Shiri Shaham
Partner
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Shiri Shaham has extensive experience in a wide range of issues covering corporate, commercial, securities and banking law.
Shiri has represented many clients in mergers and acquisitions, public securities and debt offerings as well as private placements and joint ventures.
Shiri also represents domestic and international banks in complex banking and commercial matters and has advised leading international financial institutions such as ISDA and ICMA in Israel in regulatory matters as well as in relation to the use of various financial instruments under Israeli law.
Shiri lectures at various leading domestic and international conferences in Israel on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and Israeli securities laws.
Shiri joined the firm in 1992 and became a partner in 1998.
Shiri received her law degree magna cum laude from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 1990 and an LL.M first class from Cambridge University in 1992, where she was also nominated Pegasus Scholar.
Shiri is fluent in Hebrew and English.
- Chambers Global (2012-2008 editions) ranks Shiri Shaham in Band 2 in Banking & Finance and Capital Markets fields. They note that “Shiri Shaham is highly regarded for her local work, and clients deem her to be knowledgeable in each and every detail of the law and the regulations in her field." (2012) "Shiri Shaham is a very impressive individual who specializes in international banking work, with particular expertise in derivatives transactions. Shiri Shaham is a superb lawyer in domestic capital markets." (2011) “Shiri Shaham specializes in international banking and is a prominent force in this area, recognized for her excellent understanding of regulation and the mechanisms of a transaction. Shiri Shaham is the key contact at the firm for capital markets, with a substantial level of experience on the regulatory side. Finance expert Shiri Shaham comes commended for her negotiation skills, and is described as an absolute pleasure to work with.” (2010) “Shiri Shaham is considered an all-round talent for corporate and local securities and is extremely experienced in the Israeli listed field. Shiri Shaham is an expert in domestic M&A and capital markets and has a rising profile in the market.” (2009) “Shiri Shaham performs extremely impressively in project finance; sources rate her for her excellent memory and handling of lengthy project documents. Shiri Shaham has established herself as a brilliant and hard-working lawyer whose reputation speaks for itself, she is active on securities, M&A and joint ventures.” (2008)
- PLC Which Lawyer (2012 - 2009 editions) lists Shiri Shaham as recommended in Capital Markets:debt and equity as well as in Finance.
- The IFLR1000 (2012 edition) ranks Shiri as a leading lawyer in Banking & Financial Services.
- The Legal 500 (2010 - 2012 editions), under Capital markets, notes that “Shiri Shaham is professional, timely and a team player” and it lists Shiri as a highly regarded individual in the Banking and Finance field. (2011) “Shiri Shaham is a brilliant lady, who led for Citigroup on the closing of a CHF330m credit facility for Koor Industries. Shiri Shaham is highly rated.” (2010)
- Shiri Shaham is recognized by Legal Experts -- Europe, Middle East & Africa (2011 edition) as an expert in Banking and Finance, Capital Markets and Project Finance/Energy.