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April 19, 2026
Data Centers on the Fast Track: National Opportunity with Regulatory Challenges
Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe, a partner and head of our firm's Kibbutz Sector and Energy Department, was interviewed by Nadlan Center regarding a legislative proposal to classify data centers of 50MW or more as national infrastructure. This proposal could enable accelerated approvals through the National Infrastructure Committee's fast-track process. She noted that while the reform presents a significant opportunity to shorten project timelines, it is also accompanied by regulatory bottlenecks and implementation challenges requiring coordination among the relevant authorities.
April 15, 2026
Transfer of Personal Data Abroad: Israeli PPA Sharpens Requirements for Organizations
The Israeli Privacy Protection Authority (PPA) has published a position paper clarifying its interpretation of Regulation 2(4) regarding the transfer of personal data abroad. In this context, it emphasizes the requirements applicable to organizations transferring data outside of Israel, including to the United States.
April 15, 2026
ISC2 Ireland Chapter Webinar: Privacy, Corporate Governance, and Generative Artificial Intelligence
Adv. Masha Yudshkin, from the Privacy, Cyber, and Artificial Intelligence Department at our firm, participated in an ISC2 Ireland Chapter webinar titled “From GDPR to Generative AI: Are Privacy and Governance Frameworks Keeping Pace?”, which focused on the intersection of privacy law, corporate governance, and generative artificial intelligence. The panel discussed the challenges facing existing regulatory frameworks and compliance mechanisms in light of the pace of innovation, including the need to adapt governance models, risk management practices, and the practical implementation of regulatory requirements to a rapidly evolving technological reality.
April 14, 2026
Canceling a Real Estate Transaction Due to the War
Adv. Maya Carmi Lubartovski, a partner and head of our firm's real estate taxation practice, addresses in an article for Magdilim the implications of canceling or modifying real estate transactions during the war. She discusses the distinction between a genuine cancellation and a new transaction, eligibility for a tax refund, the risk of reclassification as a resale, and the criteria applied by the Israel Tax Authority.
April 13, 2026
Bizportal Interview | Relocation & National Insurance: What to Know
Adv. Amos Rosenzweig, former Chief Legal Counsel of Israel’s National Insurance Institute, addresses the implications of relocation on residency status vis-à-vis the National Insurance Institute. He discusses the proper management of residency, preservation of rights, avoidance of double payments, and common pitfalls.
April 12, 2026
Where Is Competition Law in Israel Headed?
Adv. Gal Rozent, head of our Antitrust and Competition Department, was interviewed on the “Game Rules” program on Israel’s economic channel about recent trends in Israeli competition law. He discussed the approval of the Gad Dairies–Wyler Farm merger, increased enforcement against parallel import restrictions in the two-wheeler sector and its implications, the role of parallel imports in promoting competition, the Israel Competition Authority’s opposition to emergency turbine procurement by the Israel Electric Corporation, and the interaction between administrative enforcement and class actions. Gal also addressed global trends, including the tension between regulation and innovation in the tech sector.
April 10, 2026
HIPER Global Acquires EPS Technologies
HIPER Global will acquire 100% of the shares of Israeli company EPS Technologies for approximately ILS 60 million, with an additional contingent consideration mechanism of up to ILS 42 million. EPS will continue its operations as usual following completion. Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, Adv. Shay Morhaim, and Adv. Shahaf Arbely from our firm are advising EPS throughout all stages of the transaction through to closing.
April 6, 2026
Merger Between Cipia Vision and Tomer Import and Marketing of Food Products
Cipia Vision Ltd. has convened a shareholders’ meeting to approve a merger with Tomer Import and Marketing of Food Products (1983) Ltd., expected to take place in early May. Upon completion, Cipia will acquire 100% of Tomer’s shares through a share exchange, with Tomer’s controlling shareholder expected to hold approximately 70.99% of the merged company. Tomer has also reported growth in revenues and profitability. We are representing Tomer throughout the transaction and until its completion.
April 5, 2026
“The Next Thing” on TV10 Israel: AI's Impact on the Legal Profession
Dr. Avishay Klein from our firm was interviewed on the Israel economic channel's flagship program with Dani Roup on the impact of AI on the day-to-day work of the legal community. In the interview, Avishay discusses the growing sanctions imposed by courts in response to the careless use of AI in drafting legal filings, the resulting harm to the profession’s reputation and public image, and what the legal field can expect in the years ahead.
April 3, 2026
Bizportal: The Power of Pardon in Israel – Between Law and Morality
Adv. Hadar Israeli, a partner at our firm, was interviewed about the Israeli President’s unique authority—positioned in the delicate space between law and morality—to reduce sentences, shorten critical record periods, or even erase charges or convictions. The interview was conducted in the context of the current President’s consideration of the Prime Minister’s request for a pardon. Hadar explains how pardon applications are reviewed, outlines the professional process carried out by the Pardons Department at the Ministry of Justice, and emphasizes the need to weigh legal considerations alongside moral ones, while maintaining a careful balance between the rule of law and the protection of the public interest.
April 1, 2026
Globes: New Framework – Fast-Track Route for Urban Renewal Projects
Adv. Alon Abcasis from our firm was interviewed by Globes regarding a new framework recently introduced by the Planning Administration and the Government Authority for Urban Renewal, aimed at significantly shortening the approval processes for large-scale urban renewal (pinui-binui) projects. The framework is designed to streamline planning procedures and enhance economic certainty for developers through an integrated “roundtable” process involving both local and district planning committees. At the same time, Alon highlights the key challenges facing the initiative, noting that its success will largely depend on effective implementation by local authorities and the actual enforcement of regulatory timelines in practice.
March 30, 2026
Globes: Concerns Over Insider Trading and the Challenge of Enforcement in Crypto and Prediction Markets
Adv. Hadar Israeli, a partner at our firm, spoke with Globes about a troubling new phenomenon: unusual betting patterns and extraordinary activity across financial markets and prediction platforms just moments before major policy announcements. These patterns are raising growing concerns about the potential use of non-public, insider information. Hadar explains that enforcement is especially challenging in the crypto space, where identifying the individuals behind suspicious activity is inherently difficult. With no requirement for verified user identities, a single individual can control dozens of wallets, each appearing as a separate user, significantly complicating detection and enforcement efforts.
March 29, 2026
Have You Been Using AI Without Verifying? It Could Cost You ILS 30,000
Israel’s Supreme Court is stepping up its efforts to address AI-generated hallucinations, and recently ordered the Ramat Gan Municipality to pay exceptional court expenses of ILS 30,000. This is due to the municipality’s reliance on fictitious case law and a non-existent Ministry of Education Director-General circular, in a way that violated a special education child’s right to transportation to his school.
March 29, 2026
“The Disputes Program” with Adv. Tamar Pollak and Adv. Eran Winner: Shareholder Disputes
Adv. Eran Winner, a firm partner, joined “The Disputes Program” on 102FM with Adv. Tamar Pollak for a conversation on shareholder disputes and corporate litigation. Eran discussed how these disputes evolve in practice, the strategic thinking behind corporate litigation, and the delicate balance between competing business and personal interests, all with the goal of achieving the best possible business outcome. He also highlighted key issues to identify and address throughout the process.
March 25, 2026
Mechanisms for Determining the Final Purchase Price in M&A Transactions: Lockbox or Working Capital Adjustment?
One of the key decisions when structuring a MA transaction is the optimal mechanism for determining the final purchase price. It is one of the primary tools for balancing risk between the parties and ensuring the transaction’s success. The two most common and widely accepted methods in MA transactions are the lockbox mechanism and the working capital adjustment mechanism.
March 23, 2026
Important Israeli Labor Law Updates for Employers Ahead of April 2026
On March 3, 2026, the Minister of Labor announced his intention to issue an extension order of a collective bargaining agreement to regulate the rights of reservists and their spouses. For convenience, the key provisions of the collective bargaining agreement are set out below. We will update when this extension order is announced.
March 23, 2026
Four Gaza Envelope Kibbutzim Prevail in Appeal to Establish Solar Field Projects
In the wake of October 7, 2023, the Israel Land Authority issued a temporary order increasing the quota for solar fields allocated to kibbutzim in the Tkuma region adjacent to the Gaza Strip. Relying on this temporary order, several communities invested significant resources in advancing solar field projects.
March 17, 2026
Activities by NPOs During the State of Emergency in Israel
In light of the declaration of a state of emergency on the home front following Operation Epic Fury, the Registrar of Associations and Endowments clarified that NPOs and public benefit companies (PBCs) may continue operating under the lenient directive dated October 10, 2023. This allows them to carry out activities aimed at providing immediate and essential assistance during the state of emergency, even if such activities do not fully align with their approved objectives.
March 17, 2026
OECD Updates Tax Treaty Model – Implications for Remote International Work
In November 2025, the OECD published an update to the interpretation of the OECD Model Tax Convention to address contemporary business practices in today’s environment. The update addresses, inter alia, how permanent establishment rules should be interpreted in the context of remote work and work performed from another country.
March 17, 2026
Barnea: Representing Doral LLC in a USD 525 Million Guarantee Facility
Doral Renewables LLC has signed agreements for the provision of guarantee facilities totaling approximately USD 525 million to support the development of large-scale solar energy projects. The guarantee framework will be provided by a group of international financiers led by Howden, a global insurance broker, with the support of the company’s Israeli shareholders, Doral Group and Migdal Group. The Israeli shareholders were represented by Adv. Samuel Henri Samuel, Adv. Daniel Adler, and Adv. Yehoshua Sedley from our firm’s International Commercial Department.