Professional Experience
J.J. Marx Law Office
2003 – Present
- Specializing in real estate law, corporate transactions, and commercial litigation.
- Provide tailored legal solutions to English-speaking clients, focusing on real estate transactions, taxation, and corporate structuring in Israel.
- Regularly advise on issues related to Israeli land taxes, such as capital gains tax and purchase tax for international clients.
- Drafted, executed, probated, and litigated wills and estates, ensuring adherence to Israeli inheritance law while providing comprehensive guidance on local succession planning and the protection of heirs' rights.
- Handle complex legal matters, including private placements, corporate governance, and high-profile real estate transactions.
- Expert in managing contentious probate and estate disputes, representing both beneficiaries and executors in complex inheritance cases.
Corporate General Counsel
- Provide legal counsel on corporate governance, commercial agreements, intellectual property (IP) protection, regulatory matters, and business development.
- Oversee legal compliance for pharmaceutical and innovation-focused companies.
- Engage in corporate structuring, regulatory advice, and commercial contracts.
Audit Committee Member
Various Non-Profit Organizations
- Serve on audit committees for several non-profit organizations, providing oversight and governance support.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
2018
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
1996
Certifications
- Member of the Israeli Bar – 1997
- Member of the New York Bar – 2002
- Certified to Administer Durable Power of Attorney in Israel – 2017
Teaching and Lecturing Experience
Lecturer
Ono Academic College
2003 – 2019
- Taught corporate law for over 16 years.
- Delivered guest lectures at various institutions, including the Lander Institute.
Military Service
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Tank Corps
Areas of Expertise
- Real Estate Law: Purchase/Sale Transactions, Taxation, Litigation, Urban Renewal Projects
- Wills & Inheritances: Drafting, Execution, Probate, Estate Litigation, Succession Planning
- Litigation: Commercial Disputes, Real Estate and Inheritance Disputes, High-Profile Cases
- Corporate Law: Private Placements, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Commercial Contracts
- Pharmaceutical Law: IP Protection, Corporate Strategy