Global Guide 2026 : Israel
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Herzog Fox & Neeman
Herzog, Israel’s leading firm in the investment funds industry, provides comprehensive legal services throughout the fund lifecycle. Meir Linzen, firm Chairman and Head of Tax, was highly involved in developing tax structures enabling foreign and institutional investors to invest in Israeli venture capital and private equity funds.
Herzog represents leading domestic and international funds, institutional and private investors, and fund managers. It handles fund formation, daily operations, and investor representation with fund-related transactions, supported by the firm's M&A, Hi-Tech, Real Estate, Capital Markets, Project Finance and Tax practices.
Specializes in diverse fund types, including private equity and debt, P2P, venture capital, hedge, infrastructure, funds of funds, secondary, infrastructure, growth and cryptocurrency funds.
Key services:
Fund Formation: Structuring funds (e.g., partnerships, LLCs, feeders and more), capitalisation, organisation, fundraising, and all other legal, administrative and operational aspects.
Drafting key fund documents, including PPMs, LPAs, and side letters.
Investor Relations: Negotiating with investors and placement agents and liaising with regulators.
Transactions and Operations: Advising on investments, loans, and mergers, and managing tax matters, co-investments, and banking arrangements.
Exit Strategies: Providing regulatory and tax advice for private equity exits.
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Herzog Fox & Neeman is a well-reputed law firm with solid experience in domestic and cross-border fund formation matters. The law firm's client portfolio comprises an extensive variety of venture capital, private equity and debt funds, including those active in the real estate and energy industries. The group offers additional assistance with fund structuring and regulatory matters.
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Herzog Fox & Neeman assisted the impact fund Good Company Fund with its formation, investing in early-stage technology companies in compliance with one or more of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
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The team takes a highly practical approach and provides relevant and actionable recommendations.
Herzog Fox & Neeman has vast knowledge of the relevant laws and market trends and is eager to help with any question, big or small.
The department stands out in the industry due to its highest level of professionalism, exceptional customer service, availability, creative thinking and strong commercial understanding.
The lawyers are agile and rise to any challenge.
Its outstanding level of service, availability and accessibility ensure that all the legal needs of funds are fully met.
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Tal Dror Schwimmer is an esteemed lawyer who is experienced in advising on the structuring and formation of a wide variety of funds, including those active in the real estate and technology sectors. She heads the firm's investment funds practice from its Tel Aviv office.
Tal Dror Schwimmer offers clients the best one could ask for in every aspect.
She brings a sense of calm and confidence to the table, which facilitates successful deal closures.
Tal Dror Schwimmer is very knowledgeable and responsive. She is definitely someone who can support your business goals.
Michal Lavi is experienced in the formation of a wide range of investment funds, such as venture capital, debt funds and real estate funds. She is adept at assisting both Israeli and international funds.
Michal Lavi provides excellent efficiency and speed of response.
Michal Lavi is sophisticated and service oriented.
Gal Sasson frequently advises sponsors on fund structuring and compliance issues, as well as negotiations with investors.
Gal Sasson is creative and highly skilled in solving complex problems and has a strong ability to distinguish between what is and is not essential.
She offers excellent efficiency and speedy responses.
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Gal Sasson
Noa Merchav
Daniel Kaczelnik
Gal Sasson
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