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March 11, 2026
Aging Buildings Under Missile Threat: What Are Seniors Entitled to in Pinui-Binui Projects?
At a time when urban renewal is becoming an essential need, it is crucial to understand the rights and benefits available to senior citizens in pinui-binui (vacate and reconstruct) projects. Adv. Maya Carmi Lubartovski, a partner and head of the firm's Real Estate Tax Department, explains in a Maariv article the unique entitlements for seniors: tax benefits, the option to receive two apartments instead of one, relocation to alternative housing, and the ability to sell rights to the developer.
March 8, 2026
Key Trends and Regulatory Challenges in Israel’s Financial Sector
Adv. Efrat Cohen, a senior partner in our firm's Regulation Department, discussed in an interview the most significant ongoing developments in the Israeli financial market: the payments initiative revolution and its impact on both businesses and consumers; expansion of the open banking reform toward open finance, including broader access for insurance agents to clients’ financial and banking information; and the AI and algorithmic report by the Bank of Israel and the Israel Securities Authority, which establishes a new compliance framework and extends reporting and supervisory obligations regarding the use of artificial intelligence and algorithmic models in the financial sector.
March 8, 2026
Partners Share Their Stories This International Women’s Day
In honor of International Women’s Day, we invited partners from our firm to share the challenges, choices, and insights that have shaped their paths, each in her own way. The video was created with Dun's 100.
March 4, 2026
Special Emergency Guide in Globes: When Is Force Majeure Recognized?
Adv. Terry Almozlino Arnon, a partner and head of our firm’s Real Estate Department, was interviewed by Globes as part of a special guide aimed at providing clarity during Operation Roaring Lion regarding the applicability of force majeure to contracts in the real estate and aviation sectors. Terry addressed the potential exemption from rent payments on days when commercial shopping centers are closed due to the war.
March 4, 2026
Data Centers as a Pillar of National Resilience in Times of Emergency
In today’s day and age, data centers are nothing less than the backbone of the modern economy. The shutdown of digital infrastructure can harm a country just as severely as physical damage. Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe, a partner and head of our firm’s Kibbutz Sector and Energy Department, was interviewed about the importance of recognizing and classifying data centers as national infrastructure projects, and the need to ensure energy independence to prevent disruptions to the flow of information and enable automatic backup even in extreme scenarios.
March 4, 2026
Operation Epic Fury – Relief Measures and Emergency Guidelines for Local Authorities
On March 1, 2026, following the launch of Operation Rising Lion, Israel’s Ministry of Interior published a series of regulatory reliefs and emergency guidelines for local authorities to strengthen municipal resilience and facilitate functional continuity and the provision of solutions to residents in times of emergency.
February 19, 2026
Israel Publishes National Cybersecurity Draft Bill: New Obligations, Enforcement Authorities, and Broad Implications
The draft National Cybersecurity Law was published in January 2026. This significant regulatory measure is likely to have broad implications for organizations across the economy, especially digital service providers and entities that provide technological infrastructure.
February 18, 2026
Landmark Ruling in Israel – Purchase Tax Refunds to Winners of Mehir LeMishtaken Tenders
If you participated in Mehir LaMishtaken tenders and paid purchase tax, we recommend promptly reviewing whether you may be eligible for a purchase tax refund. We are at your service to perform a preliminary eligibility review based on the tender documents, lease contract, special conditions appendix, and construction contract.
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 Import Marketing completed a merger transaction with Cipia, 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. We provided comprehensive legal counsel throughout the merger process.
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 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
Hagag Europe Group in a Strategic Investment Transaction
Adv. Elad Reshtick and Adv. Raz Landau of our firm advised Hagag 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.