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Turning a Project into a Startup - A Lecture by Itay Gura

Our firm supports the Entrepreneurship Center at Tel Aviv University. As part of this collaboration, Adv. Itay Gura, who leads our firm's startup practice, delivered a lecture in the Faculty of Engineering course. He discussed the legal challenges faced by entrepreneurs at the early stages of their venture.

Categories: High Tech | Start Ups

Everything You Need to Know About DORA – A Guide for Legal Counsel

Our firm hosted a webinar in collaboration with the "Legal Counsel for Legal Counsel" organization, where Dr. Avishay Klein delivered practical tools for navigating the DORA regulation in light of the new directives.

Categories: Regulation

Following the Supreme Court's recent ruling: What do you need to know about a mutual will?

Adv. Liat Keisary, Head of the Private Clients Department at the firm, and Adv. Gal Livshits, a partner in the Litigation Department who represents high-net-worth clients in inheritance disputes, were interviewed by Calcalist following a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding mutual wills.

Categories: Inheritance Disputes | Private Clients

Major Increase in Real Estate Transactions in 2024

Elad Reshtick was interviewed in Globes, following a surge in acquisitions in the urban renewal sector. As a capital markets expert, Elad discussed whether this trend could influence the IPO market.

Categories: Capital Markets | IPOs and Public Offerings | Urban Renewal

It’s not every day that three judges overturn a ruling and set an important economic precedent

The Economic Court's decision to revoke the approval of a derivative lawsuit filed against the controlling shareholder of Equital has sparked controversy among corporate law experts. As a capital market expert, Micky Barnea was interviewed by Globes on the matter and stated, among other things, that directors on the audit committee examining transactions should be allowed to consult with the controlling shareholder without it being considered as subordinating themselves to his will.


Categories: Capital Markets | Derivative Actions

Conference: Successfully Managing the Relationship with Legal Counsel and Avoiding Common Mistakes

Our firm hosted 15 startup CEOs yesterday as part of the CEO Elite Series. Itay Gura, a partner at our firm who leads our startup practice, delivered a lecture at the event on the key challenges faced by growing startups, effective management of legal counsel, and how to avoid common mistakes.

Categories: High Tech | Start Ups

Defense IPOs in the Capital Market: An Op-Ed in N12

In the Israeli capital market, which is accustomed to trends like urban renewal and cannabis, a new sector has emerged over the past year: defense companies. Since October 7, the market has experienced volatility but is now stabilizing, revealing new opportunities. Today, 15 active defense companies are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, and this growth is no coincidence. Elad Reshtick and Raz Landau, capital market experts, published an op-ed in N12, exploring this emerging trend, its challenges, and its opportunities.

Categories: Capital Markets | IPOs and Public Offerings

Lecturing at the Hasoub Angels' Training Program

Advs. Yuval Lazi and Hanna Daher were invited to lecture at the training session for Hasoub Angels, an initiative that supports the Arab entrepreneurial ecosystem through collaborative and structured angel investing. Yuval discussed financing startups, while Hanna covered essential legal and tax considerations for angel investors.

Categories: High Tech | Investments | Tax

Engaging with Service Providers – Practical Tools and Managing Exposures

Our firm hosted a webinar this morning for in-house counsel on the topic of engaging with service providers. The webinar was held in collaboration with the ACC, the Israeli Association of Corporate Counsel, and was attended by 130 in-house counsel. Adv. Netta Bromberg, Head of the Employment Department at our firm, discussed trends in engaging with service providers, the proper classification of service providers, and guidelines for working with them.

Categories: Employers Labor Law | Employment

Insider Trading: An Interview with Adv. Hadar Israeli

About six months after the indictment was filed, the trial of Shay Lipman opened at the Tel Aviv District Court. Lipman, a former senior real estate analyst, is accused of profiting approximately 400,000 NIS from trading securities after being exposed to sensitive information and using insider information. As an expert in white-collar crime, Adv. Hadar Israeli was interviewed by Globes and explained the charges against Lipman, the expected penalty, and the challenges anticipated for both the prosecution and the defense.

Categories: White Collar

The Israeli Chapter in Legal 500's International Trade Guide

Our firm was chosen to cover the Israeli chapter of the Legal 500 International Trade guide. The chapter was written by Professor Amichai Cohen and provides insights on key issues in international trade law, including WTO agreements, FTAs, and trade sanctions.

 

Categories: International Law

A Wave of Real Estate Companies IPOs?

Elad Rashtik, Partner in our Finance and Public Companies Department, was interviewed by Globes following the forecast that we are on the brink of a new wave of IPOs by real estate companies, initially focusing primarily on bond offerings.

Categories: Capital Markets | IPOs and Public Offerings | Public Companies

2023 Arbitration Year in Review

Jus Mundi has published a comprehensive overview designed for those with an interest in international arbitration. The publication examines recent developments in international arbitration in Israel, offering an in-depth analysis of the evolving legal framework. Lina Makhuli, Senior Associate at Barnea Jaffa Lande, was selected to contribute to this publication as part of the writing team for the chapter on Israel.

Categories: Arbitration and Mediation | Litigation

Participation in the Panel of the Urban Renewal Authority – Rishon Lezion

Adv. Ruth Gerbi participated in a panel organized by the Urban Renewal Authority of Rishon Lezion. The panel, which took place yesterday, discussed issues such as recalcitrant buildings, warning notices, professional ethics of lawyers, and differential changes (or disparities) between property owners and other stakeholders in the project. Ruth presented the perspective of the tenants on each of the topics.

 

Categories: Real Estate

Webinar on Competition Law Addressing the Strengthening of Merger Enforcement

This morning, our firm held a webinar in collaboration with the Association of Corporate Counsel on the strengthening of merger enforcement, especially in light of the landmark decision in the Strauss-Weiler merger. The webinar featured a presentation by Adv. Gal Rozent, head of our competition department, and was attended by dozens of in-house legal counsel.

Categories: Antitrust and Competition

Do the Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu and Galant Have Economic Implications?

An interview with Professor Amichai Cohen, an expert in international law, discussing the economic ramifications of the arrest warrants and Israel's broader standing on the global stage.

Categories: International Law

Guide: How to Ensure the Distribution of Inheritance for Assets Abroad

A growing number of Israelis own assets and investments abroad, but many are unaware that an Israeli will may not always be sufficient for managing inheritance involving overseas properties. Differences in inheritance laws across jurisdictions can lead to legal challenges and make it harder for heirs to claim their rights.

Categories: Private Clients

Barnea: Representation of Coppter Water Technologies in an Investment Deal

Adv. Ken Shaked and Adv. Nir Alter represented Coppter Water Technologies, a startup specializing in swimming pool purification, in an investment of approximately NIS 7.5 million by the public company Pharmocann. Coppter was established in 2022 with the support of the InNegev technology incubator.

Categories: Corporate | High Tech | Investments | Start Ups

How Should Israel Handle the Implications of Arrest Warrants Issued by The Hague?

The decision by the judges of the International Criminal Court has placed Israel in one of the most complex situations it has ever faced on the international stage. Prof. Amichai Cohen, our Special Counsel on International Law, was featured in an Op-Ed published by Mako, sharing his expert insights on the matter.

Categories: International Law

Holding crypto? Your information is on its way to the Israel Tax Authority

Adv. Hanna Daher, a partner in the Tax Department, was interviewed by Globes following Israel's adoption of the OECD's CRS standard, under which countries will share information regarding cryptocurrency.

Categories: Tax | Taxation of Cryptocurrencies