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October 20, 2025
Legal Support for Nova Memorial Initiative in Re’im
Our firm is honored to represent the bereaved families of the victims of the Nova music festival massacre of October 7, as part of a cooperation agreement with the Nova Tribe Association for the establishment and ongoing maintenance of the memorial site in Re’im. As part of this engagement, we assisted the association in securing funding and ensuring a respectful and collaborative framework between the parties dedicated to commemorating the victims. Adv. Sagi Gross, a partner in our Commercial Department and head of the firm's NPO practice, and Adv. Shahaf Arbely have been advising the association since its inception, providing comprehensive legal support for all aspects of its activities.
October 20, 2025
Professional Webinar: Business Operations Under International Sanctions
Barnea Jaffa Lande, in collaboration with the Israel Export Institute, will host a professional webinar on the implications of international sanctions for Israeli companies. Prof. Amichai Cohen, a special counsel at the firm, will review key global sanctions regimes, their impact on corporate activity, current and emerging compliance risks, and effective measures for mitigating exposure in cross-border operations. The webinar will take place on October 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM (IST).
October 20, 2025
Professional Training on Real Estate Taxation in Collaboration with Israel Bar Association
Adv. Maya Carmi Lubartovski, head of our firm's real estate taxation practice, together with Adv. Tali Yehoshua, and in collaboration with the Tel Aviv District of the Israel Bar Association, are leading a specialized professional training program. The program will feature leading experts, judges, and senior officials from the Israel Tax Authority, who will discuss latest developments, key rulings, and significant interpretations in the field of real estate taxation.
October 18, 2025
Adv. Gal Livshits in Globes: AI and Copyright – Redefining Legal Boundaries
As artificial intelligence continues to advance faster than regulation, courts are striving to keep pace. In the United States, major lawsuits against leading AI companies are reshaping the boundaries of law and creativity in the AI era. Adv. Gal Livshits from our firm was interviewed by Globes regarding AI model training and fair use, as well as the legal implications of collecting and reproducing copyrighted works without authorization through artificial intelligence.
October 16, 2025
My Forex Funds Lawsuit: Warning to the Proprietary Trading Sector
In May 2025, a US federal court dismissed the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) fraud lawsuit against the proprietary trading company My Forex Funds (MFF). At first glance, this may seem like a resounding legal victory, but a closer analysis reveals a more complex picture.
October 16, 2025
President Trump Imposes New Tariffs, Once Again Sowing Economic Chaos
The United States President recently announced the imposition of new 25% to 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals, heavy-duty trucks, upholstered furniture, and kitchen and bathroom cabinets. The move is rocking markets and is likely to impact shipping costs, the furniture industry, and trade relations with various trading partners. It could also affect Israeli companies in various sectors.
October 16, 2025
Israeli Supreme Court Precedent: Minimum Incarceration for Cartel Offenses
In early September 2025, the Israeli Supreme Court issued its ruling on Youngster v. State of Israel, also known as the “Poland trips cartel case.” In this landmark ruling, the Supreme Court called for the imposition of much harsher sentences for restrictive arrangements between competitors (cartels). It also set a minimum sentence of nine months of incarceration for such offenses.
October 16, 2025
Israel Tax Authority Announces Green Track to Apply for Recognition as Public Institution
In August 2025, the Israel Tax Authority (ITA) announced the launch of an expedited track for public institutions applying for recognition for donations purposes under Section 46 of the Income Tax Ordinance [New Version].
October 15, 2025
Hagag Development Europe: Expansion of Series E Bonds
Advs. Elad Reshtick and Raz Landau from our firm represented Hagag Development Europe in the successful expansion of its Series E bond issuance, raising approximately ILS 94 million at an interest rate of 5% and a weighted average duration of 3.1 years. The transaction follows the company’s recent success in securing five additional international tenders for the construction and development of natural gas infrastructure, with an expected total consideration of approximately EUR 16 million.
October 5, 2025
Reforming Payment Models for Securities and Advisory Services
On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, a joint task force from the Bank of Israel, the Ministry of Finance, and the Israel Securities Authority published an interim report for public comments, proposing a major reform in the way financial institutions (mainly banks, TASE members, and other players) are paid for securities services and investment advice.
October 1, 2025
Adv. Elad Reshtick in TheMarker: Real Estate Entrepreneurs Turning to Capital Market
Adv. Elad Reshtick, a partner in our Capital Markets Department, was interviewed for a feature by TheMarker of leading experts in the field, which sheds light on a growing trend in the Israeli real estate market. Small and mid-sized developers with substantial real estate activity are increasingly turning to the stock exchange to raise capital through public offerings and debt issuances. These entrepreneurs manage hundreds of millions of shekels and continue to demonstrate financial resilience, maintaining a strategic focus on defensive sectors, particularly urban renewal projects.
September 29, 2025
Colorado-Israel Ecosystem Networking Evening in Tel Aviv
Our firm is hosting a unique gathering in collaboration with the Colorado-Israel Chamber of Commerce (COIL). The event will bring together Israeli and American founders, investors, corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem partners exploring opportunities with Colorado's thriving innovation scene. The program will include an overview of upcoming delegations, US market entry programs, and innovative pilots.
September 29, 2025
Representing Henkel in a Strategic Investment
Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss, a partner in the firm's International Commercial Department, along with Adv. Dean Weinberg, represented Henkel in its strategic investment in the Israeli predictive maintenance startup Feelit Technologies.
September 25, 2025
First Series of Prediction Markets in the United States
Prediction markets have experienced rapid growth in recent years, thanks to the emergence of platforms attracting millions of users, such as Kalshi and Polymarket. These platforms have proven successful in predicting the outcomes of diverse events.
September 24, 2025
Professional Webinar: National Insurance in a Changing Reality – Everything Employers Need to Know
The Manufacturers’ Association, in collaboration with our firm, is hosting a professional and in-depth webinar on national insurance rights covering a wide range of topics, from combining reserve service with employment to relocation and residency tests when moving abroad, eligibility due to injury from hostile actions, and occupational injury claims. Adv. Amos Rosenzweig, a special counsel at our firm, will provide detailed guidance on the most relevant and up-to-date issues in this area.
September 22, 2025
Barnea: Representation of Hagag Europe in a Public Offering Valued at ILS 50 Million
Hajaj Europe recently completed an approximately ILS 50 million public offering of shares and warrants. Adv. Elad Reshtik and Adv. Raz Landau from the firm's Capital Markets Department represented the company throughout the process.
September 21, 2025
ISA: Corporations Responsible for Supervising Fundraising Without a Prospectus
The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) recently published audit reports scrutinizing the activities of various investment ventures and corporations that raised funds from the public without publishing a prospectus. The reports revealed a series of failures.
September 20, 2025
Adv. Alon Abcasis Participated in Panel at Annual Urban Renewal Summit
Adv. Alon Abcasis, a partner and head of the firm's Residential Real Estate and Urban Renewal Department, took part in a panel at the Annual Urban Renewal Summit hosted by the Center for Real Estate. He spoke about the implications of betterment levies in urban renewal transactions, drawing on his extensive experience representing leading developers and construction companies. Alon also highlighted the key market solutions needed to provide meaningful support for senior citizens involved in urban renewal projects.
September 17, 2025
Barnea: Representing ARM in an Investment Round in proteanTecs
The startup proteanTecs has completed a funding round, securing investment from some of the most prominent players in the semiconductor industry. Our firm, through Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss and Adv. Tamar Greenstein, advised Arm, alongside White Case, in this round. Other participants included Samsung Catalyst Fund and Siemens.
September 14, 2025
Israel's Most Exquisite Co-Working Space Is Up for Sale
Adv. Idan Miller of our firm has been appointed trustee, leading the sale process of the prestigious Panthera complex, consistently recognized as one of the most beautiful co-working spaces in Israel. Among the complex’s shareholders are entrepreneur Marius Nacht, businesswoman Galia Albin, and professional football player Sharon Beck. The complex is now being offered for sale as part of a creditors’ arrangement filed by the company, following debts of approximately ILS 3.5 million.