Now that Israel has opened up its legal sector to foreign attorneys, some New York firms have plunged into a process they hope will bring more Israeli business.
Until recently, there was no law permitting foreign attorneys to advise Israeli clients in the country. As part of new regulations finalized last year, Israel now allows foreign attorneys and firms, after they complete a lengthy application process, to advise clients in Israel on matters relating to foreign laws. Foreign attorneys cannot advise clients on Israeli law.
