Erdinast Ben Nathan Toledano & Co. with Hamburger Evron is one of the dominant firms in the media and telecoms sector, advising many of the market's largest telecoms companies, satellite television providers and cellular operators on all aspects of their operations in Israel. The group is particularly strong in representing clients before government bodies, including the competition authority, the privacy protection authority and the ministry of communications. Hadas Bekel and Shay Dayan co-head the practice and have complementary areas of expertise; the former advises on regulatory and litigation matters, while the latter specialises in corporate and commercial issues.

FISCHER (FBC & Co.) advises an enviable list of clients from the cellular, print and digital media, television, film and theatre sectors. It is able to provide a full service to clients, offering expertise in matters ranging from libel and class actions to corporate and antitrust issues. Practice head Yoram Bonen focuses on regulatory issues, regularly representing large telecoms companies such as Bezeq in administrative, legislative and judicial proceedings. Yael Riemer is recommended for contentious matters.

Goldfarb Seligman & Co.'s merger with Rotenberg & Co. in 2019 has seen its media and telecoms offering expand significantly. The firm is now a major fixture in the sector and it advises domestic and multinational companies on matters ranging from regulatory and corporate issues to libel cases and other litigation proceedings. Amir Vang, who joined the firm as part of the merger alongside Benjamin Rotenberg, specialises in advising Israel's leading commercial broadcasters on competition matters. Ashok Chandrasekhar is active in cross-border M&A.

Gornitzky & Co. advises leading domestic and international companies from across the telecoms sector on regulatory issues, corporate and M&A, licensing and litigation. The firm often assists clients with their dealings with public bodies, including obtaining regulatory approval from the Ministry of Communication and Competition Authority. Managing partner Lior Porat assists key client Yes, Israel's only satellite broadcaster, with regulatory issues. Asaf Avtuvi is another name to note.

Krispin Rubinstein Blecher Law Offices advises leading clients from across the media and telecoms sectors on licensing, M&A, tenders, privacy and information security and regulation and competition. Department head Noga Rubinstein advises both innovative telecoms companies and established market leaders on the Israeli regulatory regime. The department is split into two specialist teams, with Mohannad Nasser and Elad Cohen leading the dedicated telecoms and media groups respectively.

S. Horowitz & Co is able to leverage the expertise of practitioners in different departments to advise major domestic and international companies on all aspects of their activities in the Israeli market. Highly regarded for its expertise in contentious matters, the firm defends multinationals such as Google in class actions and libel lawsuits. Hagai Doron, who is recommended for regulatory matters, assists television and radio broadcasters, cable franchisees, internet service providers and production companies with compliance and permit matters relating to their operations in Israel.

Yigal Arnon & Co is one of the market-leading firms in the media sector. It advises television and production companies on regulatory and corporate matters, as well as the licensing and enforcement of IP rights. On the telecoms side, the firm is instructed by leading cellular companies such as Cellcom. The group also has litigation expertise; Ruth Loven defends cellular companies in class actions, and also represents multinational companies in IP disputes. Ido Chitman leads the art and entertainment department, which acts for media companies, advertisers and artists.

AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co has a strong offering in both the media and telecoms sectors, advising broadcasters, mobile network operators, banks and insurers on a variety of contentious and non-contentious issues. The firm acts for large domestic clients, such as the Israeli Public Broadcaster. In addition, it generates work from blue-chip international names; it is advising Microsoft on the establishment of its first data centre in Israel. Founding partner Eyal Roy Sage advises on data protection and regulatory matters, and is particularly knowledgeable about the interface between antitrust and technology.

Herzog Fox & Neeman has a substantial telecoms offering, as is evidenced by its work for new media companies, broadcasters and cellular companies. As part of one of the largest full service firms in Israel, the practice is often selected by international clients such as Disney and AT&T for advice on all aspects of their operations in Israel. Esther Sternbach specialises in licensing and competition issues, and often assists multinational cellular and telecoms companies with obtaining clearance for corporate and M&A deals.

Meitar Law Offices' greatest strength lies in its corporate and M&A work; the firm has a strong track record advising on many of the largest transactions in the telecoms and media sector. In 2019, the firm advised on the NIS 630m acquisition of a controlling stake in B Communications, the parent company of Bezeq, the largest telecoms company in Israel. Beyond corporate work, the group advises on regulatory and government policy matters, litigation and tenders. Yossi Abadi leads the team.

Agmon & Co. Rosenberg Hacohen & Co. has an enviable portfolio of telecoms clients, which includes the largest domestic operators such as Bezeq, Partner Communications and Cellcom. Mattan Meridor, who leads the competition and antitrust group, assists companies in the telecoms sector with various matters, including merger approvals, restrictive trade practices and abuse of monopoly power. Litigation (including class actions) is handled by Hilla Peleg.

Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary focuses on the media market, where it advises on investment and finance transactions. The group is part of the firm's hi-tech and venture capital department, which is jointly led by Ian Rostowsky and Yoav Etzyon. It is frequently consulted by VC funds and start ups. Although investment transactions are the team's primary focus, it is also experienced in IP, commercial agreements and regulatory matters.

Since its inception in 2018, Shimony Gross & Co's team has carved out a strong reputation in media and entertainment law. It primarily advises production companies and broadcasting networks on all aspects of TV production. Founding partner Eran Shimony, who leads the practice, assists with the drafting of content and licensing agreements, as well as representing clients in litigation proceedings related to libel law and copyright infringement.