Maayan Koslawsky, Law Office

Maayan Koslawsky, Law Office is a leading boutique law firm in Israel, highly regarded in the fields of commercial law, nonprofit organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The firm is led by advocate Maayan Koslawsky, the owner and founder, who brings extensive experience, unique expertise, and a strong reputation for providing comprehensive and innovative legal solutions to organizations and businesses in both the third sector and the corporate world. The firm is distinguished by its ability to combine creativity, strategic vision, and precise responses to the specific needs of each client, thereby generating significant added value. Key areas of the firm's expertise include representation and ongoing legal support for associations, public benefit companies, Ottoman association, corporations, municipal companies, and various public entities.

Advocate Maayan Koslawsky

At the head of the firm is advocate Maayan Koslawsky, an experienced lawyer specializing in nonprofit organizations, corporate law, data protection, and privacy law.

With over 12 years of rich and unique experience, advocate Koslawsky has served in the commercial departments of leading law firms, where she was responsible for the legal management of complex and prominent clients from the third sector, public sector, and business world.

She holds an LL.B. in Law and a B.A. in Business Administration with a specialization in International Commercial Law, both from the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya. A member of the Israel Bar Association since 2011, advocate Koslawsky currently also serves as Acting Chair of the Nonprofits and NGOs Committee in the Tel Aviv District of the Israel Bar Association. Additionally, She serves on the Steering Committee of the Legal Advisors Forum for Nonprofits within the Civil Leadership organization – the umbrella organization for nonprofits and social organizations in Israel. She is recognized and respected for her expertise in the field of nonprofit corporations and her unique capabilities in supporting associations and public benefit companies.

Practice Areas and Firm Activities

Comprehensive Legal Counsel and Support for Nonprofits and NGOs
The firm specializes in providing a full spectrum of legal services to nonprofits and NGOs – from the establishment and registration phase, through ongoing management and compliance with complex regulatory requirements, to intricate matters such as in-depth audits, mergers, structural and strategic changes, and more. The firm brings unique experience in handling issues that intersect nonprofit law with administrative, commercial, and tax law. Additionally, the firm has extensive expertise and experience in supporting educational, public, and cultural institutions within the religious and Haredi sectors.

Expertise in Data Protection and Privacy Law
The firm offers specialized legal counsel in the area of data protection and privacy law, with a focus on the unique needs and challenges faced by third-sector organizations in this context. The services include assistance in developing the organization's privacy policy, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, implementing guidelines from the Privacy Protection Authority, and aligning the organization's operations with the requirements set forth in the Privacy Protection Regulations regarding data security.

Representation and Support in Strategic and Unique Projects
Advocate Koslawsky and the firm are renowned for their experience in guiding unique and significant projects within the third sector. This includes representation before state authorities to obtain special permits and approvals, appeals and proceedings before Knesset committees and professional committees to achieve legislative changes and governmental policy adjustments that support the activities of organizations. The firm has led and managed complex processes of structural changes and mergers of associations and public benefit companies.

Support for Municipal Corporations, Cooperative Societies, and Local Authorities
The firm has a unique specialization in providing legal advice to various types of corporations connected to local authorities, such as municipal companies, municipal associations, and economic corporations. The legal support includes assistance with establishment and registration, ongoing operations, compliance with the Ministry of Interior's guidelines, and the specific requirements applicable to such corporations. The firm offers comprehensive legal advice regarding the complex relationships between local authorities and the related corporations and associations, including support in developing effective and efficient cooperation frameworks with local associations and social organizations operating within the jurisdiction.

Extensive Public Activity and Professional Community Engagement
The firm places great importance on giving back and having a positive impact on the nonprofit and NGO landscape in Israel. The firm initiates and conducts a wide range of educational activities and professional knowledge dissemination for colleagues and the general public. This includes frequent lectures by advocate Maayan Koslawsky at industry conferences and forums, operation of an active professional community, publication of newsletters, and research on key topics relevant to the third sector.

Excellent Client Feedback
Advocate Koslawsky’s firm consistently receives outstanding feedback from clients, highlighting the quality of service, high level of professionalism, and personal care for the client’s best interest. The combination of deep expertise in the nonprofit sector with a service-oriented and solution-focused approach distinguishes the firm as one of the leading law offices in Israel in its field.