Tax
Global Guide 2024 : Israel
Band 1
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Provided by Meitar | Law Offices
Meitar’s Tax Department provides a full range of services with respect to client activities, both in Israel and abroad. The department focuses both on international and Israeli taxation issues. In advising foreign and multinational companies, we work with them on structuring transactions in an overall tax-efficient manner, taking into account their home country tax considerations as well as Israeli tax law. We also work with a large number of Israeli companies and individuals in structuring their international activities in a tax-efficient manner.
Main areas of practice are:
- M&A - advising clients on structuring, negotiating and implementing their deals
- Cross Border Commercial Transactions- advising Israeli and international clients on structuring various types of commercial transactions and agreements, intra-group agreements, negotiating of transfer pricing agreements, allocation agreements and withholding arrangements with the ITA.
- Real Estate Taxation- regularly advise both on inbound investment in Israeli real estate, and outbound, investments into non-Israeli real estate.
- Tax Controversy- representation of clients in ruling applications, tax audits and other disputes with the Israeli Tax Authorities both in administrative forum and in court.
Chambers Review
Meitar is a highly acclaimed large firm in Israel that maintains a noted tax department covering the full spectrum of tax matters. It is known for its expertise in tax issues pertaining to M&A, real estate taxation and financing transactions, as well as in managing the tax structuring of investments. The firm is appreciated for its international capabilities and often represents clients in tax appeals and disputes with the Israel Tax Authority.
Work Highlights
- Meitar assisted Capricorn Energy with a pre-ruling with the Israeli tax authorities in regard to, among other issues, the taxation of foreign investments in Israeli natural resources.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The teams at Meitar are very responsive and well coordinated. The firm provides responsiveness as well as focused and analytical assistance."
"Meitar's partners are great; you can really work together with them. They are practical and deal makers."
"Meitar show a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for the company. I am extremely satisfied and highly recommend their services."
"The teams at Meitar are very responsive and well coordinated. The firm provides responsiveness as well as focused and analytical assistance."
"Meitar's partners are great; you can really work together with them. They are practical and deal makers."
"Meitar show a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for the company. I am extremely satisfied and highly recommend their services."
Notable Practitioners
Eldar Ben-Ruby is widely commended for his advice on the tax aspects of significant M&A deals. He also attracts praise for his understanding of tax issues pertaining to private equity and investment fund formation.
"Eldar Ben-Ruby is a great lawyer and leader."
"He is a very active, excellent professional."
Michael Bricker receives strong market recognition for the breadth of his practice, including domestic and international taxation expertise. He is notably active on corporate tax and transfer pricing issues.
"Michael Bricker has local and international expertise, something that we value so much. He is top-notch and extremely responsive."
Shaul Grossman is well regarded for his deep knowledge of international taxation and his high-quality advice on tax objections. He services a range of clients, including energy companies and international corporations.
"Shaul Grossman is very business-oriented. He is creative and finds ways around problems."
"Shaul is very attentive, responsive and thorough. He fights for the client."
Operating out of Meitar's New York office, Keren Shitrit assists domestic and international clients through a range of matters, most notably those with cross-border elements. She has notable expertise in M&A taxation.
"Keren Shitrit has unique expertise in tax and is one of the leading lawyers in her space."
"In connection with tax investment issues, I would go to Keren. She is a responsive and great lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Meitar | Law Offices
Israel
Members
Provided by Meitar | Law Offices
Dr. Michael Bricker
Keren Shitrit
Meir Akunis
Nathalie Avnar Hammer
Omri Davidov