Israel

FISCHER (FBC & Co.), founded in 1958 by the late Mr. Isachar Fischer (1929-2013), is one of Israel’s premier full-service law firms and among the largest firms in the country, providing high-quality, diverse and multidisciplinary legal services in a wide range of practice areas, as a one-stop-shop. Over more than half a century, the firm has acquired a distinguished reputation, while championing its core values of excellence, professionalism and integrity.

The firm is the professional home of over 330 lawyers, of which more than 110 are partners, who provide legal services customized to their clients’ business environment. The firm’s multidisciplinary approach, which combines experts from various legal disciplines, enables us to provide each client with unique, professional legal services, tailored to its needs.

FISCHER recruits high-quality and experienced human capital. The firm’s lawyers have in-depth familiarity with the full spectrum of the Israeli economy and have far-reaching work relationships and a wide global presence. The firm is regularly involved in a broad range of transactions and litigation at the center of Israel’s legal, economic and public agenda, and represents local and international clients in a long list of practice areas.

Having worked at top-tier international law firms, many of FISCHER’s partners and associates have foreign legal education and practice experience. These practitioners maintain extensive work relations with a network of former colleagues in some of the world’s leading law firms. Consequently, the firm benefits from an outstanding reputation among leading legal professionals in numerous countries.

Our team members play a vital role in our clients’ most significant decisions and provide them with highly valued strategic advice. They also work closely with members of parliament in drafting bills and regulations in various industries and sectors.

FISCHER represents a long list of international clients who operate in a variety of sectors and industries. The firm’s clientele is a showcase of some of the largest local and international public and private companies, executive officers, entrepreneurs, senior officials in the public sector, high-net-worth individuals, and others.

FISCHER has more Tier 1/Band 1 rankings than any Israeli law firm. We regularly lead the legal ranking tables, and year after year are widely recognized in all practice areas by the most prestigious international ranking guides, including Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, IFLR 1000, GCR, WWL, Dun’s 100, BdiCode, and more.

Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co is a premier full-service law firm and one of Israel’s most prominent and fastest growing law firms with over 160 lawyers across multiple practice areas and disciplines.

Our first-class pedigree, international training and hands on experience regularly earns our firm pivotal roles in some of the most complex, pathfinder and high profile transactions and legal proceedings conducted in Israel.

Our firm is consistently ranked as a top tier firm by Chambers Global, Legal 500, IFLR1000, Mergermarket and the Israeli ranking guides, thus recognized as an Israeli “go to firm” for a client roster across the spectrum of many sectors, ranging from multinational corporations and businesses, private and public companies listed on domestic and international stock exchanges, reputable business individuals, Israel’s leading real estate companies, hi-tech companies of all stages of growth, financial institutions, private equity, venture capital and other investment funds, infrastructure and energy companies, telecom and service providers, TV channels and many more.

Our vast knowledge, professionalism and commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients, is not overlooked and have earned us the title of ‘Israel Banking and Finance Law Firm of the Year’, 2021, awarded by IFLR Europe, as well as ‘Israel Law Firm of the Year’, 2017 and also ‘Israel M&A Legal Adviser of the Year’, 2017, by Mergermarket.

Herzog is the go-to firm for multinationals and start-ups working on matters that transform shape entire sectors, contribute to major developments, and push economies.

As Israel’s powerhouse law firm, we provide cutting-edge and commerce-savvy legal advice to an unrivalled roster of local and international companies, investors, and entrepreneurs, across all industries. Our unmatched breadth of experience in cross-border and domestic matters and perspicuous understanding of global business, are complemented by an integrated legal approach, with roughly 50 specialty departments collaborating seamlessly to deliver efficient and innovative solutions.

Since its foundation in 1972, Herzog has strived for professional excellence at the forefront of legal practice, consistently guiding clients to success. International and domestic clients benefit from a one-stop-shop firm capable of providing agile services that fit the dynamic, and multi-disciplined financial landscape of the time. We are committed to timely and comprehensive service, befitting the leader of Israel's competitive legal market, and our dedication to the highest standards and our clients' success makes us trusted advisors.

Herzog is ahead of the curve in meeting the challenges posed by technological advances and emerging industries with specialist practice areas that deliver results in unchartered territories as well as traditional landscapes. We were the first Israeli pioneers in novel fields like Cryptocurrency, Crisis Management, Fintech, Urban Renewal, Impact Investment, Insurance-Tech and more. Our clients include a wide array of local and international companies, such as private, public, national, and international bodies, venture capital and investment funds, hi-tech giants and start-ups, banks and financial institutions, HMOs and hospitals, academic and research organizations, and many more. In addition, our firm specializes in advising large financial institutions located in Israel and abroad on intricate, high stakes deals. Moreover, in recognition of the booming Israeli technology community in the Bay Area, Herzog is the first Israeli law firm to establish a representative Silicon Valley branch that provides a real-time connection between our Tel Aviv office and the forefront of the tech world.

Herzog is considered by many to have most robust international specialty in Israel. Our lawyers are not only the brightest legal minds in the profession but possess in-depth understanding of local and global markets rooted in hands-on business experience. Our legal team – the country’s most diverse – includes more than 50 native English speakers, hailing from the US, UK, and Australia, who hold foreign licenses and have studied and/or worked abroad.

In keeping with the firm’s global perspective, most of our business is conducted in English, but we are conversant in German, French, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Korean, Portuguese and Arabic. Due to the increased global interest in Israeli companies, we have developed foreign desks for, as well as financial and professional ties in various geographies, on top of our decades-long representation of clients in Europe, the UK, Australia, and the US. These include China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, India, Singapore, the UAE, and Russia.

Herzog was founded by three prominent lawyers: the late Chaim Herzog, who later became Israel's sixth President, Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, and Member of Israeli Parliament; the late Michael Fox, known for his corporate work and legal contributions to the development of the infrastructure, energy and natural resource fields in Israel; and the late Dr. Yaakov Neeman, author of numerous books and articles on tax law and respected tax advisor, who served as the former Minister of Finance and Minister of Justice. Their unyielding commitment to professional exceptionalism, customer-service, creativity, innovation, and a broad global perspective are preserved to this day and propelled into the future.

Main Areas of Practice:

• Administrative Law
• Adtech & Media Compliance
• Antitrust and Competition
• Arbitration & ADR
• Artificial Intelligence Law
• Banking & Finance
• Banking Regulation
• Capital Markets & Securities
• Class Actions
• Commercial
• Commercial Litigation
• Corporate
• Corporate & Securities Litigation
• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Tax
• Crisis Management
• Cryptocurrency
• Cyber
• Derivatives & Structured Products
• Employee Incentive Schemes
• Employee Tax Benefits
• Environment & Climate Change
• Financial Services Regulation
• Fintech
• Gaming
• Hi-Tech
• Immigration
• Indirect Taxes, Customs & International Trade
• Insolvency & Restructuring
• Insurance Tech
• Intellectual Property
• International Tax Planning
• Internet & E-commerce
• Investment Funds & Private Equity
• Labour & Employment Law
• Licensing
• Litigation
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Municipal Taxation
• Planning & Construction
• Private Clients, Trusts & Estates
• Privatisation & Restructuring
• Project Finance
• Purchasing Groups
• Real Estate
• Tax
• Technology & Regulation
• Transfer Pricing
• Urban Renewal
• Value Added Tax (VAT)

Since being founded in 1938, Gornitzky has provided a wide range of legal services to local Israeli companies and foreign companies alike. Our legal team is knowledgeable and experienced in their respective practice areas, as well as other professional disciplines, making them masters of both the legal aspects of their work and the business opportunities each case presents.

Founded in 1921, S. Horowitz & Co. has long been recognized as Israel’s distinguished and premier law firm, with a reputation for providing high-caliber, quality, efficient and exceptional services. Our highly talented lawyers, who are qualified to practise in a number of jurisdictions, provide diverse and comprehensive first-rate services in the fields of dispute resolution, corporate and commercial law to both the international and local business and financial communities.

Ranked a leader in every practice area, we bring to bear our widely-acknowledged expertise and vast experience in assisting and advising our clients with respect to exceedingly complex legal issues, large-scale business transactions as well as far reaching disputes.

Naschitz Brandes Amir is a leading full-service law firm renowned for its comprehensive legal and professional services covering a wide range of commercial and civil law areas. With a wealth of experience and expertise, the firm specializes in diverse legal fields, including M&A, high-tech and capital markets, commercial and civil litigation, real estate, tort and insurance, and labor law. In addition, Naschitz Brandes Amir offers specialized legal services in competition and antitrust law, administrative law, tax, intellectual property and patent drafting, energy, infrastructure and financing, privacy and cybersecurity, class actions, kibbutzim and cooperative societies, insolvency, communication and media, environmental law, white-collar crime, medical cannabis, and other relevant areas of law.

The firm serves a broad client base comprising both domestic and international private and public companies, multinational corporations, entrepreneurs, established and growing technology firms, private equity funds, venture capital funds, private investors, institutional investors, and government organizations.

Naschitz Brandes Amir has consistently received high rankings from esteemed international ranking guides such as Chambers Global, Legal 500, and IFLR 1000, solidifying its position as a premier law firm. In recognition of its outstanding performance in the M&A field, the firm was bestowed with the title of “M&A Legal Advisor of the Year” by the MergerMarket research institute in both 2015 and 2018. Naschitz Brandes Amir continues to maintain its position as a leading firm in the Israeli M&A landscape. Asian Legal Business at Thomson Reuters also recognized the firm as the “Israeli Firm of the Year” in 2021. Furthermore, the firm consistently receives accolades from Israeli ranking guides for its expertise and leadership in various practice areas.

In addition to its professional accomplishments, Naschitz Brandes Amir is committed to corporate social responsibility. The firm actively partners with organizations and individuals to provide pro bono legal support and community aid. This includes offering professional assistance to associations and non-profit organizations, as well as participating in voluntary social activities.

Meitar is Israel’s leading law firm as well as Israel’s largest law firm. The firm represents many of the world’s largest multinational corporations in corporate, commercial, litigation and regulatory matters, in Israel and abroad.

Meitar is a full-service firm, representing clients in corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, international and domestic capital markets, banking, finance and derivatives, corporate and commercial litigation, licensing, hi-tech, energy and infrastructure, real estate, antitrust and taxation and other regulatory matters. Meitar has represented clients in Israel’s largest corporate and finance transactions and international public offerings, and has represented some of the world’s leading companies and banks in corporate and class-action litigation.

Meitar consistently receives the highest rankings from international independent guides, such as Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 and from local guides in Israel such as Dun’s 100 and BDI.

We hold the international information security standard ISO 27001 Certification.

Meitar is unique among Israel’s largest law firms in the number of partners who have worked for major international law firms in the US and elsewhere. In addition, many of our partners obtained law degrees at leading universities in the US and UK. Our firm’s goal is to provide our international and Israeli clients with the same level of service and quality they are accustomed to receiving from law firms in the US, UK and Europe.

The firm has a strong team of over 600 professionals, including attorneys, patent attorneys, and legal interns, all of whom are committed to maintaining our high standards of excellence and service.

With approximately 410 lawyers and interns, including 159 partners, the law firm of Arnon, Tadmor-Levy is a leader in its areas of practice. The firm offers diverse legal services and a proven track record of success to its clients, which include many of Israel’s largest companies, government and public entities, premier investment funds, and leading multinational corporations.

Arnon, Tadmor-Levy dominates the Israeli legal scene across many fields. Leading practices include mergers and acquisitions; hi-tech; litigation; real estate, planning and construction; banking and payment systems; competition; project finance and energy; environment; capital markets; regulatory and administrative law; direct, indirect, real estate and municipal taxation; labor and employee matters; healthcare; municipal law; insolvency proceedings and reorganization; communications and media; transportation; aviation; tender and public procurement; and commercial law.

Established in 1973, Shibolet & Co. is one of Israel's largest and most distinguished full-service corporate law firms, building on a sterling legacy as it pioneers tailor-made legal solutions across evolving market sectors. The firm is widely regarded as a powerhouse for business-oriented legal service, expertise, and insight.

Shibolet utilizes a unique multidisciplinary methodology that presents the full spectrum of legal knowledge under one roof. Our highly qualified team of more than 280 full-time law practitioners offers comprehensive commercial-corporate law services, with a focus on international business transactions, corporate law, litigation, M&A, technology transactions, Intellectual property, venture capital, Labor and employment, Real Estate, finance, energy and infrastructure, taxation.

Adopting a personalized approach, our attorneys serve clientele from across the private and public sectors by leveraging up-to-date understanding of market and client needs. Shibolet also has well-established relationships with many local and international law firms, investment banks, governmental authorities, funds, and private investors.
Shibolet activities are driven by the firm's entrepreneurial DNA. We champion innovation, as our practices lead the way in identifying, researching, and mastering new legal solutions, offering added-value servicers to our clients such as innovative business tools and business development solutions.

Furthermore, Shibolet was the first Israeli law firm to enter the USA (New York City) and the first to establish a presence in China (Shanghai), consolidating an impressive global reputation. This emphasis on innovation, coupled with our broad transactional experience in high-profile matters, is the reason so many of the world’s most respected businesses turn to us for support and counsel on their most complex, challenging cases.

Corporate, Commercial & M&A – We provide practical and comprehensive legal services for all types of corporate work, assisting local and international clients across industries. We excel in cross-border M&A, advising investors and companies from China, the US, Europe, and Israel on high-end transactions. Our team includes specialists in high-tech, antitrust, securities, IP, employment, and tax, guiding clients throughout the process.

High-Tech & VC – As one of Israel’s largest high-tech practices, we provide top-tier legal services across all sectors, from startups to exits. Our experts bring deep legal and commercial insight to verticals like semiconductors, enterprise software, life sciences, and clean-tech. We represent entrepreneurs, tech companies, VCs, and investors for all transactional and financing needs.

Securities & Capital Markets – We are leaders in international capital markets and securities law, providing innovative solutions for complex global transactions. Our team advises multinational public companies and dual-listed clients on international stock markets such as New York, Shanghai, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv.

Litigation – Our experienced litigators represent foreign and domestic clients in court, arbitration, and mediation. We handle a range of cases, from regulatory disputes to bankruptcies and receiverships, for both plaintiffs and defendants in Israel.

Project Finance & Infrastructure – We advise clients on large-scale infrastructure projects and energy initiatives in Israel and abroad, including gas-fired, hydroelectric, and renewable energy power plants.

Tax – Our tax team is highly rated for expertise in domestic and international tax planning, rulings, and compliance.

Banking and Financial Institutions – We represent Israeli and foreign banks, financial institutions, and clients seeking financing. Our team handles banking, regulatory, and institutional formation matters and advises the Association of Foreign Banks in Israel.

Environment, Cleantech, and Climate Change – A pioneer in this field, we handle alternative energy projects and environmental litigation. Our work includes class actions and legal services for renewable energy ventures such as solar, wind, and biogas.

Antitrust/Competition – We provide comprehensive antitrust and competition advice, including merger control and restrictive practices. Our team helps clients structure transactions to align with legal requirements.

Real Estate – We manage residential and commercial real estate deals for Israeli and foreign clients, offering expertise in planning, taxation, and development.

Municipal Law – We advise local authorities and municipal corporations on real estate, infrastructure, tenders, and public projects.

Labor & Employment – Our team advises on employment issues, including M&A transactions, IPOs, ESOP plans, and employment agreements for Israeli and international companies.

Telecommunications, Media & Internet – We represent global and Israeli leaders in internet, media, and telecom, handling complex M&A transactions and regulatory matters.

Pro Bono Activities – Central to our values, we support non-profits and public service organizations through pro bono legal services and community involvement.

• Over the last decade, the department has been involved in most of the largest public debt arrangements in Israel (IDB, Delek Real Estate, Africa Israel, Suny, Alon Blue Square, Mirland), and insolvency proceedings of leading public companies (Urbancorp, BSR Europe, Starwood, Brookland).

• The department main practice is representing bondholders and investors in the collapse of foreign companies raising approximately ILS30 billion debt in Israel, to date Urbancorp, Brookland, Starwood, Mirland, Delsha, MDG and All-Year. Adv. Gissin was appointed by a Canadian court as the Foreign Representative of Urbancorp Inc., a Canadian company which raised approximately ILS180mln and collapsed shortly thereafter. Over 90% of the debt was already recovered with significant further expected returns. This is the first wave of collapse of the foreign companies which raised app. ILS 30 billions in the Israeli capital markets, which is expected to continue and even increase due to the special characteristic of such bonds issuances.

AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co. is one of the largest law firms in Israel, with the highest growth rate over the past decade.

Our firm is at the forefront of legal activities and is ranked as a leader in all indexes of quality and size, both local and international, including The LEGAL 500, Chambers and Partners, IFLR1000, GDR100, Dun’s100 of the Dun & Bradstreet Group, BDi Code, and more.

Our clients include international and local corporations, including software and communications giants; leading real-estate, transport, telecommunications, technology and high-tech companies, companies in the field of insurance and finance, heavy industry, aviation, food and fashion; as well as private clients from Israel and abroad, including entrepreneurs, businesspeople and artists; clients in the public sector including government authorities and local authorities.

Our team of lawyers provides legal services in a wide range of civil-commercial fields, with emphasis on providing a professional, efficient, in-depth, creative, straightforward and candid service, with the objective of finding optimum solutions adapted to our client’s specific requirements, thus creating long-term relationships.

Harpaz, Oren, Adler & Co. is a leading law firm with unique expertise in construction law, project finance, commercial law, litigation and arbitration, high-tech and cyber law. The firm represents international and domestic clients in large-scale projects, and complex transactions, including the largest infrastructure projects in Israel, as well as in international and local litigation and arbitration. Through a seasoned team of attorneys, the firm provides the highest standard of legal service, offering a multidisciplinary approach that combines legal expertise with business acumen. The firm prides itself for providing senior-level attention and an uncompromising dedication to clients’ interests.