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October 6, 2019

The First to Adapt Are the Most Likely to Survive

Israel is known around the world as the “Start-Up Nation.” Simon Jaffa, our founding partner, explains to PSMG how Israeli law firms must adapt to this changing technological world.

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October 2, 2019

Risk Management Course at the Israel Financial Institute

Dr. Zvi Gabbay lectured today on the risks of financial crime as part of a risk management course at the Israel Financial Institute.

October 2, 2019

Essential Legal Tools for the Period between Life and Death

Guardianship and an enduring power of attorney are two legal tools that allow for the appointment of an individual to take care of another person’s affairs when that person is no longer capable of taking care of him or herself and of managing his or her affairs independently.

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October 2, 2019

World Tax 2020 Edition

We are proud to be ranked by International Tax Review for the 2020 edition of World Tax in the general corporate tax and private clients categories.

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October 2, 2019

What to Do When the Israel Lands Authority Wants to Sign a Renewed Lease

Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe's latest article describes the recent court rulings in favor of agricultural settlements as part of their dispute with the Israel Lands Authority.

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September 26, 2019

Risk Management and the Latest Word on KYC and Preventing International Money Laundering

Together with Clifford Chance, we held a workshop for compliance officers and risk management department staff at Discount Bank and Bank Leumi. The workshop included discussions on money laundering enforcement trends, banks' obligations, and how to manage risk and provide service.

September 25, 2019

Hosting the Israel Hedge Funds Association for a Negotiation Workshop

Our firm hosted the Israel Hedge Funds Association today for a negotiation workshop. The workshop was held in collaboration with Moti Crystal, a crisis management expert. As part of the workshop, we presented common mistakes and the techniques for overcoming them in MA transactions and disputes.

September 25, 2019

SodaStream Chairman Suspected of Insider Trading

Dr. Zvi Gabbay was interviewed by TheMarker on the allegations that SodaStream's chairman, while serving as CEO, provided insider information about a deal with Pepsico to a former employee.

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September 25, 2019

Ministry of Justice and Israel Securities Authority Wish to Adjust the Israeli Corporate Regime to Companies without a Controlling Shareholder

The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) and the Ministry of Justice published a call to the public to adjust the corporate regime, as part of addressing problems that may arise as a result of the transition of public companies to a decentralized ownership structure.

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September 24, 2019

Article: Powerful Regulation Is Not the Way to Build a Stable and Functioning Market

In a Globes op-ed, Adv. Anat Even-Chen calls for cooperation between the Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority and the private market in order to create better regulation for fintech and financial services companies.

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September 23, 2019

Seven Important Points before Fundraising through Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is by now not a new fundraising option for corporations in Israel. These seven points helps explain the ins and outs of the process and the players involved.

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September 19, 2019

Hosting a Delegation of Senior Executives from Daiwa House Group

Our firm hosted today a delegation of senior executives from the Fortune 500 Japanese construction company Daiwa House Group. The executives visited Israel to promote business relationships with Israeli companies.

September 18, 2019

Can Employees Express Political Opinions on Social Networks?

Adv. Netta Bromberg, the head of our Employment Department, was interviewed by Ynet on the possibility of employees engaging in political issues and expressing their personal positions on social networks. According to Netta, "Publishing personal positions on social networks raises fundamental questions concerning the limits of freedom of expression in a democratic society, the special complexity of workplace relationships, and the line between the personal and the professional."

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September 15, 2019

Barnea Represented CryoLife in a Strategic Transaction with the Israeli Medtech Startup Endospan

Our firm represented CryoLife in a strategic transaction with Israel-based endovascular stent graft system developer Endospan. The transaction involved an option to purchase Endospan for up to USD 450 million in the future, together with an exclusive distribution arrangement and USD 15 million in secured debt financing.

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September 11, 2019

Considering an M&A Transaction? Don’t Forget to Conduct Privacy Due Diligence

In light of heightened privacy enforcement in Israel and around the world, companies entering into merger and acquisition transactions should include privacy aspects in their due diligence.

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September 10, 2019

Actor Yehuda Levy Joins Legal Proceedings against Eshkolot

Actor Yehuda Levy has joined Shaham, the largest actors' organization in Israel, and a group of fellow artists in their legal dispute with the management of Eshkolot. Advs. Zohar Lande, Hadar Israeli, and Eyal Nachshon are representing Shaham and the artists.

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September 9, 2019

Israel Securities Authority Working to Launch Securitization Market in Israel

The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) recently published an advisory document for public comment ahead of the publication of a legal memorandum for the regulation of the securitization field in Israel.

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September 8, 2019

Politics at Work

The election for the 22nd Knesset is approaching. What does the law say about workers' rights and obligations ?

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September 5, 2019

The ISA Places Enormous Emphasis on Deterrence

In an article in TheMarker, Dr. Zvi Gabbay discusses the market's need to share in enforcement efforts in order to make internal enforcement one of the cornerstones of ISA policy.

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September 4, 2019

An Additional Barrier in Performing TAMA 38 Projects

In a precedential ruling, the Tel Aviv District Appeals Committee affirmed the Regional Planning and Construction Committee’s decision that in cases in which a new zoning plan provides more rights than those set in the TAMA 38 provisions, the consent of all residents is required.

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