Meir Linzen
Chairman
Meir Linzen is the chairman of Herzog Fox & Ne’eman, Israel’s largest and leading international law firm and head of the Tax, Private Client, Gaming & Gambling Departments. With over 40 years of experience, Meir is regarded as one of Israel’s leading tax experts. Meir headed the firm for over 20 years.
Meir heads the firm’s Tax Department, which is the largest and best-known in Israel. He specialises in tax planning for cross-border transactions and has particular expertise in tax issues relating to international mergers and acquisitions in Israel. The Tax Department, headed by Meir, has been involved in the tax aspects of some of the largest transactions in the Israeli market in recent years. These transactions often involve multinational corporations active in Israel and consequently, Meir advises on substantive tax issues with respect to acquiring local corporations as well as issues of transfer pricing, benefits for investors and employee benefits.
Meir has unparallelled experience and expertise in advising banks and multinational corporations with regards to their activities in Israel, as well as in advising private clients in their cross-border activities, including international tax and estate planning. Meir is among the leading and prominent lawyers in the E-Commerce field. In addition, due to his background in international law, Meir is also considered a leading expert in Public International Law and in Defence and Homeland Security.
“Outstanding knowledge of tax issues”
Chambers Global
“He’s bright, has wide knowledge and gets results in difficult circumstances”
Chambers Global
Chairman of the Board of Governors of Buchman Faculty of Law
- President of the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (IJL)
- Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the Israeli branch of International Fiscal Association (IFA)
- Chairman of the Tax Committee – Israel Bar Association.
- Chairman of the Trusts Committee - Israel Bar Association.
- Chairman of STEP Israel (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).
- Israel, 1982
- Tel Aviv University, LLB (cum laude)
- webinar – October 7 + 365
- Tax Controversy 2024
- Together we will overcome
- New Law Cancels Reporting Exemptions For New Immigrants And Mandate Reporting Of Beneficial Owners
- Proposed bill to cancel reporting exemptions for new immigrants and mandate reporting of beneficial owners
- The 10th IATI MNC Forum Annual Conference | 28.1.24
- Continued Updates and Reliefs in Light of the Security Situation – Taxes & Customs and the Legality of imports
- Updates and Reliefs In Light of the Security Situation – Taxes & Customs and the Legality of imports
- Chambers Private Wealth 2023 Global Practice Guide
- Boosting Growth: New Tax Exemption on Interest Income for Global Banks Lending to Israeli Tech Companies
- Important Update on Proposed Legislation regarding Israeli Tax Residency of Individuals
- Herzog’s Contribution to the Chambers GPG Tax Controversy 2023 Israel
- The Tax Authority Will Assign Numbers to Invoices in Transactions Between Dealers as Part of Its Fight Against Fictitious Invoices
- Herzog is a leading law firm in Israel
- Indirect Inputs Related to a “Meal” do not constitute Employee Benefits and are Deductible
- Updates for 2023 on VAT in connection with Activity in Commercial Real Estate: a New Reportable Position and New Case Law
- The Introduction of a New Customs Export System and the Extension of the Validity of Temporary Orders regarding Customs Duties Reductions
- Valuating IP that is Transferred Out of Israel – New Tel Aviv District Court Ruling
- Non-profit organizations will need to obtain approval from the Israel Tax Authority (VAT) to participate in government tenders as non-profit organizations
- Israel: Master File Requirements Finalized; Changes to Local File
- Israeli Exit Tax – from Enforcement Difficulties to Extensive Obligations on Taxpayers
- Legislation Updates: TP Study Requirements, Master File and CbCR
- New VAT Ruling of the Districts Court – Recognizing that Credit Notices may be Issued for “Bad Debt”
- Memorandum of Law to Amend the Land Taxation Law
- Broad Reforms concerning Fuel Taxation and Recognizing Fuel Expenditures
- New proposed legislation – Israel vat law for foreign digital services
- Draft Bill of Spousal Covenant
- More Interest on the Taxation of Carried Interest
- ITA published a new mandatory reportable tax position for import taxes: value of software imported with goods
- Managing Partner Meir Linzen Discusses the New UAE Law that Allows foreign ownership of businesses
- We are proud to take part in writing the Israeli Tax Law chapter for the prestigious The Legal 500 (Legalease) guide.
- Managing Partner Meir Linzen was part of a historic delegation to Dubai
- Herzog Fox & Neeman’s United Arab Emirates Practice
- Zero-rate VAT with respect to the provisions of services
- Managing partner, Meir Linzen, spoke to Globes about our work in the UAE and what the new agreement between the countries might bring
- Changes in the purchase tax rates for a second residential apartment
- Proud To Take Part in the Chambers Tax Controversy Guide 2020
- Court Recognizes Conditional Discounts for the Purpose of Customs and Purchase Tax Valuation
- Cancellation of Debt, Bad Debts, Bond Buy-Back and Debt Restructuring
- A New Tax Circular by the Israel Tax Authority Regarding the Burden of Proof in Transfer Pricing Audits
- Ratification of the New Tax Treaty between Israel and Australia
- Israel Corporate Tax
- New OECD Proposal for Taxing Digital Economy – The Israeli Tax Angle
- Client Update | New Significant District Court Ruling
- Chambers 2019 | Herzog Fox & Neeman Ranked Band-1 in 8 Practice Areas!
- Meir Linzen and Gilad Majerowicz Discuss Innovation in Israel with Korea’s Chosun Ilbo
- Annual Gathering: Association of Bi-National Chambers of Commerce
- Meir Linzen talks Tax at 2018 Israel Bar Association Conference
- New ITA Circulars Dealing with the Taxation of Private Equity and VC Funds, their Investors and Fund Managers
- Chambers Tax Guide 2018 | Law & Practice Chapter by Meir Linzen and Guy Katz
- Herzog Fox & Neeman Leads Israeli Market in 2018 Chambers Global Rankings
- Chambers Gaming, Gambling & Licensing Guide 2018 | Law & Practice Chapter by Meir Linzen and Yehoshua Shohat Gurtler
- Herzog Fox & Neeman’s Meir Linzen, Yuval Navot, and Dr. Ehab Farah Contribute to the Legal 500: 2nd Edition Tax Country Comparative Guide
- Calcalist Article | Managing Partner at Herzog Fox & Neeman, Meir Linzen: “Most of Our Activity Is Not Dependent on Government”
- A New Tax Reform in Israel
- Herzog Receives Top-Tier Rankings in Chambers HNW Guide 2024
- Herzog receives top rankings in the Legal 500 EMEA 2024 directory
- Herzog Fox & Neeman is ranked Band 1 in Chambers High Net Worth 2023 Guide
- Herzog is ranked Tier 1 in 15 practice areas by The Legal 500 EMEA 2023
- Herzog Fox & Neeman is Ranked Band 1 in Chambers High Net Worth 2022 Guide
- Herzog Fox Neeman is ranked in all 24 practice areas by The Legal 500 EMEA 2022
- Herzog Fox & Neeman is Ranked by Chambers Global for 2022
- Herzog Fox Neeman is Ranked by The Legal 500 for 2021
- Herzog Fox & Neeman is Ranked by Chambers Global for 2021
- Herzog Fox & Neeman is ranked by ITR 2021
- Herzog Fox & Neeman is Ranked Band 1 in Chambers High Net Worth 2020 Guide
- Herzog is the ITR European Awards 2020 Winner – Israel Tax Firm of the Year
- Herzog Fox & Neeman is Ranked by ITR for 2020
- Herzog Fox Neeman is Ranked by The Legal 500 for 2020
- Herzog Fox & Neeman is Ranked by Chambers Global for 2020
- Herzog Fox & Neeman is Ranked Band 1 in Chambers High Net Worth 2019 Guide
- Herzog Fox & Neeman is Ranked by ITR for 2019
- Herzog Named 2019 Israeli Firm of the Year in Taxation by the ITR
- Herzog Fox Neeman is Ranked by The Legal 500 for 2019
- Herzog Fox & Neeman is Ranked by Chambers Global for 2019
- Herzog Fox & Neeman is Ranked Band 1 in Chambers High Net Worth 2018 Guide
- Herzog Fox Neeman is Ranked by The Legal 500 for 2018
- Herzog Fox & Neeman is Ranked by Chambers Global for 2018
- Herzog Fox & Neeman is Ranked Band 1 in Chambers High Net Worth 2017 Guide
- Herzog Fox Neeman is Ranked by The Legal 500 for 2017
- Herzog Fox & Neeman is Ranked by Chambers Global for 2017
- Hall of Fame in Tax (The Legal 500 2024).
- Winner of Lexology Client Choice Awards 2024 in Corporate Tax in Israel.
- Ranked Senior Statesperson in Tax and Gaming & Gambling (Global wide) (Chambers Global 2024)
- Highly Regarded in Tax Controversy and Indirect Tax (ITR World Tax, 2024).
- Senior Statesperson in Private Wealth Law (Chambers High Net Worth 2023).
- Thought Leader in Private Client (Who's Who Legal 2023).
- Recommended in Corporate Tax - Advisory 2023 (Who's Who Legal 2023).
- Hall of Fame in Tax (The Legal 500 2023).
- Senior Statesperson in Tax and Gaming & Gambling (Global-Wide) (Chambers Global 2023).
- Recommended in Corporate Tax - Advisory 2022 (Who's Who Legal 2022).
- Expert Guide Tax Leading Advisor and Highly Regarded in Tax Controversy and Indirect Tax (ITR World Tax, 2023).
- Thought Leader in Private Client (Who's Who Legal 2022).
- Senior Statesperson in Private Wealth Law (Chambers High Net Worth 2022).
- Leading Individual in Tax (The Legal 500 2022).
- Senior Statesperson in both Tax and Gaming & Gambling (global-wide) (Chambers Global 2022).
- Thought Leader in Private Client (Who's Who Legal 2021).
- Recommended in Corporate Tax - Advisory 2021 (Who's Who Legal 2021).
- Thought Leader in Firm Management (Who's Who Legal 2021).
- Senior Statesperson in Private Wealth Law (Chambers High Net Worth 2021).
- Leading Individual in Tax (The Legal 500 2021).
- Senior statesperson in both Tax and Gaming & Gambling (global-wide) (Chambers Global 2021).
- Highly Regarded in Tax Controversy and Indirect Tax (ITR World Tax, 2021).
- Senior Statesperson in Private Wealth Law (Chambers High Net Worth 2020).
- Highly Regarded in Tax Controversy and Indirect Tax (ITR World Tax, 2020).
- Leading Individual in Tax (The Legal 500 2020).
- Senior statesperson in both Tax and Gaming & Gambling (global-wide) (Chambers Global 2020).
- Tax Expert (Tax Expert Guide 2020).
- Accepted the award 'Israel Tax Firm of the Year' on behalf of the firm (ITR European Tax Awards 2020).
- Global Elite Thought Leader in Private Client (Who's Who Legal 2020).
- Thought Leader in Private Client (Who's Who Legal 2020).
- Thought Leader in Corporate Tax (Who's Who Legal 2020).
- Tax Experts Guides (LMG 2020)
- Senior Statesperson in Private Wealth Law (Chambers High Net Worth 2019).
- Highly Regarded in Tax Controversy (ITR World Tax, 2019).
- Ranked in Tax (The Legal 500 2019).
- Senior statesperson in both Tax and Gaming & Gambling (global-wide) (Chambers Global 2019).
- Accepted the award 'Israel Tax Firm of the Year in Taxation' on behalf of the firm (ITR European Tax Awards 2019).
- Global Elite Thought Leader in Private Client (Who's Who Legal 2019).
- Recommended in Corporate Tax - Advisory (Who's Who Legal 2019).
- Senior Statesperson in Private Wealth Law (Chambers High Net Worth 2018).
- Ranked in Tax (The Legal 500 2018).
- Senior statesperson in both Tax and Gaming & Gambling (global-wide) (Chambers Global 2018).
- Senior Statesperson in Private Wealth Law (Chambers High Net Worth 2017).
- Ranked in Tax (The Legal 500 2017).
- Senior statesperson in both Tax and Gaming & Gambling (global-wide) (Chambers Global 2017).