S. Horowitz & Co’s banking and finance litigation practice represents major banks and financial institutions both in Israel and internationally, regularly advising on complex project and acquisition finance matters. These include export credit financings, leveraged financings, and cross-border financings involving credit risk instruments. Clifford Davis is a key contact in these areas, leading the practice alongside Anthony Bloch, whose expertise includes syndicated and non-syndicated loans, as well as acquisition finance. Michelle Liberman is also noted for her proficiency in advising lenders on syndicated and non-syndicated financings, as well as corporate borrowers on domestic and cross-border acquisition financing.
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- 'Their expertise across all areas of financing has consistently stood out over the 20 years I’ve worked with them, placing them head and shoulders above their competitors. I’ve collaborated with them on leveraged financing, export credit financing, asset financing, and various other types of transactions.'
- 'The team has an exceptional understanding of international standards and knows precisely how to adapt them to the local market. Truly, an outstanding outfit.'
- 'For the past decade, I’ve worked closely with Clifford Davis. He is, without a doubt, a phenomenon among finance lawyers in Israel. A walking encyclopaedia of US, UK, and European banking and finance practices, Clifford has a remarkable ability to tailor these to the Israeli market. His advice is consistently clear, precise, and highly effective, seamlessly serving both borrowers (including private equity) and lenders alike.'
- 'I’ve also had the pleasure of working with Aharon Bloch and Michelle Liberman, both of whom are excellent.'
Clients clés
- Bank Hapoalim B.M (TASE:POLI)
- Leumi Partners
- Israel Discount Bank Ltd. (TASE: DSCT)
- Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank Ltd. (TASE: MZTF)
- Derech Eretz Highways (1997) Ltd
- El Al Israeli Airlines
- Francisco Partners LP
- The Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd.
- MUFG Bank Ltd. (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group)
- TA Associates
Points forts
- Advised TA Associates and Priority Software, an Israeli technology company which is a leader in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), with respect to all the debt financing aspects of the July 2024 acquisition of approx. 70% controlling interest in Blacsktone Growth Fund of Priority Software Ltd., at a company valuation of approx. $800 million.
- Advised Derech Eretz Highways (1997) Ltd as the borrower in the complex project financing of the expansion (addition of extra lanes) to the Cross Israel Highway (Highway 6), Israel’s major north-south toll road.
- Advised Alter Domus (US) LLC as agent and Highbridge Tactical Credit Master Fund, L.P., WhiteboxMulti- Strategy Partners, L.P., Whitebox Relative Value Partners, L.P., Pandora Select Partners, L.P., Whitebox GT Fund, L. and Onex Capital Solutions Holdings, LP as secured lenders on the acquisition and corporate financing related to the acquisition by Urgent.ly Inc (a US company listed on NASDAQ) of the Israeli SPAC publicly listed company Otonomo Ltd.
Avocats
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Responsable de la pratique
Anthony Bloch; Clifford Davis; Michelle Liberman