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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.

We represent Artivion, Inc., a publicly traded US medical device company (NYSE: AORT) focused on cardiac and vascular surgery products. The company engaged us to advise on its acquisition of the Israeli company Endospan. Adv. Micky Barnea, Adv. Misha Gitterman, and Adv. Tal Freilich Hay led the representation.

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 Yudashkin, from the firm's Privacy, Cyber and AI Department, delivered a lecture at the third meeting of the Law and High-Tech Club at the Faculty of Law of Bar-Ilan University, titled “Legal Opportunities and Risks in Artificial Intelligence.” The lecture addressed 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.

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.