Some lawyers follow the technology. Haim Ravia helped write the rules for it.

Since founding Israel's first internet-focused law firm in 1993, Haim has spent more than three decades at the intersection of law and digital innovation — advising companies, institutions, and rights holders on the legal questions that emerge when technology moves faster than regulation. He joined Pearl Cohen in 2007, where he leads the Cyber, Privacy & Copyright Group.

Recognition

Haim is consistently ranked at the top of every major international legal guide in his field.

Chambers & Partners has ranked him Band 1 in IT & Data Protection continuously, describing him as "a highly acclaimed lawyer in the privacy and cybersecurity spheres — a leader in the field and one of the top lawyers in the country." In 2025, his group achieved an unprecedented milestone: Band 1 rankings simultaneously for the practice, for Haim himself, and for Dotan Hammer, his partner in the group.

Clients and peers interviewed by Chambers have said:

• " Haim Ravia understands our urgency. He has really good sector knowledge and guides our business with legal and practical advice."
• "Haim Ravia is one of the most knowledgeable lawyers we have worked with."
• "Haim Ravia is efficient, has a combined knowledge of law and technology and is creative in finding solutions to problems."
• "Haim Ravia is always there as needed for high-level growth opportunities."

The Legal 500 lists him as a Recommended Lawyer in Hi-Tech & Startups and Intellectual Property: Commercial/Transactions. Clients and colleagues noted:

• "Haim Ravia and Dotan Hammer are top professionals, easy to speak with, and provide good and practical advice on the most challenging issues where out of the box thinking is required and where general advice will not suffice."

Who's Who Legal (now Lexology Index) has recognised him as a global leader across three categories: Data Privacy & Protection, Data Security, and Information Technology, and as a Thought Leader in Data Information Technology.

What He Does

Haim's practice covers the legal landscape of the digital economy. He advises Israeli and international clients on:

• Privacy & Data Protection — Navigating Israeli and cross-border data protection requirements, building compliance frameworks, and representing clients before Israel's Privacy Protection Authority.
• Cybersecurity & AI — Advising on AI governance, cyber law, and the legal implications of deploying emerging technology in regulated environments.
• Technology Transactions — Structuring IT contracts, electronic signature frameworks, and advising on tech-related M&A due diligence across data, IP, and software licensing.
• Copyright & Digital Rights — Acting for major rights holders including ACUM in licensing, digital distribution, and enforcement matters.
• Open Source Software — Advising technology companies on the legal implications of integrating open-source software into commercial products.

Clients

 clients include Fortune 500 corporations, global financial institutions, defence contractors, healthcare and academic organisations, and technology startups operating in Israel and internationally. A significant part of his practice involves cross-border matters — particularly where personal data moves across jurisdictions or where Israeli companies operate within the reach of GDPR and other international regimes.

Beyond Practice

Haim has played a sustained and formative role in shaping Israeli technology law and policy across more than two decades of public engagement.

He served on the Ministry of Justice's Public Committee for the Protection of Privacy (2001–2006), established under the Protection of Privacy Law, and was part of the governmental working group that re-examined Israeli regulations for the registration of personal information databases (2005–2006). He represented the Israel Bar Association before the Knesset in parliamentary sessions on electronic signature legislation, and served as a member of the IBA Computing Committee Presidium (2000–2005) before being elected its Chair (2007–2008).

He was a member of the Israel Securities Authority committee — chaired by Professor Asa Kasher — that formulated a Code of Ethics for transmitting financial information over the internet, and served as a visiting lecturer at Haifa University Faculty of Law, teaching Evidence and Computer Crime (2002–2003).

He founded the Israel Data Protection Officer Forum, which has become a gathering point for privacy professionals in Israel, and serves as an ethics advisor to Horizon Europe on data use and privacy in EU-funded research projects.

In 2013, the Israel Chamber of Information Technology recognised him with an award for pioneering and innovation in the Israeli internet.

law.co.il

In March 1996, Haim launched law.co.il — Israel's first legal website. What began as a curated index of English-language legal resources has grown into one of the most cited legal references on the Israeli internet: thousands of news items, articles, court decisions, and original commentary spanning privacy, cybersecurity, copyright, electronic signatures, and technology law. The site is cited in judicial decisions and academic publications, and draws visitors from Israel and from across the world. It is registered as a trademark.

Education & Admissions

Graduate, Tel Aviv University Faculty of Law (LL.B., 1988). Member, Israel Bar Association (1990). Accredited Mediator. Notary.