Avital Haitovich

Senior Associate

Chambers Global
“Pays great attention to detail and approaches legal matters with good strategy, taking into consideration legal and commercial needs.”
Legal 500
“Gifted deal-makers with a very impressive track record. Full devotion to the client’s needs.“
Legal 500
“A wide view not only from the legal perspective but also from the business one.”

ABOUT

Avital joined Gornitzky GNY as an associate in 2022.

Avital’s main areas of expertise are fintech, digital assets, blockchain, anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the finance of terrorism (CFT), cyber protection, privacy and information security, mergers and acquisitions, homeland security and Internet and E-Commerce. Avital is involved in the representation of sellers and buyers in mergers and acquisitions in Israel and around the world, along with legal counseling on matters relating to the transfer of information and information security. Avital specializes in advising on various regulatory matters in relation to fintech, blockchain, digital assets, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, Web 3.0 projects, smart contracts, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and privacy.

Prior to joining the firm, Avital served for six years in the International Law Department, Military Advocate General Corps. During her service, Avital advised Israel’s security administration and government ministries on matters of national security and international relations within the fields of International Law (including International Humanitarian, Telecommunications and Water Law), and Constitutional and Administrative Law. Avital was also involved in negotiating and drafting agreements with various international and regional parties, as well as in the litigation of disputes before Israeli courts, including the High Court of Justice.

Avital in a Series of Articles for Crypto Jungle:
The World’s Most Comprehensive Crypto Regulation (MiCA) Takes Effect in Europe – What Do You Need to Know
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Starting a Blockchain Venture in 2024 – A Quick Guide for Blockchain Entrepreneurs
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Avital in a Series of Articles on Blockchain, Money, and Regulation for ICE (2024):
The Beginner’s Guide to Blockchain: Everything You Need to Know About the Crypto Market
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The Truth About Crypto: Used for Money Laundering and Terrorism, or a Legitimate Currency?
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Crypto Taxation: Once and for All, Is Crypto a Currency or an Asset?
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The “Wild West” of Crypto: Will the European Union Put an End to It?
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M.A., Diplomacy, Tel Aviv University (2019)

LL.B,, Magna Cum Laude, Bar-Ilan University (2016)

Dean’s List (2015)

Israel Bar Association, 2018

Member of Crypto Committee of the Israel Bar Association, 2024

Research Assistant, Prof. Arie Reich, Bar-Ilan University (2015)

Hebrew, English and Russian.

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