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Isra-air and Easy-Jet Partnership Ends in Legal Dispute
A dispute between Isra-air and its business partner, Easy-Jet, led to the end of their partnership in recent months. Isra-air filed a lawsuit in the Central District Court, accusing Easy-Jet and its owner, Michael Raz, of fraud. Adv. Zohar Lande represents Easy-Jet and stated that “Isra-Air has breached the partnership framework it had”.
Tips for Participating in a BOT Tender in Israel
Adv. Simon Jaffa published an article titled “Tips for Participating in a BOT Tender in Israel” in the June 2012 issue of TheMarker Infrastructure Magazine.
Barnea Represents Tenova Group in Acquisition of Bateman Engineering
Barnea represented the Italy-based Tenova Group in its acquisition of Bateman Engineering for approximately USD 150 million. As part of the transaction, our firm represented Tenova S.p.A. in acquiring a 99% stake in Bateman Advanced Technologies Ltd., an Israeli company providing process engineering, technology, and equipment for solvent extraction and chemical treatment, for approximately USD 22 million.
Espresso Club Sues Strauss
Leading coffee company Espresso Club is seeking ILS 7 million from Strauss after Strauss withdrew from a proposed acquisition of the company. Represented by Adv. Zohar Landa and Adv. Shai Sharvit of Barnea Law Offices, Espresso Club alleges that Strauss conducted an extensive four-month due diligence review of the company and its business. According to the claim, confidential information provided to Strauss during that process was disclosed to Espresso Club’s main supplier.
Dutch Companies to Invest ILS 2.4 Billion in Food Production Projects Using Israeli Technologies
Representatives of Dutch food production companies and universities visited Israel last week and met with Israeli companies to explore opportunities for collaboration on improving food production projects in developing countries.
Israel Chapter for International Comparative Legal Guide
The Israel Chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to Litigation & Dispute Resolution 2012.
Barnea Represents Zaki Rakib in Purchase of Brazilian Company
We represented Zaki Rakib in the acquisition of a Brazilian company licensed to provide Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Services in the interior of the State of São Paulo, Brazil, with a total bandwidth of 70 MHz. We also represented him when a company controlled by George Soros joined the venture and provided a USD 20 million convertible loan.
The Challenges of Technological Innovation in Israel’s Water Sector
Israel takes pride in its water industry, which has developed in response to limited water resources, growing domestic demand, and the global need for water solutions. Israeli water technology companies have earned an international reputation for their expertise. Israel is also known for its technology sector, built on proven capabilities in launching, financing, growing, and ultimately realizing the value of companies across technology and life sciences.
Barnea Represents Ivory Computers Ltd.
Barnea represented Ivory Computers Ltd., a leading privately held Israeli retailer of computers, computer peripherals and consumer electronics, and its founders in a transaction with Premium (PIH) Holdings Ltd., a public company listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Premium acquired a 51% stake in Ivory from the founders and the company for a total consideration of ILS 15.5 million.
Barnea Represents Zaki Rakib
Barnea represented Zaki Rakib in the sale of a controlling stake in Ma'ariv, one of Israel's leading daily newspapers, to Discount Investments Ltd., a member of the IDB Group. Discount Investments' total investment in the transaction was ILS 140 million.
2011 Annual M&A Convention
Adv. Micky Barnea speaks at the 2011 Annual M&A Convention, delivering a presentation titled “From Handshake to Closing: 50 Ways Not to Lose a Transaction.”
Barnea Represents Leading European Energy Company
Barnea represented a leading European energy company in establishing a joint venture with Rotem Industries Ltd. and Gefen Biomed Investments, two Israeli firms specialising in cutting-edge technology. The joint venture aims to finance and support the growth of innovative startups focused on renewable and alternative energy and energy-saving technologies.
Barnea Represents GES
Barnea represented GES - Global Environmental Solutions Ltd. in its acquisition of the remaining 49% of the issued share capital of its South American subsidiary from its local partner. GES is an international company that designs, engineers, develops, markets and sells water and wastewater treatment solutions and systems.
Barnea Represents Funky Fish Ltd.
Barnea represented Funky Fish Ltd., an international franchise-based retail chain and leading fashion accessories brand offering gifts and accessories for girls and young women, in a USD 2 million investment by a foreign investment group.
Barnea Represents Global Environmental Solutions Ltd.
Barnea advised Global Environmental Solutions Ltd. on an international tender issued by the Republic of Rwanda for the supply and installation of two containerized water treatment units.
Barnea Represents Deutsche Postbank
Barnea advised Deutsche Postbank on the collateral to be provided by an Israeli parent company to secure approximately EUR 11.5 million in financing for a real estate investment by its foreign subsidiary.
Barnea Represents Viola Private Equity
Barnea represented Viola Private Equity, a private equity fund, in a USD 7 million investment in Zend Technologies Ltd.
Barnea Represents Polycad Industries (1989) Ltd.
Barnea represented Polycad Industries (1989) Ltd., a Kibbutz Shefayim company, in its acquisition of the business operations of a competing manufacturer for approximately USD 1.5 million. Polycad develops and manufactures plastic packaging for the food, cosmetics, toiletries and detergent industries, using HDPE, PET, polypropylene and other specialty resins.