Dror Matatyahu, Law Firm

The law firm “DROR MATATYAHU – LAWYERS” is recognized as one of Israel’s premier law firms, specializing in white-collar crime (financial offenses) and complex litigation. The firm is renowned for its unwavering professionalism, impressive legal accomplishments, and exceptional personalized service.
The firm’s clientele includes a broad spectrum of prominent figures, such as parliament members, mayors, ambassadors, attorneys, accountants, top business executives, major shareholders, directors and officers of public and private companies, senior civil servants, and international clients.
“DROR MATATYAHU – LAWYERS” has extensive experience representing both individuals under investigation and defendants in a wide array of financial crimes. Adv. Dror Matatyahu has successfully handled some of Israel’s largest and most complex cases in recent years. These cases have involved a diverse range of offenses, including Bribery; Fraud, and breach of trust; Tax evasion; Money laundering; Securities violations; Corporate governance issues; Cybercrime; Antitrust and competition law violations; Planning and construction infractions; Environmental crimes; Negligence; National security offenses; and International crimes, including extradition proceedings.
In addition to litigation, in significant cases the firm also represents clients in front of inquiry committees, ransom committees and sanctions committees, disciplinary tribunals, and during mediation and arbitration proceedings in high-profile cases.

Former Senior Attorney in the Economic Crimes

Department of the State Attorney’s Office; Partner and Head of the White-Collar Department at One of Israel’s Five Largest Law Firms
Adv. Dror Matatyahu, the founding partner of the firm, is one of Israel’s most experienced and well-regarded attorneys in the fields of white-collar crime and complex litigation. He served for many years as a senior attorney in the Economic Crimes Department of the State Attorney’s Office, playing a key role in managing the nation’s most complex financial cases and shaping Israel’s economic enforcement policies.
Following his retirement from the State Attorney’s Office, Adv. Matatyahu spent nearly a decade as a partner at a leading boutique law firm specializing in white-collar crime, working alongside a former head of the Economic Crimes Department. He then spent more than a decade as a partner and head of the white-collar crime department at Fischer (FBC&Co), one of Israel’s five largest law firms.

A Legacy of Excellence in Legal Representation

In 2024, after more than 25 years of distinguished legal practice, Adv. Matatyahu decided to advance and establish his own boutique firm to provide clients with exceptional, personalized legal representation in white-collar crime and complex litigation. His approach combines expertise, creativity, and strategic thinking to deliver tailored legal solutions that achieve the best possible results for his clients. Year after year, Adv. Matatyahu is recognized by both international and local legal ranking guides as one of Israel’s leading attorneys in white-collar crime, consistently ranked in the highest tiers.

Chairman of the White Collar Crime Committee, Israel Bar Association

Adv. Matatyahu serves as the chairman of the Israel Bar Association’s National White Collar Crime Committee, where he also leads various industry forums. He is a highly sought-after speaker at conferences, seminars, and continuing legal education programs, where he shares his vast knowledge and insights.

High-Profile Cases Represented by Adv. Matatyahu

Throughout his career, Adv. Matatyahu has discreetly advised and represented some of Israel’s most high-profile business leaders, politicians, and public officials in major white-collar crime cases. Below are some of the cases and clients that can be mentioned:
• Representing businessman Mr. Or Elovitch, who held key positions in the Israel’s business sector, including serving as a director at “Bezeq” - Israel’s largest telecommunications company, chairman of the satellite company “Spacecom”, director at the telecommunications company “Yes”, and CEO of “Eurocom”.
• Representing former Coalition Chairman and current Member of Knesset (the Israeli Parliament), Mr. David Bitan.
• Representing the Accountant General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (who was acquitted of all charges)
• Representing the Russian desk manager at Bank Hapoalim (who was acquitted of all charges)
• Representing a senior attorney in cases related to former Prime Minister Mr. Ehud Olmert (The investigation file was closed)
• Representing the Chief of Staff to the CEO of the government-owned company “Netivei Israel” (the investigation file was closed after a hearing).
•Representing the Israeli Ambassador to
Morocco (No investigation was opened following the allegations, and the matter was closed).
• Representing the CEO of Ashdod Port (during the hearing phase).
• Representing the chairman of the “Clinica On” group.
• Representing a senior executive in Tel Aviv’s water corporation, “Mei Avivim”.
• Representing Mr. Yossi Bachar, the mayor of Bat-Yam
• Representing Mr. Amihai Ben Shlush, the mayor of Akko.
• Representing the Israeli Ambassador to
Morocco (No investigation was opened following the allegations, and the matter was closed).
• Representing the Accountant General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (who was acquitted of all charges)
• Representing the Russian desk manager at Bank Hapoalim (who was acquitted of all charges)
• Representing a senior attorney in cases related to former Prime Minister Mr. Ehud Olmert (The investigation file was closed)
• Representing the Chief of Staff to the CEO of the government-owned company “Netivei Israel” (the investigation file was closed after a hearing).
• Representing the CEO of Ashdod Port (during the hearing phase).
• Representing the chairman of the “Clinica On” group.
• Representing a senior executive in Tel Aviv’s water corporation, “Mei Avivim”.

A Team of Experienced Legal Professionals

The firm’s team consists of highly skilled and dedicated attorneys with many years of experience in their fields. Among them is Adv. Garance Seroussi, a graduate of both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in law from the Sorbonne University, where she graduated with first honors in her class. She specializes, among other things, in white-collar crime cases and providing opinions on international affairs. The team also includes Adv. Omer Aviram, a graduate of both bachelor’s and master’s degrees of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, who has earned recognition from international ranking guides as a promising lawyer in the field, and deals in litigation and complex white-collar affairs. The advocates, interns and administration staff at the firm pride themselves on providing fast, personalized service while maintaining the highest levels of client privacy and confidentiality.

Commitment to the Community

In addition to his legal work, Adv. Matatyahu has been actively involved in charitable causes. He served for nearly a decade on the Board of Directors of the Association of Ethiopian Jews. The firm also offers pro bono legal services in select cases where there is a serious violation of individuals’ basic rights.