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Herzog Fox & Neeman has the strongest Tax practice of any law firm in Israel. The Tax practice is preeminent due to the scope of its work, its expertise in international tax planning and its influence on Israel’s tax regime.

Herzog’s tax lawyers have long been involved in structuring major international transactions, as well as obtaining landmark tax rulings which have shaped Israel’s Hi-Tech and venture capital industry.

The Tax practice is comprised of six specialised areas:

•    Corporate Tax - advising on the tax aspect of M&A transactions and conducting tax planning for multinational corporations operating in Israel.

•    Private Clients, Trusts and Estates – providing unparalleled service to high net worth individuals, including complex cross-border tax and estate planning to optimise global tax efficiency.

•    Investment Funds / Private Equity -  Herzog has led the way in the growth of the venture capital, private equity fund and hedge fund industries in Israel.

•    International Tax Planning – coordinating and directing clients’ worldwide tax affairs.

•    Transfer Pricing – offers Israel’s most comprehensive guidance on international transfer pricing.

•    Employee Tax Benefits - one of the few specialised groups in Israel, and the market leader, advising on all aspects of employee equity benefits plans and employment agreements.

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What the Team is Known For

Herzog Fox & Neeman is a prominent Israeli law firm appreciated for its far-reaching tax practice. The law firm acts for a variety of clients including large multinationals from different sectors, most notably banking and technology. The law firm provides a range of tax services in relation to trusts and estates, corporate tax and transfer pricing. The highly rated practice is often called upon to assist with tax issues relating to foreign jurisdictions. It additionally provides advice on VAT and indirect tax.

Work Highlights

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  • Herzog Fox & Neeman advised ten underwriters to Teva Pharmaceutical Industries' bond issuance on the tax aspects of its USD2.5 billion senior debt offering.

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Notable Practitioners

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Meir Linzen
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Meir Linzen
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Senior Statespeople

Meir Linzen is the chair of Herzog and a highly distinguished lawyer, who is well versed in tax matters arising from both domestic and cross-border transactions. He regularly acts for multinational companies on a wide array of tax mandates, including income tax and VAT audits.

Meir Linzen is undoubtedly a leader in his field and provides exceptional value to us as a client.

Meir Linzen provides fantastic experience, vision and expertise.

Guy Katz
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Guy Katz
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Guy Katz is an esteemed tax practitioner who often handles matters in both the international and domestic tax space. His wealth of experience includes financing, tax structuring and negotiations with the Israel Tax Authority. Guy advises clients across a range of sectors, including financial institutions and technology companies.

Guy Katz is very bright. He really focuses on the impact and outcome for the client.

Guy Katz is one of the best lawyers in Israel on international tax matters. He is very experienced and you can really rely on his advice.

Yuval Navot
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Yuval Navot
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Yuval Navot is a well-regarded lawyer, who often assists clients in the technology and pharmaceutical sectors with international taxation issues, including related income tax. He is further experienced in litigation matters and VAT audits.

Yuval Navot is super responsive. He is someone you really want in your corner.

Yuval is an exceptional lawyer with unmatched expertise. His deep knowledge of commercial law, combined with a strategic and solution-oriented mindset, make him a standout in his field. 

Yuval Navot is a very strong adviser for us. He is very knowledgeable and practical in his advice.

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Meir Linzen
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Meir Linzen
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Guy Katz
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Guy Katz
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Yuval Navot
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Yuval Navot
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