Herzog Fox & Neeman > Tel Aviv, Israel > Firm Profile

‘Herzog has a very capable and strong banking team. It is skilled in both the transactional and regulatory sides and has substantial local and international expertise. In my view, it is the top local firm.’

‘The team has a lot of practical experience in capital markets: the laws, regulations and market practices. Also understands how the different players in the field function.‘

‘Roy Nachimzon is an outstanding attorney. He has an international background and deep understanding of the business side of banking. He is very bright and understands quickly. I enjoy working with him.’

‘Natalie Jacobs combines in-depth knowledge with great dedication to provide the client with high quality, yet very practical, advice.‘

‘A team of professionals imbued with a goal and quick in their response.’

‘Roy Nachimzon is one of the most dedicated and smart people I’ve had the chance to work with.‘

‘We believe there is a unique quality about this practice. Herzog’s team stands out from other firms because it is responsive, cooperative, and it is well coordinated with other teams. Herzog’s lawyers respond to clients promptly and have a broad point of view of the business.’

‘We value the team for its fresh thinking, dedication to the client and eagerness to find the appropriate solution.’

‘Nir Dash and Yehuda Aharoni stand out because they provide quality and professional service; they have lots of experience and a broad business vision. Their ability to think creatively and bravely, and to find solutions to difficulties is what sets them apart from others.‘

‘Ran Hai and Nir Dash form the top capital markets team in Israel.‘

‘A highly professional firm providing top level services. It has wide experience in all commercial legal fields and lawyers are available 24/7 for our requests. They are creative and assist in finding solutions.’

‘The team interacts seamlessly with the relevant personnel of the client to provide a superb service.’

‘Ron Ben-Menachem brings a “YES WE CAN” attitude and is able to deliver professionally within a very short time, regardless of time of day.’

‘Ten years ago, Herzog was known more as an M&A firm but its team has become one of the top capital markets practices in Israel. Lawyers are commercial and good at problem solving. Ron Ben-Menahem and Nir Dash are both superb.’

‘HFN exhibited the highest standards of multi-jurisdictional transactional expertise. It possesses deep bench strength across a wide range of legal disciplines, as well as valuable commercial and industry knowledge. At all times, it was responsive to client needs and kept pace with a compressed timeline.’

‘A one-stop-shop for high quality and versatile advice. Highly experienced in the tech market in Israel. Well connected and very responsive. Able to bring an answer from an expert to every question.’

‘Following my time working with the HFN team, I can confidently say that it is the most professional, committed, and experienced legal service provider I have ever used. The team’s attention to detail and commitment at every point of engagement was always exceptional and always surpassed expectations.’

‘The partners were always ahead of the game. They took the time to ensure they were familiar with my business, and the unique aspects of each potential deal, and then offered multiple options and alternatives to ensure an optimal result. Their creativity and innovation were key components of our success.’

‘Ran Hai stands out as an authority in the field. He gains respect from the other side as well. He is very commercial and creative when needed and also knowledgeable on the commercial, structure and tax aspects. Adam Salkin is very professional and attentive and knows how to run the deal smoothly.’

‘Michal Herzfeld is a sterling example of professionalism and excellence. Her wealth of experience in the industry allowed her to provide valuable insights and propose alternatives and optionality during consultation. Her commitment to the project meant that she made herself available at all times.’

‘The team is extremely commercial and responsive. Unlike many other firms, they let the client’s needs and risk tolerance drive decision-making and function in an extremely collaborative fashion. Moreover, they are efficient and a comparative bargain given the quality.’

‘The Herzog team is the best in Israel, providing one-of-its-kind quality services across a range of industry practices. Asaf Nahum is superb and stands out among the crowd. Asaf is my-to-go guy for any M&A dealings! A true business-oriented dealmaker.’

‘The Herzog competition team is very intelligent, hands-on and thinks outside the box. It is always a pleasure working with them and they are quick to understand the intricacies and politics of a case, and come up with creative arguments and very sound legal advice.’

‘The team is very professional, very well informed in the relevant fields (both at the local and international levels) and always available. Having encountered a situation where I needed another specialist to deal with different aspects, I was immediately introduced to one and given initial advice.’

‘Strong knowledge of the local market as well as international best practices. Unique proximity to the client, always available and ready to listen and evaluate client concerns.’

‘The team works seamlessly with other teams so you receive a ‘one-stop-shop’ service. Its advice is relevant, practical and we favour HFN over other firms as they provide proactive solutions. Lawyers are also very knowledgeable and responsive.’

‘The team is diverse and seems non-hierarchical, providing junior lawyers with a voice and real development opportunities. HFN are a pleasure to deal with and I would not hesitate to recommend them to others.’

‘Beyond Talya Solomon’s extensive knowledge of the subject and practice, she is very sensitive to issues surrounding the subject in question, which can be critical in certain situations. Creative and inventive, she also pays attention to the client’s input.’

‘Talya Solomon is a high-caliber professional in the field of competition law. She is sharp and to the point, capable of explaining complex issues simply and managing projects efficiently. She seems to be well versed in industry knowledge and is highly regarded by her peers.’

‘Iris Achmon has a wealth of experience and really understands the drivers for a client. Tslil Bar Bainvol is also extremely knowledgeable and provides commercial advice; she does not just explain the law, but what it really means for a client.’

‘As far as I am aware, Herzog is involved in all major class actions in the field of competition law. The firm’s extensive track record provides confidence that clients can entrust it with their most important cases. So far, the team has not disappointed me on any occasion. They provide excellent support in all cases.’

‘Joseph Ashkenazi is an excellent litigator. He knows the legal rules and applies those rules in a creative and strategic way. He is the first person to go to for any mass litigation in Israel.’

‘HFN has done an excellent job representing our company in class actions, not only by bringing to bear deep understanding of the law, but also by developing in-depth knowledge of our business. They combine these attributes with top-level client service to deliver outstanding overall representation.’

‘Joseph Ashkenazi, Yael Chervinsky and associate Ynon Hashmonay have all repeatedly demonstrated an interest and willingness to understand all necessary aspects of our business to deliver the best possible representation to us. And with a personal touch and level of service that is very much valued.’

‘Cannot recommend this firm highly enough. Consistently deliver excellent results. Super commercial. Fantastic client service. Best in class.’

‘Isaac Shragay is an exceptional litigator: results oriented, consistently delivers litigation wins and best defence lawyer in the region. I would highly recommend.’

‘Highly responsive and knowledgeable team. It is also very pleasant on a personal level to work with them. Excellent English skills.’

‘Joseph Ashkenazi is an extremely good communicator. Haim Machluf is an experienced litigator.’

‘Professionals and business partners, with a deep understanding of the law and practice area. Fast turn around.’

‘We particularly recommend Liat Shaked-Katz and Orly Gerbi.’

‘They are extremely thorough, with a “no stone left unturned attitude”. They are proactive in giving advice, alerting us to issues that they feel we may not have thought about. It is very pleasant working with their workforce – they are not “yes men”, but they will “be on your side” every step of the way. It is obvious they hold themselves to the highest standards in the local market.’

‘Excellent service, impeccable availability, in-depth knowledge and professionalism, and diligence.’

‘They have a strong team on every matter related to the biotech industry for company creation, dealmaking. Provide service in timely manner, at top level with a one-stop-shop.’

‘Dan Sharot is a humble, confident professional who listens well and has strong capability of differentiating between what matters – and what doesn’t – and focusing on what matters for the business. This is rare for a top lawyer in this field.’

‘Focus on the company, willingness to support any activity needed and at times that are needed. In addition, the work is done with a personal touch and with respect to the company standpoint, strategy and goals.’

‘Dan Sharot, the partner we work with in the last more than ten years is a SUPER intelligent, educated, professional lawyer. Dan is very responsive and available. I can state that Dan has significantly contributed to the commercial success of my company!’

‘Have been working with HFN for about 4 years, developed a great relationship. The team is very professional and gained our full trust. The team was available on urgent matters around the clock, and always gives timely feedback and is very professional.’

‘I have been working with Dan Sharot. Dan is a hardworking individual and provided us with the best support on routine practice, as well as complicated situations. Dan become a go to person with a lot of trust from any legal issues we encounter.’

‘The HFN Healthcare and life science practice is a business-minded, capable and creative team that is practicable, efficient and knowledgeable holding standards that are comparable to any top big international law firm. They know the global industry’s ins and outs along with an in-depth understanding of the Israeli aspects in a way that is exceptional for an Israeli law firm.’

‘Their efficient, experienced, responsive and professional team makes working with them a pleasure and comparable to any international big law firm.’

‘Yair’s team at Herzog is supremely capable. They budget excellently and are deeply commercially aware. We’ve raised latest $40 million in our last round, and it was handled as effectually as possible.’

‘We have worked with HFN since our incorporation and we could not be happier with the team. We’ve raised $122 million in our latest series B, and they handled it with the same ease they did our Series Seed. The team’s speed and professionalism is why we stay with them.’

‘This amazing group of people has been with us since inception of the company and until now when were $1 billion company. They’ve been treating us the same the entire time in every thinkable manner. Available 24/7, providing us with the best legal advice, service, and accountability one can think of. ‘

‘HFN’s partners are not just responsive lawyers. They proactively make sure to cover all angles of our business, raising issues before they become problems. They are very knowledgeable in our domain (hi-tech), have specialists on every side of it, and are promptly available whenever we need them.’

‘The partners we work with are Yair Geva and Tomer Farkash. Yair has vast expertise in every stage of startup & hi-tech companies. From before the 1st investment to M&A or IPO. He is a true deal maker, and doesn’t hesitate to instantly offer help when needed. Tomer makes sure to be available for us very quickly whenever needed. He’s very experienced as well, knows how to cover all angles and catches problems on time.’

‘We have kept the same legal team at Herzog since our incorporation because they consistently meet our standards. They go the distance time and time again.’

‘Yair Geva and the team he leads offer the level and range of services you would expect from a top tier firm with the level of care and availability you usually only get in boutique firms. This combination is unique and I have not encountered it any other firm I worked with. HFN (Yair Geva and Yuval Zilber) worked on several multi-million dollar deals on our behalf and have provided unparalleled service.’

‘They are extremely thorough, with a “no stone left unturned attitude”. They are proactive in giving advice, alerting us to issues that they feel we may not have thought about. It is very pleasant working with their workforce – they are not “yes men”, but they will “be on your side” every step of the way. It is obvious they hold themselves to the highest standards in the local market.’

‘Excellent service, impeccable availability, in-depth knowledge and professionalism, and diligence.’

‘Highly professional team, with knowledge on all relevant sectors and segments. Partners are committed, accessible and very responsive. Capabilities in relevant fields. The firm is highly knowledgeable on many subjects and has the ability to work with, or find, international associates and correspondents.’

‘Highly intelligent and experienced individuals, very responsive; in particular Tal Dror Schwimmer and Michal Lavi.’

‘The team is very professional with a broad view of the industry. The partner I worked with was very reactive.’

‘Smart people with deep knowledge of the industry. I always enjoy working with Michal Lavi and consulting with her if needed. The team gives the sentiment that I’m covered from the legal perspective.’

‘Michal Lavi and Tal Dror Schwimmer are rock stars! Really the best lawyers in Israel in this field. Their team is always available and also provide a top-notch service. Would highly recommend them for any aspect.’

‘Michal Lavi is one of the best. Having worked with her for over four years, and other lawyers in the market, I can absolutely say she’s one of the best. The legal knowledge, availability and service is always top.’

‘Michal Lavi and Tal Dror Schwimmer, who lead the fund formation practice, are well versed in all fund formation matters and lead complex deals with ease. They always deliver in a timely matter and are a pleasure to work with, always putting the client first.’

‘The real estate department in Herzog is highly professional, does not compromise on professionalism and also has business insight, which is a great advantage over other offices. In addition, the team is very deep and includes first-rate attorneys and interns.’

‘The team is large and experienced, and gives answers and legal assistance to all clients with high loyalty.’

‘Flavian Ariel heads his team in a professional & efficient way, with high standards and excellent working methods, especially in transactions/projects that involve large groups of house owners in urban renewal matters. This clearly brings excellent results for their clients.’

‘Flavian Ariel is an exceptionally high-standard lawyer in vast law fields and especially real-estate.’

‘The primary lawyers who accompany us in the transactions are head of department, Tsouriel Picard and associate Dan Mandelbaum. Our experience working with them is excellent over many years. We receive excellent service both at the professional and the personal levels.‘

‘Tsouriel Picard is very knowledgeable in the field of real estate, sees the big picture, knows how to solve problems and mediate between the parties, even in cases that seem hopeless.‘

‘Dan Mandelbaum is very thorough, controls the details of the transaction in an absolute manner and takes care of meeting the client’s needs throughout the life of the transaction.’

‘When we work with a large firm, we work only with Herzog Fox & Neeman.’

‘It is the highest quality tax practice embedded in the highest quality corporate law firm.’

‘All lawyers provide US-standard service levels. Practitioners that stand out are Yuval Navot, Meir Linzen, Daniel Lipman Lowbeer and Guy Katz.’

‘The Herzog team is very strong technically, knowledgeable regarding the M&A market in Israel in general and the tech sector specifically, hire and train top talent, focus on client needs and are very good business advisors.’

‘Yuval Navot is hands down the strongest tax partner of any law firm in Israel – he is smart and knows the law and case law perfectly. He cares deeply about his clients, is great at advising clients while focusing on the technical side as well as on the business needs. An all-around great guy.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable and has very good experience in our industry and in dealing with the ITA on important matters.’

‘The team has vast experience and was very knowledgeable in every tax matter I brought up. The level of service is high, and the fees are reasonable. Being part of a large law firm is a big plus.’

‘I work with Yuval Navot. He is very experienced in the tax field and super responsive to us. He has a unique combination of deep technical expertise and practical experience.‘

‘Herzog’s team is among the most talented teams in Israel. The team has achieved many legal achievements for us. They have been involved in the most complex and high-profile restructuring cases. The team is always ready to help, and consistently provides valuable legal advice.’

‘Yaniv Dinovitch is the most talented and professional lawyer in this field. His ability to think out of the box and find solutions to complex issues makes him a leading lawyer. He is very strategic, practical, results-oriented, extremely hard-working and diligent.’

‘Herzog, Fox & Neeman represented me in a complex and high-profile case of considerable public interest. The strategy they devised was clear, precise and ultimately successful. They are at the very top of the tree.’

‘Joseph Ashkenazi is a stand-out practitioner in the field of dispute resolution. He devised a winning strategy, his client relations and engagement exceeded expectations, and his team’s case management made sure I was always clear about progress.’

‘Joseph Ashkenazi is outstanding. He is an excellent, experienced and highly professional lawyer. He has a good grip on his team and manages cases proficiently. His strategic thinking, responsiveness and solution-solving approach is what sets him apart. Moreover, he is extremely well-connected.’

‘HFN’s practice is unique with its ability to counsel on complex international litigations while working with counterparties from around the globe at the highest level and, at the same time, provide professional experienced representation on local matters in a way that provides an edge over other firms.’

‘Joseph Ashkenazi, one of the leading figures in the HFN team, is a sophisticated and experienced litigator, who is highly valued for his practical business-like approach and his responsiveness and his professional coverage of all aspects of any case he deals with.’

‘Lawyers at HFN are intelligent, devoted and accessible, with a problem-solving mindset. They are there to do the work! I would like to specifically note Isaac Shragay (litigation).’

‘We work directly with Karen Elburg and Shira Kremer, who leads the HFN’s IP team, their work is savvy, efficient, responsive and very commercially minded. Their experience in both IP and gaming is a real asset for our company and we enjoy working with them.’

‘It is rare to find attorneys that have a deep understanding of our business’ needs and strike the right balance between legal risk and doing “what’s right for the business”. Gal Eschet is the best I’ve had the fortune to work with in this regard. I have full trust in his judgement, he brings the right experts from within the firm to support any decision we have to take.’

‘I worked with Dan Sharot on several complicated commercial agreements with giant strategic partners and he is our advisors for intellectual property. In addition to his extensive legal expertise and knowledge in these fields he has the ability to drill down to the sensitive detailed and keep seeing at the same time the full picture and additional considerations beyond the pure legal aspects.’

‘Dan Sharot, the partner we work with in the last more than ten years is a SUPER intelligent, educated, professional lawyer. Dan is very responsive and available. I can state that Dan has significantly contributed to the commercial success of my company!’

‘I have had the pleasure of working with Karen L. Elburg in the past few months. Maysel having a fair amount of experience working with other law firms on tech-related legal issues, I can appreciate the exceptional level of professionalism and know-how in the filed of Mrs. Elburg. The deep understanding of the market and associated technologies transformed the process into something way more efficient than I could have imagined. She was able to pull the right resources, at the right time with a surgical precision – which again, made the entire process efficient and stable. Very well done.’

‘Herzog’s IP/tech transactions practice provides my company with top-notch support and advice on the full range of IT and IP issues and transactions, ranging from “mundane” day-to-day stuff to complex technology and commercial transactions and strategic IP licensing.’

‘Gal Eschet (Hi-Tech partner) has been our trusted advisor since Dremio was established back in 2015. He has been providing my company with top-notch support and advice, going far beyond the company’s technical legal needs. We work with Gal on all of Dremio’s technology, commercial and IP licensing transactions globally and other matters related to the company’s development and growth.’

‘Gal Eschet is an extremely sharp attorney. He has the ability to look at the big picture and still capture small details. He’s very responsive and communication with him is very easy and efficient compared to other lawyers I worked with before. On a personal level, Gal is a very pleasant person who cares about his works and clients.’

‘HFN’s IP team advises us on all aspects of our trademark strategy and manages our world-wide portfolio of trademarks. Assist us with domain name recoveries, which are an important part of running an online gaming business, where they have had several important successes; they also advise on the clearance and usage of rights and the avoidance of infringement of third-party rights.’

‘We work directly with Karen Elburg. Her team’s work is highly efficient, responsive and very commercially minded.’

‘Our foundation has been working with HFN since about 15 years. We have an excellent impression of the firm, for their professionalism and accurate advice. We instructed them with a highly sensitive transnational matter related with IP rights and trade-mark issues and related areas. On the top there is big empathy with the whole team.’

‘We deal mainly with Mr David Zailer who offers an excellent service, prompt answers and solution proposals, high-quality knowledge and above all, empathic team-work.’

‘The attorneys are very experienced and responsible, always provide practical advice, and is always responsive.’

‘Reliable, pragmatic, friendly, responsive, strategic thinking.’

‘HFN’s IP team advises us on all aspects of our trademark strategy and manages our world-wide portfolio of trademarks, from the choice of the mark, through clearance, the decision to file applications in various jurisdictions, liaising with local counsel, prosecution and enforcement.’

‘We work directly with Karen Elburg and Shira Kremer, who leads the HFN’s IP team, their work is highly efficient, responsive and very commercially minded.’

‘The team is highly responsive and provide valuable feedback regarding any legal issues and questions.’

‘Adar Bengom is simply the best! Always available and provide assistant with everything that is needed.’

‘Adar Bengom is very knowledgeable and up to date with current law and changes in the field.’

‘I would recommend Adar Bengom to everyone that is looking for the best service with a smile!’

‘Karen Elburg and the trademark team are very experienced and efficient. They provide excellent, strategic advice and do not do work that does not need to be done.’

‘Karen Elburg’s understanding of business, particularly in the technology sector, is outstanding. She can immediately identify and address the highest priority issues and help me develop a sound plan.’

‘Herzog is super responsive, and the team well-resourced, with strong individuals who provide a pragmatic and flexible approach. Their very impressive team makes them stand out as the best in class.’

‘My long experience with Yaniv Dinovitch has been outstanding. He is top-notch, bright, sharp, creative, hard-working, and very business and commercially minded. Yaniv is solutions oriented and always finds the best solution to complex matters.’

‘Dedicated professionals with a client-focused approach. They quickly address any issue and bring different legal experts for relevant topics. They are leaders in the restructuring practice. The expertise of their team allows them to implement creative solutions and deliver positive outcomes.’

‘Yaniv is top of the tree. He is commercially minded and able to provide concise advice for most complex problems. He is committed, approachable, pragmatic, and able to assist to reach creative solutions for legal challenges.’

‘Yaniv is thoughtful, creative and provides a pragmatic and flexible approach, while being good on the detail in complex disputes. He displays the right balance of being aggressive while remaining commercial. Practical, fast and decisive; he has seen it all and has a total grip on the key issues.’

‘The team provides prompt, efficient, knowledgeable and commercial advice.’

‘Herzog has experienced and exceptional team members with in-depth knowledge in complex, multi-party and multi-jurisdictional insolvency and restructuring matters. The team is knowledgeable and super responsive.’

‘The head of the practice, Yaniv Dinovitch, is our go-to-guy. He is with no doubt top. He provides brilliant legal strategies and tactics, as well as wise and concise legal and commercial advice, even in the most complex matters. Yaniv has huge experience in court and is very much respected by all parties.’

‘The team is highly professional, very knowledgeable of their expertise and flexible in mind.’

‘Ruly Berr is responsive, professional, open-minded but without compromises.’

‘Herzog Fox Neeman is the ultimate choice for any client seeking to receive a professional advice at a high level standard of service in solving any legal or regulatory matter he faces in his business. This firm is a “one-stop-shop” offering access to hundreds of lawyers who are experts in all legal areas – tax, intellectual property, commercial, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, antitrust, labour law, and, of course, telecom and media.’

‘The extensive knowledge and experience in advising clients on large transactions and complex projects that the team at Herzog has is invaluable. High quality of service – responsive and committed. Creative and fully dedicated. They are updated in new technologies and up to date with changes in the telecom and media regulations in other jurisdictions.’

‘The team that manages the field of telecommunications in Herzog Fox & Neman is unique due to the professionalism, knowledge, experience, and great seniority that the team has accumulated in this field over many years. In addition, the team also provides a broad response to issues related to the field of telecommunications.’

‘The most prominent partner in the team is attorney Esther Sternbach. Attorney Sternbach has vast experience in the field of telecommunications. In addition, Attorney Sternbach is defined as one of the experts in this field in the Telco market in Israel in particular and also at the international level.’

‘Ruly Ber is excellent to work with. He is pragmatic, commercial and responsive, and has strong expertise around outsourcing in financial services, including in relation to technologies such as cloud computing.’

‘Herzog Fox has delivered excellent services to our company through a combination of deep legal expertise and an in-depth knowledge of our business.’

‘Joseph Ashkenazi has provided us with excellent legal services for a number of years. His extensive legal knowledge and experience, combined with his in-depth knowledge of our business, is highly valued by our company.’

‘A diverse team of lawyers that complete each other perfectly. First and foremost, dispute resolution is about being familiar with the facts and details, which this team does excellently. Then, the level of sophistication and creativity allows it to solve complicated cases.’