Legal Help in English, from the First Call
Kobi Bell Law Firm works with clients fully in English as well as in Hebrew: meetings, phone calls, WhatsApp messages and written updates. Israeli courts, the Land Registry (Tabu) and government offices work in Hebrew, so we explain every document, deadline and step to you in English before you sign or decide anything.
Many of our English-speaking clients are new immigrants, families who have lived in Israel for years and still prefer to handle legal matters in English, and Israelis and foreign residents who live abroad and own property or have a case in Israel.
Buying or Selling an Apartment in Israel
Before you sign, we check the real estate transaction in full: the Tabu extract and the rights in the property, the draft purchase agreement, the caveat (he'arat azhara) that protects your payments, and the taxes on the deal. Purchase tax depends on the buyer's status, so new immigrants and residents abroad should check their status before signing.
Buying from a developer has its own rules: the Sale Law guarantee for every payment, the technical specification, the delivery date and compensation for late delivery. See apartment buyers vs. developers and construction defects.
Wills and Inheritance with Family Abroad
When an heir lives abroad, the estate in Israel still requires an Israeli succession order or probate order, usually from the Registrar of Inheritance. We handle the application, the notices and any objection, and the steps that follow, such as registering or selling an inherited apartment, while you stay where you are. What to sign, where to sign it and which law applies: inheriting in Israel from abroad.
We also draft wills for clients with assets in Israel, and represent heirs in objections to a will. More in wills and inheritance.
Claims, Contracts and Employment
The firm's core work is civil litigation: bringing and defending claims, appeals and arbitration. We also draft and review contracts and represent employees and employers in employment matters, all with explanations and updates in English.
Meeting in Modiin, Tel Aviv or by Video
We meet at our two branches in Modiin-Maccabim-Reut, at our Tel Aviv branch in the WE Towers, or by video call from anywhere in Israel or abroad. Documents can be sent in advance on WhatsApp or by email. Contact us or read how we work with clients across Israel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work with you entirely in English?
Yes. Meetings, calls, messages and written updates can all be in English. Documents filed with Israeli courts and authorities are in Hebrew, and we explain each one to you in English before it is signed or filed.
Do I have to come to Israel to sign documents?
Often not. Many documents can be signed remotely. Some must be signed before a lawyer, a notary or witnesses, and we will tell you in advance which ones and how to sign them where you are.
Are court hearings held in English?
Hearings in Israeli courts are generally held in Hebrew. We represent you in court and explain everything in English. If you need to testify, the court can arrange an interpreter.