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Mordehay (Moti) Malca
Partner
Amit Steinman
Co-Managing Partner
Avner Itzhaki
Partner
Miriam Zaltsman
Partner

Our High-Tech and Innovation practice provides comprehensive legal counsel throughout the entire business lifecycle of technology companies, from initial formation through growth, financing, commercialization, and exit.

We represent founders, startups, scale-ups, established technology companies, investors, and multinational corporations across diverse technology sectors, aligning our legal strategies with our clients’ business objectives and growth trajectories.

We serve clients ranging from early-stage startups to industry-leading technology companies operating across multiple sectors including artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, blockchain, biotechnology, cybersecurity, software development, and emerging technologies. With extensive cross-border capabilities, we support Israeli companies expanding globally and international entities entering Israel’s vibrant innovation ecosystem. Our multidisciplinary approach combines deep technical understanding with commercial pragmatism.

 

Our team guides founders and emerging companies through critical formation stages including entity structuring, intellectual property protection, and founder relationships, while supporting more established clients with strategic transactions, capital raising, regulatory compliance, international expansion, and successful exit strategies through M&As or IPOs.

Core Capabilities

  • Strategic Formation and Structuring: Advising on choosing the best structure and jurisdiction, entity formation, IP protection strategies, and founder agreements tailored to technology companies’ specific needs.
  • Capital Raising: Comprehensive support through seed funding, venture capital rounds, growth equity, and pre-IPO financing, as well as through receipt of governmental grants (including Israel Innovation Authority grants).
  • Technology Commercialization: IP licensing, technology transfer agreements, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
  • M&A and Exit Planning: Transaction structuring, drafting and negotiations, due diligence, regulatory approvals, and post-merger integration.
  • Regulatory Navigation: Compliance strategies for evolving regulations across jurisdictions, including data protection, privacy, and sector-specific requirements.
  • Cross-Border Operations: Strategic guidance for international market entry, foreign subsidiary establishment, global compliance frameworks, and multi-jurisdictional transactions.

“Lawyers stand out for their professionalism, availability, ability to dive into details and provide legal services adjusted to client's stage and scope of business”.

Legal 500

Our practice is distinguished by its holistic approach to technology law, combining deep sector expertise with practical business insight. We measure our success by our clients’ commercial achievements, not just legal outcomes. We’re uniquely positioned to guide clients through Israel’s dynamic innovation ecosystem while facilitating international expansion and cross-border transactions. Our attorneys maintain close relationships with key stakeholders in the technology ecosystem, including investors, strategic partners, and regulators, creating business opportunities and strategic advantages beyond traditional legal services.

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AI Commercial and Regulation
Biotech
Blockchain and Crypto Assets
Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits and Esops
Fintech
Growth and Startup Companies
Technology Transactions
Venture Capital

Related Expertise

Employment
Information Technology, Data and Privacy
Intellectual Property
Tax
Commercial Transactions
Cybersecurity
Data Protection and Privacy
Designs
Drugs and Food
Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits and Esops
Information Technology & Digital Transformation
Intellectual Property Disputes
Licensing Agreements and Strategic Alliances
Life Science Transactions

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Hi-Tech & Innovation

Sub-Expertise

AI Commercial and Regulation
Biotech
Blockchain and Crypto Assets
Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits and Esops
Fintech
Growth and Startup Companies
Technology Transactions
Venture Capital

Related Expertise

Employment
Information Technology, Data and Privacy
Intellectual Property
Tax
Commercial Transactions
Cybersecurity
Data Protection and Privacy
Designs
Drugs and Food
Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits and Esops
Information Technology & Digital Transformation
Intellectual Property Disputes
Licensing Agreements and Strategic Alliances
Life Science Transactions

contact the department >

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Tax Advise to the New HNW

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TAX NEWSFLASH – DECEMBER 2025

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Aviation Law: Israel

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Understanding the Belt & Road Initiative and its impact in Israel

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TAX NEWSFLASH – NOVEMBER 2025

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Taxation of Stock Options for Employees Who Became Israeli Residents

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TAX NEWSFLASH – OCTOBER 2025

Don’t miss our latest insights on (1) the final opportunity for tax benefit in asset transfers to shareholders, (2) new ITA circulars on undistributed profits, and (3) Israel’s draft bill for Pillar Two implementation.
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Did Your Israeli Partner Go Bankrupt? Here’s What You Need to Know

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From Patents That Save Lives to Patents That Save the Planet: AIPPI’s Landmark Resolution on Compulsory Licensing

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Authorship’s Future: AIPPI’s 2025 Resolution and AI-Era Copyright

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TAX NEWSFLASH – AUGUST 2025

Are you prepared for significant Israeli tax changes?
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Legal Expenses’ Duties in Israeli Liability Insurance Law: A Landmark Supreme Court Ruling

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TAX NEWSFLASH – JULY 2025

On 2 July 2025, a Memorandum of Law for Amendment of the Income Tax Ordinance (Residency of an Individual), 5785-2025 was published for public comment (“the Memorandum of Law”).
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Multi-Party Computation (MPC) Wallets and the Evolving Regulatory Landscape in the United States

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Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI Models Adopted: What You Need to Know Now

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Reverse Solicitation under MiCA: Navigating the Complexities

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Intellectual Property in Insolvency Proceedings

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Israel Enhances Reliance Policy – Medical Devices May Be Registered Based on Foreign Regulatory Authorities’ Approvals

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S. Horowitz is Proud to Unveil its New Branding

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TAX NEWSFLASH – JUNE 2025

Following the outbreak of the “Rising Lion Operation” (the War) and given the security situation in which the country finds itself, the Israel Tax Authority (ITA) published a series of significant easements concerning the deadlines for reporting and the payment
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TAX NEWSFLASH – MAY 2025

Eilat resident or temporary visitor? A new ruling hones the criteria for application of the VAT exemption on service providers in Eilat.
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Copyrighted Works and Training AI Models: The U.S. Copyright Office’s Position

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TAX NEWSFLASH – APRIL 2025

Publication of income tax circular – liquidation and the transfer of assets to shareholders under the temporary provision.
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AI in Finance: Navigating the Revolution in Israel’s Financial Sector

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Employee Stock Options – Mechanism for Accelerating the Vesting Period

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TAX NEWSFLASH – MARCH 2025

On 27 February 2025, the Israel Tax Authority (“the ITA”) published a draft Circular for public comments on the attribution of income to R&D centres. This Circular, to the extent it becomes binding, is expected to have considerable importance for
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U.S. Court: Copyright Protection Requires a Human Author

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TAX NEWSFLASH – February 2025

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Israel’s New AML Directives for Payments

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Lexology: Class Actions in Israel

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TAX NEWSFLASH – DECEMBER 2024

After a steadfast struggle with the ministry of finance. An agreed upon compromise is apparent following which amendment of the law for the taxation of “locked in profits” may be narrowed dramatically.
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U.S. Court Overrules Tornado Cash Sanctions

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NFTs Under the Knife

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Webinar: Patent Disclosure Requirements and Consequences of Non Compliance

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Lexology In-Depth: Aviation Law – Edition 13

How has Israel’s aviation sector navigated unprecedented transformation and challenges?
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TAX NEWSFLASH – NOVEMBER 2024

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AIPPI Answer the Core Questions of Parody defence in Copyright

The International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) has taken a significant step toward harmonizing the defense of parody in copyright law.
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AIPPI Tackles Unfounded IP Infringement Allegations

The Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle (AIPPI), or the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property
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Navigating AI Regulation in Israel: Legal Insights

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TAX NEWSFLASH – SEPTEMBER 2024

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FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule is Set Aside by Court: Key Takeaways

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Tax Newsflash – August 2024

The Ministry of Finance recently published a notice stating that it has been decided to postpone the date for implementation of the provisions
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Israeli crypto Tax – a Snapshot

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TAX NEWSLETTER – JULY 2024

A ruling of the Tel Aviv District Court was recently published in connection with four appeals filed by Western Digital Israel Ltd.
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In brief: Construction Disputes in Israel

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