
Congrats to Rani Zim’s credit company: Creative Value Capital on its successful public offering
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15.09.2020
Congrats to Adv. David Hamou, head of our litigation department, on making the list of the 15 prominent lawyers in Israel
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01.09.2020
Our commercial law department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2020
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01.09.2020
Our litigation department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2020
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01.09.2020
Our banking and finance department was awarded top tier ranking by BdiCode for 2020
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30.08.2020
THE PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE IFLR1000 HAS RECOMMENDED OUR CAPITAL MARKETS DEPARTMENT IN ITS 2020 EDITION
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30.08.2020
THE PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE IFLR1000 HAS RECOMMENDED OUR INVESTMNET FUNDS DEPARTMENT IN ITS 2020 EDITION
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30.08.2020
The prestigious guide IFLR1000 has recommended our Insolvency department in its 2020 edition
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25.06.2020
Corona news flash |An eviction ruling against a tenant who failed to pay the rent during the Corona crisis.
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31.05.2020
Corona news flash|Handling real estate disputes during the Corona crisis webinar
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25.05.2020
Insolvency issues, from crisis to normal and the opposite direction – a special webinar
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17.05.2020
Corona news flash|a special webinar in cooperation with the Federation of Israeli Chamber of Commerce
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20.04.2020
THE PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE THE LEGAL 500 HAS, AGAIN, IN ITS 2020 EDITION, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED OUR INVESTMENT AND VENTURE CAPITAL DEPARTMENT
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20.04.2020
The prestigious guide The Legal 500 has, again, in its 2020 edition, highly recommended our litigation department
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20.04.2020
Our capital market department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by Dun’s 100 for 2020
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20.04.2020
THE PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE THE LEGAL 500 HAS, AGAIN, IN ITS 2020 EDITION, RECOMMENDED OUR BANKING AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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20.04.2020
THE PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE THE LEGAL 500 HAS, AGAIN, IN ITS 2020 EDITION, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED OUR CAPITAL MARKETS DEPARTMENT
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20.04.2020
Our litigation department was awarded, again, top tier ranking by Dun’s 100 for 2020
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20.04.2020
ADV. ODED OFEK WAS RANKED BY THE LEGAL 500 PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE AS A LEADING INDIVIDUAL
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05.04.2020
Isla agencies, the minority shareholder in Espresso Club, a distributor of coffee capsules, demands to compel the majority shareholder to buy Isla’s stake in the company
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29.03.2020
Cann4life, the medical cannabis company, signed a deal with Ehud Barak, former Israeli Prime minister
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27.03.2020
Corona news flash| The relationship between landlords and tenants of commercial properties
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23.03.2020
Corona news flash| A task force for collaborative negotiations and conflict prevention
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16.03.2020
Corona news flash| business, economic and legal issues in the context of the Corona pandemic – webcast conference highlights
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15.03.2020
The prestigious guide Chambers and Partners has, again, in its 2020 edition, highly recommended our FinTech department
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15.03.2020
THE PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS INCLUDED IN ITS 2020 EDITION, OUR BANKING AND FINANACE DEPARTMENT
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15.03.2020
THE PRESTIGIOUS GUIDE CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS HAS, AGAIN, IN ITS 2020 EDITION, RECOMMENDED OUR LITIGATION DEPARTMENT
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11.03.2020
Business continuity under the Corona crisis – join our firm’s event, in cooperation with Globes
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29.01.2020
Generation Capital Ltd., has signed an agreement to buy GES (from the Azrieli group)
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19.01.2020
The Phoenix controlled Excellence Group acquired Alumot’s portfolio management and fund management companies for about NIS 30 million
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13.01.2020
Peninsula Investment Fund and Poalim Capital Markets acquired 50% of the Japanese-Chiese design chain Miniso from the Nissanov brothers
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21.03.2019
DUN’S 100 RANKED M. FIRON & CO. AMONG THE BEST LAW FIRMS IN ISRAEL IN ISRAEL IN 21 PRACTICE AREAS
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02.03.2019
THE PRESTIGIOUS CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS RANKED OUR FIRM IN 9 DIFFERENT PRACTICE AREAS
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16.12.2018
CHAMBERS & PARTNERS FINTECH LEGAL DIRECTORY RECOMMENDED OUR FIRM, AS WELL AS ADV. JACOB ENOCH PERSONALLY
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LL.B. the joint degree program in Law and Business Administration, Netanya Academic College, 2003
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LL.M. specializing in Commercial Law, Tel Aviv University, 2008
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ISRAEL BAR ASSOCIATION, 2003
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