The ‘thorough, creative, determined and professional’ practice at Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co handles an impressive breadth of work in the telecoms and media sector. The multi-disciplinary group is led by Shay Dayan, who handles major corporate and commercial transactions, and litigation and regulatory expert Hadas Bekel. Privacy and data protection specialist Lior Etgar, who frequently advises on regulatory matters involving the Ministry of Communications, also plays a key role in the practice, as does the ‘dedicated and hardworking’ Almog Gil-Or, Efrat Rosner, and Yael Zeira, who handle complex telecommunications, media, and defamation disputes. Bekel recently defended a major domestic telecoms company in a class action alleging violations of accessibility obligations.

FISCHER (FBC & Co.) boasts ‘a top-notch legal team that always knows how to offer practical solutions’. The firm has extensive experience in all aspects of the sector and its work for major domestic and international telecoms and media companies encompasses transactional and litigation advice, regulatory assistance, licensing, and support for the production, financing, and distribution of media content. ‘His creative solutions to dynamic market changes are impressive’, say clients of practice head and ‘market leader’ Yoram Bonen. Bones is supported by a deep bench of talent that includes litigator Yael Riemer; IP and IT specialist Amit Dat; experienced libel and media law expert Doron Kol; and cyber and IT practice head Omri Rachum-Twaig.

Gornitzky & Co. has ‘one of the finest legal teams in the industry, showcasing exceptional professionalism, precision, and innovative problem-solving’. The firm acts for a diverse range of companies in the areas of TV, cellular, satellite, internet, media, music, social media, and news. Clients praise the ‘deep industry knowledge and meticulous approach’ of managing partner and practice head Lior Porat, who has in-depth experience of key regulatory changes, acquisitions of both telecom and media assets, commercial transactions, and litigation. Key partner Asaf Avtuvi is an adviser to international and domestic TMT companies on M&A, procurement, development, and licensing issues. The ‘very talented’ senior associate Rebecca Genis Shepetovsky also plays a key role in the practice.

Krispin Rubinstein Blecher Law Offices is well known for ‘unwavering dedication to client service’. It is a key adviser to the main broadcast channels in Israel, as well as numerous content providers, production companies, and telecoms operators on regulatory matters, licensing, M&A deals, financing, data protection, and more. Its recent work on ground-breaking matters includes representing the main mobile network operators in a high-profile case regarding spectrum fees. The firm also acts for private equity funds and other entities investing in the telecoms market. Practice head Noga Rubinstein ‘brings a wealth of experience in navigating complex regulatory environments’. Head of the telecom team Mohannad Nasser, corporate partner Ortal Klein, and associate Yael Kobrovsky, who ‘demonstrates a remarkable ability to think creatively’, also play pivotal roles in the practice.

S. Horowitz & Co provides comprehensive legal services encompassing advice on broadcasting rights, privacy, data security, regulatory aspects and competition matters. Acting for Israel’s largest telecoms company, its leading news portal, and a range of international TMT companies, the firm also handles IP, finance, and commercial issues, as well as M&A transactions. Practice head Hagai Doron is ‘second-to-none in advising and representing in regulatory matters’. He recently acted for an anchor client in five class actions, as well as assisting it with antitrust issues. Pini Azaria is a key adviser to content providers including publishers, authors, and creators of educational material. Peers regard cybersecurity and privacy specialist Tomer Scheuerman as a major boon to the practice.

Arnon, Tadmor-Levy is a key adviser to public and private sector clients in the media and entertainment industries, notably companies involved in music, publishing, TV and radio, cinema, multimedia, and new media. The firm frequently acts for television channels and production companies specialising in television programmes. Its work spans regulatory and contract advice, as well as litigation, licensing, and the enforcement of IP rights. Head of the art and entertainment law department Ido Chitman, and litigators Ruth Loven and Edan Regev, are the principal contacts. The firm recently handled several class actions for one of the world’s biggest technology companies.

The technology practice at AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co is best known for its work on data privacy and cybersecurity, and it also handles some commercial and regulatory matters for domestic and international technology companies that are active in the media sector. Practice head Eyal Roy Sage and recently promoted partner Shir Shoshany-Katz, who frequently handles data privacy and security, as well as novel issues concerning artificial intelligence, are ‘pure professionals with the ability to deliver a fast legal opinion to the most complicated problems’.

ES Shimron, I Molho, Persky & Co ‘provides innovative, creative and solid legal work’. Practice head Dov Abramowitz is ‘always ready to dive into the depth of the situation’. He recently assisted one of the largest telecoms companies in Israel, along with its subsidiaries, with crucial matters concerning bilateral and international roaming agreements with foreign operators. Shira Schlaff is highly regarded for her work in commercial and corporate areas including technology licensing. Rachel Shay is the key contact for cross-border M&A and VC deals in this sector.

Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.'s work in the telecoms and media sector is broad in focus. In the broadcasting sector, it covers advice on media productions, local and cross-border content licensing, advertisement and marketing, M&A, commercial agreements, multimedia agreements, IP, and more. It is also a key adviser on telecoms regulation and contentious matters. Head of litigation Zvi Bar-Nathan, head of the industry and regulation team Benjamin Rotenberg, and lead corporate and capital markets partner Dubi Zoltak are the principal contacts. The firm also calls upon the regulatory expertise of Amir Vang, and IP partners Eyal Price and Sa’ar Plinner.

Herzog Fox & Neeman focuses predominantly on advising international companies active in the Israeli market, or new entrants seeking to navigate the changing regulatory landscape. While regulation is the key focus, the firm also handles M&A transactions in the sector, and assists with commercial agreements, licensing matters, and data protection. Regulatory specialist Ruly Ber leads the practice. He recently advised the local subsidiary of a global film and entertainment company on the implications of draft legislation from the Ministry of Communications.

The ‘highly professional, business-oriented’ practice at Meitar Law Offices is a key adviser to international companies doing business in Israel. Its recent work includes advising prominent social media companies on regulations, defending global technology companies in cross-border class actions, and providing commercial and licensing advice to domestic service providers. Practice head Yossi Abadi is a veteran of the domestic telecoms and media industry, having advised on many high-value M&A deals, complex regulatory matters, and litigation. Key partner Yoav Oestreicher is a well-known litigator whose cases encompass IP and privacy matters.

Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary has continued to invest in its practice since hiring James Raanan as its head of telecoms in 2022, and in 2024 it launched a new media and entertainment practice led by corporate and IP partner Yael David. Both work closely with managing partner Yoav Etzyon and hi-tech and VC specialist Ian Rostowsky. The firm, which is praised for its ‘ practical global advice and industry knowledge’, frequently acts for media and entertainment companies, mobile app developers, satellite transmission operators, and telecoms parts manufacturers.

Reingold Bassat Law Firm is a communications, media, and entertainment boutique that continues to grow its client base rapidly. Lead partners Ori Bassat, who is ‘smart, creative and sensitive’, and Ronen Reingold, a former chief legal advisor at the Israeli Broadcasting Authority, are specialists in this market, and frequently handle domestic and international production and licensing agreements, IP, commercial matters, and advice on broadcast regulation, as well as representing artists. ‘Their ability to respond quickly and immediately is highly important and valuable’, remark clients, who note that both partners are ‘very devoted to their clients’.

The ‘very knowledgeable' team at Shibolet & Co. is adept in regulatory and commercial matters, and its core strength is IP, in which lead partner Tamir Afori is a recognised expert. Recent notable work includes advice on performers’ rights and royalties for leading global music and video streaming services. It also counts high-profile satellite service providers, sports broadcasters, telecoms companies, and production companies among its clients. Litigator Nati Agmon also plays a key part in the practice.