Yigal Arnon facts for kids
Yigal Arnon (born December 9, 1929, in Tel Aviv, died April 27, 2014) was a famous Israeli lawyer. He was also the person who started the law firm called Yigal Arnon & Co..
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Who Was Yigal Arnon?
Yigal Arnon was a very important lawyer in Israel. He was known for his smart legal work. He helped many big companies and important people.
Early Life and Education
Yigal Arnon studied law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He earned his law degree there in 1953. In 1954, he was allowed to practice law in Israel. This meant he could officially work as a lawyer. People at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem said he was one of the best lawyers in Israel.
A Leading Lawyer in Israel
Yigal Arnon had a very successful career. He held many important positions.
Helping Important Organizations
From 1987 to 2000, he was the chairman of the First International Bank of Israel. This bank was one of the biggest banks in the country. Being a chairman means he was in charge of the bank's board of directors. After that, he became the chairman of F.I.B.I Holdings Ltd.
He also led the Board of Governors for the Hebrew University. This group helps guide the university. Yigal Arnon was also the chairman of Arkia Israel Airlines. This airline is the second largest in Israel. He owned a large part of this airline, almost 20 percent.
Working with Key Figures
Yigal Arnon was known for representing the Safra Group. This is a well-known family and business group. He also worked as a lawyer for important public figures. These included Ehud Olmert and Aryeh Deri.
See also
In Spanish: Yigal Arnon para niños
