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May 5, 2025
Internal Enforcement and Compliance Surveys: Essential for Organizations in Israel
In an era of stringent regulations and increasing legal risks, it has become essential for organizations to implement internal enforcement programs. However, in order for such programs to provide legal protection, they must be effective, customized and well-documented.
May 4, 2025
Live Webinar on Trends in Class Actions: The Rise of Serial Plaintiffs and Repeat Claims
What? In recent years, public and private companies have faced a growing number of class action lawsuits, marked by an increase in serial plaintiffs and repetitive claims, often targeting the same companies or industries. Who? Adv. Eyal Nachshon, head of the firm’s class actions practice, will outline key legal developments, proposed legislative reforms, and offer practical tools for legal counsel to address and prevent serial filings. When? Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM (Zoom link to be sent to registered participants).
May 1, 2025
Represented Viola Group in a ILS 28 Million Transaction
We represented Viola Group, a leading Israeli technology investment group, in a ₪28 million transaction in which it sold its holdings in Gaan Holdings, a prominent Israeli company operating through subsidiaries in retail, logistics, and financial services. Adv. Michael Barnea, the firm’s Managing Partner, together with Advs. Misha Gitterman and Tal Freilich Hai, led the transaction to closing.
April 28, 2025
Independence of the Chairman of the Federal Reserve of the United States
President Trump has repeatedly called for a lowering of the interest rate in the United States, while intensifying his attacks against the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, and threatening to fire him. According to recent reports, removing Powell is of the table for now, but there is no guarantee the proposal will not resurface in the future.
April 28, 2025
Rules of Origin in Free Trade Agreements
Significant tariffs are currently being imposed on international trade between China and the United States, which effectively blocks direct trade between the two countries.
April 28, 2025
Dumping Levy on Medical Cannabis Imports
According to press reports, on the eve of the Passover holiday, the Minister of Economy and Industry, Nir Barkat, decided to adopt the recommendation of the Advisory Committee on Trade Levies and impose a dumping levy on cannabis imports from Canada at a rate of up to 165% (the levy varies depending upon the manufacturer). On April 21, 2025, the Minister of Finance wrote a letter to the Minister of Economy expressing his opposition to the imposition of the levy, and the decision was put on hold.
April 28, 2025
US Reciprocal Tariffs
On April 5, 2025, the United States imposed a 10% reciprocal tariff on all products being imported into the United States (with exceptions). In relation to countries with a large trade deficit with the United States – including the State of Israel – a special reciprocal tariff was imposed on imported products, which is calculated according to the magnitude of the trade deficit. The special reciprocal tariff was frozen for 90 days in order to allow the parties to reach agreements on ways to reduce the trade deficit.
April 28, 2025
Tariff Crisis with the US Rekindles Debate over Israel’s Reciprocal Procurement Obligation
The Ministry of Finance, in conjunction with other government ministries, is currently formulating a plan to reduce the US trade deficit with Israel, in order to reduce the tariff rate that the Trump administration has imposed on goods imported from Israel. According to reports, one of the proposals currently being considered is to exempt US companies from reciprocal procurement obligation in exchange for their winning large-scale tenders in Israel.
April 28, 2025
Barnea: Advising Mekorot on Patent Commercialization and Management
Our firm was selected through a tender process to advise Mekorot, Israel’s national water company, on the commercialization and management of its patent portfolio. Adv. Ken Shaked, a partner in our Commercial Department specializing in technology commercialization agreements, will lead the consulting engagement with Mekorot.
April 27, 2025
Israel Securities Authority Issues Report Summarizing Its Findings Regarding Offerings of Securities without a Prospectus
The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) recently published a report summarizing its findings regarding offerings of securities without a prospectus. The report is intended for entities planning to offer securities to the public and presents the ISA’s position regarding the criteria for various exemptions enabling entities to offer securities without a prospectus.
April 24, 2025
EU’s MiCA Regulation Increases Supervision over Global Crypto Market
The European Union launched MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) Regulation, which provides a clear and uniform regulatory framework for CASPs and is considered a global model for crypto regulation.
April 24, 2025
New EDPB Draft Guidelines: Personal Data on the Blockchain
Earlier this month, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued draft guidelines on the processing of personal data through blockchain technologies.
April 24, 2025
Kibbutz Ruhama Signs Agreement to Host Kfar Aza Evacuees
Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe represented Kibbutz Ruhama in executing an agreement with the Tekuma Administration and the Settlement Division, aimed at facilitating the organized absorption of approximately 520 residents of Kibbutz Kfar Aza. This agreement marks a significant milestone in an ongoing process that commenced in February 2024, pursuant to which two dedicated residential neighborhoods were established within Kibbutz Ruhama to serve as temporary housing for the displaced residents until their return to their permanent community.
April 21, 2025
Can You Cancel a Real Estate Sale Transaction and Obtain a Tax Refund or Is This a New Transaction Subject to Additional Tax?
Israeli tax ruling on the question: The Committee deliberated the North Mall appeal and ruled recently that a “partial cancellation” of a real estate sale transaction is, in fact, a new transaction subject to additional tax
April 20, 2025
Israel Securities Authority Regulates Use of Chatbots on Financial Platforms
The AI revolution in the Israeli capital market: The Israel Securities Authority allows financial institutions to use chatbots on their financial analyses platforms, but imposes clear rules and important restrictions on their use.
April 20, 2025
Representing Akro Real Estate Group in Urban Renewal Tender in Bat Yam
Our firm’s Real Estate Department is representing Akro Group, which won a pinui-binui tender in Bat Yam as part of a large-scale urban renewal project that includes plans to construct approximately 380 new housing units.
April 11, 2025
Is Trump Manipulating the Markets? Interview with N12
Shortly before US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day freeze on tariffs affecting most of the US’s trade partners—sending global markets soaring—he published a series of controversial posts referencing the ticker of a company he owns. These posts raised serious legal questions regarding potential market manipulation, conflicts of interest, and regulatory exposure. We shared our legal insights in an interview with N12.
April 10, 2025
Employers – Israel Freezes and Reduces Convalescence Pay in 2025
The Freeze and Reduction of Convalescence Pay Law was approved in 2025. As in 2024, employers will be obligated to reduce the convalescence pay payable to their employees and to transfer the reduced sums to the tax assessor, accordingly. The purpose of this law is to redirect these sums for the provision of benefits to reservists.
April 10, 2025
What’s Next for Israel’s Real Estate Market?
The Israeli real estate market is facing both local and global pressures, from wars to rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. Adv. Alon Wolner, a partner at our firm, was interviewed by TheMarker on challenges and opportunities in the evolving real estate landscape.
April 10, 2025
Market Volatility and Its Ripple Effect on Israeli Real Estate
Israel’s financial landscape has recently faced significant shocks. With capital markets experiencing notable declines, the question arises: what does this mean for real estate? Adv. Alon Wolner, a partner in our Real Estate Department, spoke to TheMarker about how current capital market volatility is influencing real estate investment trends in Israel and the key challenges developers are now facing.