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Meir Mizrahi with A. Rafael & Co.

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Meir Mizrahi with A. Rafael & Co.‘s large and rapidly growing team covers real estate tax, VAT, income tax, and international tax planning, in addition to other elements. Clients comment on the department’s ’deep expertise and creative problem-solving’, with a caseload which includes both contentious and non-contentious mandates. Meir Mizrahi, who is particularly expert in real estate tax, co-leads the department alongside Amnon Rafael. Shlomi Lazar acts for a diverse range of prestige clients, including prominent multinationals and high net worth individuals. Efrat Rossiansky is a key name for real estate tax.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Meir Mizrachi has a well-established practice of tax in Israel. They have the knowledge and the right approach towards clients.'
  • 'Meir and his team are some of the best advisors in property tax law in Israel. In my experience, they are very professional, give a fair and professional evaluation of the cases brought to them and give top legal service for the cases handled with them.'
  • 'They’re doing the work in a very professional way, and we feel safe and that we are in good hands.'
  • 'This tax practice stands out for its combination of deep expertise and creative problem-solving. The team is professional, responsive, and offers personalised solutions tailored to client needs.'
  • 'They excel in both local and international tax matters and are proactive in addressing potential challenges before they arise. Compared to other firms, this team stays ahead of industry trends and offers innovative, forward-thinking strategies, which enhances creativity in their approach.'
  • 'Meir Mizrahi (and other partners) stands out for his deep expertise and client-focused approach. He simplifies complex tax matters and provides clear, practical solutions. His proactive communication and attention to detail build trust.'

Key clients

  • Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Moshe Hadif Group
  • Amdocs
  • Israel Electric Company
  • Reichman University
  • Mekorot Israel National Water Company
  • Bank Hapoalim Ltd.
  • Phoenix Insurance Group
  • El Al Airlines
  • New Med Energy
  • Flying Cargo, part of the DHL Group
  • JTLV Investments Fund
  • Porat Hotels Management Ltd.
  • Miracle for Israel (NGO)
  • Pisgat Yaron
  • Hadera Founders
  • Ms. Hanna Alter and others
  • Rent It REIT
  • Messer’s Meir Scholnick and Gilad Hochman
  • Beer Yaakov Yeshiva
  • National Union of Israeli Students
  • Shikun & Binui
  • Electra Real Estate
  • Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd.
  • Israir Airlines
  • Israel Airport Authority
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals
  • Tel Aviv Municipality
  • Ampa Group
  • Rami Shbiro Group
  • Abou Yehiel Group
  • Ramat Gan Municipality
  • Africa Israel
  • Migdal Group - Insurance and Finance
  • Dunietz-Elad Group
  • Aura Israel
  • Ashdar, of the Ashtrom Group
  • Metropolis Urban Renewal
  • Meshulam Levinstein Group
  • Z.F. Building Company
  • Gindi Holdings
  • Ari Real Estate (Arena) Investments Ltd.
  • ICR – Israel Canada - Reem Group
  • Kata Group
  • Dunietz Group
  • Azorim and Living of the Azorim Group
  • Allied Group

Work highlights

  • Acting for the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in an appeal against a NIS 50m land appreciation and purchase tax assessment in a precedential case.
  • Acting for the Moshe Hadif Group in a precedential appeal against purchase tax for additional transaction consideration in a real estate tender bid.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Meir Mizrahi, Amnon Rafael

Other key lawyers

Dorit Binyamini, Tali Yehoshua, Yoni Cohen, Efrat Rossiansky, Efrat Solomon, Adi Kimmel