Maayan Koslawsky, Law Office

Maayan Koslawsky, Law Office is a leading boutique law firm in Israel, specializing in comprehensive legal counsel for nonprofits, NGOs, municipal corporations and public entities, serving as a central address for third sector organizations in Israel. The firm is consistently ranked in Israel’s leading legal directories and is considered one of the prominent firms in its field due to its deep expertise, broad regulatory knowledge and proven ability to guide organizations through strategic moves, structural changes and representation before state authorities. Additionally, the firm provides legal services in commercial law, primarily for entities and associations operating in connection with public and social activities. The firm is led by advocate Maayan Koslawsky, who brings rich experience in nonprofit law and is considered a leading figure in the legal arena of Israel’s third sector. 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, who holds unique experience of over a decade and a half in the field of legal counsel for nonprofits, NGOs, and corporations across a broad spectrum of issues, including in the areas of data security and privacy protection.

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. 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.

Advocate Koslawsky established “The NGO Way”, a unique professional updates community for nonprofit managers, board members, CEOs and professionals in the third sector. The community centralizes vital information on regulatory matters, public policy, nonprofit management, philanthropy, and relevant legal developments, while providing current legal analyses, practical guides and strategic insights. Through this, the firm operates continuously to make knowledge accessible, strengthen familiarity with the regulatory environment, and empower social-legal activity in Israel.

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 the field of nonprofits and third sector organizations.

A Choice That Guarantees Excellence and Deep Understanding of the Regulatory Environment for Third Sector Organizations
Choosing to work with our firm guarantees legal excellence based on years of experience and continuous learning of the regulatory environment in which third sector and public organizations operate in Israel. We offer our clients smart, thoughtful legal guidance based on deep understanding of organizational and public reality, while providing personalized, creative and executable solutions. The combination of professional expertise, broad vision and personal approach is what enables us to generate real added value for each client – and to confidently guide them through complex challenges, policy changes and strategic processes.