Meitar | Law Offices, Tax | Chambers Global Profile

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Provided by Meitar | Law Offices

Meitar’s Tax Department provides a full range of services with respect to client activities, both in Israel and abroad. The department focuses both on international and Israeli taxation issues. In advising foreign and multinational companies, we work with them on structuring transactions in an overall tax-efficient manner, taking into account their home country tax considerations as well as Israeli tax law. We also work with a large number of Israeli companies and individuals in structuring their international activities in a tax-efficient manner.

Main areas of practice are:

M&A - advising clients on structuring, negotiating and implementing their deals
Cross Border Commercial Transactions- advising Israeli and international clients on structuring various types of commercial transactions and agreements, intra-group agreements, negotiating of transfer pricing agreements, allocation agreements and withholding arrangements with the ITA.
Real Estate Taxation- regularly advise both on inbound investment in Israeli real estate, and outbound, investments into non-Israeli real estate.
Tax Controversy- representation of clients in ruling applications, tax audits and other disputes with the Israeli Tax Authorities both in administrative forum and in court.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Israel

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Meitar is a highly acclaimed large firm in Israel that maintains a noted tax department covering the full spectrum of tax matters. The law firm is known for its expertise in tax issues pertaining to M&A, tax benefit schemes and financing transactions, as well as in managing the tax structuring of investments. The law firm is appreciated for its international capabilities and often represents clients in tax appeals and disputes with the Israel Tax Authority.

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Strengths

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Meitar's ability to integrate legal strategy with business objectives provides us with practical, value-added guidance that goes beyond pure legal analysis.

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Meitar's knowledge of very complex tax rules in Israel, along with its ability to deliver under extreme time pressure, is what sets it apart.

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Meitar is extremely thorough, comprehensive and proactive in its work.

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The firm's strength lies in anticipating implications before they become issues, offering not just compliance solutions but also proactive, strategic structures that add real value to the business.

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Meitar's ability to integrate legal strategy with business objectives provides us with practical, value-added guidance that goes beyond pure legal analysis.

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Global

Meitar's knowledge of very complex tax rules in Israel, along with its ability to deliver under extreme time pressure, is what sets it apart.

Tax respondent
Global

Meitar is extremely thorough, comprehensive and proactive in its work.

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Global

The firm's strength lies in anticipating implications before they become issues, offering not just compliance solutions but also proactive, strategic structures that add real value to the business.

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Notable Practitioners

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Eldar Ben-Ruby

Band 1

Eldar Ben-Ruby is widely commended for his advice on the tax aspects of significant M&A deals. He also attracts praise for his understanding of tax issues pertaining to private equity and investment fund formation.

Eldar is very knowledgeable and commercially aware. He provides us with excellent work.

Eldar Ben-Ruby is a top-tier professional with a wide knowledge of the tax world and a great understanding of the business.

He understands the business and legal aspects and harnesses those to efficient and practical tax solutions.

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Michael Bricker

Band 2

Michael Bricker receives strong market recognition for the breadth of his practice, including domestic and international taxation expertise. He is notably active on corporate tax and transfer pricing issues.

Michael Bricker is really attentive. He thoroughly analyses every tax issue and provides us with detailed and insightful answers.

Michael demonstrates a high level of sophistication in navigating complex matters, providing clear, strategic guidance even in challenging situations.

He is a highly strategic thinker.

He is very smart, sophisticated, well knowledgeable and responsive.

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Shaul Grossman

Band 3

Shaul Grossman is well regarded for his deep knowledge of international taxation and his high-quality advice on tax objections. He services a range of international clients, including telecommunications companies.

Shaul has a deep understanding of all complex tax matters.

Shaul Grossman has great commercial awareness and proactively responds to all of our needs.

He excells in structuring deals and handling tax audits.

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Omri Davidov

Up and Coming

Omri Davidov is noted within the tax space particularly for his international work. His strengths lie in tax matters relating to corporate restructurings, as well as negotiations with the Israel Tax Authority.

Omri Davidov is very business-oriented and a true partner for any deal structuring or strategic thinking.

Omri has a good view of the business and can quickly bridge any gaps with respect to understanding the business needs. He also has exceptional analytical skills.

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Keren Shitrit

Expertise Based Abroad

Operating out of Meitar's New York office, Keren Shitrit assists domestic and international clients through a range of matters, most notably those with cross-border elements. She has notable expertise in M&A taxation.

Keren Shitrit is one of the top lawyers in her field.

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