The standalone white-collar crime practice at FISCHER (FBC & Co.) advises corporations and high-profile individuals across the full gamut of related matters, including tax offences, money laundering, fraud and corruption cases. Routinely appearing before all key judicial and regulatory bodies, the team has recently represented clients before the police unit Lahav 433 (tasked with combating national crimes and corruption), the Israel Securities Authority, and the Attorney General, among others. Department head Dror Matatyahu is ‘one of the leading and best-known defence attorneys in the field’, according to some. Talented senior associate Omer Aviram provides dedicated practice support.

A stand-out performer in the white-collar crime space, Hadad, Roth & Co is arguably best known for its ongoing representation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in various criminal cases. Alongside its close relationships with high-profile politicians, the group also defends prominent business figures in a broad scope of money laundering, securities and tax-related offences. The department is co-led by managing partner Amit Hadad, who is an ‘exceptionally gifted litigator’; Noa Milstein, who specialises in advising public figures, senior managers and directors in white-collar and complex litigation cases; and Eli Perry, who handles criminal and civil litigation.

White-collar crime cases are a mainstay at dispute resolution boutique Kosteliz & Co., Law Office, with the team noted for its record in high-profile and political sensitive cases. The three-partner group represents prominent individuals and companies on the full life cycle of matters, from regulatory investigations and pre-indictment hearings through to criminal trials. Firm founder Yaron Kosteliz is highlighted by some as ‘among the top professionals in the white-collar law area in Israel’. The team also includes Aviad Shaulson, who specialises in criminal, administrative, municipal taxation and military law; and impressive associate Daniel Rosenblum.

The white-collar crime law practice at Meitar Law Offices is ‘highly skilled in handling complex, sensitive cases’, according to some. Particularly sought after by senior political, business and military figures, the group undertakes work across a wide range of criminal defence matters, including cases regarding corporate fraud, bribery, securities offences and antitrust violations. Yuval Sasson heads the team and brings to bear significant hands-on experience gained during his former role as a Deputy to Israel's State Attorney. Other key contacts include Eyal Rosovsky, Nadav Weisman and Eithan Kidron — all frequently handle high-stakes criminal and white-collar litigation.

AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co’s white-collar practice has a focus on cases involving financial crimes, administrative corruption, tax offences, antitrust violations and money laundering. The team routinely defends corporations and individuals at all stages of a criminal matter, including investigations, seizure and forfeiture proceedings and criminal trials. Practice head Sharon Kohane is a former senior prosecutor at the Tel Aviv District Attorney’s Office and provides ‘balanced advice in a way that assists the client to make the right decisions’.

Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.’s white-collar group is characterised by its diverse client roster, which includes local and international corporations, as well as prominent individuals such as business figures, military officers and public sector officials. The team is equipped to appear before all regulatory and judicial bodies and it has recently handled cases involving tax offences, antitrust violations, money laundering and national security offences, among other crimes. Group head Moshe Mazor maintains a broad litigation practice, with a focus on white-collar cases. Reut Rahman is also a key contact.

In 2023, Herzog Fox & Neeman invested heavily in its white-collar crime practice, marking it as a key contender for high-stakes cases. In January, Elad Pinchas joined from the Tel Aviv District Attorney’s Office, where he was a senior prosecutor. Four months later, the firm hired a large group from Balter, Guth, Aloni & Co, which included Guy Ne’eman, who now leads the white-collar and special solutions team; Lilach Keynan, who co-ordinates the special solutions area; and Eran Shacham-Shavit, who co-ordinates the white-collar division. The department additionally benefits from the white-collar expertise of overarching litigation head Joseph Ashkenazi, who represented Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in proceedings regarding allegations of bribery and breach of trust.

Ilan Sofer & Co.’s exclusive focus on commercial and white-collar litigation is reflected in a white-collar practice that excels in representing high-profile business figures in criminal proceedings. The team also acts for individuals active in the political sphere. Founding partner and department head Ilan Sofer is commended for providing ‘unparalleled assistance to clients who find themselves in challenging situations’. Elad Beker, Guy Wilf and Jonathan Dori are also noted for white-collar crime cases and administrative enforcement proceedings.

Ravit Zemach, Law Office is a popular choice to represent business leaders, medical professionals, religious leaders and politicians, among others, in white-collar crime cases. The team covers a broad range of fraud, bribery, money laundering and tax evasion-related work, with its strong success rate standing as testament to its expertise in the area. Name partner Ravit Zemach is ‘incredibly meticulous and a very tough fighter’; she particularly stands out for her robust international experience.

S. Horowitz & Co fields a full-service white-collar crime and investigations practice that represents corporations, government entities, NGOs and prominent business figures in criminal proceedings. The team demonstrates extensive experience across all key pillars of white-collar crime law, with its recent work encompassing antitrust violations, tax offences, corruption and bribery cases and money laundering-related matters, among other areas. The group is led jointly by Pnina Sheffer-Emmanuel, who is ‘extremely thorough and bright’, and Amit Becher, who is particularly noted for financial crime cases.

‘A boutique firm with top-notch quality’, Vardi Leshem Ron, Law Office’s white-collar crime practice is a key pillar of its firm-wide offering. The group routinely represents suspects and defendants in investigations and criminal proceedings concerning a wide scope of matters, including fraud, bribery, antitrust violations, tax offences and securities-related cases. Alon Ron spearheads a team that also includes Ayelet Leshem — both specialise in criminal and civil litigation,

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.’s white-collar team stands out for its familiarity with the US legal system. The group advises on a steady stream of cross-border cases, including advising on investigations by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The department is led jointly by Zvi Gabbay, who is noted for securities-related enforcement proceedings, and Hadar Israeli, who handles a range of criminal, administrative and civil litigation — both are dual-qualified in Israel and New York.

Experienced in representing clients across all phases of a criminal proceeding, Gornitzky & Co.’s recent experience spans cases involving securities law violations, insider trading, money laundering, fraud and tax offences, among other matters. The team additionally stands out for its growing focus on occupational safety laws, where it advises industrial clients on criminal and administrative proceedings connected to work accidents. White-collar defence specialist Erez Harel is a key contact.

Krispin Rubinstein Blecher Law Offices’ white-collar crime practice forms a key part of its wider dispute resolution department and spans administrative and criminal proceedings. The team acts for a varied mix of senior business and public figures on cases relating to corruption, securities offences, antitrust violations and tax crimes, among others. Department head Roy Blecher is recognised for his experience in classified national security-related cases. Guy Zeevi is an increasingly prominent white-collar crime litigator.