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Adv. Hanna Daher, a partner in our firm’s Tax Department, was interviewed by Globes, along with a number of other tax experts, about end-of-year tax tips. Hanna noted the tax credits that individuals or business owners can obtain if they donated over ILS 200 this year to a public institution.

Adv. Alon Wolner and Adv. Shoval Mandel represented the purchaser in the acquisition of a Tel Aviv penthouse for more than ILS 22 million. The transaction was Israel's most expensive real estate deal in October.

In a recent interview with Calcalist, Adv. Itay Gura, a partner and head of our firm’s startup practice, provided insight into how the Israel-Hamas war is affecting Israeli startups, and offered a nuanced perspective on the evolving tech landscape. Itay concluded the interview by noting the potential pathways and opportunities emerging for Israeli startups amidst the challenges posed by the ongoing conflict.

Prof. Amichai Cohen published an op-ed in Law.com on the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. This conflict raises important legal questions about the application of the law of armed conflict.

Zvi is among an exclusive list of lawyers nominated for the Lexology 2024 Client Choice Awards. Zvi is the only Israeli lawyer recognized in the Blockchain field.

Who’s Who Legal has ranked Adv. Gal Rozent in its exclusive 2024 list of leading lawyers in Israel in the Competition & Antitrust field.

We hosted a webinar in collaboration with the Israeli Association of Publicly Traded Companies. During the webinar, Adv. Lior Girshevitz, from our Employment Department, lectured on the Law for Protection of Workers in Times of Emergency.

We represented Summa Technologies, which operates in the field of open banking, in obtaining a financial information services license from the Israel Securities Authority. Summa is the seventh company in Israel to receive this license. Adv. Elad Reshtick represented the client in this matter.

We were interviewed by Mako following a US study that revealed an unusual volume of transactions on the New York and Tel Aviv stock exchanges betting on a collapse of the Israeli stock market in the week preceding Hamas’s October 7th attack.

One of the ramifications of the Israel-Hamas war is the growing interest of diaspora Jews and expat Israelis in immigrating to Israel. In Maariv’s article on the topic, Adv. Liat Keisary explains that most new immigrants are coming from countries such as the United States, England, and Australia, driving an increase in demand for the purchase of real estate properties in Israel. In addition, Adv. Amos E. Rosenzweig answers questions on the rights of returning residents and new immigrants to Israel.

Our firm hosted a webinar in collaboration with the Israel Hedge Funds Association on the social security aspects of Operation Swords of Iron. As part of the webinar, Adv. Amos E. Rosenzweig discussed the financial grants designated for reservists, hostages’ families, and employees placed on unpaid leave. He also answered questions about the issues facing employers at this time.

Our firm hosted a webinar in collaboration with the Association of Corporate Counsel in Israel on the issue of compliance during wartime. As part of the webinar, we emphasized the compliance actions required during wartime by offering comparisons to other recent global war zones.

Dun’s 100 hosted a conference for senior legal officials in the employment field to discuss the repercussions of Operation Swords of Iron on the Israeli labor market. Adv. Netta Bromberg, the head of our firm’s Employment Department, noted during the discussion that “on October 7, we woke up to a legal vacuum in the field of labor relations. We need to solve this large legal vacuum with common sense and good will. This should be reflected in how businesses handle employee statements, layoffs and downsizing, unpaid leave, and more.”  

Our firm hosted a webinar in collaboration with the Tel Aviv & Central Israel Chamber of Conference. Adv. Netta Bromberg, the head of our firm’s Employment Department, lectured on the duties and rights of both employers and employees during wartime.

Against the backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, an increasing number of diaspora Jews have recently been purchasing apartments and other properties in Israel. Adv. Liat Keisary, the head of our firm’s Private Client Department, was interviewed by Ynet, alongside other experts, for an article on the trend. Liat explained that this trend, together with the weakening of the shekel, is expected to lead to a sharp increase in the purchase of luxury properties in Israel.

We hosted the webinar “A Legal View on Israel's War with Hamas” for colleagues and international clients. Prof. Amichai Cohen, a special counsel at our firm who specializes in the laws of armed conflict, provided an overview of the situation and answered questions. Topics discussed included the status of the abducted and captive Israelis, the limitations imposed on Israel during battle, the blockade on the Gaza Strip, and the transfer of humanitarian aid.

The Israeli Ministry of Finance launched a new compensation plan for military reservists this week. As an expert in the employment field, Adv. Netta Bromberg was interviewed by several major Israeli media outlets on the subject.

Adv. Jacki Silbermann, from our Employment Department, was interviewed by the Society for Human Resources Management, the world’s largest HR association, in connection with remote work in Israel during the ongoing war. Jacki noted, “A lot of the businesses where employees can do remote work, in the high-tech and other sectors, have moved to that, and I think they're planning on being in that stage for a while.”

Adv. Amos E. Rosenzweig, the former chief legal advisor of the National Insurance Institute and an of counsel at our firm, led a webinar on employers’ obligations during wartime. He discussed reserve service payments, allowances, and benefits, including for the victims of hostile actions. The webinar was held in collaboration with the Israeli Association of Corporate Counsel.

Law.com, the leading American legal news service, published an article on the effects of the Israel-Hamas war on law offices in Israel. As a leader in the local industry, Adv. Micky Barnea, our firm's managing partner, was interviewed about the challenges of an Israeli law firm coping with the recent conflict. With regard to client services, Micky commented, “We have made sure that we’re providing employment advice to our clients, to help them deal with the situation.” Micky also noted with regard to managing workflow that “I’m looking at two things: on one hand, the availability of our people, who and to what extent they are available to work, and the other side is the real demand for legal work.”