Avi Eldor

Partner

Avi Eldor is a partner in the commercial department, leading the fund formation and institutional investors practice.

Avi provides comprehensive advice on commercial law matters, with particular expertise in private equity, real estate, infrastructure, hedge and credit funds, co-ventures, alternative lending transactions, and venture capital investments. His practice focuses on providing investment funds sponsors advice on various matters concerning the formation and ongoing management of investment funds, as well as regulatory advice to investment funds managers. In addition, Avi is advising major institutional investors, on complex cross-border investments and fund formations.

Drawing from his extensive experience in corporate and finance practice across diverse business sectors, Avi advises Israeli and international private equity funds, borrowers, lenders, and institutional investors. His practice encompasses both debt and equity investments, including syndicated and non-syndicated loans, participation arrangements, mezzanine financing, acquisition and leveraged buyout financings, credit facilities, asset and project finance. He has particular expertise in structuring complex investment vehicles that navigate multiple regulatory frameworks while optimizing investment opportunities for institutional clients.

Having joined the firm as a partner in February 2023, and with experience gained at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Barclays Bank PLC in New York, as well as legal counsel to one of Israel’s leading insurance companies, Avi manages significant cross-border transactions and investments, supporting clients in developing their business activities both within and outside Israel.

Core Capabilities

  • Fund Formation & Institutional Investors: Comprehensive advice on establishment and ongoing management of private equity, real estate, infrastructure, hedge and credit funds, including regulatory compliance and structuring complex investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions
  • Private Equity & Venture Capital: Strategic guidance on fund formations, capital raising, investment structuring, co-ventures, and alternative lending transactions for Israeli and international funds and portfolio companies
  • Commercial & Corporate Finance: Extensive experience in syndicated and non-syndicated loans, participation arrangements, mezzanine financing, acquisition and leveraged buyout financings, credit facilities, asset and project finance
  • Cross-Border Transactions: Complex multi-jurisdictional transactions and investments, supporting client business development both within and outside Israel with expertise in navigating different regulatory frameworks
  • Alternative Lending & Structured Finance: Innovative financing solutions, structured investment products, and alternative capital arrangements for institutional investors

Education

  • New York University, LL.M., 2006
  • Tel-Aviv University, LL.M., magna cum laude, 2005
  • Tel-Aviv University, M.A. (Econ.), magna cum laude, 2001
  • Tel-Aviv University, LL.B., magna cum laude, 1999
  • Tel-Aviv University, B.A. (Econ.), magna cum laude, 1999

Admission

  • New York State Bar, 2007
  • Israel Bar, 2003

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