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February 15, 2026
SENAI Completes USD 6.2 Million Seed Round
We are pleased to have advised SENAI on the completion of its USD 6.2 million seed financing round. The company is pioneering a new field of AI-based online video intelligence (OVINT), focused on real-time detection and analysis of threats derived from video content across social media platforms, serving governments and strategic entities. The proceeds will support continued technology development and expansion into the US market. Adv. Itay Gura, Adv. Tamar Zwiniashvily, and Adv. Bar Ben David advised the company throughout the transaction.
February 15, 2026
Bank of Israel Issues New Draft Directive to Ease Regulatory Requirements for Small and New Banks
The Banking Supervision Department has published for public comment a draft Proper Conduct of Banking Business Directive titled “Supervisory Framework for Small and New Banks.” The purpose of the draft directive is to adapt regulatory and supervisory requirements to the size and complexity of small and new banking corporations’ operations, in accordance with the Basel Committee’s principle of proportionality, while maintaining banking system stability and protecting customers.
February 15, 2026
Professional Seminar for the Kibbutz Sector | Agrivoltaic Projects under the Building Permit Track
Following the National Planning and Building Council’s adoption of the recommendation to incorporate an agrivoltaic chapter into National Outline Plan No. 1 (TAMA 1), including an expedited building permit track for projects of up to 80 dunams, Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe, a partner and head of the firm's Kibbutz Sector and Energy Deparment, participated in a professional seminar on the topic. The seminar was organized by the Kibbutz Movement, Tzemach Organization, the Religious Kibbutz Movement, Emek Yizreel Economic Enterprises, Shaan Group, and Miluot. During the seminar, Hagit reviewed the key advantages and limitations of the building permit track, its practical feasibility, and the regulatory and practical challenges involved in advancing agrivoltaic projects under this framework.
February 15, 2026
Tomer Goes Public Through Strategic Merger Transaction
Tomer Food Company completed a merger transaction with Sipia, a TASE-listed public shell company, thereby becoming a publicly traded company on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. The transaction is intended to support the company’s accelerated growth, expand its operations, and strengthen its position in the food sector. Adv. Hagit Ross, a partner and head of the public companies practice in our Capital Markets Department, provided comprehensive legal counsel throughout the merger process.
February 13, 2026
Winn.AI Completes Significant Series A Funding Round
We are proud to have advised Winn.AI on its Series A funding round, a significant milestone that will support the company's growth strategy and global expansion. Winn.AI develops an advanced AI platform to optimize and manage real-time sales processes, further strengthening its position in the rapidly growing smart sales technology market. Adv. Itay Gura, Adv. Tamar Zwiniashvily, and Adv, Bar Ben David advised the company throughout the transaction.
February 12, 2026
Legal Victory in Construction Dispute: Court Dismisses Claim Against Architect and Architecture Firm
Our firm represented an architect and an architecture firm in a counterclaim related to a residential construction project, in which allegations of negligence and concealment of planning inconsistencies were raised. In January 2026, the court dismissed both the original claim and the counterclaim in full, rejected the plaintiffs’ allegations on the merits, and ordered the counterclaimant to reimburse our clients for attorney’s fees in the amount of ILS 70,000.
February 11, 2026
Institutional Investment in the Restaurant Sector: From Entrepreneurial Venture to Scalable Platform
Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld of our firm was interviewed by Globes regarding a growing trend in the restaurant industry, in which institutional investors are committing tens of millions of shekels to restaurant groups. He noted that a sector once perceived as an entrepreneurial and speculative venture is now attracting renewed institutional interest, particularly where companies operate established restaurant portfolios with recognizable brands and scalable growth potential. Key factor driving this shift include stable consumer demand, control of prime locations, customer loyalty clubs, strong branding, steady cash flow, and the potential for dividend distribution.
February 10, 2026
Hajaj Europe Group in a Strategic Investment Transaction
Adv. Elad Reshtick and Adv. Raz Landau of our firm advised Hajaj Europe Group on the structuring and execution of an investment agreement with Avi Levy, the controlling shareholder of Lahav L.R. and Chairman of Delek Israel. The complex transaction included option exercise rights with an aggregate potential value of up to ILS 50 million. It was undertaken as part of the company’s broader capital raising initiative, aimed at strengthening its financial position and supporting continued growth in the real estate and energy sectors in Romania.
February 5, 2026
Draft Bill on Application of Israeli Law to Foreign Dealers and International Companies
The Ministry of Justice recently published a draft bill for public comments, aimed at regulating the application of Israeli law to foreign dealers who target customers in Israel. The draft bill seeks to codify trends established by Supreme Court rulings in recent years into primary legislation and to set clear rules under which mandatory Israeli legal provisions will also apply to corporations headquartered outside of Israel, when their activities actually target the Israeli market.
February 5, 2026
Approval of Minimum Corporate Tax on Multinational Groups Law: Israel Joins the New Global Standard
On December 31, 2025, Israel enacted legislation imposing a minimum corporate tax on multinational groups, which applies to Israeli resident entities that are members of an MNE as of the 2026 tax year.
February 5, 2026
Which Developers Are Entitled to a Refund of Land Development Expenses from the Israel Tax Authority?
A settlement was approved recently within the framework of two class actions, which may result in some taxpayers receiving considerable financial refunds, while specifically re-examining the taxation of additional development expenses. Those entitled to a refund must forward the Refund Documents to the class plaintiff’s attorney within 180 days of the settlement approval date. The ITA will transfer the refund due to each class member within 150 days of the date of receipt of the documents.
February 4, 2026
Israel Competition Authority Imposes ILS 8 Million Fine on Shufersal for Failing to Comply with Data Request
On January 21, 2026, the Israel Competition Authority decided to impose a monetary sanction of approximately ILS 8 million on Shufersal, the leading retail chain in Israel, for failing to fully comply with data requests issued pursuant to Section 46(b) of the Economic Competition Law.
February 1, 2026
Another Court Victory: Dispute Arising from a Loan Agreement
A judgement rendered in December 2025 marked another victory for our firm. The District Court accepted our position and ordered the defendants—an American company and an Israeli citizen—to repay the plaintiff a loan of ILS 647,000, together with 10% annual interest for a period of 12 months, and awarded the plaintiff ILS 150,000 in legal costs. The court rejected the defendants’ arguments that the loan agreement was merely “nominal” and held that it is binding between the parties. At the same time, the District Court fully dismissed the counterclaim filed against our clients, which related to their relationships as shareholders in a startup and to joint investments in cryptocurrencies. The court ruled that the counterclaim was groundless and constituted a “tactical” claim intended to create leverage against the main action. Adv. Ofer Efrat represented the client throughout the complex proceedings.
January 29, 2026
Podcast: The Quick Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions
In collaboration with the ACC Israel on the Road podcast, Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, head of the firm's Israeli Commercial Department, recorded a three-episode podcast series covering everything you need to know to lead a smart MA transaction. The series walks listeners through every stage of the process: deal initiation and NDA, due diligence, risk allocation, working with the data room, the difference between representations and warranties, AS-IS signing, and managing the process from signing to closing. The episodes are available on the firm’s podcast Barnea on Business.
January 29, 2026
IFI Institute's Academy of Finance: Credit to Large Corporations Course
Adv. Idan Miller, partner and head of the firm's Insolvency and Debt Restructuring Department, delivered a lecture as part of the "Credit to Large Corporations" course held by the IFI Institute's Academy of Finance. The lecture addressed key legal and practical aspects of corporate credit, risk management, and insolvency proceedings involving large-scale companies.
January 29, 2026
Representing Guy Sal Group in Securing Approval for a New Residential Building
The Litigation and Real Estate Departments joined forces to represent Guy Sal Group in a complex co-ownership dissolution proceeding, during which the group had to assert its position as the winning bidder. The court accepted the group’s position, ruling that its proposal was the preferred one. Subsequently, the Ra’anana Planning and Building Committee granted approval for the construction of a new residential building in the Hameah neighborhood. The firm’s partners, Adv. Adi Shoham, Adv. Alon Abcasis, and Adv. Assaf Nahmias, have been supporting the group throughout the legal proceedings and the advancement of the planning and practical aspects of the project, and will continue to do so until its completion.
January 28, 2026
Practical Workshop: Training for Sexual Harassment Prevention Officers - Sign Up Now!
Barnea Jaffa Lande’s Employment Department is pleased to invite you to a practical, in-depth workshop focused on the Israeli legal framework and the real-life impact of your responsibilities. The workshop will be led by Adv. Netta Bromberg, Partner and Head of the Employment Department, together with the department’s team, and is designed to provide a clear, practical toolkit for day-to-day application.
January 23, 2026
Approval of Financial Rehabilitation Plan for David & Goliath Pharma
Advs. Idan Miller and Yedidya Shtiglitz from our Insolvency Department led the financial rehabilitation plan for the medical cannabis company David Goliath Pharma, which was facing debts of approximately ILS 20 million. Within 20 days of the issuance of a commencement order, the court approved a financial rehabilitation plan pursuant to which the shareholders retained their holdings through a control-sale transaction to an investor as part of the company's economic rehabilitation. The court approved the plan without convening creditors’ meetings and spread the repayment of the company’s debts over a period of four years.
January 22, 2026
Israeli Supreme Court Steps Up Sanctions for Unchecked Use of AI Products in Court Pleadings
Amidst the growing use of artificial intelligence, 2025 was marked by a series of rulings in which courts sharply criticized references to erroneous sources in pleadings - a byproduct of unchecked and unverified use of AI tools.
January 20, 2026
2025 Year-End Review: Litigation in Israel
2025 offered numerous examples of how Israeli case law continues to grapple with evolving legal and technological challenges. Fundamental legal questions arose regarding the ubiquitous use of artificial intelligence in the business and public spheres. Because these issues have not yet been regulated through legislation, the courts were called upon to resolve them by interpreting and applying existing laws.