Shlomi Vaknin & Co. Law Offices

Shlomi Vaknin & Co., Law Offices specializes in all civil aspects of tax law. The firm provides legal counsel, tax planning, representation in tax assessment and objection proceedings before the Israel Tax Authority, and representation before the courts at every stage of litigation. The practice also assists clients in obtaining advance tax rulings, preparing legal opinions, and addressing other complex tax matters, drawing on a deep understanding of tax regulation and its practical application.

Tax Law Expertise

Owing to its extensive expertise, the firm serves as a trusted source of professional guidance and tax-related insight for private clients, law firms, and accounting firms alike. The practice was founded by Adv. (CPA) Shlomi Vaknin, who brings approximately 26 years of experience in taxation, including service as a partner at one of Israel’s leading tax law firms and a decade as a National Supervisor in the Professional Division of the Israel Tax Authority. Adv. Vaknin possesses extensive expertise in VAT law and practice, including advance tax rulings and legal opinions, assessment proceedings, objections, and the management of VAT litigation before the courts.
He holds an LL.B. and a B.A. in Business Administration from The College of Management Academic Studies and is a Certified Public Accountant. Over the course of his career, Adv. Vaknin has secured significant legal victories and contributed to precedent-setting rulings across various judicial forums, helping shape the interpretation and application of Israeli tax law.

Proven Track Record

Adv. (CPA) Shlomi Vaknin’s extensive experience, combined with a creative approach to the application of tax law, is reflected in a series of landmark rulings across all levels of the judicial system, including the Supreme Court. These rulings, achieved through legal strategies led by Adv. Vaknin, established significant legal principles that continue to influence tax liabilities in practice, particularly in the field of VAT, across a broad range of industries. 

Adv. Vaknin also played a leading role in formulating and implementing sector-wide arrangements agreed upon with the Israel Tax Authority, relating to the activities of major sectors of the Israeli economy. His work combines deep regulatory understanding, practical expertise, and high-level negotiation capabilities.

Personal Client Service

The firm places particular emphasis on maintaining direct and personal relationships with each client. Availability, reliability, and personal service guide the practice throughout every stage of representation, from the initial consultation through the conclusion of legal proceedings.

Together with legal expertise of the highest caliber, these values create a professional and client-focused framework that places the client’s interests at the center and delivers optimal outcomes.

The Team

The team includes attorneys with extensive experience and expertise across all areas of Israeli taxation. Most are alumni of the Legal or Professional Divisions of the Israel Tax Authority, as well as the Fiscal Department of the State Attorney’s Office. The collective experience of the firm’s attorneys enables broad, multidimensional, and creative thinking, leading to the development of unique and precise legal solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client.

Clients Across the Israeli Economy

The clientele represents a broad cross-section of the Israeli economy. Clients include public and private companies, international corporations, local authorities, government-owned companies, non-profit organizations, kibbutzim and moshavim, banks, credit card companies, insurance companies, and other entities operating in key sectors of the Israeli economy.