Insights & News

Dr. Avishay Klein, Partner and Head of the Privacy, Cyber and Artificial Intelligence Department at our firm, was interviewed on the program “The Next Thing” on Channel 10, discussing the lawsuit filed by Elon Musk against OpenAI. During the interview, Dr. Klein outlined the economic and strategic motivations behind the lawsuit, its legal implications, and broader developments in the technology and artificial intelligence market.

Adv. Alon Wolner, a partner in our Real Estate Department, was interviewed by Magdilim following the publication of criteria and eligibility thresholds by the Israel Tax Authority for developers seeking to participate in rehabilitation projects for complexes damaged during the war under the Buyout track. Wolner discusses the potential implications of the new requirements on advancing rehabilitation projects and on the pool of developers eligible to compete. He also addresses challenges posed by the current economic environment for development companies and whether the criteria may affect the pace of reconstruction of affected complexes.

The international business environment for Israeli companies is evolving rapidly. As part of a professional webinar hosted by our firm in collaboration with the Israel Export Institute, Prof. Amichai Cohen will discuss the practical implications of emerging sanctions, restrictions, and regulatory barriers affecting Israeli companies operating in global markets. The webinar will address key legal and commercial risks, the challenges companies and exporters are encountering in practuce, and practical strategies for mitigating exposure and preparing for an increasingly complex international landscape.

Our firm, together with GCs for GCs, invites you to a professional webinar focused on comprehensive, end-to-end support in complex mergers and acquisitions through to completion. The session will offer practical insights into negotiation management, risk identification and allocation, and the distinctions between different types of transactions, as well as how to prioritize legal and commercial issues in alignment with broader business strategy. The webinar will be led by Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, a partner and head of the firm's Israeli Commercial Department.

Adv. Alon Abcasis of our firm was interviewed by Magdilim regarding a recent Tel Aviv District Court ruling on the common 12-square-meter bonus in pinui-binui (evacuation and reconstruction) projects. The court indicated that a proportional allocation model, reflecting each apartment owner’s share in building rights, may be considered instead of a uniform addition for all residents. Adv. Abcasis notes that the ruling is not a sweeping change in law and remains open to interpretation, but may influence future drafting of agreements and compensation models in urban renewal projects.

The firm’s Litigation Department represented Panda Trading Systems in proceedings before the Supreme Court concerning a complex dispute between two equal shareholders, which resulted in the private company becoming embroiled in a prolonged deadlock. After the District Court accepted the firm’s position and ruled that the appropriate separation mechanism under the circumstances was the sale of the company or its operations to the highest bidding third party, an appeal was filed with the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the District Court’s ruling, rejecting the claim for a forced buyout of the company’s shares. Panda was represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Lina Makhuli, and Adv. Keren Ben Mordehay from the firm’s Litigation Department.

Hagag Europe successfully completed the institutional stage of its Series F bond offering, raising approximately ILS 175 million after receiving demand exceeding twice the planned offering amount. The strong investor demand reflects market confidence in the company’s operations and its continued growth strategy across Europe. Adv. Elad Reshtick, Adv. Raz Landau, and Adv. Ofri Shor from our firm advised the company throughout the offering process.

Adv. Masha Yudshkin, from the Privacy, Cyber, and Artificial Intelligence Department at our firm, delivered a lecture at the third meeting of the “Law and High-Tech” Club at the Faculty of Law, Bar-Ilan University, on the topic “Legal Opportunities and Risks in Artificial Intelligence.” The lecture reviewed the key legal and technological challenges in the field, including the need for regulation, the development of corporate governance and risk management mechanisms, and the balance between innovation and data security in both the private and public sectors.

Adv. Efrat Cohen, a senior partner at our firm, was interviewed by Globes about the growing movement between law firms and in-house legal roles, and the return to private practice. She discussed her own transition back to private practice following senior positions in the business sector, including serving as Head of Regulation in the Legal Division of Bank Leumi. According to Efrat, working within a corporate environment provided her with a broader understanding of decision-making processes, risk management, and clients’ practical business needs.

As part of internship interview week, Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, a partner at our firm and head of the Interns Forum, was interviewed by Globes about the new generation of interns and the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession. Ilan noted that in an era where AI tools are an integral part of daily work, real value lies in legal and strategic thinking, including the ability to conduct in-depth analysis, ask the right questions, and apply critical judgment.

Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe, a partner and head of our firm's Kibbutz Sector and Energy Department, was interviewed by Nadlan Center regarding a legislative proposal to classify data centers of 50MW or more as national infrastructure. This proposal could enable accelerated approvals through the National Infrastructure Committee's fast-track process. She noted that while the reform presents a significant opportunity to shorten project timelines, it is also accompanied by regulatory bottlenecks and implementation challenges requiring coordination among the relevant authorities.