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Podcast: Everything Businesses Need to Know About Competition Law

Adv. Irit Brodsky, a partner in our Competition and Antitrust Department, was a featured speaker on the Dun's 100 podcast, where she discussed key issues in competition law, including interactions with competitors, relationships with suppliers and customers, and essential considerations in M&A transactions.

 

Categories: Antitrust and Competition

Risks and Opportunities in the Agricultural Land Market: Purchases, Risks, and Future Projections

Leading real estate companies are investing hundreds of millions of shekels in purchasing agricultural land in high-demand areas, hoping for a change in land use and the realization of enormous profit potential. Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe, a partner and head of the firm's Kibbutz Sector Department, explains in an interview the risks and opportunities involved in purchasing agricultural land, outlining the advantages of buying agricultural land, including the economic potential within this market, as well as the challenges in realizing the land's value and the risks of delays in the planning process.

Categories: Real Estate

AtoBe Accelerator Workshop for Young Entrepreneurs

As part of our collaboration with the AtoBe Accelerator at the Jerusalem College of Technology, which supports tech ventures, we hosted a workshop yesterday for young entrepreneurs. Adv. Yuval Lazi, head of the International Commercial Department, shared his expertise with the entrepreneurs in an engaging lecture. It’s a pleasure to be part of making dreams come true!

Categories: Commercial Law | Corporate | High Tech | Internet

Bonds First, Stocks Later - Interview with Hagit Ross

Since the beginning of 2024, out of eight companies that conducted an initial public offering (IPO) on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, six had previously raised debt through bonds. Adv. Hagit Ross, a partner and head of the public companies practice at the firm, was interviewed by TheMarker on this matter.

Categories: Capital Markets | IPOs and Public Offerings

Represented Vaalon Capital in $72 Million Transaction

Our firm represented Vaalon Capital, through its SPV IWS, in the sale of its entire stake in Prodalim to Israel Corporation, the country’s leading publicly traded holding company, in a transaction valued at $72 million. The sale was part of an initial investment and two secondary transactions, through which Israel Corporation acquired a significant minority stake (~27%) for a total consideration of $116 million.

Categories: Commercial Law | Corporate

Turning a Project into a Startup - A Lecture by Itay Gura

Our firm provides legal support to Tel Aviv University's Entrepreneurship Center. As part of this collaboration, Adv. Itay Gura, who leads our firm's startup practice, delivered a lecture to a Faculty of Engineering course. He discussed the legal challenges faced by entrepreneurs at the early stages of their venture.

Categories: High Tech | Start Ups

Everything You Need to Know About DORA – A Guide for Legal Counsel

Our firm hosted a webinar in collaboration with the "Legal Counsel for Legal Counsel" organization, where Dr. Avishay Klein delivered practical tools for navigating the DORA regulation in light of the new directives.

Categories: Dora Regulation | Regulation

Representing Azrieli Group in a Lease Agreement at Azrieli Business Park Holon

Our firm is representing Azrieli Group in a long-term lease agreement at Azrieli Business Park Holon, comprising a 10-year contract with options to extend for two additional five-year periods. This transaction is part of the group’s ongoing expansion in the office and employment sector in the central region.

Categories: Real Estate | Real Estate Investments Abroad

Following the Supreme Court's Recent Ruling: What Do You Need to Know About a Mutual Will?

Adv. Liat Keisary, head of the firm's Private Clients Department , and Adv. Gal Livshits, a partner in the Litigation Department who represents high-net-worth clients in inheritance disputes, were interviewed by Calcalist following a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding mutual wills.

Categories: Inheritance Disputes | Private Clients

Major Increase in Real Estate Transactions in 2024

Adv. Elad Reshtick was interviewed in Globes, following a surge in acquisitions in the urban renewal sector. As a capital markets expert, Elad discussed whether this trend could influence the IPO market.

Categories: Capital Markets | IPOs and Public Offerings | Urban Renewal

It’s Not Every Day Three Judges Overturn a Ruling and Set an Important Economic Precedent

The Economic Court's decision to revoke the approval of a derivative lawsuit filed against the controlling shareholder of Equital has sparked controversy among corporate law experts. As a capital market expert, Adv. Micky Barnea was interviewed by Globes on the matter and stated, among other things, that directors on the audit committee examining transactions should be allowed to consult with the controlling shareholder without it being considered as subordinating themselves to his will.


Categories: Capital Markets | Derivative Actions

Conference: Successfully Managing the Relationship with Legal Counsel and Avoiding Common Mistakes

Our firm hosted 15 startup CEOs yesterday as part of the CEO Elite Series. Itay Gura, a partner who leads our firm's startup practice, delivered a lecture on the key challenges faced by growing startups, effective management of legal counsel, and how to avoid common mistakes.

Categories: High Tech | Start Ups

Defense IPOs in the Capital Market: An Op-Ed in N12

In the Israeli capital market, which is accustomed to trends like urban renewal and cannabis, a new sector has emerged over the past year: defense companies. Since October 7, the market has experienced volatility but is now stabilizing, revealing new opportunities. Today, 15 active defense companies are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, and this growth is no coincidence. Advs. Elad Reshtick and Raz Landau, capital market experts, published an op-ed in N12, exploring this emerging trend, its challenges, and its opportunities.

Categories: Capital Markets | IPOs and Public Offerings

Engaging with Service Providers – Practical Tools and Managing Exposures

Our firm hosted a webinar this morning for in-house counsel on engaging with service providers. The webinar was held in collaboration with the Israeli Association of Corporate Counsel, and was attended by 130 in-house counsel. Adv. Netta Bromberg, head of the firm's Employment Department, discussed trends in engaging with service providers, the proper classification of service providers, and guidelines for working with them.

Categories: Employers Labor Law | Employment

Lecturing at the Hasoub Angels' Training Program

Advs. Yuval Lazi and Hanna Daher were invited to lecture at the training session for Hasoub Angels, an initiative that supports the Arab entrepreneurial ecosystem through collaborative and structured angel investing. Yuval discussed financing startups, while Hanna covered essential legal and tax considerations for angel investors.

Categories: High Tech | Investments | Tax

Insider Trading: An Interview with Adv. Hadar Israeli

About six months after an indictment was filed, Shay Lipman's trial began before the Tel Aviv District Court. Lipman, a former senior real estate analyst, is accused of profiting approximately ILS 400,000 from trading securities after being exposed to sensitive information and using insider information. As an expert in white-collar crime, Adv. Hadar Israeli was interviewed by Globes and explained the charges against Lipman, the expected penalty, and the challenges anticipated for both the prosecution and the defense.

Categories: White Collar

Israeli Chapter in Legal 500's International Trade Guide

Our firm was chosen to cover the Israeli chapter of The Legal 500 International Trade Guide. The chapter, written by Prof. Amichai Cohen, provides insights on key issues in international trade law, including WTO agreements, FTAs, and trade sanctions.

 

Categories: International Law

2023 Arbitration Year in Review

Jus Mundi has published a comprehensive overview designed for those with an interest in international arbitration. The publication examines recent developments in international arbitration in Israel, offering an in-depth analysis of the evolving legal framework. Adv. Lina Makhuli, a senior associate at Barnea Jaffa Lande, was selected to contribute to this publication as part of the writing team for the chapter on Israel.

Categories: Arbitration and Mediation | Litigation

A Wave of Real Estate Company IPOs?

Adv. Elad Reshtick, a partner in our Finance and Public Companies Department, was interviewed by Globes following the forecast that we are on the brink of a new wave of IPOs by real estate companies, initially focusing primarily on bond offerings.

Categories: Capital Markets | IPOs and Public Offerings | Public Companies

Participation in Urban Renewal Authority Panel – Rishon Lezion

Adv. Ruth Gerbi participated in a panel organized by the Urban Renewal Authority of Rishon Lezion. The panel, which took place yesterday, discussed issues such as recalcitrant tenants, warning notices, lawyers' professional ethics, and differential changes (or disparities) between property owners and other stakeholders in the project. Ruth presented the perspective of the tenants on each of the topics.

 

Categories: Real Estate

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