Tax
Global Guide 2024 : Israel
Band 1
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Provided by Gornitzky & Co
Gornitzky's tax practice has been at the forefront of the most complex tax cases in Israel for years,advising on countless high profile and high value tax matters. Many of these matters have set important precedents and have influenced Israeli tax laws in the making.
Our Tax practice provides all types of tax law advice, including domestic and global corporate tax, reorganizations and cross-border structuring, capital markets & financial products, taxation of high net worth individuals and trusts, transfer pricing, indirect tax, real estate tax and tax controversy and tax litigation, including white collar offenses. Our Tax team has extensive experience in leading negotiations with the Israel Tax Authority in all tax-related issues and represents clients before all judicial bodies, including the Supreme Court of Israel, in tax litigation and appeals. Our firm has won many breakthrough cases over the years.
The team is particularly well-known for its creative thinking and innovative domestic and international tax planning, including, in particular in multi-jurisdictional matters.
Our team also deals with the process of filing Voluntary Disclosures before the Israel Tax Authority and the representation of clients before the ITA, including conducting negotiations and obtaining debt settlements, for both Israeli private clients and companies. Over the past year we have completed countless Voluntary Disclosures on behalf of our clients in an accumulated amount of USD billions.
Chambers Review
Gornitzky & Co is a leading full-service law firm which garners particular praise for its tax practice, being well respected for its capacity to handle multi-jurisdictional and high-value tax matters. It assists companies from various industries, as well as high net worth individuals. Services include tax planning, trusts, transfers of assets and negotiations with the Israel Tax Authority. The firm also displays significant tax litigation capabilities. Its first-class team further advises clients on a broad range of other tax issues, including group reorganisations and cross-border restructuring, as well as handling the tax aspects of high-value M&A deals.
Work Highlights
- Gornitzky supported F. Hoffmann-La Roche with its tax appeal against the Israel Tax Authority's assessment. The matter included cross-border elements and was quoted at USD250 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gornitzky & Co are great and very efficient. I've had a positive experience."
"Gornitzky & Co are great and very efficient. I've had a positive experience."
Notable Practitioners
Pinhas Rubin maintains his longstanding reputation as one of the most esteemed tax lawyers in Israel. His extensive experience encompasses VAT issues as well as liaising with the tax authorities on behalf of high net worth individuals.
Head of tax Daniel Paserman is acclaimed for his expert handling of international tax matters, acting for high net worth individuals and multinational companies. He also offers expertise in corporate tax and related dispute resolution.
"Daniel Paserman is responsive, responsible and has deep knowledge of the subject matter."
"Daniel Paserman has a great reputation and credentials. He has the personality of a leader."
Gil Grady is a respected lawyer advising domestic clients on a wide array of tax mandates, including income tax. He also represents clients in tax appeals before the Israeli Supreme Court.
"Gil Grady has the ability to understand the full picture of any transaction. He is one of a kind with a lot of wisdom."