Herzog Fox & Neeman

Herzog is often the go-to firm for multinationals and start-ups on matters that transform the very core of high-profile businesses, shape entire sectors, contribute to major developments, and push the Israeli economy. Along the years, we have situated ourselves as Israel’s powerhouse law firm by providing the 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 has become synonymous with the best legal service available in Israel, thanks to our unmatched breadth of experience in cross-border and domestic matters, and our perspicuous understanding of global business.
Widely ranked top tier in many of the most prestigious global platforms, we maintain a reputation of being the foremost premier legal practice in Israel 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 more than 50 years ago, we at Herzog have strived for professional excellence at the forefront of legal practice, which is how we consistently guide our clients to success. In today’s dynamic economic environment, access to agile, sharp, and astute legal advice is more essential than ever. Both international and domestic clients benefit from access to over 450 lawyers, including more than 180 partners, who are committed to offering the kind of timely and dedicated service one would expect of a firm leading the competitive Israeli legal market.We share our clients’ global perspective, ambitions, and dedication to the highest standards, making us trusted advisors on a wide variety of legal issues across all industries and sectors.

Recipient of Tier 1 Rankings and Awards

Our recognition on global rankings platforms is unparalleled in the Israeli legal market, as 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’ (Chambers Israel Awards).

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 novel fields like 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 specializes in advising large financial institutions located in Israel and abroad on complex and comprehensive 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) The firm was originally founded as a boutique operation catering to international clients active in Israel, and is now considered the firm with the most robust international specialty in Israel. Our lawyers are not just the brightest legal minds in the profession, but also 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 the 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, on top of 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.