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DAN HAY & CO.
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Tech and Data

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Corporate & IP

Tech transactions IP contracts & consultation Sports-law

Corporate & IP

Tech transactions IP contracts & consultation Sports-law
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IT & Data Protection

International Data Protection (GDPR, CCPA, HIPPA, etc.) Compliance & legal consultation DP/IT contracts

IT & Data Protection

International Data Protection (GDPR, CCPA, HIPPA, etc.) Compliance & legal consultation DP/IT contracts
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Litigation

Class actions Communications & Spam IP & DP Litigation Defamation claims Consumer protection

Litigation

Class actions Communications & Spam IP & DP Litigation Defamation claims Consumer protection
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DPO

Our firm provides DPO services, in accordance with Article 37 of the GDPR and with the opinion of the Israeli Authority for the Protection of Privacy.

DPO

Our firm provides DPO services, in accordance with Article 37 of the GDPR and with the opinion of the Israeli Authority for the Protection of Privacy.
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About Us

Dan Hay and Co. Law firm, founded 1991, is a boutique law firm, located at the heart of the diamond-exchange district, ranked Tier 1 on Dun’s 100, and a leader in Israeli technology, cyber and privacy law. The firm advises clients on a vast range of corporate and commercial legal issues, focusing primarily on data and privacy protection, data security, high-tech law, telecommunications, defamation, commercial litigation and class actions. The development and leading positioning of the firm in these fields is, partially, credited to its unique involvement in the Israeli legislative processes in the areas of privacy, data protection and telecommunications, as well as the publication of various textbooks and commentaries published by adv. Hay, the founding and managing partner of the firm. The firm’s long-standing role as advisor to Israel’s leading corporations as well as governmental officials and institutions in the areas of data and cyber security have also contributed to its established reputation. The firm offers a full range of legal services with respect to data and privacy matters, including corporate governance advisory, commercial negotiations, transactional structuring, litigation, and government relations. Amongst its regular clients are some of the largest corporations in the Israeli market – banks, insurance, financial, telecommunications firms, health-care organizations, retail, fashion and textile companies, food producers and distributors, and many more.

Our firm strongly believes that each client needs bespoke legal advice suited to meet its own needs and goals. Our main agenda is to ensure our advice enables our clients to achieve their objectives.

Team

Dan Hay Bio

Dr. Adv. Dan Hay

Founding Partner

Adv. Naomi Assia

Of Counsel

Adv. Daniel Efrati

Partner, Head of High-Tech Department

בן בהרב

Adv. Ben Baharav

Head of Financial Data Department

Adv. Tomer Arad

Head of Litigation Department

Adv. Idan Zur

Head of AI & IDP Department

Adv. Adi Goshen

Head of the Trademark Division

Naomi Helfand

Head of the Patent Division

Adv. Kfir Wittman

Litigation Department

Adv. Gabriel Labaton

Commercial Department, Cyber

Adv. Hagar Amit

Financial Data Department

Adv. Yair Ben Shlomo

Commercial, High-tech & IP

Adv. Gilad Malki

AI & IDP Department

Adv. Inbal Dror

Commercial Department

עדי-טפר-אברבוך

Adv. Adi Teper Averbuc

High-Tech Department

ליאם חזן

Adv. Liam Hazan

Financial Data Department

רועי דיין

Adv. Roei Dayan

AI & IDP Department

תומר פינקלשטיין

Adv. Tomer Finkelstein

AI & IDP Department

Niv Elzam

Intern

Shahar Pasternak

Intern

Career

Work has never really been just work, and our firm has always been a family.
What is it like working at Dan Hay? Well, we take it as the quality of life in and around it – you will work hard.
Get ready to dig in and learn from some of the most talented, interesting, intellectually curious, creative minds in the legal profession. We push boundaries, we’ll push yours too. In and out of the office – See the world, take risks – give back. Learn another language. Go Out. Come back. Keep yourself energized and be happy you’re part of the family.

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12 Abba Hillel Silver St.,
Ramat Gan 5250606

Phone: +972-3-6005777

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Corporate & IP

Our firm advises corporate companies and high-tech companies with complex commercial transactions, including licensing deals (including sales and purchases of different technologies and intellectual property), with a strong focus on SaaS, internet and mobile activities (among them – e-commerce and payment solutions, both on national and international scope), vendors agreements, development and supply arrangements. The firms has vast experience in negotiating and structuring complex collaborations, IP licensing transactions, distribution & OEM agreements, and a wide range of other commercial transactions.

Moreover, given our expertise in the Online & E-commerce activity, our team has developed a special expertise with regard to consumer protection, and advises our business clients regularly on compliance issues with that regard.

On the Sports section – Our firm has been representing the biggest names in the Israeli sports industry – individual athletes, teams. clubs and agents. The firms focuses on the commercial aspect, with sponsorship agreements, employment agreements between the athlete and club or management. The firm also represents sports-agents, clubs and individuals in complex legal matters and disputes in the relevant tribunals and other legal proceedings.

IT & Data Protection

Our Firm has one of the biggest and most well-known teams in Israel withing the field of data and data protection, with many years of experience.

We are the go-to firm for pragmatic, expert-informed data protection advice, as our clients know that in every data protection issue – our recommendation and advice will be tailored fit to their needs. We have collaborations in place both with cyber-security companies, which help us provide a top to bottom compliance and advisory project. Moreover – Our firm has close relations and collaborations with foreign international law firms, based in the Eu and the US, which allows us to provide a ‘premium’ service, with a local-foreign validity, to those in need.

Our team provides commercial and corporate guidance with regard to Israeli, European and other international regulations (GDPR, CCPA, BIPA, HIPPA, COPPA, Russian data laws, etc.) and legal requirements on databases, data protection, security, databases registration, cross border data transfer, data mapping and marketing activities.

We constantly draft and negotiate web and apps terms of use, privacy notices, data security policies and procedures, data protection and IT agreements, advise on complex privacy matters, spam issues, cyber security and provide regulatory consulting to a vast range of clients, some in highly-regulated industries – telecom and internet providers, finance, products and developments regulated under national-security export act, e-commerce and consumer protection  and other commercial companies and start-ups.

Our firms also has vast experience is handling data breach incidents and responses to enforcement authorities, cyber and spam litigation and and privacy-related litigation.

Litigation

We draw upon our extensive experience, trusted judgment and insight to develop a customized strategy—always with your specific business objectives at top of our mind.

Our dispute resolution team employ the most appropriate tools and strategies for each stage of the process and each unique situation. With skillful and persuasive advocacy in and our of the courtroom,we will maximize the circumstances for a successful outcome. Our team has vast experience in defamation, IP&DP litigation, spam and consumer protection litigation, and regularly defends on class actions.

We are here to secure your media assets and reputation against those who threaten and intimidate you. We have deep knowledge of the media industry as you navigate from pre-publication through to court action, judgment or settlement.

We assist our clients – manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers of consumer products to navigate within the regulatory landscape, including their interactions with local regulators.

We are the go-to firm for businesses facing high-stakes cases. We regularly defend against product liability and consumer protection lawsuits, including  class actions, arising from both tort liability and regulatory violations.

DPO

Our firm provides DPO services, in accordance with Article 37 of the GDPR and with the opinion of the Israeli Authority for the Protection of Privacy.

The firm’s staff provides the services of a privacy officer and an experienced designated data protection officer (DPO), implements a regular privacy survey in the organization, prepares custom-made enforcement plans and provides clients with a complete package of data protection and privacy services to meet the requirements of Israeli and international laws.

The firm has expertise in Israeli and international law in the field of data protection and provides assistance to businesses in meeting all legal data protection requirements, including the Israel Privacy Protection Law, GDPR, CPRA, HIPAA, PIPEDA and more.

Dr. Adv. Dan Hay

Founding Partner

Dan Hay Bio
Dan@hay-law.com

Dan is the founding partner and head of Dan Hay & Co., one of Israel’s leading law firms in the fields of privacy protection, personal data, data security, cyber law, and intellectual property.

One of Israel’s most prominent, senior and skilled attorneys in privacy, data protection, and cyber law. Advises a wide range of organizations, including banks, insurance companies, retail chains, distributors, telecommunications companies, and healthcare organizations. The firm’s philosophy, established by Dan in 2005, is to enable processes rather than hinder them.

Specializes also in intellectual property, sports law, litigation in the firm’s areas of expertise, with a focus on class actions, privacy protection, copyright law, and defamation, as well as serving as an arbitrator and mediator in these fields.

As a former member of the Public Council for Privacy Protection (2007–2012) and the longstanding chairman of the Privacy Protection Committee at the Israel Bar Association (2005–2024), Dan has extensive experience in legislative counseling. He played a key role in major legislative efforts, including amendments to the Privacy Protection Law (2007, 2011, and 2024), Criminal Procedure Law – Telecommunications Data (2007), the implementation of the Privacy Protection (Information Security) Regulations (2017), and the enactment of the Credit Data Law (2018).

Represented the Israel Bar Association in the Knesset on matters such as data protection and wiretapping. He is a member of the Englerd Committee(2010-2023), which published recommendations on legislative amendments regarding the publication of court decisions (2023), where he also led the minority opinion within the committee.

Education

  • PhD in Law, Reichman University (2023) – Was a graduate of the university’s second doctoral program.
  • A – Graduated summa cum laude in Law and technology, at the Reichman University (2020).
  • B – Tel Aviv University (1988)

 

Books and Publications

Personal Data Laws: Privacy to Property (2024, Nevo Publishing)

Theory of the Message – Between Direct Mail and Spam (2012, Vital Publishing)

Telecommunications Data in Israel (2011, Vital Publishing)

Privacy Protection in Israel (2006, Milga Publishing)

Academic activity

Dan lectures in various forums and leads three courses and a seminar at the Faculty of Law and the School of Communication at Reichman University, as well as at the Faculty of Law at the College of Management.

Adv. Naomi Assia

Of Counsel

naomia@hay-law.com

Naomi is an experienced attorney specializing in intellectual property, computer and internet law, corporate law, and commercial law. Her expertise includes trademarks, patents, industrial designs, and copyrights, as well as advising companies on the development, protection, and commercialization of intellectual property and technology.

Naomi Assia has extensive experience in the fields of high-tech and commercial law, with a particular focus on computer and internet law, alongside her specialization in intellectual property law. Over the years, she has advised a diverse range of companies, including international corporations, startups, and various other businesses. Her areas of expertise enable her to provide a wide range of legal services, including consulting, founders’ agreements, negotiations with investors, drafting capital-raising agreements, and ongoing legal counsel across numerous fields. Additionally, Naomi supports her clients in the development and protection of intellectual property and technology, as well as in the commercialization stages of their intellectual property and technology assets. She provides these services in matters related to copyrights, patents, trademarks, and designs, both in Israel and internationally. Adv. Naomi Assia is also a speaker on these topics at conferences in Israel, the United States, Korea, and Europe.

At the beginning of 2024, Naomi’s prestigious firm merged with Dan Hay & Co., enhancing the firm’s standing in technology law, intellectual property, and commercial law. Following the merger, Naomi transitioned to serve as a senior advisor to the firm.

Naomi also serves as an arbitrator and mediator in the fields of IP and technology, representing clients in international organizations such as WIPO and Isoc.

Education

LLB in Law from Tel Aviv University, 1977.

Publications and Professional Engagements

  • Spearheading significant legislative initiatives, including the Copyright Act (2007), the Computers Act (1995), and the Electronic Signature Act (2001).
  • Chair of the Technology Committee at the Israeli Bar Association, 1995–2005.
  • Authored the books “Computer Law – Practice and Case Law” and “Computer Law – Internet and Communications”, first published in 1987 with 13 updates.
  • Publishing numerous articles, including “Copyrights in Software” in a book honoring Adv. Meir Gabay, edited by Aharon Barak.
  • Delivering lectures at international conferences, such as ITechLaw and IBA’s Technology M&A Conferences.
Professional Affiliations and Licensing
  • Member of the Israeli Bar Association (since 1981).
  • Former Chair of the Israeli branch of ALAI (until 2018).
  • Member of AIPPI, INTA, and iTechLaw.
  • Certified arbitrator and mediator with WIPO and Isoc.

Adv. Daniel Efrati

Partner, Head of High-Tech Department (Commercial law, Israeli Data, Cyber & IP)

daniel@hay-law.com

Daniel is an experienced lawyer with extensive expertise in the fields of privacy, cybersecurity, IP, and commercial law. Daniel specializes in privacy compliance, intellectual property rights, corporate law, contract management, complex transactions, tender processes, consumer protection and related fields.

In his role, Daniel advises a variety of prominent corporations both in Israel and internationally, including across the media, biomedical, communications, technology, automotive import, and large retail sectors, as well as government entities, manufacturers, distributors, and more.

Prior to joining our team, Daniel completed his internship and worked as an senior associate in a leading law firm.

Education

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Summa Cum Laude, Hebrew University of Jerusalem;
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), with distinction, Tel Aviv University.
Memberships

Member of the Israel Bar Association

Ben Baharav, Adv.

Head of the Financial Data Department

בן בהרב
ben@hay-law.com

Ben leads the Financial Data Department in our firm and has a vast expertise in the fields of commercial law and privacy and cyber, with an emphasis on financial regulation applicable to financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies and investment firms.

Ben specializes in privacy compliance, intellectual property rights, contracts law and related fields.

 In his role, Ben advises a variety of corporations on regulatory compliance, risk management, complex compliance projects and enforcement matters, databases and all privacy matters applicable to various commercial engagements.

Prior to Prior to joining the firm, Ben worked as a lawyer for the most prominent law firms in Israel.

 Education 

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.),  Magna  Cum Laude, Reichman University 

 Memberships

Member of the Israel Bar Association

Tomer Arad, Adv.

Head of Litigation Department

tomera@hay-law.com

Tomer specializes in commercial and civil litigation, in particular, handling class actions at all stages of the case, dispute resolution, and represents clients in courts at all levels.

Represents the firm’s clients in courts, arbitration, and mediation proceedings across a wide range of areas.

Among other things, handles the representation of defendants in class action lawsuits, business disputes, privacy cases, defamation cases, internet-related claims, intellectual property disputes, consumer protection claims, and various other legal fields.

Provides ongoing legal advice to the firm’s clients and efficiently negotiates to achieve the best possible results, according to their needs

Before joining the firm’s team, Worked as a lawyer in the litigation department of one of the largest law firms in the country

Education

LLB – The College of Management Academic Studies

Memberships

Israel Bar Association

Adv. Idan Zur

Head of AI & International Data Protection Department

idanz@hay-law.com

Idan leads the AI and International Data Protection Department at the firm, a department that also focuses on Israeli privacy, offering legal advice across privacy, data protection, cyber crisis management, intellectual property, technology, and artificial intelligence, with a strong focus on both local and international regulations. He specializes in European (GDPR, DSA, AI Act) and American (CCPA, COPPA) laws, helping clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks. Idan also developed the firm’s AI practice, establishing compliance frameworks aligned with global technology regulations.

As the head of the department, Idan advises a diverse portfolio of clients across industries—including banks, healthcare, retail, startups, and high-tech and biotech companies—on regulatory compliance, risk management, and AI solutions. He assists organizations in ensuring compliance while handling personal data in databases and digital platforms. In addition, Idan serves as an external Data Protection Officer (DPO) and has expertise in commercial law, drafting and managing negotiations for a wide variety of commercial agreements, including DPAs, Service Agreements, Consulting Agreements, and NDAs. He also supports clients in complex compliance projects and enforcement matters, and develops internal organizational guidelines, policies, and strategies. Idan is fluent in French, English, and Hebrew.

Prior to joining the firm, Idan interned in a leading firm, and worked as legal counsel and IP strategy manager at a company in the pharmaceutical sector.

Education 

   – LL.B. in Law, Reichman University 

   – B.A. in Government, Diplomacy, and Strategy, Reichman University 

   – M.A. in Law, Technology, and Business Innovation, Reichman University

Publications and Professional Engagements   

Idan Zur, “New Ownership Hierarchy for AI Creations”, IDEA: The Law Review of the Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property, Vol 64, Issue 3, June 17, 2024.

Professional Affiliations and Licensing 

Member of the Israeli Bar Association

Adv. Adi Goshen

Head of the Trademark Division, Patent Attorney

adig@hay-law.com

Adi is an attorney and patent attorney in the Intellectual Property Department, specializing in registration, management, and protection of trademarks, designs, and patents for clients in Israel and other territories foreign to Israel. Adi heads the trademark practice within the department.

Adi has extensive experience in the field of Intellectual Property. Advises clients on filing strategies and the protection of intellectual property assets, working with multinational corporations with a wide range portfolios of trademarks, designs, and patents, as well as providing tailored legal support to private individuals. Adi joined our firm following its merger with Naomi Assia & Co., where she founded and managed both the Patent and Trademark Departments.

Education 

  • LL.B., Tel Aviv University
  • B.Sc., Biochemical Engineering, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
Memberships and Licensing 
  • Member of the Israeli Bar Association
  • Registered in the Israeli Patent Attorneys Ledger

Naomi Helfand

Head of the Patent Division, Patent Attorney Israel & USA

Nhelfand@hay-law.com

Naomi Rosenman-Helfand is an Israeli Patent Attorney and a US Patent Agent with over 20 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution. Naomi advises Israeli start-up companies and multinational corporations on IP filing and prosecution strategies for global patent portfolios.

Naomi began her training under Dr. Meir Noam, the former Commissioner of the Israel Patent and Trademark Office. She joined the firm in 2024 as part of the merger with the Naomi Assia Office.

Specializes in software applications, telecommunication, mechanical and medical devices, water technology, cleantech, and biotechnology.

Education 

  M.Sc. in Genetic Engineering, Magna Cum Laude, Bar-Ilan University (1996)

Registration 

  Israeli Patent Attorney (2003) 

  US Patent Agent (2013)

Professional Affiliations 

  Member of the Israeli Patent Attorneys Association

Adv. Kfir Wittman

Litigation Department

kfir@hay-law.com

Kfir represents clients in complex and high-profile cases, involving class actions, commercial aspects, corporate law, privacy and defamation claims, internet and IP law, consumer law and sports law. Kfir also represents in arbitration and mediation proceedings and gives pre-litigation counsel.

Kfir actively negotiates towards the best outcome, as efficiently possible, based on our client’s interests.

Prior to joining our team, Kfir has practiced as a legal advisor and prosecutor at the IDF Military Advocate General’s Corps. 

Education:

  • LL.B. Haifa University

Admissions:

  • Israeli Bar Association

Adv. Gabriel Labaton

Commercial Department, Cyber

Gavriel@hay-law.com

Gabriel is an attorney in the Commercial Department and the firm’s lead for cybersecurity, specializing in privacy, commercial law, technology regulation, internet law, and data protection.

Gabriel advises a wide variety of businesses and organizations, offering counsel on privacy and data protection challenges, cybersecurity, cyber incident management, disaster recovery plans (DR), and regulatory compliance.

He provides expert analyses in technology and cyber to help clients meet regulatory standards effectively. Gabriel also offers strategic guidance to cyber companies, especially on defense export regulations for Israeli-origin cyber products.
Prior to joining our firm, Gabriel completed a year-and-a-half internship at a leading firm.

Education:

  • B. in Law, Reichman University
  • A. in Government, Diplomacy, and Strategy, Reichman University
Publications and Professional Engagements: 

Cyber Software Export – Is It a Security Export?” (Guide article by Adv. Gabriel Labaton, published on Dan Hay & Co website)

Professional Affiliations and Licensing: 

Member of the Israeli Bar Association

Adv. Hagar Amit

Financial Data Department

hagar@hay-law.com

Hagar is an attorney in the Financial Data Department and the AI & International Data Department at the firm, specializing in privacy, data protection, financial regulation, and international law.

Hagar provides legal counsel to a wide range of clients, including banks, financial institutions, commercial and tech companies. Hagar supports our clients with compliance with local and foreign data protection legislation, response to cyber and data security incidents and full management of supervisory and legal proceedings with the Data Protection Authority.

Additionally, Hagar has experience as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) according to Israeli law, for prominent companies in the industry.

Prior to joining our team, Hagar interned in the Cyber Unit at the Israeli State Attorney’s Office.

Education

  • B – Tel-Aviv University
  • A. Political Science – Tel-Aviv University
Professional Affiliations and Licensing 

– Member of the Israeli Bar Association.

– Certified to draft Enduring Power of Attorney.

Adv. Yair Ben Shlomo

Commercial Department, High-tech & IP

yair@hay-law.com

Yair is an attorney in the Commercial Department, specializing in Intellectual Property Law, Cyber, Data Protection, and Privacy Law.

Yair advises prominent companies in Israel and internationally across a range of industries, focusing on Intellectual Property (IP), Privacy, Cybersecurity, Commercial Law, Corporate Law, and more. He assists clients in managing and protecting their IP assets and enforcing these rights. His expertise includes drafting complex commercial agreements such as licensing, development, and various IP-related agreements, as well as preparing essential legal documents, including terms and conditions, terms of use, and privacy policies. Plays a key role in addressing data breaches and security incidents, providing guidance to companies in their interactions with regulatory authorities.

Prior to joining our firm, Yair completed his internship in the Litigation Department in a leading firm. He further refined his expertise working as an attorney in the IP and Privacy department of a top-tier law firm.

Education 

   – LL.B. in Law, Reichman University 

   – B.A. in Government, Diplomacy, and Strategy, Reichman University

Professional Affiliations and Licensing 

Member of the Israeli Bar Association

Adv. Gilad Malki

Department of AI, & International Data Protection

gilad@hay-law.com

Gilad is an attorney in the International AI and Data Department and the Head of Information Technologies at the firm. He specializes in privacy, data protection, information technologies, and financial and international regulation.

Gilad has developed a unique expertise at the intersection of technology and law, an advantage he leverages in drafting a variety of legal opinions and agreements at the firm. In addition, he provides legal counsel to the firm’s clients across various fields, specializing in privacy law, cybersecurity, and international data matters. He also advises banks, insurance companies, and financial institutions, supports international clients and technology companies in managing and utilizing personal data in databases, facilitates cross-border data transfers, and ensures compliance with relevant international legislation.

Gilad specializes in executing complex compliance projects, developing internal policies and organizational strategies tailored to regulatory requirements, and drafting corporate policies and end-user agreements. Additionally, he advises companies during legal proceedings stemming from cyberattacks, represents organizations in audits conducted by regulatory authorities, and drafts legal claims in the fields of privacy and data security. He has been involved in drafting comprehensive and impactful legal opinions produced by the firm.

Before joining the firm, Gilad interned at the Jerusalem District Attorney’s Office in the criminal department.

Education 

   – LL.B., The Hebrew University 

   – B.A. in Communication and Journalism, The Hebrew University

Professional Affiliations and Licensing 

   Member of the Israeli Bar Association

Adv. Inbal Dror

Commercial Department

inbal@hay-law.com

Inbal is a lawyer in the Commercial Department, specializing in Israeli Data and Intellectual Property.

Professional Background 

Inbal regularly advises various corporations and provides thorough legal opinions on matters relating to privacy and data protection. She assists clients in managing and utilizing personal data within their databases, supports compliance projects, and adjusts internal protocols to meet relevant regulatory demands. Inbal assists in preparing and providing comments on a variety of agreements handled by the department.

Prior to joining our firm, Inbal interned in the Commercial Department of the District Attorney’s Office in Tel-Aviv (Civil).

Education 

   – LL.B. in Law, Reichman University, graduated with honors 

   – B.A. in Government, Reichman University 

   – Editor and Editorial Board Member of the “Law and Business” Journal

Professional Affiliations and Licensing 

   Member of the Israeli Bar Association

Adi Teper Averbuch, Adv.

High-Tech Department

עדי-טפר-אברבוך
adit@hay-law.com

Adi is a lawyer in the Commercial Department, specializing in Israeli Data.

Adi regularly advises various corporations and provides thorough legal opinions on matters relating to privacy and data protection. She assists clients in managing and utilizing personal data within their databases, supports compliance projects, and adjusts internal protocols to meet relevant regulatory demands. Adi assists in preparing and providing comments on a variety of agreements handled by the department.

 Prior to joining our firm, Adi interned in the Attorney’s Office in Tel-Aviv District  (Criminal).

Education  

– LL.B. in Law, Bar Ilan University

– Professional Affiliations and Licensing  

– Member of the Israeli Bar Association

Liam Hazan, Adv.

Financial Data Department

ליאם חזן
liam@hay-law.com

 Liam is an attorney specializing in data protection, privacy, and financial regulation.

Liam provides legal advice in the fields of financial regulation, privacy, and data protection to a wide range of clients, including banks, financial institutions, and technology companies. Assists clients in managing, protecting, and using personal data within their databases. His role includes drafting internal data management policies, acting as an external DPO according to Israeli law, handling regulatory inquiries and enforcement procedures, drafting privacy policies and commercial agreements involving data transfer, and advising on financial regulation.  

Before joining our team, Liam interned in the commercial field and held several managerial positions in companies in the private sector. 

Education

– LL.B. at Ono Academic College   

– M.A. in Law, Technology, and Business Innovation, Reichman University

– Professional Affiliations and Licensing  

– Member of the Israeli Bar Association

 

Roei Dayan, Adv.

AI & International Data Protection Department

רועי דיין
roei@hay-law.com

Roei is an attorney in the AI & International Data Department, specializing in privacy, data protection, and global regulation.

Roei provides ongoing legal counsel to technology companies, startups, and international organizations at the intersection of law, technology, and regulation. He has extensive experience in leading cross-border compliance projects, developing strategies for managing privacy risks, and formulating internal policies to ensure compliance with international regulations such as the GDPR and CCPA.

Roei advises global clients and technology companies on managing and utilizing personal data and databases, facilitating international data transfers, and aligning their operations with Israeli and international legislation, including addressing the unique privacy challenges posed by advanced AI systems. Additionally, Roei has experience in managing privacy risks in commercial agreements and adapting contracts and privacy policies to meet Israeli and global regulatory requirements.

Before joining the firm, Roei completed his legal internship in the commercial department of a leading law firm.

 Education  

– LL.B., The Hebrew University

Professional Affiliations and Licensing  

– Member of the Israeli Bar Association

Tomer Finkelstein , Adv.

AI & International Data Protection Department

תומר פינקלשטיין
tomerf@hay-law.com

Tomer is an attorney in the International AI and Data Department, specializing in privacy, data protection, and global regulation.

Tomer provides ongoing legal counsel to technology companies, financial institutions, and international organizations operating at the nexus of legal, technological, and regulatory frameworks, with particular expertise in aligning their activities with the unique privacy challenges posed by advanced AI systems.

Tomer advises clients on the management and use of personal data and databases, cross-border data transfers, and regulatory compliance, including under the GDPR, CCPA, and Israeli law. Tomer has extensive experience leading international compliance projects, developing internal policies and organizational privacy risk management strategies, and drafting privacy policies and legal agreements tailored to both local and global regulatory requirements.

In addition, Tomer advises on privacy risk management in commercial engagements, represents clients in legal proceedings arising from cybersecurity and privacy incidents, and supports organizations in responding to regulatory audits and drafting legal opinions in the field.

Before joining the firm, Tomer completed his legal internship in the commercial litigation department of a leading law firm and worked in the financial sector at one of Israel’s top investment houses.

Education
– LL.B., Reichman University
– B.A. in Government, Diplomacy & Strategy, Reichman University

Professional Affiliations and Licensing  

– Member of the Israel Bar Association

 

Niv Elzam

Intern

niv@hay-law.com

LL.B, Ono Academic College.

Shahar Pasternak

Intern

shahar@hay-law.com

LL.B, Reichman University.

B.A. in Government, Diplomacy, and Strategy, Reichman University