Insights & News

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.

HIPER Global will acquire 100% of the shares of Israeli company EPS Technologies for approximately ILS 60 million, with an additional contingent consideration mechanism of up to ILS 42 million. EPS will continue its operations as usual following completion. Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, Adv. Shay Morhaim, and Adv. Shahaf Arbely from our firm are advising EPS throughout all stages of the transaction through to closing.

Cipia Vision Ltd. has convened a shareholders’ meeting to approve a merger with Tomer Import and Marketing of Food Products (1983) Ltd., expected to take place in early May. Upon completion, Cipia will acquire 100% of Tomer’s shares through a share exchange, with Tomer’s controlling shareholder expected to hold approximately 70.99% of the merged company. Tomer has also reported growth in revenues and profitability. We are representing Tomer throughout the transaction and until its completion.

We were interviewed about the Israeli President’s unique authority—positioned in the delicate space between law and morality—to reduce sentences, shorten critical record periods, or even erase charges or convictions. The interview was conducted in the context of the current President’s consideration of the Prime Minister’s request for a pardon. 

Adv. Alon Abcasis from our firm was interviewed by Globes regarding a new framework recently introduced by the Planning Administration and the Government Authority for Urban Renewal, aimed at significantly shortening the approval processes for large-scale urban renewal (pinui-binui) projects. The framework is designed to streamline planning procedures and enhance economic certainty for developers through an integrated “roundtable” process involving both local and district planning committees. At the same time, Alon highlights the key challenges facing the initiative, noting that its success will largely depend on effective implementation by local authorities and the actual enforcement of regulatory timelines in practice.

We spoke with Globes about a troubling new phenomenon: unusual betting patterns and extraordinary activity across financial markets and prediction platforms just moments before major policy announcements. These patterns are raising growing concerns about the potential use of non-public, insider information. 

Adv. Eran Winner, a firm partner, joined “The Disputes Program” on 102FM with Adv. Tamar Pollak for a conversation on shareholder disputes and corporate litigation. Eran discussed how these disputes evolve in practice, the strategic thinking behind corporate litigation, and the delicate balance between competing business and personal interests, all with the goal of achieving the best possible business outcome. He also highlighted key issues to identify and address throughout the process.

Doral Renewables LLC has signed agreements for the provision of guarantee facilities totaling approximately USD 525 million to support the development of large-scale solar energy projects. The guarantee framework will be provided by a group of international financiers led by Howden, a global insurance broker, with the support of the company’s Israeli shareholders, Doral Group and Migdal Group. The Israeli shareholders were represented by Adv. Samuel Henri Samuel, Adv. Daniel Adler, and Adv. Yehoshua Sedley from our firm’s International Commercial Department.

During an interview on the program "Game Rules" on Israel’s economic channel about AI regulation in Israel, we discussed Israel’s position compared to other countries, how to advance regulatory initiatives, the key current regulatory challenges, and the need for a framework that balances oversight and clear boundaries with innovation and the adoption of advanced technologies, while maintaining a stable environment for technological and economic growth.

At a time when urban renewal is becoming an essential need, it is crucial to understand the rights and benefits available to senior citizens in pinui-binui (vacate and reconstruct) projects. Adv. Maya Carmi Lubartovski, a partner and head of the firm's Real Estate Tax Department, explains in a Maariv article the unique entitlements for seniors: tax benefits, the option to receive two apartments instead of one, relocation to alternative housing, and the ability to sell rights to the developer.