Mr Joseph (Yossi) Ashkenazi > Herzog Fox & Neeman > Tel Aviv, Israel > Lawyer Profile

Herzog Fox & Neeman’s class actions practice is distinguished by its multinational-dominated client list, with the team frequently representing defendants in cases linked to parallel US actions. The group also acts for leading domestic companies across the full range of class action topics. High-profile litigator Joseph Ashkenazi heads the team and is commended for his ‘strategic vision’. Other names to note include Shai Kagan, whose recent run of cases establishes him as a go-to adviser for multinational technology companies; Haim Machluf, whose recent class actions span technology, antitrust, consumer law and securities, among others; Isaac Shragay, who is noted for consumer law-related claims; and Moran Yemini, who is a ‘brilliant legal mind’. David Zailer was recently appointed to the bench, while Yoav Hertman left to establish his own firm in August 2024.

Herzog Fox & Neeman is distinguished by its impressive track record in representing multinational corporations in Israeli disputes. The team also acts for major domestic clients — including state entities — in commercial and administrative law litigation. The department is led jointly by ‘master strategist’ Joseph Ashkenazi, who contributes extensive experience in corporate and securities claims; and Gilad Wekselman, who specialises in commercial and civil litigation. The group additionally includes former Deputy Attorney General Roy Schondorf, who joined in 2023 and heads the international dispute resolution area; Guy Nee’man, who focuses on corporate and economic litigation; Shai Kagan, who represents a diverse mix of local and international clients; and next-generation partner Yotam Blaushild. David Zailer recently joined the bench.

In 2023, Herzog Fox & Neeman invested heavily in its white-collar crime practice, marking it as a key contender for high-stakes cases. In January, Elad Pinchas joined from the Tel Aviv District Attorney’s Office, where he was a senior prosecutor. Four months later, the firm hired a large group from Balter, Guth, Aloni & Co, which included Guy Ne’eman, who now leads the white-collar and special solutions team; Lilach Keynan, who co-ordinates the special solutions area; and Eran Shacham-Shavit, who co-ordinates the white-collar division. The department additionally benefits from the white-collar expertise of overarching litigation head Joseph Ashkenazi, who represented Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in proceedings regarding allegations of bribery and breach of trust.

Heavily weighted towards mediation work, Herzog Fox & Neeman’s alternative dispute resolution practice is expected to step up a gear following the recent arrival of Roy Schondorf, formerly Israel’s Deputy Attorney General (International Law). Veteran litigator Joseph Ashkenazi heads the practice and represented major multinational corporations in a string of mediation proceedings over the past year, including Airbnb and Meta. Shai Sharvit joined the firm from Gornitzky & Co. in June 2025.