Insights & News

The Israeli real estate market is facing both local and global pressures – from wars to rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. Alon Wollner, a partner at our firm, was interviewed for a TheMarker article discussing the challenges and opportunities in the evolving real estate landscape.

Yozmot - Real Estate Development, an entrepreneurial contracting company specializing in urban renewal, has successfully completed its inaugural bond issuance and is now listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, raising approximately NIS 50 million.

The offering was supported by Advs. Elad Reshtick and Noam Bukchin from our firm's Capital Markets Department.

AI is becoming emotionally intelligent, with new models designed to recognize and respond to human emotions. Tech companies are investing in emotional AI to improve customer service, potentially making AI agents more empathetic and, than human representatives. Dr. Avishay Klein, Partner and Head of our Privacy, Cyber & AI Department, spoke to Globes about what the near future of this technology might look like.

Advs. Ariella Dreyfuss and Dean Weinberg from our corporate department assisted Munich Re, together with our colleagues at Kirkland & Ellis, on its definitive agreement to acquire Next Insurance for 2.6 billion dollar acquisition. They were supported by Advs. Hanna Daher and Fadi Atallah from our tax department; Adv. Netta Bromberg, head of our employment department; and Dr. Avishay Klein, head of our privacy law, cyber, and AI department.

Advs. Harel Perlmutter and Maya Carmi Lubartovski from our firm participated in the  Tax Conference of the Israel Bar Association (Southern District). The conference covered various aspects of taxation, including real estate tax, income tax, and VAT. Harel and Maya participated in a panel on Trust Taxation, discussing the practical application of trust taxation (income tax and real estate tax) and how it is actually carried out in practice

Adv. Harel Perlmutter, partner and head of our firm's Tax Department, was interviewed yesterday on N12 News Israel's main news edition regarding the largest exit in Israeli high-tech history.

He discussed the tax implications of the deal, stating: "Between 12 and 16 billion NIS will flow into the state's coffers, covering nearly 10 percent of the national deficit with this deal alone

IsraCard has acquired one-third of the shares in the fintech company BIZI, which provides loans to small businesses through a digital platform, at a valuation of 90 million NIS (pre-money).

Advs. Ilan Blumenfeld, Daniel Kleinman, and Shahaf Arbely from our firm advised BIZI in this transaction. 

In Israel, 2025, there is no moment of relief. Unexpected events have become a routine part of life here. But what happens when these events directly impact the construction market and projects?
Our firm, in collaboration with Gcs for Gcs, is hosting a practical webinar on this very topic. Adv. Shai Avnieli, Partner and Head of the Projects & Infrastructure Department, will share his insights on navigating these events in Israel’s ever-evolving and dynamic market—one that never ceases to surprise. The Webinar will be held at March 26, 2025 at 11:00.

Recently, the new ethics regulations for real estate brokers in Israel came into effect, requiring them to operate with full transparency and uphold high standards of integrity towards their clients.

Shahar Poller Atzil, a partner in our litigation department, was invited to an interview on Channel 10 (the Economic Channel) to discuss the new reform that is set to change the landscape of the real estate brokerage market in Israel.

After a new record was set in 2024 for the number of evacuation and reconstruction complexes in Israel, YNET conducted a study among cities in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area to determine which city grants the most building rights in urban renewal. Alongside industry experts, Adv. Alon Abcasis, partner and head of the Residential and Urban Renewal department at our firm, was interviewed for this fascinating study on the gaps between Givatayim and Tel Aviv in this regard.

In our firm, the promotion of women's rights and gender equality is an integral part of our commitment. We work towards this goal through social involvement in the community, pro bono legal representation, providing equal opportunities to our employees, and there are no glass ceilings here. Please see the report we have prepared for International Women's Day 2025, which highlights some of our gender-related activities throughout the year.

Adv. Terry Almozlino Arnon, partner and head of the real estate department at our firm, participated in the Real Estate Summit in Eilat, among dozens of real estate experts in Israel. She moderated a panel that hosted senior figures from the economy, discussing the gap between the prosperity enjoyed by income-producing real estate companies in 2024 and the forecast for 2025, in light of the measures, challenges, and obstacles expected in the coming year.

In the past, ESG matters were primarily handled by accounting firms and external consultants. However, in recent years, leading law firms in Israel have begun establishing dedicated ESG departments or integrating ESG advisory services into existing practice areas such as corporate law, regulation, and environmental law. This shift has been driven, among other factors, by increasing regulatory demands from the Bank of Israel, the Israel Securities Authority, and the Capital Market Authority. Now, with Trump's return to the White House and his new policy direction, is the status of ESG set to change? An interview with Dr. Zvi Gabbay from our firm at Globes.

Recently, in an effort to intensify the fight against international crime, the Knesset passed an amendment to the Legal Assistance Between States Law, 1998, which expands the authorities' powers to confiscate assets located in Israel belonging to individuals against whom criminal proceedings have been opened in foreign countries. This amendment raises critical legal dilemmas and questions regarding the rights of suspects and third parties.

Adv. Shir Rozenzweig, who specializes in regulatory enforcement and white-collar crime, addresses these issues and more.

Adv. Dr. Zvi Gabbay, Head of our Regulation Department, has been invited to join an expert panel on "Best Practices for Fintech Implementation and Operations" at the Fintech-Tel Aviv 2025 Annual Summit! Startups, investors, and companies are invited to this unique fintech event. 

Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe, partner and head of the Kibbutz Sector at our firm, was invited to speak at a national conference on Renewable Energy Projects 2025 for kibbutzim and moshavim.

the conference held by the Training Center for Renewal, in collaboration with the Kibbutzim Movement and the Moshavim Movement in Israel.
Adv, Ben Mosh moderated on the legal aspects of agreements with entrepreneurs in the energy sector.