Israeli companies continue to define the global frontier across cybersecurity, fintech, healthtech, AI, agritech and climate solutions. As these technologies mature, the primary challenge is no longer innovation but international integration. Entering new markets requires more than a strong product; it demands legal certainty, regulatory clarity and trusted frameworks that enable multinational collaboration. Over recent years, leading international law firms have become some of the most effective partners supporting overseas businesses — including Israeli firms — as they scale worldwide.
The world’s major legal services hubs are deeply international in scope. Many contribute tens of billions of dollars to their respective economies and export legal services globally, underpinning cross-border commerce and investment. Widely used legal systems — including English law, U.S. law, EU frameworks, and other internationally recognised jurisdictions — form the foundation of a significant share of global commercial agreements. For Israeli firms working to establish investor-friendly contracts, meet international standards or build governance structures recognizable across jurisdictions, global law firms provide some of the clearest and most efficient pathways.
A major factor behind their influence is the strategic support these firms offer to businesses entering new markets. Their regulatory expertise helps Israeli companies navigate complex frameworks ranging from data protection and AI governance to defence technology controls and medical device approvals. By coordinating compliance across multiple jurisdictions through a single legal partner, they reduce risk and accelerate expansion. International firms also assist in structuring mergers, acquisitions, partnerships and investment rounds, helping Israeli founders present deals in formats familiar to global investors. In addition, they provide guidance on employment, immigration and international hiring, secure visas for key personnel and build employment models suited for distributed teams. Their counsel on intellectual property, export controls and technology transfer is particularly valuable for cybersecurity, aerospace and dual-use technologies, where regulatory scrutiny is high.
The rapid growth of the global LawTech ecosystem further strengthens these connections. Across North America, Europe, Asia and beyond, hundreds of legal technology companies are reshaping how legal services are delivered. Tools powered by AI, digital identity systems, blockchain-enabled contracting and online dispute-resolution platforms resonate strongly with Israeli innovators. This shared appetite for technological disruption makes collaboration between Israeli scale-ups and international law firms both natural and productive.
The increasingly global nature of the legal profession also benefits companies entering new markets. Thousands of internationally qualified lawyers practice outside their home jurisdictions, while major law firms employ multinational teams capable of coordinating work across continents. These networks reach into the U.S., Europe, APAC, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, allowing Israeli companies to rely on a single partner capable of managing complex, multi-country expansion. For fast-growing tech firms scaling across several regions simultaneously, this cohesion is a major advantage.
Trade missions and economic offices worldwide have seen first-hand how valuable these relationships can be. International law firms frequently provide neutral venues for delegations, host roundtables, organise networking sessions and facilitate discussions, while opening access to their extensive client bases — often including the very corporate end-users Israeli companies aim to reach. Because many firms operate on a sector-agnostic basis, they can support a wide range of projects and introduce Israeli innovators to verticals they may not have previously considered. Indeed, a significant number of global firms maintain dedicated Israel desks and teams committed to supporting Israeli companies and clients. This often goes beyond legal work, extending into business development and the exploration of new opportunities.
Feel free to reach out to our team and our trade office throughJeremy Ungar via Jeremy.Ungar@israeltrade.gov.il to find out more about the sector.
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