Meitar Law Offices is ‘a go-to firm for all hi-tech industry-related tax matters, especially international taxation’. The large practice has significant experience in cross-border and domestic transactions, IPOs, tax disputes, transfer pricing, and mutual agreement procedures. Practice head Eldar Ben-Ruby is ’everything clients could want in a top tax lawyer’; Michael Bricker specialises in corporate tax, international taxation, and transfer pricing; and Shaul Grossman assists multinational companies with M&A, commercial transactions, advance tax rulings, and tax disputes. The next line of key figures includes Keren Shitrit and Omri Davidov.
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- The tax practice at Meitar stands out for its deep bench of expertise, strategic mindset, and ability to navigate complex cross-border tax matters with confidence and clarity. What makes the team unique is their combination of a client-centric approach, responsive communication, and a solid understanding of commercial drivers beyond just the tax technicalities.
- Eldar Ben-Ruby is highly knowledgeable, responsive, and solution-oriented. Michael Bricker has a unique international tax practice. They are in a league of their own.
- ‘This is an office that is very familiar with all the intricacies of how the tax regulations impact on business. They are able to combine work from different departments to give a rounded service.’
- ‘A go-to firm for all hi-tech industry-related tax matters, especially international taxation. They demonstrate deep professional understanding, dedication, creativity, and a high level of service.’
- ‘Eldar Ben-Ruby is available and has an excellent working knowledge of clients’ business.’
- ‘Eldar Ben-Ruby leads the tax practice and is everything clients could want in a top tax lawyer - smart, creative, sophisticated, and dedicated. He is a true professional partner and a real pleasure to work with.’
- ‘Michael Bricker is an exceptional adviser. His expertise, clarity, and responsiveness make it a pleasure to consult with him.'
- ‘Shaul Grossman is a subject matter expert - extremely responsive and proactive in working with clients to provide solutions.’
- ‘Meitar has a large team led by Eldar Ben-Ruby.'
- ‘Professionals, who are available, provide thorough advice, and understand what clients need.’
Key clients
- Amazon
- KKR
- JP Morgan
- British Petroleum
- Francisco Partners
- Toyota
- Pitango Investment Funds Group
- Tesla
- NXP Semiconductors
- Challenge Group
- Taboola Ltd
- Taro Pharmaceuticals
- Synaptics Inc
Work highlights
Advising the Israeli Advanced Technology Industries Association on new legislation and new circulars.
Represented Cyberark in the agreement to be acquired by Palo Alto Networks for $25bn, such transaction is reportedly the largest-ever acquisition of an Israeli company.
Representing a pharmaceutical multinational in tax litigation over transfer pricing and certain issues concerning the Israeli capital investments encouragement law.
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Practice head
Eldar Ben-Ruby
Other key lawyers
Michael Bricker; Shaul Grossman; Keren Shitrit; Omri Davidov