Insights & News

We are proud to have advised Inven Capital, which co-led Wint’s funding round. Wint develops technology for the early detection of water waste and the prevention of costly water damage. Ariella Dreyfuss and Rahaf Awawdi of our firm advised Inven Capital throughout the transaction.

Barnea Jaffa Lande, in collaboration with the ACC AI Forum, invites you to a professional conference on the challenges of working with AI agents and the organizational preparations they require. The conference will address governance, oversight, and the regulatory, contractual, commercial, and operational risks involved in deploying AI agents across organizations. Leading in-house counsel, technology professionals, and product leaders will share practical insights and experience.

When & Where: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 9:00 AM | Barnea Jaffa Lande, 58 HaRakevet Street, Tel Aviv, Electra City Tower

Irit Brodsky, a partner in our Competition and Antitrust Department, took part in a panel discussion on the program Rules of the Game, hosted by Dafna Shahar on The Economic Channel. The discussion addressed recent developments in competition law and their implications for companies operating in Israel, including merger control, import-related enforcement, and exposure to competition proceedings across multiple jurisdictions.

We are proud to represent the Israel Heart Society in a High Court petition challenging budget cuts that could have affected the availability and quality of public cardiology services, particularly life-saving catheterization procedures. Following the petition filed by Gal Livshits and Yoav Schmidt of our firm, the State announced that it would defer a substantial portion of the cuts, reassess the pricing implications, and provide additional funding for afternoon catheterization services.

In a new article, Zohar Haim Levinger, a partner in our Litigation Department, examines the growing use of class actions based on technical violations and the erosion of the personal cause of action requirement. The article considers how these proceedings can place disproportionate economic pressure on small businesses and calls for a better balance between consumer protection and preventing misuse of the class action mechanism.

We are representing Richard Deitz, a shareholder in Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club and Chairman of VR Capital Group, in a shareholder dispute concerning the club's ownership structure. Following steps taken by the other shareholders which, according to Deitz, were intended to prevent him from increasing his stake in the club, we applied to the court for interim relief pending resolution of the dispute through arbitration. Under the court's decision, the dispute will proceed to arbitration, including the question of Deitz's right of first refusal to acquire additional shares in the club. Zohar Lande, Eyal Nachshon, Shay Bello and Shani Tsur of our Litigation Department represent VR Capital Group.

Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld and Adv. Shay Morhaim of our firm represented the Renuar Group in a strategic transaction with the Castro-Hoodies Group to launch the Chinese sportswear brand ANTA in Israel. Under the transaction, a joint venture will be established, with Castro-Hoodies holding a 51% interest and Renuar, together with Israel Chen, who will serve as the company's CEO, holding the remaining 49%. Operations are expected to commence in 2027 and will include retail stores, wholesale distribution, and online sales, leveraging the retail infrastructure of the Renuar-ING Group.

Have you received a summons for questioning, a request for information, or an inquiry relating to a merger? Proper preparation from the outset can materially affect the course of the proceedings and help avoid costly mistakes. Barnea Jaffa Lande, in collaboration with the ACC Israel Competition Forum, invites you to a live webinar on September 15 at 11:00 AM. The session will address investigations and enforcement proceedings, information requests, administrative reviews, and key considerations when submitting merger notifications.

As Israel heads toward the 2026 elections, artificial intelligence and social media are reshaping political campaigns, the dissemination of information, and the formation of public opinion. Gilad Government Relations & Lobbying, TikTok Israel, and Barnea Jaffa Lande invite you to a professional event examining the intersection of technology, public perception, regulation, and public influence. The event will feature leading experts and address the challenges and opportunities presented by this evolving landscape. Join us on Monday, September 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM, at Barnea Jaffa Lande's offices, for a discussion of the implications for senior executives and general counsel.

Adv. Maya Carmi Lubartovski, partner and head of the firm's real estate taxation practice, spoke at the Israel Bar Association Tel Aviv District's conference, "Taxation and Real Estate – The Fine Line Between Private and Business Real Estate Transactions." Her presentation examined the tax implications of real estate development transactions, including combination transactions, construction services transactions, consideration-based transactions, and various option arrangements. Maya also discussed the impact of transaction structuring on tax liability, key risks and common pitfalls, and the tax authorities' approach to different transaction structures.

Our firm is advising Amy Group on a strategic investment agreement with Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings, under which Migdal will extend ILS 350 million in credit to Amy Group. Adv. Misha Gitterman advised Amy Group, which is controlled by Shlomi Nehiesi, on the transaction. The agreement supports Amy Group's growth strategy in the commercial and income-producing real estate sectors. Under the agreement, Migdal will receive options to acquire 10% of Amy Group's shares, which will be issued upon the company's IPO.

Adv. Gal Livshits of our firm was interviewed by Bizportal about the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession. She discussed how AI is transforming litigation management, information analysis, recruitment, and legal decision-making, while also highlighting the risks of overreliance on AI tools, including the potential impact on critical thinking. She further explained why, in an increasingly technology-driven legal landscape, human judgment, creativity, and critical thinking are more important than ever.

Avigam Entrepreneurship & Management (2012) Ltd. has completed its inaugural bond offering, raising ILS 166 million. Adv. Elad Reshtick and Adv. Batel Torangi of our Capital Markets Department advised Avigam throughout the offering process and will continue to advise the company, its management, and its board of directors on its capital markets activities.

Prof. Amichai Cohen, a special counsel at our firm, has been appointed Vice President of Research at the Israel Democracy Institute. In his new role, he will lead the IDI's research division and oversee its research activities in the fields of democracy, law, government, and national security. Alongside this appointment, Amichai will continue to advise the firm's clients on projects and transactions involving international law, international sanctions, international trade, and regulatory compliance.

We represent US investment fund Steel Partners in litigation against InMode, its CEO, and its board of directors, focused on the question of who qualifies as the de facto controlling shareholder of a public company. In the claim, we argue that although the CEO holds only 7% of InMode’s shares, he effectively exercises control over the company. As a result, the acquisition offer he submitted should be subject to the stricter rules and standards applicable to controlling shareholders. The lawsuit comes amid an escalating battle for control of InMode, which is traded on Nasdaq and has a market capitalization of approximately USD 900 million. Steel Partners is represented by Adv. Micky Barnea, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, Adv. Shay Bello, and Adv. Noa Raz of our firm.

Dr. Avishay Klein, a partner and head of the firm's Privacy, Cyber and Artificial Intelligence Department, was interviewed for a feature article in Ynet on the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession. In the interview, Dr. Klein discusses how AI is transforming legal practice, from the training of junior lawyers to contract review, document analysis, risk identification, and legal drafting, and shares his perspective on how these developments are likely to shape the future of the profession.

Adv. Maya Carmi Lubartovski, a partner and head of the firm's real estate taxation practice, will speak at the Israel Bar Association (Tel Aviv District) conference, Taxation and Real Estate – The Fine Line Between Private and Business Real Estate Transactions. Her session will address development transactions in real estate, with a focus on how different transaction structures affect tax outcomes, including capital gains tax and purchase tax implications in combination and option transactions.

Adv. Dudi Cohen, a partner and head of the firm's Capital Markets Department, and Adv. Omri Oren,  a partner in the Capital Markets Department, are advising Mediterranean Towers Ltd. on its successful bid in the Givat Shmuel Municipality tender for the development of a new senior living community. The project, valued at approximately ILS 700 million, is expected to include around 350 residential units, a skilled nursing ward, commercial space, and public facilities, further expanding the company's senior living portfolio in Israel.