With an economy driven by technology, Israel—often known as “Startup Nation”—is home to some 4,000 technology companies. Despite its small size, the country places high on all global rankings that measure advancements in such areas as innovation and artificial intelligence. And for more than a decade, Alston & Bird has served many of Israel’s most innovative technology companies as a multidisciplinary source of solutions to matters ranging from IP and finance to payment systems and regulatory compliance, as well as international trade, M&A, and antitrust, whether our client is doing business in the U.S., the EU, or other parts of the world.
Working with other members of our firm’s International Group, our Israel Team attorneys draw on the firm’s extensive global experience. This includes guiding you not only through privacy legislation such as the GDPR but also through emerging rules governing artificial intelligence. It includes helping you comply with U.S. regulations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and dealing with tariffs and sanctions imposed on and by other nations. And it includes working with you as you navigate various legal and political headwinds across the globe.
The rapid growth of Israel’s technology sector and the continued emergence of startup tech firms means that our network of Israeli contacts has broadened substantially over the years as entrepreneurs and in-house attorneys we’ve worked with have moved from company to company or gone on to launch their own endeavors. We also have experience working closely with every major Israeli law firm, providing seamless legal advice on both foreign and domestic issues.
We put this network to work for you, whether you’re an Israeli company wrestling with complicated legal challenges or a U.S. company looking for greater legal representation in Israel itself. Our extensive connections at both Israeli companies and Israeli law firms allow us to offer you unparalleled assistance, regardless of the nature of the matter at hand. Whether the assistance comes from within our firm or from our Israeli network, we have someone ready and able to help you.