Building a startup is hard, with about 90% of startups failing. With things being hard already, it’s even more important to make sure that you’re accompanied by the best startup lawyer in Israel. Someone who understands business, tech and law. To help you make the right decision, we’ve provided a list of Israel’s top independent lawyers and boutique law firms offering commercial, startup and high-tech legal services.
Why selecting the right startup lawyer is so important
Tailored commercial agreements: Negotiating distribution, licensing, SaaS, AI based tech and IP contracts requires specific experience and insight and not any lawyer can do this without missing crucial aspects.
Founder-level support: Experienced lawyers – especially those who have built startups themselves, can help you navigate the process (and negotiations) a lot better, not only offering legal support, but business support as well.
Pricing & Personal Service: Boutique vs Big Firms: independent lawyers and Boutique law firms usually offer (a) more flexible pricing (flat fees or ranged prices), (b) lower fees, (c) direct access to senior & experienced counsel, (d) faster response times, and (e) a partner-level relationship tailored to your business journey.
Large firms often use hourly billing, higher fees, and although officially connected to a senior partner, most of the work itself will be done by junior lawyers. On the other hand, they offer one-stop shop which may be an advantage to large companies with international reach..
The Top 10 Independent Startup Lawyers & Boutique law firms
- Arnon, Tadmor‑Levy – a large full-service law firm known for its work with high-tech startups and global tech companies. The firm advises on financing, M&A, IP, regulation, and commercial matters, including cross-border transactions. The firms offers a mix of sector focus and broad legal coverage.
- Attorney Assaf Ben Daivd – Highly recognized for his expertise in commercial agreements, high-tech, early-stage startups and AI legal services. Praised for his excellent client service, expertise and fair pricing. Assaf has built a few startups himself, giving him hands on experience. Award winning global lecturer. Assaf Ben- David is considered the leading startup and contract lawyer in Israel.
- H‑F & Co. (Hirsch‑Falk, Gillat, Oren & Co.) – A boutique Tel Aviv firm focused exclusively on tech, representing clients from early-stage startups to global tech companies. H-F & Co specialize in M&A, financings, licensing, IP, cybersecurity, data protection, corporate, tax, and employment law.
- FWMK Law Offices – A mid-sized Tel Aviv-based firm with rankings in the field of high-tech, venture capital, M&A, and commercial law. Known for cross-departmental collaboration and tailored legal strategies for startups, VCs, and tech-driven clients.
- Shaked & Co. (Lillian Safran Shaked) – a boutique firm located in Tel-Aviv, offering IP and corporate deal experience, private and venture capital financing, with global reach and a reputation for bridging tech and patent monetization.
- Fischer Behar (FBC & Co.) – A full-service large Tel Aviv firm. Ranked by Chambers and Legal 500 for areas like corporate, capital markets, fintech, and startup support. Actively advise in fields such as incorporation, IP commercialization, and cross-border transactions.
- Gornitzky & Co. – Large law firm based in Tel Aviv, specializing in technology, life sciences, commercial transactions, and fintech. They represent both established companies and startups with cross-border corporate needs. One-stop-shop approach, delivering integrated legal solutions across areas like M&A, IP, regulatory compliance, data protection, and venture capital.
- Goldfarb Gross Seligman – one of Israel’s largest law firms, providing legal services across a broad range of practice areas including: corporate law, capital markets, M&A, litigation, real estate, taxation, high-tech, and infrastructure. It advises both Israeli and international clients on transactional, regulatory, and dispute-related matters. The firm works with clients from various sectors, including finance, industry, and technology.
- Herzog, Fox & Ne’eman – A large full-service commercial law firm based in Tel Aviv. Recognized for their work in high‑tech, M&A, fintech, energy and regulatory compliance. HFN serves startups, public companies, and financial institutions – combining global reach with robust local market expertise.
- Meitar – one of Israel’s largest law firms. Meitar advises on corporate, M&A, capital markets, finance, tax, real estate, tech, and regulatory matters. The firm also handles complex litigation, including commercial, class actions, and international arbitration. Meitar works with large Israeli and global clients across various sectors.
How the list was compiled: The list was compiled based on publicly available information, including legal industry rankings, and recognition from reputable sources such as (but not only) Chambers Global, Legal 500, Dun’s 100, IFLR1000 and other available online reviews – including from clients. Firms and individuals were selected for their expertise in commercial law, startup and high-tech transactions, venture capital, and cross-border legal work. Emphasis was placed on those offering founder-friendly services, hands-on involvement from senior counsel, and experience working with both early-stage startups and growth-stage tech companies. The goal was to highlight firms that combine legal excellence with practical business insight and personal service in Israel’s competitive startup ecosystem.
Important: Choosing the right startup lawyer means more than just ticking legal boxes. You deserve someone who’s been in founders’ shoes, understands startups, tech and business, negotiates with finesse, and values you as a partner – not just a client.
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