Unpaid invoices & commercial debts
Claims for unpaid goods, services and contractual payments. We review the agreement, invoices, delivery or performance records, payments and any objections raised by the Israeli customer.
Ayyat & Co.LAW FIRM & NOTARYISRAELI COUNSEL FOR OVERSEAS BUSINESSES
Commercial disputes & debt recovery in Israel
Legal representation for foreign companies, suppliers and their legal advisers.
An Israeli customer has not paid. A distributor has breached an agreement. A commercial relationship has caused financial loss. Ayyat & Co. assists overseas businesses in assessing and pursuing claims against Israeli companies and business counterparties.
English-language enquiries · Initial review from abroad · Coordination with foreign counsel
HOW WE CAN ASSIST
A local legal route for your commercial claim
For overseas manufacturers, exporters, suppliers, service providers and other businesses with a dispute involving an Israeli counterparty. Each matter is subject to review and acceptance.
Breach of commercial agreements
Disputes involving supply, distribution, agency and service agreements, including non-performance and disputed termination. The contract and commercial objective guide the proposed response.
Damages & commercial losses
Assessment and pursuit of compensation claims arising from commercial dealings. We examine the alleged breach, evidence of loss, causation and the need for accounting or other expert evidence.
Settlement, litigation & enforcement
Demand letters, negotiations and representation in appropriate Israeli proceedings, followed by review of the available enforcement steps. Existing foreign judgments require a separate assessment.
WORKING FROM ABROAD
An Israeli point of contact for your business
The firm is based in Hadera and handles commercial matters connected to Israel. You can begin by sending the parties’ names and a short summary in English, then arrange a discussion of the documents and proposed next steps.
Where your company already has counsel abroad, we can coordinate the Israeli work with that team. Reporting, document handling and the division of responsibilities are agreed for the engagement.
Meet Hatem Ayyat, Attorney & NotaryFROM ASSESSMENT TO RECOVERY
A practical sequence of decisions
The right route may involve negotiation, proceedings or a different commercial response. We assess the appropriate course for the particular dispute.
- 01
Initial review
Identify the parties, agreement, evidence, claimed amount and any urgent dates. Review jurisdiction and dispute-resolution clauses, the counterparty’s position and available information about recovery.
- 02
Strategy & engagement
Discuss the commercial objective, available routes and material risks. Ask for a written proposal covering the scope of work, professional fees and expected external expenses.
- 03
Demand, negotiations or proceedings
Prepare the appropriate action for the accepted matter: a payment demand, settlement negotiations or a claim. Where urgency arises, assess whether interim relief is available and appropriate.
- 04
Recovery & next steps
Review settlement compliance or judgment enforcement, keeping the ability to recover money in view. A successful claim and actual collection are separate stages.
PREPARE FOR THE FIRST DISCUSSION
Start with the facts and records
For the first enquiry, provide the company names, country, approximate amount and a short description. The office will confirm the conflict check and how to provide the relevant documents.
- The partiesYour company’s name and country, the Israeli counterparty’s legal name and company number if known, and any relevant guarantor.
- The agreement & performanceSigned contracts, terms, purchase orders, invoices and records of delivery, acceptance or services performed.
- The amount & evidenceCurrency, payment dates, account statements, part-payments, correspondence, complaints and a calculation of any claimed loss.
- The procedural positionDemands already sent, settlement offers, existing court or arbitration papers, judgments, approaching dates and known Israeli assets.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Bringing a commercial claim from abroad
Can a foreign company bring a claim against an Israeli business?
A foreign company may have a route to bring a claim in Israel. We first review the parties, contract, jurisdiction and arbitration clauses, applicable law and procedural requirements. A connection to Israel alone does not settle where a dispute should be heard.
What if the Israeli customer says the goods or services were defective?
Send the original agreement, specifications, proof of delivery or performance, complaints and your responses. A disputed invoice requires an assessment of both the payment obligation and the customer’s objections or potential counterclaim.
Can the matter begin while we remain abroad?
The initial discussion and document review can take place remotely. Any requirements for signatures, corporate authority, authentication, translations, witness evidence or attendance are reviewed for the particular proceedings.
Can we claim damages as well as the unpaid amount?
We can assess the remedies supported by the agreement, applicable law and evidence. Prepare a calculation of each claimed loss and the records supporting it. Recoverability and proof of damages require individual review.
What if the Israeli company has no assets or is in financial difficulty?
Recovery prospects should be considered before substantial litigation costs are incurred. We review available company and asset information, insolvency risks and any relevant security or guarantees. A judgment does not guarantee payment.
We already have a judgment from another country. Can you help?
Send the complete judgment and information about the proceedings, service, appeals and the debtor’s Israeli connections or assets. We can assess whether recognition or enforcement in Israel is available and what supporting documents are required.
Can our lawyer abroad work directly with your firm?
Yes. Enquiries from foreign counsel are welcome. Subject to a conflict check and engagement, we can discuss the Israeli work, reporting arrangements, responsibilities and coordination with your existing legal team.
What will the representation cost?
Costs depend on the amount, complexity, evidence, procedural route and enforcement needs. Ask for a written scope and fee proposal, including an explanation of court fees, translations, experts and any possible security for costs relevant to the matter.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Useful starting points
Official records provide background information; they do not replace an assessment of your dispute.
COMPANIES, SUPPLIERS & FOREIGN COUNSEL
Discuss your dispute in Israel
Tell us who the parties are, what happened, the amount involved and whether a deadline is approaching. We will review the enquiry and discuss whether and how the firm can assist.
Hadera, Israel+972 52 822 3122+972 4 633 2185ayyathatem@gmail.com