Advising domestic and foreign clients, Alter Attorneys at Law routinely assists with applications to the tax authorities concerning capital and trust-related tax. The team in Tel Aviv also covers VAT, along with international, real estate, corporate, individual, energy and infrastructure taxation. Anat Tenne-Engel and Helena Ben-Baruch ‘combine deep knowledge of international taxation with innovation and creative thinking’; Nir Horenstein is a real estate taxation expert; and Udi Shostak specialises in international tax. Eyal Schwarzwald and Ahmad Metwali complete the group.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very efficient - excellent responsiveness and accurate professional answers.'
- ‘Good manners that are highly appreciated and create the optimal environment and atmosphere for decision-making processes.’
- ‘A boutique practice with the highest professional standards. It provides highly-personal attention to clients and is consistently focused on achieving the most favorable tax outcomes.’
- ‘The team excels at developing creative solutions that help clients effectively manage the tax ramifications for investments and businesses.’
- ‘Demonstrates the ability to deliver effective and well-considered solutions.’
- ‘Anat Tenne-Engel and Helena Ben-Baruch - clients have only the highest praise for both of them. They combine deep knowledge of international taxation with innovation and creative thinking. Most importantly, they demonstrate strong advocacy skills in their dealings with the tax authorities, securing settlements that align with clients’ interests and objectives.’
Key clients
- IBI Investment House
- Menora Mivtachim Group
- ScanMaster
- CrowdStrike
- Challenge Airlines
- Avilia
- Booking.com - BTL
- Isracard
- SatixFy
- Dalia Energies
- Union Group
- Argo Properties
Work highlights
Secured an innovative tax position for complex cross-border trusts, limiting Israeli tax to Israeli beneficiaries.
Advised on a cross-border investment structure, ensuring full foreign tax credit and no permanent establishment exposure in Israel for a returning resident investor in a global asset management group.
Secured an 80% favourable tax reduction for dual-listed companies, through the successful challenge of outdated tax calculation methods (following shifts in Israeli tax policy).
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Eyal Schwarzwald
Practice head
Anat Tenne-Engel
Other key lawyers
Helena Ben-Baruch; Nir Horenstein; Udi Shostak; Eyal Schwarzwald; Ahmad Metwali