Yifat Weiss
Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary3
Tax
Led by experienced property and land tax specialist Doron Levy and trusts expert Racheli Guz-Lavi, the tax team at Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary is well placed to advise on both high-net-worth individual and urban renewal or real estate transactional mandates. In particular, the group is a popular choice for Israeli infrastructure and energy companies. Yifat Weiss, who previously worked in the legal department of the Israeli Tax Authority and brings this perspective to the team is also central.
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Testimonials
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- 'It’s a multidisciplinary firm with great talent. Usually a one-stop shop for legal services and that’s very convenient for clients.'
- 'I mainly work with Doron Levy and Racheli Guz-Lavi. I find the team very experienced and creative in providing solutions “out of the box”. Very responsive to me and to the need of my clients and successfully building long-term relations.'
Key clients
- Azorim Construction (1965) Ltd.
- Efi Capital
- Green Oil Ltd.
- Mr. Hanan Elituv and Mr. Joey Schwebel (Gottex Group)
- Israel Infrastructure Fund (IIF)
- Nano-X Imaging Ltd.
- Sweetwood Ventures
- Tidhar Group
- Timora Real Estate Fund
Work highlights
- Acting for Israel Infrastructure Fund on the formation and fundraising efforts for its fourth fund, including seeking a preliminary tax approval.
- Advised Green Oil on all tax aspects of the transaction for the acquisition of control of troubled oil company Bazan.
- Representing Azorim Construction (1965) in a successful negotiation which resulted in a very significant reduction of its tax liability.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Doron Levy, Racheli Guz-Lavi