Tax

Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.

Following the January 2023 merger between Gross & Co and Goldfarb Seligman, the combined Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. of Tel Aviv now offers the services of an expanded team of ‘experienced, dynamic and reliable’ professionals covering an array of specialist areas. The firm represents a vast range of major banking, insurance, retail, tech and healthcare companies, both multinational and domestic. The tax team is led by four practice heads: managing partner Tal Atsmon; high-net-worth individual tax planning expert Yaron Sever; experienced litigator Oren Biran; and indirect taxation specialist Gill Nadel. Liat Faig-Neuwirth, who heads the VAT-focused arm of the practice, is also central, as is real estate taxation expert Elisha Kesner. Moti Balilti, who has a background in international taxation matters, and the Zurich-based Inbal Faibish Wassmer are further notable names.

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Testimonials

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‘We worked with both seasoned partners and junior associates, and both the categories of professionals performed outstandingly.’
‘The team is experienced, dynamic and reliable, all with a strong background in the industry and well-versed in tax matters. The quality level of the services they offer is above the market.’
‘Inbal Faibish Wassmer in particular is an outstanding professional, able to combine a wide professional knowledge to an equally strong acumen in human relationships.’
‘The service provided was very professional both in terms of the final product and the work process. Every question and need was answered and they were available when needed, even beyond the usual working hours.’
‘I always refer to Inbal Faibish Wassmer, an excellent all-round professional and highly experienced. She is very personable and highly specialized in Israeli tax matters, so I always refer to her for cases involving Israeli features.’
‘They are able to provide complex information that are understandable and help enormously with decision-making. They are very professional and accurate and have extensive knowledge as well experience. They always provide accurate answers quickly.’
‘Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. is a leading tax practice in Israel, with a team of experienced and knowledgeable professionals. They have helped me with complex and challenging tax issues, such as cross-border transactions and tax planning. They are always responsive, proactive, and creative in finding solutions. ’
‘Top team in Israel with a very high calibre of professionals. The team has incomparable access to the local administration and is able to negotiate sensitive matters of tax, immigration and property law.’

Key clients

AIG Inc.
UBS AG
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Credit Suisse
Cisco Systems Inc.
Dell EMC Corporation
Bank Hapoalim B.M.
Arison Group
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Playtika
Insight Partners
YL Ventures
IPC Jerusalem Ltd
Babcock Power Inc.
Otonomo Technologies Ltd.
Accelmed Growth Partners
Operator Partners
Alpha Wave Ventures
TLV Partners IV LP
Flytrex Aviation ltd.
Zscaler Inc
ION Acquisition Corp. 1 Ltd.
REE Automotive Ltd.
Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
MyHeritage Ltd.
Itamar Medical Ltd.
DSP Group, Inc.
SodaStream International Ltd.
Michman Basad Ltd.
Adidas Israel Ltd.
Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
Medtronic plc
A.L. Ten Bis Ltd. ("10bis")
Shufersal Ltd.

Work highlights

Representing Teva Pharmaceutical Industries in two tax litigation cases before the Supreme Court involving a unique Israeli taxation mechanism.
Acting for American venture capital firm Insight Venture Partners in tax aspects of multiple investments and purchases of Israeli companies.
Representing Israeli independent power producer MRC Alon Tavor Power in tax litigation related to its ILS acquisition of the Alon Tavor Power Plant from the Israel Electric Corporation.