Global Guide 2026 : Israel
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Gornitzky & Co
Gornitzky and Co. is one of Israel’s leading Telecommunications and Media firms, with an extensive and well-established practice in these areas. The firm is recognized by the legal community and clients as a specialist in the various aspects of this field, including content, technology, licensing, regulation and maintaining means of control over license holders.
As a well-known proficient firm in these sectors, for utilizing our expertise in all areas of commercial law, we represent our domestic and international telecoms and media clients in various regulatory matters, commercial matters, legal disputes, acquiring broadcasting rights and licenses, purchasing advanced communication systems and in the unique zone of financing media corporations. We have also represented clients in telecommunications-related appeals before the Israeli Supreme Court.
The firm’s clientele includes major communications companies (including some of Israel’s leading television providers, cellular service providers and telephony companies), as well as start-up companies in the fields of telecommunications, satellites, broadcasting, information technology, and more.
Our reputation, knowledge and extensive client base has led the firm to participate in some of the largest and most intricate financing, infrastructure, equipment, technology and media transactions in the Israeli market, including with foreign media agencies and in complex media regulation proceedings.
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Gornitzky & Co demonstrates excellent knowledge in the telecoms field. The law firm operates a leading practice advising clients on transactional matters, licensing and disputes. It holds an impressive client base including cellular operators, commercial TV channels and internet providers.
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Gornitzky & Co assisted the Getter Group with a matter concerning telecoms regulations vis-à-vis the Ministry of Communications.
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I couldn't replace Gornitzky & Co with another law firm. Its lawyers are highly experienced, precise and the kind you want by your side in battle.
Gornitzky's lawyers are excellent negotiators on behalf of their clients and always think out of the box to resolve difficult issues.
Gornitzky & Co can give a 360-degree view and provide a one-stop shop.
Provided by Chambers
Firm managing partner and department head Lior Porat is held in high regard for his wealth of experience representing a number of Israel's leading telecoms providers in transactional and regulatory matters.
He is the most valuable lawyer I know in Israel. He has a very wide understanding of every case; he knows the market and how to translate the law in very unique cases.
Lior Porat is one of the best lawyers in Israel. He is really top-notch for negotiations, as well as giving the best advice.
Asaf Avtuvi is an increasingly prominent lawyer in the telecoms, media and broadcasting fields who advises his clients on a range of regulatory and contentious matters.
Asaf Avtuvi has an excellent understanding of the commercial and legal issues.
TMT: Telecoms, Media & Broadcasting
TMT: Telecoms, Media & Broadcasting
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Asaf Avtuvi
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