‘I have been impressed by the team’s professionalism, detail-oriented approach, in-depth understanding of the entire tax ecosystem and its major players, and longstanding relationships with the relevant regulatory entities and tax authorities, which were used to our benefit.’

‘Provides a personal, creative approach and excellent know-how. Lawyers have a broad view of the relevant tax field. They do not just excel at the technical part, but also in demonstrating the people skills that are required to be a successful advisor.’

‘The tax team has great connections across different industries and is very collaborative and open to new relationships. Lawyers are extremely innovative in coming up with new ideas to approach clients and generate business through UAE/Israeli relations.’

‘The team’s members were extremely proactive, attentive and available for us at all times. It should be noted that although our industry is dynamic and fast paced, we were reassured by knowing that we were being advised by a team with such comprehensive and profound business and professional acumen.’

‘A very strong team that works well together, from the corporate and fund partners to the tax partners and associates. They all work together to get the client to the finish line and work very well with other advisors.’

‘Anat Shavit stood out as a brilliant and creative lawyer, who understands the ins and outs of the tax sphere. She is talented, quick, thorough, highly experienced, and has vast knowledge and expertise in all legal aspects in the field of tax, with impressive, unique proficiency in the field of real estate taxation in particular.’

‘Yuval Peled takes issues personally and is always available to advise in the best interests of the client. He thinks beyond what is expected of him and considers the implications two steps ahead. He is great at managing the client’s relationships with the different teams and advisors.’

‘Jonathan Shtang is a talented and sharp lawyer, for whom I anticipate a bright future in the legal tax world.‘

‘Inbal Faibish Wassmer is brilliant at all things legal and strategic – and so much fun to work with!’

‘Gill Nadel is highly professional and very pleasant to work with.’

‘HFN, and their tax department, are by far the best in Israel. They are professional, they have very good experience, they have an outstanding focus on client service and they have great partners.’

‘The most reputable and experienced tax department in Israel. I enjoy working with them. They are very diversified and have a strong practice in all areas of taxation.’

‘The lawyers are very professional and highly experienced, the teams are highly collaborative between themselves and their clients. For so many years they have performed with excellence.’

‘HFN is in my view the standalone top firm in Israel. The tax practice is extremely strong and high end in its service offering. Meir Linzen, Yuval Navot and Daniel Lipman Lowbeer stand out from their peers.’

‘I mainly work with Guy Katz. Guy is a top-tier tax lawyer in Israel and one of the best. He deals with very complicated matters. He is very responsive, has a great deal of integrity and his advice is practical. He is very knowledgeable in all areas of taxation.’

‘I would emphasise their great focus on client service; they are always available and always give you a sense of partnership, care and interest. I would like to mention here Yuval Navot, with whom I have been working for so many years and who has been a wonderful partner.’

‘Yuval Navot is a very smart tax lawyer with ample experience and an encyclopaedic knowledge of Israeli tax rules. Yuval works hard to provide me with practical recommendations. He is very responsive and has invested a lot of time to get to know our industry and my specific needs.’

‘Extremely deep understanding of the global tax environment. Out-of-the-box thinking. Always look at the broader picture and provide the pros and cons of different approaches.’

‘The team has vast experience with the subject matter.’

‘The individuals in the team I work with are highly capable and have a multidisciplinary view of the matters we discuss, in addition to their experience and ability to identify key issues.’

‘The lawyers are very professional and service-oriented. They maintain very good relationships.’

‘The team is comprised of professional and knowledgeable individuals who continuously provide practical and clear advice and support.’

‘Keren Shitrit is a true professional who is always available to provide comprehensive advice; she is knowledgeable about different matters and practices, with a can-do approach.’

‘The Shekel & Co. team are experts in all the various tax issues. They have vast experience and knowledge in income tax, corporate tax, VAT, real estate taxation, tax litigation, gas and oil taxation, import taxes and international taxation. When we need good tax advice or successful tax planning, I will always turn to Shekel.’

‘A professional team that provides smart and creative solutions for all types of tax issues. It focuses on planning, accompanying transactions and resolving crises in a smart, efficient, modest and creative way.’

‘The vast majority of the lawyers at Shekel are also accountants or at least accountants by education. They are smart, pleasant and know how to solve problems.’

‘Professional, available, creative and supportive. They have the efficiency of a mid-size boutique office.’

‘Yaniv Shekel is a true professional. He has vast knowledge, is an excellent lawyer and knows how to solve tax problems in any sector.’

‘A very professional and practical team – especially Yaniv Shekel, Ofer Elboim and Binyamin Tovi. Whenever I have a complicated tax issue I like to consult with them.’

‘Ofer Elboim is a very talented professional, especially in indirect tax matters. Ayelet Hillel-Birenzwig is professional and pleasant; she represents us in front of the tax authority very well.’

‘Ayelet Hillel-Birenzwig recently represented us in front of the tax authority in a professional and pleasant manner, and we received the ruling we had hoped for. We are definitely going to work with her again.’

‘I think what makes the tax team at Yigal Arnon & Co unique is the fact that in addition to being very professional with extensive knowledge, they have a very practical approach to handling tax issues.‘

‘A team of exceptional tax lawyers who are very proficient in the tax laws of both the US and Israel, very diligent, responsive and cost effective.’

‘They worked very closely with me and my team and came up with creative tax solutions to the situations we had to handle. Their responses were prompt and clear and the service was very helpful to our company. I find Yigal Arnon very professional and very easy to work with when it comes to billing and response rates.‘

‘Eran Lempert is a brilliant tax practitioner. He has a very deep understanding of the Israeli and international tax systems. He has an ability to think of and spot in advance the issues and pitfalls involved in any step in the transaction and then suggest practical ways to deal with the tax risks.’

‘Eran Lempert is very knowledgeable, diligent and responsive. His expertise in both US and Israeli tax laws makes him the perfect candidate for working with us.’

‘Benjamini & Co resolved my real estate tax problem brilliantly, displaying the highest level of professionalism I have ever encountered in Israel. Their diligence, thoroughness and concern assured me from the start that I was in the right hands. They were a pleasure to work with and their fees were reasonable.’

‘Benjamini & Co.’s real estate tax practice is strong in its theoretical knowledge of all aspects of real estate taxation, but also understands the business considerations behind the various real estate transactions in the Israeli market. Their in-depth knowledge enables them to offer creative solutions that also work from both a legal and business perspective.’

‘My experience with Benjamini & Co. has been very positive in the sense that they are very practical with their advice, they take their time to get to know the client’s issue before providing their advice and, most importantly, they are very collaborative. The practice will be the first one that I go to whenever I have a tax issue that I need help with.’

‘They are service oriented and very creative. They understand the clients’ needs and goals, and they then aim to solve them and advise them properly.’

‘Yair Benjamini is an outstanding professional with an amazing knowledge of cross-border M&A and hi-tech issues, with a practical approach and the ability to solve issues.’

‘Yair is an excellent tax advisor – he is smart, creative and a zealous advocate of his client’s best interests. The team is more assertive and more creative than the large firms.’

‘Sagiv Ron is very highly regarded, respected and trusted by the Israeli officials of the land tax authorities, with whom he is in contact on almost a daily basis. This means that when clients approach Sagiv, they not only get advice on what the tax strategy could be, but also are offered a realistic view of how the authorities will view the transaction.’

‘The entire team was highly professional, knowledgeable and committed, but Shahar Strauss in particular led my case brilliantly. No stone was left unturned, and I felt his concern for our success equaled my own. I have not experienced more amenable, reliable professionalism in Israel’s legal landscape.’

‘This practice is unique in that it brings not just knowledge, but practical experience and personal acquaintanceships with tax officers. They also bring an original and creative approach to complex situations.’

‘The team is very professional, it cares about the client.’

‘Tali Yaron-Eldar is exceptional – she is able to analyse a problem and provide solutions.’

‘I recommend Gilad Ben-Ami. He is extremely professional and takes care of every detail. He cares about the client and spends extra hours making sure that everything is understood.’

‘All the partners are skilled professionals and highly credible. They deliver 100% on their promises.’

‘They’re dedicated to their clients and go out of their way to provide a personal and professional service.’

‘They’re responsive, highly knowledgeable and professional. They’re determined to achieve the client’s objects and form a tight-knit team, putting the client’s needs first.’

‘We have dealt mainly with Anat Tenne. She is very experienced and has a good knowledge of the law and practice in various other countries, which is indispensable for international matters and invaluable in working out cost-effective strategies.’

‘They are excellent.’

‘The lawyers are professional.’

‘We value their responsiveness.’

‘The tax team at GKH has extensive experience with all aspects of partnership tax matters, from incorporation to day-to-day management and special approvals from the Israeli tax authorities. They are available for consultations, give prompt responses and can be relied upon for following up on the issues at hand.’

‘Gross’ tax team has a distinguished reputation among tax practitioners (including accounting firms and tax authority officials).’

‘A very accomplished and devoted team. What I like about the team is that they have a very practical approach to solving problems, rather than just citing the law. They demonstrate true business thinking.’

‘Oren Biran is very knowledgeable and responsive. Oren has a very good reputation as well as contacts at the tax authority, and can approach the ITA whenever needed.’

‘Oren Biran is very professional. Ayal Shenhav is involved in regulatory changes and updates which are critical to clients. Moti Balilti manages day-to-day tax matters for clients. They are very service oriented and knowledgeable.’

‘Oren Biran’s knowledge of international tax, and specifically tax agreements between Israel and the US, is unparalleled. He is able to negotiate very well and close agreements with the tax authorities.’

‘Oren Biran and Moti Baliti are both experts in their work, and know how to guide you through a situation by precisely explaining the boundaries and risks.’

‘Ayal Shenhav is very creative and has a vast understanding of corporate law, but is also a business person with creative thinking.’

‘A team that is available and responsive to the client’s needs.’

‘The team demonstrates a practical and on-the-ball approach.’

‘The tax department are experts in their field, and render us legal services and advice with respect to legislative procedures and VAT issues concerning payments to foreign service providers.’

‘S. Friedman has unique expertise in shipping and ports, while they also have wonderful experts in other related sectors. This enables them and us to benefit from a synergy of general and specific knowledge combined together.’

‘I would like to point out Doron Schweppe. He has extensive knowledge of the Israeli taxation of higher education institutions, and his vast experience in the legislative procedures was very beneficial to us.’

‘Hands-on advice based on vast practical knowledge and experience with almost any situation we face, including more complex ones. The close ties of the team with high-ranking officials in the tax authorities allowed us to gain greater certainty with respect to our tax planning in advance.’

‘Miri Bickel is highly devoted to helping us achieve our business goals and crafting innovative tax structures to adequately support them. She was always a telephone call away from any tax authority official who was needed to provide us with an unofficial pre-ruling on an anonymous basis to guide our decisions.’

‘A unique combination of tax expertise, creativity and a proper fit with our business, particularly Miri Bickel.’