Insights & News

We are pleased to announce the publication of the 3rd edition of The Legal 500: Class Actions Comparative Guide. The guide provides a comparative overview of class action procedures across multiple jurisdictions and serves as a valuable resource for legal professionals and international businesses. The Israel chapter was authored by Adv. Eyal Nachshon and Adv. Avinadav Preuss from the firm's Litigation Department.

An approximately 100-year-old villa, located on an 860 sqm lot in the Talbiya neighborhood of Jerusalem, was recently sold for NIS 79 million. Adv. Alon Wolner, a partner at our firm, represented the buyer in this high-profile transaction between well-known parties.

The European Union has signaled the potential suspension of its trade agreement with Israel, raising concerns about the economic implications of such a move. Prof. Amichai Cohen, special counsel on international law at our firm, was interviewed about the legal and economic consequences of this development.

Doral Renewables has successfully closed a landmark $1.3 billion financing agreement with HSBC, Santander, and KeyBank to support the development of three of the largest solar energy projects ever built in the United States. Advs. Samuel Henri Samuel and Nir Alter from our International Commercial Department represented the Doral Group and Migdal entities in this significant US transaction.

Launched in 2022, Israel’s new regulatory framework for institutional long-term residential rentals offers significant tax incentives for developers. However, despite its intended benefits, there has been a sharp decline in the number of applications submitted under this track. Adv. Maya Carmi-Lubartovski of our firm provides an in-depth analysis of the program’s structure, the regulatory and practical barriers it faces, and why the model has yet to meet expectations.

Adv. Idan Miller, a partner and manager of the firm's Insolvency and Corporate Recovery Practice, was interviewed by Channel 10 - The Israeli Economic Channel, about the growing number of insolvency cases among Israeli tech companies. The interview addresses the underlying causes, legal implications, and practical measures available to company directors in situations of financial distress.

Advs. Roy Engel, Yana Zilbershtein, and Yakov Vilenski from our firm advised Menora Mivtachim on significant investments totaling $175 million in two companies operating in the data center sector, as part of the company’s strategy to expand its presence in this growing market.
These include a $100 million investment in the U.S.-based fund IPI Partners, which specializes in developing custom-built data centers for global technology giants such as Google and Amazon, and an additional $75 million investment in Aligned Data Centers, a leading U.S. technology infrastructure company.

In a recent op-ed in Israel Hayom, Dr. Avishay Klein from our firm comments on the draft guidelines issued by Israel’s Privacy Protection Authority to regulate the use of AI in organizations. The guidelines, set to take effect with Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law in August 2025, introduce strict requirements—including a ban on using personal data without prior consent and heavy penalties for violations.

While establishing clear AI standards is a positive step, the one-sided emphasis on privacy—without addressing technological complexity and business needs—may create significant challenges. Organizations are urged to begin managing technological and regulatory risks in tandem.

Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe, partner and head of our Kibbutz Sector Department, was interviewed by TheMarker as part of an article examining the rapid growth of the logistics sector in Israel and globally. The article explored the impact of the trade war and the imposition of heavy tariffs on imports to the United States, as well as the increasing volume of transactions in the sector—including the development of logistics centers (marlogim) for self-use or leasing, and the initiation of logistics complexes by income-generating real estate companies.

Firm partners Dr. Zvi Gabbay and Roy Engel are speaking this morning at a conference hosted by the Israeli Hedge Fund Association (IHFA) at the offices of PwC. Their lecture focuses on key considerations and insights from a fund manager’s perspective during due diligence processes.

Our firm was selected through a tender process to advise Mekorot – Israel’s national water company – on the commercialization and management of its patent portfolio.

Adv. Ken Shaked, a partner in our Commercial Department specializing in technology commercialization agreements, will lead the consulting engagement with Mekorot.

Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe represented Kibbutz Ruhama in executing an agreement with the Tekuma Administration and the Settlement Division, aimed at facilitating the organized absorption of approximately 520 residents of Kibbutz Kfar Aza. 
This agreement marks a significant milestone in an ongoing process that commenced in February 2024, pursuant to which two dedicated residential neighborhoods were established within Kibbutz Ruhama to serve as temporary housing for the displaced residents until their return to their permanent community.

Shortly before former President Donald Trump announced a 90-day freeze on tariffs affecting most of the U.S.’s trade partners—sending global markets soaring—he published a series of controversial posts referencing the ticker of a company he owns. These posts raised serious legal questions regarding potential market manipulation, conflicts of interest, and regulatory exposure. Dr. Zvi Gabbay shared his legal insights in an interview with N12.

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.

Israel’s financial landscape has recently faced significant shocks. With capital markets experiencing notable declines, the question arises: what does this mean for real estate?

Adv. Alon Wolner, a partner in our Real Estate Department, spoke to TheMarker about how the current capital market volatility is influencing real estate investment trends in Israel and the key challenges developers are now facing.

Our firm achieved another significant legal success in the field of franchise law, representing the “Kfar HaSha’ashuim” retail chain in a lawsuit against a former franchisee. The court accepted our client's claims and ruled that the franchisee had unlawfully used the brand after the termination of the agreement, emphasizing that franchise relationships are not binding once the contract ends. The case was led by Advs. Eran Weiner and Hadar Gonen.

We hosted an event focused on international arbitration, led by Adv. Lina Makhuli and Adv. Zohar Lande. The event was held in collaboration with IFIA – the Israeli Forum of International Arbitration, and ILVYAP – the forum for young arbitration lawyers, in which Adv. Lina Makhuli serves on the founding and managing committee, alongside Adv. Ksenia Zemskov, Dr. Miriam Feinberg, and Adv. Shay Lechter.

The event featured roundtable discussions on various topics – from practical insights into professional development to tips for building a successful career in the field.

The conference on technology regulation and compliance challenges in the age of artificial intelligence was held under the leadership of our firm, in collaboration with Microsoft Israel. The event focused on the impact of artificial intelligence on legal strategy and the evolving regulatory landscape. We extend our sincere thanks to the organizers, speakers, and participants for their valuable contributions, insightful discussions, and for advancing a meaningful and in-depth dialogue on these cutting-edge topics. The conference was led by Dr. Avishay Klein and Adv. Masha Yudashkin from our firm's Privacy, Cyber, and AI Department.