Key areas for FISCHER (FBC & Co.)‘s tax practice range from administrative tax disputes with the Israel Tax Authority, tax litigation in Israeli Courts, and transactional tax advice, to tax structuring, transfer pricing, indirect taxation, and high-net-worth family and private client-related tax issues. Longstanding tax specialist Noa Lev Goldstein heads the team, which features: international tax expert Yuval Peled; and Yaron Mehulal, an adviser to private clients on wealth transfers. The next line of practitioners includes Adam Kadesh, Ofir Nahum Fartuk, Sagit Avital Assaf, Yossi Ben Lulu, and Jonathan Shtang.
Tax in Israel
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
Praxisleiter:
Noa Lev Goldstein
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Yuval Peled; Yaron Mehulal; Adam Kadesh; Ofir Nahum Fartuk; Sagit Avital Assaf; Yossi Ben Lulu; Jonathan Shtang
Referenzen
‘Highly recommended. They are exceptionally professional, attentive, and consistently demonstrate deep legal knowledge and expertise.’
‘They are available, responsive, and committed to achieving the best possible results. They bring dedication and a client-focused approach to every matter. Working with them gives clients confidence that their legal affairs are in the best hands.’
‘What makes this practice different is that they don’t just do the legal work – they’re creative problem-solvers. They find solutions in situations where most lawyers would just say it’s not possible. Clients really value that resourcefulness.’
Kernmandanten
Medtronic Ventor Technologies
Edwards Lifesciences
Given Imaging Ltd
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc
Mobileye B.V
Novolog Ltd
Coinbase
Spire Capital Ltd
Pen-Link Ltd
Alicorn Venture Capital Partners
Plusgrade Inc.
Israel Discount Bank
Centerbridge Capital Partners III, LP
Gallatin Point Capital LLC
Simbio Holdings
Access Industries VNV Global
Tidhar Group Ltd
Amot Investments Ltd
Julius Bär Group AG
Tidhar Urban Renewal Ltd
Lime Network Ltd
GK8 Ltd.
MetaliconeTechnologies Ltd
Dentsu Aegis Network Israel
Tower Semiconductor Ltd
Y.G.M investments Ltd.
The Israeli Teachers’ and Kindergarten Study Funds
Celsius Network, LLC
Sumitomo Corporation
CobWebs Technologies Ltd
Codere Online Luxembourg S.A
Amit Women Foundation
Y-Box Real Estate Ltd
Plasel Ltd.
Amram Avraham Group
Hagag Europe Development Z.F. Ltd
BioEye Ltd.
M.G.S Sport Trading Ltd
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc
IDE Technologies
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Medtronic Ventor Technologies in a landmark Supreme Court appeal, challenging an Israeli Tax Authority assessment of approximately NIS 630M.
- Representing Lime Network in a lawsuit against the Israel Tax Authority, over the imposition of indirect taxes (customs duty and purchase tax) on Lime, in relation to imported replacement parts for electric scooters.
- Advising Edwards Lifesciences on the tax aspects of its acquisition of Israeli biomedical company, Innovalve Bio Medical.
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.‘s standalone tax department specialises in tax litigation, tax authority proceedings, and domestic and international tax planning. It also assists with high-net-worth individual-related tax planning, executive compensation, income tax, transaction taxation, fund structures, and real estate and capital markets taxation. The practice is co-led by managing partner Tal Atsmon; domestic and international tax expert Yaron Sever; Oren Biran, whose track record includes obtaining precedent-setting tax rulings; and indirect tax specialist Gill Nadel. Other experienced figures are Liat Faig-Neuwirth, Liat Graber, Elisha Kesner, Moti Balilti, and Sharon Peer.
Praxisleiter:
Tal Atsmon; Yaron Sever; Oren Biran; Gil Nadel
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Liat Faig-Neuwirth; Liat Graber; Elisha Kesner; Moti Balilti; Sharon Peer; Shay Fahima; Inbal Faibish Wassmer; Sagit Shoval-Moked; Dave Zeitoun; Liraz Tubul
Referenzen
‘A highly-competent and professional team. Stands out for blending cross-border expertise with a pragmatic, business-first approach, and delivered with consistent responsiveness and client-focused service.’
‘Compared to peers, the group prioritises tightly-managed timelines, and seamless cross-border collaboration. Matters are staffed leanly but with real depth, so partner involvement is visible while execution remains efficient and cost conscious.’
‘This practice stands out for its exceptional expertise, professionalism, and integrity, delivering the sophistication and reliability expected from a leading firm. What sets it apart is the calibre of its people.’
Kernmandanten
eBay Inc
AIG Inc
UBS AG
The Goldman Sachs Group
Credit Suisse
Check Point Software Technologies
Cisco Systems
Dell EMC Corporation
Bank Hapoalim
Arison Group
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
Playtika
Insight Partners
Temasek Holdings Private
YL Ventures
Canada Israel Group
Qlik
Landa Labs (2012)
IPC Jerusalem
Babcock Power
Otonomo Technologies
Accelmed Growth Partners
MRC Alon Tavor Power
ACUM
BitSight Technologies
Cybersixgill Inc.
Vulcan Cyber
Operator Partners
Alpha Wave Ventures
TLV Partners IV LP
Flytrex Aviation
Zscaler Inc
Cato Networks
ION Acquisition Corp. 1
REE Automotive
Pagaya Technologies
MyHeritage
Itamar Medical
DSP Group
SodaStream International
Michman Basad
Adidas Israel
Israel Discount Bank
Medtronic
Alony Hetz Properties and Investments
Matrix I.T. Software Services
The Phoenix Insurance Company
Electra Real Estate
Transcendent Electra
IBI Real Estate Partnerships
The H.Y. Group
Synergy Cables
Y.D. More Investments
Company Capital I Fund
Battery Ventures
Testim Computerized Verifications
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing MRC Alon Tavor Power in a tax litigation case, which relates to its 1.87 billion ILS acquisition of the Alon Tavor Power Plant from the Israel Electric Corporation.
- Representing ACUM (a non-profit corporation that administers the copyrights of authors, composers and music publishers in Israel) in an appeal to the Supreme Court, which contested a decision by the Israel Tax Authority (such case raising novel tax issues).
- Representing American venture capital and private equity firm Insight Venture Partners, in relation to obtaining several additional tax rulings for Insight’s latest funds (concerning investments amounting to approximately $3bn).
Gornitzky & Co.
Alongside its credentials in tax litigation, international taxation and transfer pricing, Gornitzky & Co. specialises in corporate taxation, reorganisations, and cross-border structuring. The practice also covers financial products, M&A, and high-net worth individual real estate and trust-related taxation. It additionally advises on intergenerational transfers and indirect taxation. Pinhas Rubin and Daniel Paserman are both widely-respected tax experts; Gil Grady focuses on VAT, and corporate, real estate and sales tax; and Shlomo Aviad Zider ‘stands out for tax litigation’. David Goldman, Assaf Prussak and Adi Haya Raban are other names to note.
Praxisleiter:
Pinhas Rubin; Daniel Paserman
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Gil Grady; Shlomo Aviad Zider; David Goldman; Assaf Prussak; Adi Haya Raban; Shirin Gabbay-Metzger; Yoad Cohavy; Lior Sharabi
Referenzen
‘Clients greatly value the firm’s legal team for their exceptional knowledge, extensive experience, and the consistently high-quality support they provide.’
‘The practice combines deep technical expertise with a highly responsive and client-focused approach, which sets it apart from other firms.’
‘The team stands out not only for its legal capabilities, but also for its collaborative style, commitment to excellence, and the confidence it instills in clients.’
Kernmandanten
F. Hoffmann-La Roche
CA Software
Goldman Sachs
Jefferies
OPC Energy
Gottex
Abbott
Boston Scientific
Broadcom
CitiBank
Group 11
IFF
Oppenheimer
Pictet
Herzog Fox & Neeman
Herzog Fox & Neeman‘s ‘first class’ tex practice encompasses corporate tax, indirect taxation, VAT, purchase tax, and cross-border tax structuring. The team also covers transfer pricing, compliance, tax disputes, criminal tax matters, and private client and real estate taxation. Veteran tax specialist Meir Linzen heads up the group, which showcases: Guy Katz, an expert in corporate tax, international structuring, cross-border deals, private client work, and tax controversies; and ‘outstanding tax lawyer’ Yuval Navot. Ofer Granot, Ehab Farah , and Sophie Matatyaho are other key figures.
Praxisleiter:
Meir Linzen
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Guy Katz; Yuval Navot; Ofer Granot; Ehab Farah; Sophie Matatyaho; Eitan Ella; Amir Cooper; Itamar Gur; Ronen Avner; Shachar Porat; Tal Hamdi ; Benjamin Hazoutte
Referenzen
‘The firm is highly professional – very proactive and brings excellent suggestions to the table.’
‘The tax department is first class and fully merits a top ranking. The team is highly skilled in navigating complex domestic and international tax issues, offering precise, business-minded advice on structuring, compliance, and disputes.’
‘Their ability to combine deep technical knowledge with practical solutions makes them a go-to practice for clients facing sophisticated tax challenges.’
Kernmandanten
Underwriters to Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
Aristocrat Leisure Limited
NeoGames
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Finaro
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted (as Israeli counsel) for the joint bookrunning managers of Teva, on a $2.3bn bond offering, which was conducted alongside a tender offer, the matter addressing complex tax structuring for Teva (so as to align with US securities rules and investor needs).
- Advised Aristocrat Leisure, and its subsidiary, on the sale of Israeli gaming company Plarium to Sweden’s MTGx.
Meir Mizrahi & Co. Law Office
Tax law boutique Meir Mizrahi & Co. Law Office fields experts in real estate taxation, income tax, VAT, and international taxation. Firm founder Meir Mizrahi is ‘the leading expert for real estate taxation in Israel’; Shlomi Lazar‘s workload includes tax planning and Supreme Court appearances; and Efrat Rossiansky advises on the tax side to large-scale real estate transactions. The practice further includes real estate taxation specialist Adi Kimmel; tax litigation head Tali Yehoshua; and real estate taxation and income tax lawyer, Michal Ben Yehuda.
Praxisleiter:
Meir Mizrahi
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Shlomi Lazar; Efrat Rossiansky; Adi Kimmel; Tali Yehoshua; Michal Ben Yehuda; Efrat Solomon; Yakir Ben-Harush
Referenzen
‘A very strong team that has lots of experience in multiple tax areas.’
‘What makes the practice stand out is the combination of technical depth, strategic creativity, and the strength of its people.’
‘The team is consistently at the forefront of Israeli tax law, both in litigation and advisory work, and demonstrates an ability to handle matters of the highest complexity with clarity and confidence.‘
Kernmandanten
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Moshe Hadif Group
Amdocs
Edeltech Group
Electra Investments
DBA Electra Real Estate
Shikun & Binui
Israel Airport Authority
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Tel Aviv Municipality
Netanel Group
Dunietz-Elad Group & Dunietz-Elad Group
Aura Israel
Ashdar, of the Ashtrom Group
Metropolis Urban Renewal
Meshulam Levinstein Group
Z.F. Building Company
Ari Real Estate (Arena) Investments Ltd
ICR – Israel Canada – Reem Group
Kata Group
Allied Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in an appeal against a NIS 50 million land appreciation and purchase tax assessment.
- Representing the Moshe Hadif Group in an appeal against purchase tax for additional transaction consideration in a real estate tender bid.
- Advising numerous real estate developers, including Shikun & Binui, on the taxation of urban renewal projects.
Meitar Law Offices
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.
Praxisleiter:
Eldar Ben-Ruby
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Michael Bricker; Shaul Grossman; Keren Shitrit; Omri Davidov
Referenzen
‘The firm provides a stable team that works that understands clients’ needs and sensitivities – and all done at a fair price and with top-level professionalism.’
‘Professionals, who are available, provide thorough advice, and understand what clients need.’
‘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.’
Kernmandanten
Amazon
KKR
JP Morgan
British Petroleum
Francisco Partners
Toyota
Pitango Investment Funds Group
Tesla
NXP Semiconductors
Challenge Group
Taboola Ltd
Taro Pharmaceuticals
Synaptics Inc
Highlight-Mandate
- 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.
Shekel & Co.
Delivering ‘great ideas and solutions’, sizeable tax boutique Shekel & Co. is consistently engaged by large corporations for high-stakes litigation, including at Supreme Court level. The team is also routinely involved in major assessment agreements. Yaniv Shekel is a highly-rated corporate tax specialist; Ofer Elboim‘s practice covers VAT and real estate tax; and Binyamin Tovi is ‘an outstanding international taxation lawyer’. The firm further showcases Ayelet Hillel-Birenzwig, who assists clients before the Israeli Tax Authority with pre-rulings, tax settlements, and assessment discussions; and Dean Klaro, an adviser on energy taxation.
Praxisleiter:
Yaniv Shekel; Ofer Elboim
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Binyamin Tovi; Ayelet Hillel-Birenzwig; Dean Klaro
Referenzen
‘They are very creative and they have out-of-the-box ideas. The team is very professional and has great expertise in all areas of tax and very good working relations with the Israeli Tax Authority.’
‘The firm provides service at a very high standard, both in terms of professionalism and approach, and it knows how to deliver excellent results. Extremely creative, well-organised team.’
‘The team always delivers as promised. They understand clients’ business, and they know the amount of exposure clients are willing to take, and they plan accordingly.’
Kernmandanten
Chevron
New Med
Bank Hapoalim
G-City
Colmobil Group
Alony Hetz
Reality Fund
Isracard
Melisron
Amot Investments
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Chevron, New-Med and others in a litigation procedure concerning the Natural Resources Levy.
- Represented Israeli credit card companies, Isracard, Max and CAL, in VAT litigation regarding payments received from Visa, Mastercard and Amex, and payments received from credit card holders.
- Represented Meilsron in successful court appeals that dealt with the applicability for exemption from tax on dividends payable out of depreciation differences.
Alter Attorneys at Law
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.
Praxisleiter:
Anat Tenne-Engel
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Helena Ben-Baruch; Nir Horenstein; Udi Shostak; Eyal Schwarzwald; Ahmad Metwali
Referenzen
‘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.’
Kernmandanten
IBI Investment House
Menora Mivtachim Group
ScanMaster
CrowdStrike
Challenge Airlines
Avilia
Booking.com – BTL
Isracard
SatixFy
Dalia Energies
Union Group
Argo Properties
Herzliya Municipality
KPMG Israel
EZmatch
Future of Israel Fund
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
Teachable
Kanadevia Inova
Mavenir
MedWorld Advisors
Bonuss
Bank Hapoalim
Stride Gaming
Bank Leumi
Puratos Group
Engelinvest Group
Azrieli Group
Aviv Group
Edeltech Energy Group
Shikun & Binui
Krones
Netflix
Siemens AG
Siemens Energy AG
SUMMIT Real Estate Holdings
BioNTech
Amot Investments
Highlight-Mandate
- 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).
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy
With ‘exceptional expertise in tax law’, Arnon, Tadmor-Levy routinely acts for high-net-worth (HNW) individuals and ultra-HNW families on wealth management and private client work. The team also advises on real estate taxation. Ofir Levy specialises in tax-efficient transaction structures; Boaz Feinberg is ‘one of the top income tax lawyers in Tel Aviv’; and Ofir Paz advises on corporate taxation. The department further includes real estate taxation expert Dan Toledano; and Elizabeth Krishmarov, whose wide-ranging workload includes equity-based compensation benefit plans.
Praxisleiter:
Ofir Levy; Boaz Feinberg
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ofir Paz; Dan Toledano; Elizabeth Krishmarov
Referenzen
‘A great team with exceptional expertise in tax law. They have many years of experience and proven success.’
‘They work with excellent collaboration, creativity, and availability.’
‘The lawyers are highly committed to their tasks – success matters to them very much.’
Kernmandanten
Nvidia Corporation
Intel Corporation
Salesforce.com
PayPal Holdings
E&Y Switzerland
Eisner Amper
Bioventus
IBM International Group
Comerica Incorporated
eBay
Palo Alto Networks
Oracle Corporation
Tenable
Snap Inc.
Boston Scientific Corporation
Dentsply Sirona Inc
El-AL
Applied Materials
Alcon Inc
Intuit Inc
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc
Zscaler Inc
Azrieli Group
Y.H. Dimri
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Tenable Holdings, Inc on its acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity company Vulcan Cyber, with a deal value of USD 150 million.
- Advised Green Invoice Ltd. (Morning) on the Israeli tax aspects of its acquisition by TeamSystem, with a deal value of USD 150 million.
- Advised Nano Dimension Ltd. on the Israeli tax aspects of its acquisitions of Desktop Metal and Markforged Holding Corporation (the transactions valued respectively at approximately USD 179.3 million and USD 116 million.)
Benjamini & Co.
Benjamini & Co. is mandated by corporations and individuals to assist with investment planning, equity-based compensation-related taxation, tax assessment proceedings, and court representation. The practice also handles voluntary disclosure proceedings, and advises on the Encouragement of Industry (Taxation) Law. Yair Benjamini provides ‘unique solutions’; Sagiv Ron is a land taxation specialist; accountant Ariel Schaffer is a former PwC tax director; and Doron Elmekiesse specialises in Israeli and international taxation, and domestic and international trust-related taxation. Michal Richulsky is a tax litigator.
Praxisleiter:
Yair Benjamini; Sagiv Ron; Michal Richulsky
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ariel Schaffer; Doron Elmekiesse; Shahar Strauss; Nofar Zigdon; Tal Teri; Erez Hagai
Referenzen
‘They are unique in how they relate to clients. They understand clients’ issues and are able to work with them to develop the best solution going forward. They are able to do so while taking into account multiple tax jurisdictions.’
‘Yair Benjamini has excellent professional expertise; but what stands out is his ability to understand the client and provide unique solutions in a way that the client feels understood and in good hands.’
‘Doron Elmekiesse has the ability to give clients the feeling that they are in good hands, while providing unique solutions that work across multiple jurisdictions.’
Kernmandanten
Illumina Inc
eToro
Zoomin
Starry Group
Fortinet
Kardan Real Estate Enterprise and Development
Dimri in the City– TAMA 38
Pai Siam Ltd.
Alphabet Inc
Western Digital Technologies, Inc
Rotem Shani Construction Company
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Illumina on the spin-off of its cancer-screening subsidiary, GRAIL and the restructuring of Illumina’s Israeli operations.
- Advising shareholders in eToro Group, an Israel-based social trading and multi-asset investment platform, on the tax aspects of its $5bn Nasdaq IPO.
- Advising the founders and shareholders of Zoomin, an Israeli AI-powered enterprise content platform, on the Israeli tax strategy of its $450m acquisition by Salesforce.
S. Horowitz & Co
S. Horowitz & Co‘s Tel Aviv-based tax practice acts for multinational corporations, domestic businesses, and financial institutions on structuring M&A deals and corporate reorganisations. It also assists with real estate tax, cross-border taxation, regulatory matters, and high-stakes tax disputes. Leor Nouman specialises in domestic and international tax planning, as well as company and individual-related tax assessments; Ophir Kaplan is ‘a highly talented lawyer’; and Moti Saban regularly acts before the Israeli tax authorities and courts in disputed tax assessment proceedings.
Praxisleiter:
Leor Nouman
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ophir Kaplan; Moti Saban; Michael Azulay
Referenzen
‘Able to understand the issues, explain it to the client, and get great results.’
‘Ophir Kaplan is a highly talented lawyer.’
Kernmandanten
Perrigo Group
The Israel Electric Corporation
Bank Hapoalim
Veolia Group
Arcadis Group
The Weizmann Institute of Science
Yeda Research & Development
Final Group
Paz Group
Nistec Group
Modern Times Group
Vontier Group
Jewish National Fund
Entain Group
Ashdod Port Company
7-Eleven Group
Brown Hotels Group
Raicol Group
Dubek Group
Forever Living Group
Hadassah Medical Center & The Women’s Zionist Organization of America
McDonald’s Group
Tikehau Capital Group
Stelanties Group
Publicis Group
Milk & Honey Distillery
Daostack Technologies Ltd
M&M Ventures
Orly Fidelman
Baron Wines Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented the Perrigo Group in discussions with the Assessing Officer concerning the taxation of the $1.55bn sale of the Prescription Pharmaceuticals Division (Rx) to Vestas Pharma (owned by Altaris Capital Partners).
Yaron-Eldar, Paller, Schwartz & Co. Law Offices
Yaron-Eldar, Paller, Schwartz & Co. Law Offices‘ specialisms include international trusts, real estate, and general corporate taxation, along with high-net worth individual-related taxation, transfer pricing, tax litigation, voluntary disclosures, and indirect taxation. Tali Yaron-Eldar is a former Israeli Tax Authority director; Rany Schwartz specialises in civil and criminal tax litigation, and indirect and real estate taxation; and Amit Gottlieb ‘understands complex cross-border tax issues’. Yoad Frenkel joined from Ziv Sharon & Co. Law Office in late 2024, while Henriette Fuchs departed in May 2025.
Praxisleiter:
Rany Schwartz; Tali Yaron-Eldar
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Amit Gottlieb; Yoad Frenkel; Roni Inbar; Sivan Henik; Ori Stanescu; Dvir Saadia
Referenzen
‘They have very creative ideas, and are very available and professional.’
‘What clients appreciate most is that they don’t just look at the technical side, but also understand the family perspective and the long-term implications. That combination is rare and very important to clients.’
‘As the former Director of the Israeli Tax Authority, Tali Yaron-Eldar possesses a comprehensive and unique understanding of the interests, motivations, and approaches of the Tax Authority. Her intelligence, expertise in tax matters, personal familiarity with tax officials, and her pleasant personality make her a true asset to her clients.’
Kernmandanten
Silver Castel Holdings
KKL-JNF
INX
Palziv Group
Emendo Research and Development
Statutory Council on Sports’ Betting
Galia Kut
TAM-C
Guerbet
Accurate Medical Therapeutics
Alony Hetz Properties & Investments
Energix Group
Pioneer Wealth Management
Solterra Renewable Energies
Speak
Bank Leumi LeIsrael
BioLev
Roamability
Moshe Lesman
Hacarmel For Gases
Safe Car
Dan in the North
Restaurant and Bars Union
Profimex
Hisense
Eze Silas
Fisher Family Trust
Ziv Gani
Itzhak Glik
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for Silver Castel Holdings, a global asset management and hedge fund investment house for digital currencies, in connection with the taxation of its international activities and investments.
- Represented KKL-JNF in a NIS 475 million dispute over the value and tax classification of a land sale.
- Successfully acted for the Statutory Council on Sports’ Betting (DBA as Winner) in a court appeal against a tax assessment, the matter clarifying that the Tax Authority cannot unilaterally and ex-post facto change tax policies and apply new interpretations retroactively.
Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary
Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary fields experts in transactional, corporate, fund, and real estate taxation. The team also handles private client work, obtaining advance tax rulings from the Israel Tax Authority (ITA), indirect taxation, and tax disputes. Doron Levy is a longstanding domestic and international taxation specialist; Racheli Guz-Lavi advises on corporate, real estate and indirect taxation; and Yifat Weiss‘ career includes working in the ITA’s legal department.
Praxisleiter:
Doron Levy; Racheli Guz-Lavi
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Yair Avraham
Referenzen
‘Professional legal service providers.’
‘Top service.’
Kernmandanten
Azorim Construction
Miden Technologies
Paycor HCM Inc
Timora Real Estate Fund
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisting Azorim Construction (1965) with reporting transactions and obtaining relevant approvals from the Israeli Tax Authority.
- Successfully acted for Timora Real Estate Fund in a tax dispute with the ITA concerning capital commitments that were transferred from one investor to another.
- Advising Paycor HCM Inc. on the tax deductibility of expenses associated with its acquisition of Talenya, an Israeli start-up that developed an AI-driven talent sourcing platform.
Ben Ami, Bigon & Co
A ‘great firm for tax issues’, boutique firm Ben Ami, Bigon & Co focuses on international taxation. The practice recently established an intergenerational wealth transfer department that covers estate planning, wealth preservation, succession structures, and cross-border inheritance matters. The group is co-led by international tax specialist Gilad Ben Ami, whose workload includes M&A-related taxation and employee incentive plans; and Ran Bigon, who ‘has unique knowledge and understanding of cross-border tax implications’.
Praxisleiter:
Gilad Ben Ami; Ran Bigon
Referenzen
‘Top service, top knowledge. Personal touch, lots of care, and available for clients’ calls.’
‘A great firm for tax issues – international and Israeli. Very responsive and high levels of professionalism. Excellent service, personal approach, and solution oriented.’
‘The tax team is highly focused and clients receive direct input from partners on every matter. This hands-on approach gives clients confidence that complex tax issues are being handled at the highest level of expertise.’
Kernmandanten
Arbel Fund
Buligo Capital
BL Energy
Innovid Inc
Varonis Inc
TBO Tek
Navitas Petroleum
Flo Group
Fu-Gen
Canotera Inc
Palmo Investments
Riskey Ltd
Mobius Gaming Ltd
Abengoa SA
MathLabs Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised the Arbel Fund on the formation of a joint aviation venture for the acquisition, refurbishment, operational leasing, and subsequent sale of aircraft, the transaction involving designing a full international tax structure.
- Advised Innovid on the tax planning and structuring aspects of a corporate spin‑off from a public company into a private entity, executed via a merger with a global investment fund.
- Advising Varonis Systems on a range of day-to-day and strategic tax matters.
BRACHA & CO
Tax boutique BRACHA & CO covers the gamut of Israeli and international taxation issues. Recent mandates feature cross-border tax work, tax compliance, high-net-worth matters, and digital currency and blockchain-related taxation. Practice head Itay Bracha specialises in civil and criminal tax, along with anti-money laundering and voluntary disclosure procedures (both in Israel and abroad); and Rami Bracha has significant tax planning experience. The team further includes Yariv Aviram and Benny (Baruch) Yona.
Praxisleiter:
Itay Bracha
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Rami Bracha; Yariv Aviram; Benny (Baruch) Yona.
Referenzen
‘Professional and humane office.’
‘Itay Bracha knows what he’s doing and does it well.’
‘Itay Bracha is a thorough, professional, and humane lawyer.’
Kernmandanten
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
019 Mobile
Groupe BMF
Bank Leumi Le Israel
Tarya
Clearshift
Alhel Group
Noiman Brothers Holdings
The State’s Comptroller and Ombudsman
Pereg Spices
Altshuler Shaham Investment House
Shareholders of CTS Group
The Fortune Group
The Diamonds Club
M.B.S Group
Intercure
Melisron
Ofer Investments
Shikun & Binui
Hot Mobile
Clal Industries
Clal Insurance
JTLV Investments
Avis Israel
Delek Group
Tidhar Group
Egged Transportation
Dan Public Transportation
N12 News
Blue Square Real Estate
Mediterranean Towers
Golf Group
Israir Airlines
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for Rafael Advanced Defense Systems on the multi-jurisdictional BEPS reporting of its global operations.
- Acted for Clearshift in a case against Bank Leumi, which concerned the bank’s attempt to close Clearshift’s bank account on anti-money laundering and taxation grounds.
- Acting for Groupe BMF in connection with assets and investments valued at more than €3 billion.
Joulus Gazit & Co.
Mandated by debtors, trustees, court-appointed receivers, and banks, Joulus Gazit & Co. is particularly well known for insolvency-related tax issues. Ram Joulus‘ track record includes founding the Income Tax Commission’s Liquidation’ Foreclosures and Bankruptcies division; Rachel Gazit routinely assists with assessment proceedings and tax planning; and Gil Chen ‘stands out as an exceptionally knowledgeable and reliable partner’. Tax specialist Ori Katz was made partner in February 2025.
Praxisleiter:
Ram Joulus; Rachel Gazit
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Gil Chen; Ori Katz
Referenzen
‘Very professional and they find solutions – deal makers and service oriented. Great expertise in this field. Professionalism, loyalty, and integrity.’
‘Very skilled team with out-of-the box thinking. Professional, always looking for solutions, and they maximise the interests of clients without exposing them to unnecessary risks.’
‘Best law firm for insolvency-related tax issues.’
Kernmandanten
R2M Corporation
Red Sea Group
Discount Bank
Bank Hapoalim
Leumi Bank Le – Israel
EuroCom Communications Group
Hanan Mor Holdings
Tidhar & Mivnim
Similarweb Ltd
Doral Group
Moon Active Ltd
Inter Gama
Agora Real Estate Investment Management Software Ltd
Yamit Filtration and Water Treatment Ltd
EGFE
Shoval Residential Complexes Ltd
Big Fashion – Kiryat Shmona Mall
Julious Craft Distillery
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Bank Leumi (and the appointed receiver) on tax and financial reporting issues, arising from the liquidation of the Heftziba Group.
- Providing ongoing tax advice to Bank Hapoalim.
- Advising the Red Sea Group and its subsidiary, Yam Suf Hotels, on tax matters surronding large-scale urban renewal projects across Israel.
Dr. M. Druker & Co. - Advocates & Notaries
Advising on the gamut of taxation work, Dr. M. Druker & Co. - Advocates & Notaries‘ practice comprises specialists in tax planning, income tax, international taxation, taxation of trusts, and high-net-worth individual taxation. The team, which also handles real estate taxation, VAT, and real estate-related tax, is co-led at name-partner level by Moshe Druker and Ori Druker. The practice further includes Eyal Tzidkiyahu, who is ‘the best lawyer around for real estate tax’.
Praxisleiter:
Moshe Druker; Ori Druker
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Miki Michaelovitz; Arie Elgard
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‘The legal fees model is very clear and fair. They are very professional, know what they are doing, and are able to answer all clients’ questions.’
‘They know how to deal with third parties when necessary, and are able to find good and convenient solutions when problems arise.’
‘Their availability is very good. A team that meets expectations.’
Kernmandanten
Dan Gertler
DGI
Zim
Howden Israel
Wengrovsky Family
Pama Leasing
Orda Print Industries
Isralux
Bezeq the Israeli Telecommunication Corp
Ram Engineering
Ram in the City
Eldav Investments Ltd.
Gabso Group
Ram-Mograbi-Arditi Group
Leonardo Group
Rafaeli Group
Bonei Hatichon
Radco
Shay Hai Group
Amram Avraham Group
Olizki Group
Yigal Ozeri
David Czapnik & Sons
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for Dan Gertler and Dan Gertler International Group of Companies on the taxation of the group companies and a foreign trust.
- Acting for the Wengrovsky Family (and their companies Pama Leasing, Orda Print Industries and Isralux) on a host of corporate tax matters.
- Acting for Bezeq, Gabso Group, Levant of the Gabso Group, Rafaeli Group, Bonei Hatichon, Radco, Leonardo Group, Ram-Mograbi-Arditi Group, Shay Hai Group, Amram Avraham Group, and Olizki Group, on numerous urban renewal and real estate taxation transactions.
ShaviTaxLawyers
Tax boutique ShaviTaxLawyers was launched in August 2024 by Anat Shavit, a former tax group head at FISCHER (FBC & Co.). The practice advises on transactional tax structuring, VAT, and land appreciation taxation. In contentious matters, the team assists with audits, assessments, and negotiations with the Israel Tax Authority. ‘Easily one of the best tax lawyers in Israel’, Shavit’s recent mandates include transactions involving multinational technology companies, private equity funds, and institutional investors.
Praxisleiter:
Anat Shavit
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Daniel Eisenstein; Tom Wermer
Referenzen
‘Boutique service and specialised in local and international tax, but can provide service providers from other practice areas. This assures clients of a clear one-stop shop approach, which in turn gives clients confidence as to costs, communications, and management of such other service providers.’
‘Excellent communication, specifically in English, and very up to date on local tax legislation and practice. The personal approach is great.’
‘They are the best counsel in Israel, hands down.’
Kernmandanten
Brockwell Capital Limited
Marsh Insurance Brokers Ltd
Clal Industries Ltd
Nesher Israeli Cement
IDE Technologies
Leumi Partners
Alfa Water management company
Israeli Port Company
DRS Rada Technologies
Epstein Rosenbaum Maoz LLP
The Study Funds for Teachers and Kindergarten Teachers in Israel
The Phoenix Insurance Company
Kavsir Education Ltd
Envue Medical Inc
MyTown Urban Renewal Ltd
Or Yehuda Municipality
Negev Fund
Inrom Construction Industries Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Brockwell Capital on multiple Israeli tax insurance matters.
- Acting as tax counsel to Israel Ports Development & Assets Company on multiple strategic tax matters, including a real estate tax settlement with the State and the Ashdod municipality.
- Advising Social Finance Israel on a range of Israeli tax matters.
Yossi Elisha Calderon & Co.
Yossi Elisha Calderon & Co.‘s specialisms feature income tax, VAT, and international taxation. The practice, which is also experienced in real estate and urban renewal taxation, is co-led by Yossi Elisha, who serves as chairperson of the Israeli Bar Association’s Tax Forum; and Benny Calderon, an adviser on income tax, VAT, and real estate and international taxation. Gabi Mor, who assists with court appeals and company restructurings, completes the group.
Praxisleiter:
Yossi Elisha; Benny Calderon
Kernmandanten
Elco Group
Electra Group
Ashdod Port
Elazra Group
Shikun & Binui Real Estate
Hobart Healthcare Group
Shlomo Insurance Company
Gabay Group
Gindi Holdings
Meuhedet HMO
Bar Ilan University
Trans Israel
Rotshtein
Red Sea Real Estate
Yuvalim Group
Bank Hapoalim
Carmel Wineries
Aura Israel
Abu Yehiel Group
Bulthaup Investments
Matzlawi Group
Prashkovsky Group
Avis Israel
Eldan Group
Etz HaShaked Group
Allied Real Estate
Sela Capital
Hazera
Baram Group
Tuboul Group
Institute of Tax Consultants in Israel
Israel Bar Association
Sella Issta Israeli Real Estate
NA’AMAT- The Women’s Movement of Israel
IDF Veterans Disabled Persons Association
Ziv Sharon & Co. Law Office
The tax offering at boutique law firm Ziv Sharon & Co. Law Office encompasses international taxation, VAT, and the taxation of cryptocurrency and trusts. Other key areas are voluntary disclosures and customs and excise, as well as transactional, real estate, and urban renewal taxation. The group is co-led by indirect taxation, VAT, and purchase tax expert, Amit Glick; and international tax specialist Galit Israeli. Another name to note is Shlomi Moalem.
Praxisleiter:
Amit Glik; Galit Israeli
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Shlomi Moalem
Referenzen
‘Personal care, and fully understanding and caring throughout the year.’
Kernmandanten
G.D.A.P
Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club
Technion
Eli Rosen
Tatzpit Tenders 2021
Kibbutz Amiad
Hexa Solutions
Africa Israel Hotels
Hagag Group
Zachi Hagag
Kibbutz Kfar Masaryk
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Technion in appeals against tax assessments of more than NIS 400 million.
- Represented Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club in appeals against several income tax assessments.
- Represented a host of real estate developers in a mass class action certification motion challenging the ITA’s classification of development expenses for the construction of public spaces.
Ampeli Tax Law Office
With ‘profound expertise in both Israeli and international taxation’, Ampeli Tax Law Office houses experts in hi-tech, real estate, and foreign resident-related taxation. The team also covers tax planning, litigation, taxation of trusts, direct and indirect taxation, and the tax side to mergers and restructurings. Heading up the practice, Meori Ampeli is ‘the lawyer clients want for any tax-related matter’.
Praxisleiter:
Meori Ampeli
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Dana Heller; Anna Tsabari; Shlomi Shalev; Goni Zussman
Referenzen
‘The best team around for foreign investors in Israel. What makes Ampeli Tax Law Offices truly unique is their constant commitment to staying at the forefront of tax law developments.’
‘The team continuously expands its knowledge, actively engaging with new legislation, case law, and international trends to ensure that their advice reflects the most current and sophisticated understanding of both Israeli and global tax systems.’
‘A culture of continuous learning and professional growth that is deeply embedded in the firm’s DNA. Every partner and associate demonstrates not only deep technical expertise but also a genuine curiosity and drive to master emerging areas of taxation, from cross-border structures to digital economy issues.’
Kernmandanten
Yopi Technologies
Argent BioPharma
Roby Zomer
FST Technical Services
Tidhar Urban Renewal
Tankgo Worldwide
TMC
Yonik Group
Ashdir
Zomet
Jones Engineering Group
Palgag Technologies
Palgag Metalics
Guy Josef & Co
Oz Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Yopi Technologies in an appeal against the dismissal of a claim for war damages compensation from the Tax Authority Compensation Fund.
- Acting for Argent BioPharma on the taxation aspects arising from cross-border activities and remote management.
- Advising FST Technical Services on employee stock option plans and benefits.
Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.
Acting for both corporations and high-net-worth (HNW) individuals, Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.‘s ‘tax team combines strong expertise with practical, business-minded advice’. The practice assists with domestic and international tax, direct and indirect taxation, real estate taxation, and tax disputes. Harel Perlmutter specialises in M&A, tax structures, cross-border transfer pricing, double tax treaties, disputes, and HNW-related international tax structures.
Praxisleiter:
Harel Perlmutter
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Hanna Daher; Fadi Atallah; Maya Carmi Lubartovski
Referenzen
‘Very nice, personable, supportive, and friendly. Professional and flexible, which is a nice mix.’
‘The tax team combines strong expertise with practical, business-minded advice.’
‘They stand out for being responsive, clear, and solution-oriented, with a pragmatic edge that sets them apart from other firms.’
Kernmandanten
Munich Re
Meuhedet isIsrael
Vaalon Capital
Votiro
Humantra
Qualtero
Toshav Chozer
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Munich Re on the tax aspects of its acquisition of Next Insurance through a reverse triangular merger.
- Advised Meuhedet, a large health insurance and medical services organisation, on the tax side to real estate transactions .
- Advised Vaalon Capital on the tax aspects of the sale of its shares in an Israeli company.
EBN – Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano
With hi-tech, real estate, finance, retail, and insurance sector expertise, EBN – Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano is experienced in cross-border M&A-related taxation. The team also assists with tax structuring, compliance, and disputes. Practice head Eran Lampert specialises in domestic and cross-border taxation, as well as tax disputes; and Tal Alon‘s practice covers property taxation, income tax, international tax, and VAT.
Praxisleiter:
Eran Lampert
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tal Alon
Kernmandanten
Yahoo
Isracard
Walmart Inc
Hellman & Friedman LLC
DoorDash
Apax Partners, L.P
Nisko Group
Utimaco TS GmbH
LeddarTech Inc
The Livnat Group
Taavura Holdings
Carmen Assets Management
Poalim Equity Ltd
Surgical Science Sweden AB
XIO Group
AMI Opportunities Fund
Arbe Robotics Ltd
Guesty Inc
Space Communication Ltd
Uniphore Technologies Inc
Datadog Inc
SafeRide Technologies Ltd
Montague Private Equity
Wireless Logic Group
365Score Ltd
Teoco Corporation
Kamada Ltd
EndoStream Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted for Space Communications on the tax aspects of a debt restructuring process involving its bondholders.
- Advised Catapult VC Fund on Israeli and international tax aspects.
- Advising Kardan on the tax aspects of real estate transactions.
Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co.
Combining ‘deep technical knowledge of Israeli tax law with practical, business-oriented advice’, Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co.‘s practice covers investment advice, tax structuring, individual taxation, and negotiations with tax authorities. Tel Aviv-based practice head Keshet Sirota-Leviner assists with the tax aspects of domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures, structuring commercial transactions, corporate restructurings, and settlement negotiations with the Tax Authority.
Praxisleiter:
Keshet Sirota-Leviner
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Hadar Mauda
Referenzen
‘A very practical practice.’
‘The team combines deep technical knowledge of Israeli tax law with practical, business-oriented advice.’
‘They are responsive, detail oriented, and consistently provide clear guidance on complex issues.’
Kernmandanten
Rubrik
Comeet
Apiiro
Infendum
TAT Technologies
Nazid Industries
Aigentech
Flow Optics Ltd
Mixer
InDNegev Festival
Puresight
Arco
Ironscale
Kibbutz Afek
EIC – European Innovation Council
Migdal Insurance
REGINN TECHNOLOGIES LTD
Israel Acquisitions Corp
Reignn Platforms Ltd
ZAHAL LEVY
Alphamedix
Stagwell
INNOVIZ TECHNOLOGIES Ltd
FIMI OPPORTUNITIES
Astroscale Israel Ltd
Hamlet Ltd
Syqe Medical Ltd
MEI AVIVIM ltd
Dual Bird ltd
Proximity ltd
Eleusis Ltd
M.S.H.O.V. – Human Capital Management and SALARY Ltd
Carebox Ltd
Rafa Laboratories ltd
TASTEWISE LTD
Ashot Ashkelon
CYCOGNITO
S. Friedman, Abramson & Co.
‘Exceptional for taxation’, S. Friedman, Abramson & Co. fields experts in transfer pricing, VAT, and corporate and international tax. The team also covers contentious tax issues, including proceedings before the tax authorities, appeals committees, and courts. Tax group head Ifat Minzer-Koll is a specialist in domestic taxation, and executive compensation and employee benefits; while Yahalom Berkovich is a real estate taxation expert.
Praxisleiter:
Ifat Minzer–Koll
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Yahalom Berkovich
Referenzen
‘The firm is exceptional for taxation, both for its creativity and attempts to find solutions.’
‘They always try and find a way to find solutions. In addition, the firm always puts clients’ interests first.’
‘Ifat Minzer–Koll always knows how to protect clients. She wins clients‘ trust and satisfaction every time. Her opinions show that she never misses anything.’
Kernmandanten
Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd
Energy Infrastructures Ltd
University of Haifa
Israel Shipyards Industries Group Ltd
Aviv Real Estate Initiative and Management Company Ltd
The Israeli Coins and Medals Corporation
G.R.A.S. Design and Combinations Ltd
Ayalon Highways Ltd
GAV-YAM Lands Corp. Ltd
Clalit Health Services
Clalit Medical Engineering Ltd
Lev Hamifratz Ltd
MSC Ltd
Summit Real Estate Holdings Ltd
Ariston Group
Israel Land Development – Urban Renewal Ltd & Bait Ve Gag Real Estate Development Ltd
Mivnim Group
Tidhar Group
Ramot Ba’Ir Ltd
M.N. SYSTEMS FOR TRANSPORT & INDUSTRY LTD
Shahaf Real Estate Development (Olga) Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising ZIM on the international and domestic tax aspects of diverse transactions (valued at hundreds of millions of dollars).
- Represented Israel’s national energy infrastructure company in a ruling that resolved a 25-year dispute with the Tax Authority, cancelling deficit fines and rejecting tax assessments totalling hundreds of millions of shekels.
- Advising Mivnim Group on both real estate taxation and the VAT aspects of multiple, large-scale urban renewal projects across Israel.
Shibolet & Co.
Shibolet & Co.‘s tax practice covers cross-border matters, tax planning, VAT, corporate issues, M&A, and crypto matters. The team also assists with tax assessments and appeal proceedings before the Tax Authority, along with court appeals. Miri Bickel specialises in tax planning, company formations, and cross-border M&A. Key support is provided by Vered Meller, Ibrahim Atrash, Eli Izraeli, and Keren Shav-Artza.
Praxisleiter:
Miri Bickel
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Vered Meller; Ibrahim Atrash; Eli Izraeli; Keren Shav-Artza; Roy Rotem
Referenzen
‘Miri Bickel is one of the best around for tax matters.’
‘Vered Meller and Keren Shav-Artza successfully execute work with outstanding professionalism and dedication.’
‘Vered Meller and Keren Shav-Artza are exceptionally professional, and available whenever clients seek their advice and guidance, providing attentive support to stakeholders and showing great sensitivity to client needs.’
Kernmandanten
Sonivie Ltd
Desktop Metal
Holisto Ltd
Harel Insurance Company
TinyTap Ltd
Fuse Networks Ltd
Balltime Ltd
Celleste Bio, Inc
Orca AI Ltd
EndyMed Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Sonivie on its USD600 million acquisition by Boston Scientific.
- Advised Balltime and its shareholders on its US$20.5 million acquisition by Hudl, including a complex earn-out structure, retention package, tax matters, and representation before the Israeli Tax Authority.
- Advised Orca AI Ltd on its US$40 million Series B financing round (including a secondary sale).
Zemah Schneider & Partners
Alongside corporate and individual taxation, Zemah Schneider & Partners is experienced in domestic and cross-border tax matters, direct taxation, VAT, and real estate-related tax. Department head Achu Frank ‘has massive expertise in Israeli tax law’; and in addition to real estate taxation, Amran Zoabi advises on income tax, VAT, M&A, and reorganisations. Mirit Wolf’s workload includes high net-worth individual-related taxation.
Praxisleiter:
Achu Frank
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Amran Zoabi; Mirit Wolf
Referenzen
‘Clients continue to be impressed with this firm’s tax department.’
‘Excellent Israeli and international tax expertise.’
‘Very client focused and they provide practical advice.’
Kernmandanten
Nilit Group
Samelet Motors
Japanauto-lsrael Auto Corporation