Herzog Fox & Neeman

Herzog is the go-to firm for multinationals and start-ups on high-profile matters that shape businesses and entire sectors, contribute to major developments, and push the Israeli economy. We provide most cutting-edge, commerce-savvy, and innovative legal advice to an unrivalled roster of local and international companies, investors, and entrepreneurs, across all industries. Herzog is synonymous with the best legal service in Israel, thanks to our unmatched breadth of experience in cross-border and domestic matters, and perspicuous understanding of global markets.

Ranked top tier in the most prestigious global platforms, we maintain a reputation of being the foremost premier Israeli legal practice thanks to our integrated legal approach, manifest in roughly 50 specialty departments that collaborate seamlessly to deliver efficient and holistic solutions.

What We Do

“The firm provides high-quality service on every matter that arises.” (Chambers Global)
Since its foundation over 50 years ago, Herzog has strived for professional excellence at the forefront of legal practice, which is how we consistently guide our clients to success. Both international and domestic clients benefit from access to over 450 lawyers, including more than 190 partners, who are committed to offering the timely and dedicated service befitting a leader of the competitive Israeli legal market. We share our clients’ global perspective, ambition, and commitment to the highest standards, making us trusted advisors that are truly on their side.

Recipient of Tier 1 Rankings and Awards

We enjoy unparalleled recognition on global rankings platforms in the Israeli market. Our domestic and international expertise has won us more major Tier 1 rankings and awards than any other Israeli law firm. The global trade press continues to recognize our striving for excellence with recent outstanding awards that include: ‘Israel Law Firm of the Year’ (IFLR), ‘Israeli Firm of the Year in Tax’ (International Tax Review), ‘Israel’s M&A Legal Adviser of the Year’ (Mergermarket EMEA), and ‘Employment Firm of the Year in Israel’ (double recognition in the Chambers Israel Awards and the IEL Elite Directory).

Renowned for Shaping and Driving New Sectors

Herzog is ahead of the curve in meeting the challenges posed by technological advances and disruptive emerging industries. We develop and shape specialist practice areas to deliver results in often unchartered territory and were the first firm in Israel to develop departments in Cryptocurrency, Crisis Management, Fintech, Urban Renewal, Impact Investment, Insurance-Tech and more. Our clients include a wide array of local and international companies: both private and public, industrial, national, venture and investment funds, hi-tech giants and start-ups, banks and financial institutions, HMOs and hospitals, academic and research organizations, and many more. In addition, our firm specialises in advising large financial institutions located in Israel and abroad on complex deals.

Moreover, in recognition of the booming Israeli technology community in the Bay Area, Herzog is also the first Israeli law firm to establish a Silicon Valley representative office, which provides a direct, real-time line of communication between our Tel Aviv office and the wider Silicon Valley community.

Inbound and Outbound: Renowned for Cross-Border

“Cross-border issues are complex and require a high level of skill and creativity which Herzog never fail to deliver.” (Chambers Global)
Originally founded as a boutique operation catering to international clients, Herzog is now considered to have the most robust international specialty in Israel. Our lawyers are not just the brightest legal minds in the profession but possess in-depth understanding of local and global markets rooted in hands-on business experience. Our legal team – the country’s most diverse – includes more than 50 native English speakers who hail from the US, UK, and Australia, hold foreign licenses, and have studied and/or worked abroad.

In keeping with the firm’s global perspective, most of Herzog’s business is conducted in English, but we are also conversant in German, French, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Korean, Portuguese and Arabic. Due to the increased global interest in Israeli companies, we have developed foreign desks for, and financial and professional ties in various geographies, in addition to our decades-long representation of clients in Europe, the UK, Australia, and the US. These include China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, India, Singapore, the UAE, and Russia.

History

The firm was founded in 1972 by three prominent lawyers: the late Chaim Herzog, who later became Israel’s sixth President, Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, and Member of Israeli Parliament; the late Michael Fox, known for his corporate work and legal contributions to the development of the infrastructure, energy and natural resource fields in Israel; and the late Dr. Yaakov Neeman, author of numerous books and articles on tax law and respected tax advisor, who served as the former Minister of Finance and Minister of Justice. Their unyielding commitment to professional exceptionalism, customer-service, creativity, innovation, and a broad global perspective are preserved to this day.