Our firm, led by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eran Winner, and Adv. Lina Makhuli, is representing Shabtai Alon in a ILS 50 million civil lawsuit against Michael (Micho) Mirilashvili, father of Yitzhak Mirilashvili, licensed owner of Channel 14. Yesterday, Calcalist published parts of Zohar Lande’s cross-examination, which included questions regarding company registrations under third parties’ names, undocumented business activities, and political connections.
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The Battle Continues | Maariv and Israel Hayom Report on USD 2.5 Million Claim in Maccabi Tel Aviv Ownership Dispute
Our firm represents VR Capital Group, headed by Richard Deitz, one of the owners of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club, in a claim for approximately USD 2.5 million against Guy Harel and ENDVR MTA, headed by Jason Levien. The claim concerns a transaction to acquire shares in the club. VR Capital Group alleges that the defendants’ actions violated the shareholders’ agreement, induced other shareholders to breach it and infringed its right of first refusal. VR Capital Group is represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, Adv. Shay Bello, and Adv. Shani Tsur of our Litigation Department.
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Barnea Represents Leading Israeli Restaurant Group in Shareholder Dispute
Our firm represented one of Israel’s leading restaurant groups in a dispute between its controlling shareholder and a minority shareholder. Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Daniel Kleinman, and Adv. Asaf Glazner advised the group on negotiating a resolution that brought the dispute to an end. Under the resulting transaction, the controlling shareholder and another shareholder acquired the minority shareholder’s entire stake in the group, based on a valuation of approximately ILS 44 million.
Maccabi Tel Aviv Shareholder Dispute Referred to Arbitration
We represent Richard Deitz, a shareholder in Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club and Chairman of VR Capital Group, in a shareholder dispute concerning the club's ownership structure. Following actions taken by the other shareholders that, according to Deitz, were intended to prevent him from increasing his stake in the club, we applied to the court for interim relief pending resolution of the dispute through arbitration. Under the court's decision, the dispute will proceed to arbitration, including the question of Deitz's right of first refusal to acquire additional shares in the club. Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, Adv. Shay Bello, and Adv. Shani Tsur of our Litigation Department represent VR Capital Group.
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Litigation
Globes: Lawsuit Against ThetaRay and Erel Margalit Over Alleged Breach of Agreement
Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eran Winner, Adv. Gaya Tsarfati, and Adv. Rotem Bensky of our firm's Litigation Department represent Mark Gazit in a lawsuit filed with the District Court against ThetaRay, its Chairman Erel Margalit, and additional defendants. The claim alleges breaches of obligations under Gazit's separation agreement, including commitments to enter into a consulting agreement and grant stock options, as well as personal liability on the part of the company's chairman.
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ACC Israel Annual Conference 2026
Adv. Zohar Lande, a senior partner and head of the firm's Litigation Department, participated today in a panel discussion at the ACC Israel Annual Conference. The panel focused on how professional setbacks and challenges throughout a legal career can lay the groundwork for some of the most significant litigation successes.
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ACC Annual Conference 2026: Adv. Zohar Lande
Adv. Zohar Lande, head of the firm's Litigation Department, is set to participate in the ACC Annual Conference on July 7, 2026, at Tel Aviv University. The conference will focus on law, technology, and business innovation.
Supreme Court Upholds Third-Party Sale Mechanism in Corporate Deadlock Dispute
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.
Barnea: Representation in Inheritance Dispute Concerning Rights in Two Luxury Properties
The court accepted our position and dismissed a claim in which our client’s sister sought half the rights in a real estate asset worth millions of shekels inherited from their grandfather and registered solely in our client’s name. The plaintiff failed to present a clear cause of action and was ordered to pay ILS 100,000 in legal costs. The case was handled by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Gal Livshits, and Adv. Maor Gariany.
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Providing Representation in ILS 50 Million Civil Lawsuit Against Michael Mirilashvili
Annual ACC Israel Conference: Adv. Zohar Lande Participated in Panel on Corporate Crisis Management
Adv. Zohar Lande, head of our firm’s Litigation Department, participated today in a panel at the annual ACC Israel Conference, which focused on how companies handle crisis situations, such as regulatory investigations or office raids. Zohar spoke about the critical importance of the initial steps taken on the day a crisis breaks and how a company’s immediate decisions can shape its legal, business, and reputational trajectory over time.
Across Generations: Connecting Israel’s International Arbitration Community
We hosted an event focused on international arbitration, led by Adv. Lina Makhuli and Adv. Zohar Lande. The event was held in collaboration with the Israeli Forum of International Arbitration and ILVYAP, the forum for young arbitration lawyers, for which Lina serves on the founding and managing committee, alongside Adv. Ksenia Zemskov, Dr. Miriam Feinberg, and Adv. Shay Lechter. The event featured a roundtable discussions on various topics, from practical insights into professional development to tips for building a successful career in the field.
Barnea: Representing Aviv Group in Administrative Petition
Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Adi Shoham, Adv. Shay Bello, and Adv. Anna Elenport represent Aviv Group in an administrative petition filed against the Herzliya Municipality. The petition was filed after the municipality undertook to approve a development plan for land within a year, a condition precedent to the transfer of the land to Aviv. The municipality, however, has yet to review the plan. Aviv is currently bearing the financial cost, even as construction is not expected to start any time soon.
Outright Dismissal of Lawsuit
Our firm represented a CFO who previously served at one of the largest construction companies in the country in a lawsuit filed with the Tel Aviv District Court (Economics Department). The lawsuit was initiated by the trustee appointed to the company as part of an insolvency proceeding.
The CFO, who served for only a few months at the company, was one of dozens of defendants, including board members, members of management, controlling owners, and auditors, all of whom were held jointly and severally liable for damages allegedly amounting to approximately ILS 500 million due to the company’s collapse and subsequent insolvency proceedings.
Despite the lawsuit raising several factual and legal claims against the CFO, we took the unusual step of filing a motion to dismiss the lawsuit outright on behalf of the CFO, before even submitting a statement of defense. The grounds for this motion included lack of cause and lack of standing. Following discussions with the trustee, an agreement was reached to remove the CFO from the lawsuit. As a result, the CFO was not held personally responsible for any of the alleged damages, with collective responsibility being attributed to all remaining defendants.
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Barnea: Participating in ACC Israel Annual Conference
Adv. Zohar Lande, the head of our firm's Litigation Department, participated today in the annual conference hosted by the Association of Corporate Counsel in Israel (ACC Israel). Zohar took part in a panel on crisis management in companies.
Supreme Court: Metpro Tender Win for M1 Metro Line Stands
Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Shai Avnieli represented Metpro in an administrative appeal submitted to the Supreme Court, in which another bidder attempted to disqualify Metpro’s win in the tender for the management and planning of the M1 metro line. The Supreme Court accepted the district court’s position, recommending that the appellant withdraw its appeal and reach an agreement with Metpro regarding legal expenses.
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Supreme Court Issues Important Ruling on Shareholder Disputes
Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eran Winner, Adv. Lina Makhuli, and Adv. Chen Segal from our Litigation Department represented Panda, a private company embroiled in a shareholder dispute that caused a deadlock within its decision-making bodies. The dispute reached the Supreme Court, which issued an important and precedential ruling. The Court accepted the company’s position and outlined the proper manner for managing and resolving shareholder disputes, as well as rules of thumb for dealing with deadlocks in private companies. These included the option to classify a director in a private company as having a "negative personal interest" and even the possibility of not bringing a transaction for approval before the board’s general meeting.
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Litigation
Institutional Activism – Interview with Adv. Micky Barnea and Adv. Zohar Lande
In the past year, there has been a growing trend of institutional investors seeking to influence the companies in which they hold shares. As experts in the field, Adv. Micky Barnea and Adv. Zohar Lande were interviewed by TheMarker about institutional investors’ increasing involvement in companies.
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Shareholder Activism
Successful and Proactive Institutional Activism in Israel
Following a lengthy battle by the majority shareholders in Megureit, led by Phoenix Group and More Investment House, a significant reduction was made to the REIT fund’s management fees. The agreement was reached after an institutional activist struggle, including a petition to the court and a demand for a special shareholders’ meeting. Phoenix and More were represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Shachar Rothschild, and Adv. Adi Shoham.
Barnea Represents Contempo in ILS 11 Million Lawsuit
Our firm is representing Adi Nahum, a partner in the Contempo real estate group, and several companies owned by him, in an ILS 11 million claim for monetary relief and other remedies, including the removal of minority oppression and a declaratory judgment of ownership rights in companies in Contempo against the company's owner, Shahar Raz, and other companies in the group. Contempo oversees dozens of urban renewal projects in sought-after neighborhoods in central Tel Aviv, Givatayim, Givat Shmuel, Ra’anana, Bat Yam, and Ramat Hasharon.
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Barnea: Representing RGE in Hot’s Appeal to the Supreme Court over FREETV
Our firm represented RGE in the appeal the television cable company Hot filed with the Israeli Supreme Court over the Second Authority for Television and Radio’s decision to approve the establishment of FREETV, a joint initiative between RGE and Keshet. In its appeal, Hot claimed approval of the project was invalid because of alleged harm to competition and because of the project’s potential consequences on centralization in the media. The Supreme Court rejected the appeal and ruled it was not within Hot’s authority to determine a legal flaw in the decision-making process or the approval itself. RGE was represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eran Winner, Adv. Ido Vakshi, and Adv. Lina Makhuli.
Barnea Represents Billionaire in Dispute with Former Son-in-Law
A tumultuous seven-year family dispute concluded with a ruling by Israel's Supreme Court in favor of our client. The Court held that funds our client had allocated for the benefit of his daughter, which were managed by his former son-in-law through various investments, were intended to be held in trust and were not a gift, as the former son-in-law had claimed.
The Supreme Court ordered the appointment of a trustee to manage the trust in accordance with its objectives and directed the former son-in-law to return the funds to the trust. The trustee is authorized to take all actions necessary to recover the trust's assets, including funds allegedly misappropriated by the former son-in-law. The Court also ordered him to pay our client's legal fees and expenses totaling ILS 1.25 million.
Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Gal Livshits, Adv. Adi Shoham, Adv. Zohar Haim Levinger, and Adv. Liron Dahan represented our client in this matter.
Barnea Represents Car Safety Company in Industrial Espionage Lawsuit
Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Moran Bickel, and Adv. Asaf Glazner represent car safety company D-Lock in its ILS 20 million lawsuit against SafeCar. D-Lock alleges that SafeCar engaged in industrial espionage, filed baseless lawsuits, and threatened D-Lock's managers and service providers in an effort to prevent its entry into the market.
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Litigation
Representing Phoenix and More Investment House in Dispute with Megureit Israel
Our firm continues to represent the institutional investors Phoenix and More, shareholders of Megureit Israel Ltd., in connection with a dispute concerning alleged unlawful conduct by Megureit. According to Phoenix and More, the REIT fund unlawfully approved an extension of its agreement with the management company, REIT Index Management Ltd., in a manner that harms Megureit and, consequently, its shareholders. Phoenix and More further allege that Megureit failed to provide documents they requested in connection with the matter and delayed convening a meeting and substantive discussion that could lead to a resolution benefiting the company and all its shareholders. Last week, Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Adi Shoham sent Megureit a letter clarifying that Phoenix and More intend to pursue their rights, including by filing a derivative action against the company and other parties. They requested that the letter be treated as a preliminary demand before filing a derivative action.
Adv. Zohar Lande Participated in Dun's 100 Commercial Litigation Forum
The forum discussed burning topics on the judicial agenda and referred to the connections between Israeli law and the international arena. Zohar addressed this topic and explained that “we have been witnessing a trend in recent years whereby Tel Aviv has become a hub for international legal proceedings.”
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Barnea Represents Phoenix and More against Megureit Israel
Phoenix and More, two of three institutional bodies held by Megureit Israel, a residential real estate investment fund listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, sent the public company a letter demanding it disclose documents as a step before filing a derivative lawsuit. The basis of the letter is the claim that the extension of the agreement with the management company was carried out in a manner inconsistent with the rules of proper corporate governance and the provisions of the law, since approval of the general meeting was never received. Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Adi Shoham are representing Phoenix and More in this matter.
Barnea Represents Several Ability Group Cyber Companies
Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Liron Dahan submitted a motion to initiate insolvency proceedings and temporary operations on behalf of several cyber companies from Ability Group. Ability Group faces debts of approximately ILS 150 million.
Barnea Represents Businessman in ILS 20 Million Lawsuit Against Moshe Hogeg
Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Moran Bickel, and Adv. Asaf Glasner are representing an American businessman in a ILS 20 million lawsuit against Moshe Hogeg, Adi Sheleg, Singulariteam, and additional defendants. The plaintiff claims the defendants prompted him to invest in a cryptocurrency venture called Stox, which did not really exist, and fraudulently pocketed the investment funds.
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Barnea Represents Meir Arbiv in Dispute with Nochi Dankner
Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Moran Bickel, and Adv. Asaf Glazner are representing the agricultural entrepreneur Meir Arbiv, who claims Israeli businessman Nochi Dankner's new foodtech venture is based on his trade secrets. Arbiv alleges he passed on such information to Dankner after being convinced to enter into a partnership with him.
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Litigation
Plus Ventures and Oren Abeksis Sue Unicorn Company Lusha for Fraud
The investment fund Plus Ventures and private investor Oren Abeksis claim they invested millions of shekels in a previous incarnation of Lusha and that they were defrauded by the entrepreneurs. Zohar Lande, Eyal Nachshon, Dana Bookstein, and Naama Ben Arosh Moshe are representing the plaintiffs.
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Litigation
Victory in Lawsuit against Shavei Israel NPO
The Tel Aviv District Court ruled the non-profit organization Shavei Israel had operated improperly for two decades in reporting to the Registrar of Associations that Sarah Green was a member of the organization. Green’s ex-husband, the founder of the nonprofit, was apparently falsifying her signature on documents submitted to the Registrar. Green was represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Gal Livshits, Adv. Zohar Haim Levinger, and Adv. Naama Ben Arosh Moshe.
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Litigation
Representing Shikun & Binui and Egged in Administrative Petition
Our firm represents Shikun & Binui and Egged in an administrative petition filed with the Jerusalem District Court over the tender committee's decision not to disqualify the bids of French company Alstom and Russian company TMH in the tender for the Jerusalem Light Rail's Blue Line. Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Shai Avnieli provided representation in the matter.
Lawsuit Against Berggruen Residential Limited and Hajaj-Cohen Investments
Our firm represents the tenants’ representatives and 189 apartment owners in the Meier on Rothschild luxury project in a lawsuit against the project’s entrepreneur and founder, Berggruen Residential Limited, and Hajaj-Cohen Investments. The ILS 2.8 million lawsuit alleges that serious defects and deficiencies were discovered in the project.
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Litigation
Representing Azrieli Group against MOH Plan to Mark Vaccinated People with Bracelets in Malls
As part of a new wave of COVID-19 restrictions, the Israeli Ministry of Health sought to implement a plan to mark vaccinated people with bracelets in all malls and shopping centers, thereby allowing them to walk freely around such complexes, as opposed to unvaccinated people. The Azrieli Group, through Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eran Winner, Adv. Anat Even-Chen, Adv. Ido Vakshi, and Adv. Gaya Tsarfati, sent an urgent appeal to the Prime Minister, the Ministers of Health, Economy and Industry, and Justice, and the Attorney General. In the appeal, we argued that the plan is “discriminatory, offensive, unreasonable, and disproportionate.” In light of the criticism, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Health have decided to walk back the bracelet plan and not include it in the government vote for implementing the Green Pass in malls.
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District Court Ruling: Azrieli Foundation Exempt from Paying Taxes on Dividends
An Israeli district court rejected the Israel Tax Authority’s attempt to force the Azrieli Foundation to pay taxes in the amount of tens of millions of shekels for dividends it received and continues to receive due to its holding in Azrieli Group's shares. The court accepted the tax appeal, which was filed by Barnea Jaffa Lande, and ruled that the Azrieli Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works for the public good in Israel, is not the controlling owner of Azrieli Group and is therefore entitled to a tax exemption. The court ruled, among other things, that the ITA’s position could have a chilling effect in relation to business entities’ support of philanthropic associations. Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, Adv. Harel Perlmutter, Adv. Nir Ziman, and Adv. Omer Keydar represented the Azrieli Foundation throughout the proceedings, which lasted about five years.
Landmark Ruling on Court Expenses
In a landmark ruling, a family court ordered the losing side in a family dispute to pay the winning side attorney's fees and court expenses in the extraordinary and unprecedented amount of ILS 2 million. This ruling indicates a sweeping change in the Israeli legal world, following new regulations that came into effect in January 2021.
Lawsuit Filed Against Moshe Hogeg Alleges Fraud in Stox Fund Raising
Our firm is representing a Canadian citizen in an ILS 5 million lawsuit against Moshe Hogeg, a prominent Israeli entrepreneur in the cryptocurrency sector. Our client alleges that the defendants used funds raised by Hogeg’s company, Stox, for personal purposes and breached their obligations to investors.
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Administrative Appeal to Cancel Land Grant
Last April, the Israel Land Authority allocated a 34-acre plot in Ashdod to Maxima, a company controlled by billionaire George Horesh, without a tender. Three private landowners with factories nearby petitioned to overturn the allocation. Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Gal Livshits, and Adv. Adi Shoham represented the petitioners.
Class Action Lawsuits Skyrocket Following Coronavirus Crisis
Adv. Zohar Lande was interviewed by Globes, where he revealed that the number of requests for class action approval coming to our office has increased twofold since the start of the coronavirus crisis. According to Zohar, no action is required by the legislature or the courts in this respect.
Habima Theater – The Show Must Go On?
Our Litigation Department is representing the board of directors and active management of Habima Theater in liquidation proceedings filed by the company's creditors and in legal proceedings directed by the company's temporary trustees.
Israel Capital Markets Authority Adopts Adv. Zohar Lande’s Strategy to Rescue Corporate Market
Dr. Moshe Bareket, the Director General of the Israel Capital Markets Authority, has proposed postponing payments, by deferring or replacing debt in order to raise interest rates to bypass a debt settlement, as part of a rescue plan for the corporate market. His proposal is largely based on the method presented by Adv. Zohar Lande, the head of our Litigation Department, in an op-ed published earlier this week.
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Capital Markets
Article: Bond Market Rescue – Debt and Interest Restructuring
The coronavirus crisis is affecting share prices as well as corporate bond prices and yields. In an article for Bizportal, Adv. Zohar Lande argues that the Israel Securities Authority should establish a “fast-track mechanism” allowing companies that meet specified criteria to opt into a debt restructuring arrangement.
ILS 10M Lawsuit Against Yaron Roziak and Rabbi David Ifergan
Our firm is representing Kobi Zaid, the founder of Zaid Orniv, in a shareholder dispute and a contract enforcement lawsuit against the businessman Yaron Roziak and Rabbi David Ifergan.
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Litigation
Coffee and Fair Use: Adv. Zohar Lande Lectures at ALAI Israel Conference
Nestlé's lawsuit against Espresso Club continues to arouse great interest in the legal scene, among both law firms and copyright professionals. Today, the Copyright Society of Israel held a workshop on meaningful judicial rulings in 2019. As part of the event, Adv. Zohar Lande was invited to speak on coffee and fair use and to discuss the implications of the ruling against Nestlé on commercial companies operating in Israel.
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Litigation
David Appel's Lawsuit Against Michael Cherney and Zeev Rom Dismissed
The Tel Aviv District Court dismissed David Appel’s ILS 239 million claim against Michael Cherney and our client, Zeev Rom, as time-barred and ordered Appel to pay attorneys’ fees. Zeev Rom was represented by Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Moran Bickel of our Litigation Department.
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Litigation
Tel Aviv Court Allows Yehuda Levy to Join Legal Proceedings Against Eshkolot
The Tel Aviv Economic Court allowed the actor Yehuda Levy to join Shaham, the largest actors' organization in Israel, and a group of fellow artists in their legal dispute with the management of Eshkolot. Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Eyal Nachshon are representing Shaham and the artists.
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Barnea Represents License Holders of Ishai Gas Reservoir
Our firm represents the license holders of the Ishai gas reservoir, which extends into the Aphrodite gas field in Cyprus. We are assisting them in their appeal to the Ministers of Energy, Foreign Affairs, Justice, and Finance to safeguard their rights following the agreement signed between the Aphrodite license holders and the Cypriot government.
Lawsuit Against Liquidating Company of Bank of North America
Our firm is representing private clients in a lawsuit against the liquidating company of the Bank of North America (disbanded in 1985), as well as against the administrator general and official receiver. The lawsuit concerns trust funds deposited in the bank by the deceased father of the family. The clients are represented by Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Shachar Rothschild of our Litigation Department.
Supreme Court Includes Nespresso Case on List of Key 2019 Rulings
The Supreme Court recently published a list of significant rulings handed down in the past year. The Supreme Court's dismissal of Nespresso's lawsuit against our client Espresso Club is included in this prestigious list.
Actor Yehuda Levy Joins Legal Proceedings Against Eshkolot
Actor Yehuda Levy has joined Shaham, the largest actors' organization in Israel, and a group of fellow artists in their legal dispute with the management of Eshkolot. Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Eyal Nachshon are representing Shaham and the artists.
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Litigation
Supreme Court Dismisses Nespresso Suit against Espresso Club
The Supreme Court recently dismissed an appeal by Nestlé, the Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate, and its subsidiary corporation Nespresso, filed against our client, the Israeli company Expresso Club. The appeal claimed copyright and trademark infringement, unfair competition, and damage to Nespresso's reputation.
Maurice Haliwa Increases Claim against Jacky Ben-Zaken and Avraam Nanikashvili
Our firm continues to represent Maurice Haliwa, a shareholder in Manor A.D. Construction Investments Ltd., in a lawsuit against Jacky Ben-Zaken and Avraam Nanikashvili. Haliwa recently increased the amount of the original lawsuit from ILS 18 million to ILS 100 million. Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Yatir Madar represent the client.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Espresso Club
The Supreme Court rejected all claims brought by Nespresso and Nestle against our client, Espresso Club, over an advertisement featuring a George Clooney look-alike. The companies alleged that the advertisement infringed their intellectual property rights, but the Court ruled in favor of Espresso Club. The decision marks a significant ruling on commercial advertising content. Espresso Club was represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, head of our Litigation Department.
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Litigation
Barnea Represents Israeli Actors' Association in Royalties Litigation Process Against Eshkolot
Our firm is representing Shaham, the largest actors' organization in Israel, as well as a group of artists, in a legal dispute with the management of Eshkolot, a company that handles collection, management, and distribution of royalties to all artists in Israel. Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Eyal Nachshon submitted a request to the Tel Aviv District Court (Economic Department) to receive documents before filing a derivative claim over irregularities and defects. The request asks Eshkolot to present information on the manner in which royalties are collected from various broadcasting organizations.
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Barnea Represents Azrieli Group in Equity Investment in Compass Datacenters LLC.
Our firm is representing Azrieli Group in its equity investment in Compass Datacenters LLC., a company engaged in the commercialization of hyperscale data centers in North America. This acquisition is part of Azrieli Group's overall expansion into real estate in the international arena.
Barnea Represents Eyal Shamir in Claim for Brokerage Fees
Our firm continues to represent businessman Eyal Shamir in a lawsuit against British Israel over its merger transaction with Melisron. As part of the lawsuit, Shamir's conversation with Ronen Gaon, who served as a director of British Israel, was exposed. Adv. Zohar Lande, head of the Litigation Department, who is representing Shamir, told TheMarker that "Gaon's appeals to Shamir regarding the matters discussed in the article were rejected by Shamir outright."
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Litigation
A Win for Zeev Rom: Gad Zeevi to Pay Another USD 1.5 Million in Brokerage Fees
Following a Supreme Court hearing, Gad Zeevi and Zeev Rom agreed to withdraw their respective appeals, leaving in place the District Court ruling ordering Zeevi to pay Rom USD 1.5 million in connection with the financing of the purchase of Bezeq shares in 2000. Rom was represented by Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Moran Bickel of our Litigation Department.
Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Association of Internal Auditors Petition Supreme Court
Our firm is representing the Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Association of Internal Auditors in a petition with the Supreme Court against the Government Companies Authority (GCA). It is requesting that the court revoke the GCA circular stating that an internal auditor of government companies rated 7 and above must be a salaried employee and not outsourced. The petition was filed by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, and Adv. Adi Shoham of the Litigation Department.
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Administrative Petition Filed Against Our Client Following Tender Win
Our firm is representing the Tel Aviv Taxi Organization in an administrative petition filed against after its win in the Tel Aviv cluster of a two-stage competitive process conducted by the Ministry of Transport. The organization is represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, and Adv. Adi Shoham of the Litigation Department.
Barnea Represents Knight Therapeutics in Minority Discrimination Lawsuit in Israel
Our firm is representing Knight Therapeutics, a Canadian public company that holds 28% of Israeli pharmaceutical company Medison's shares, in a lawsuit alleging the deprivation of its rights as a minority shareholder in Medison. The company is represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, and Adv. Omer Keydar from our Litigation Department.
Event Invite: Impact of New Amendments to Restrictive Trade Practices Law
Our firm is holding a seminar on March 18 about the ways in which recent amendments to the Restrictive Trade Practices Law meet the daily needs of a corporation and its officers. A representative from the Israel Competition Authority will also take part.
Battle on Internal Auditing in Government Companies
On January 29, the Government Companies Authority issued a circular stating that the internal auditor of government companies rated 7 and above must be a salaried employee and not outsourced, except in special cases. Companies for which this rating does not apply, however, will be able to continue to receive internal auditing services through outsourcing. Our firm was asked to represent the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Israel in its demand to cancel the Government Companies Authority directive.
Barnea Represents Eyal Shamir in Claim for Brokerage Fees
Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, and Adv. Omer Keydar of the firm's Litigation Department continue to represent the businessman Eyal Shamir in a lawsuit against British Israel. Shamir claims he was not paid a brokerage fee for the merger between British Israel and Melisron.
Lecture: All You Need to Know about the New Reform in Civil Law
Our firm hosted Prof. Issachar (Issi) Rosen-Zvi for a lecture on the new Civil Procedure Regulations. Legal advisors were also invited to attend.
Supreme Court Decision on Knesset Channel Chosen as Top Ruling in 2018
TheMarker named the Supreme Court's ruling on the Knesset Channel tender as one of the five most important verdicts of 2018. According to TheMarker, the ruling provides a glimpse into the Court's attitude to the media. Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, Adv. Adi Shoham, and Adv. Omer Keydar of the firm's Litigation Department represented RGE Knesset Channel, which won the tender.
Barnea Represents Azrieli Group in Class Action Lawuit
Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, and Adv. Omer Keydar of our Litigation Department represented Azrieli Group in a class action concerning its alleged failure to display prices per unit of measure for certain products on its e-commerce website. The case was resolved through a settlement.
Barnea Represents Chinese Company in Litigation Related to Highway 16 Tender
Barnea is representing the Chinese infrastructure company PMEC in its request to disqualify the winning bid in the tender for Highway 16. The company is being represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, and Adv. Shachar Rothschild from the Litigation Department.
Transaction Brokerage
A Globes article about brokers in Israel mentioned that Barnea is representing Roni Mana in a lawsuit against Arena Group for the payment of brokerage fees.
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Barnea Takes on Representation of TI Group Automotive Systems SRO
Our firm is representing the Czech company TI Group Automotive Systems SRO in a EUR 4.5 million lawsuit against Raval ACS Ltd. The lawsuit stems from a valve failure that resulted in the recall and repair of 250 thousand Mercedes cars.
Supreme Court Ruling: RGE Group to Operate Knesset Channel
The Supreme Court rejected the petitions of News 2 and Channel 20 against the decision to announce RGE as the winner of the Knesset channel tender. This paves the way for the operation of the Knesset channel by RGE as early as August 1, 2018. RGE was represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Adi Shoham, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, and Adv. Omer Keydar of our firm's Litigation Department.
Broker Sues for ILS 50 Million over British Israel and Melisron Merger
Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, and Adv. Omer Keydar from our Litigation Department are representing businessman Eyal Shamir in a lawsuit against British Israel Investments, which is owned by Melisron Ltd. Shamir alleges he was not paid a brokerage fee for the merger between the two companies.
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RGE Wins Tender for Operation of Knesset Channel
The Cable and Satellite Council awarded RGE Group with the tender to operate the Knesset Channel for the next 10 years. RGE is represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Adi Shoham, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, and Adv. Omer Keydar of our firm's Litigation Department.
Landmark Israeli Court Decision Halts Deal Between Two US Companies
An Israeli court has ordered to halt an investment deal in Arcturus Therapeutics, pending clarification of the lawsuit filed by Joseph Payne, the company's founder, regarding the cancellation of his dismissal as CEO. This decision was made despite the fact that the company operates in the United States with US management. Joseph Payne is represented by Adv. Micky Barnea, Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Omer Keydar, and Adv. Ron Shuhatovich.
French Culinary Brand Fauchon Brought to Court
Roni Lish, the minority shareholder in the franchise company of the French culinary brand Fauchon, is suing his partner in the franchise. Roni claims his partner acted to reduce the value of the company in order to control it and to remove him from the company. Roni Lish is represented by Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Gilli Cohen-Arazi of our firm's Litigation Department.
Fierce Battle over Banning Binary Options Reaches High Court of Justice
After the Knesset passed legislation promoted by the Israel Securities Authority prohibiting Israeli companies from trading in binary options, Yukom Communications Ltd. and its controlling shareholder, Yossi Herzog, petitioned the High Court of Justice. Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, and Adv. Moran Bickel oversaw the filing of the petition.
High Court of Justice Suspends Re-Examination of RGE's Proposal for Knesset Channel Tender
The High Court of Justice issued a temporary order that the Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Council should explain why it did not announce RGE as the winner of the tender for the operation of the Knesset Channel, following the disqualification of Channel 20's offer. RGE is represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Ronen Reingold, Adv. Adi Shoham, and Adv. Itay Hatam of our firm's Litigation Department.
Ministry of Finance Ends Horse Racing; Adv. Zohar Lande Represents GBI Racing
The Ministry of Finance has decided to discontinue horse racing in Israel starting on January 1, 2018. Adv. Zohar Lande, the head of our firm's Litigation Department, represented GBI Racing, the British company that provides betting services to Toto, in negotiations with the Ministry of Finance.
Central District Court Rejects Class Action Against Espresso Club
The Central District Court has rejected a 2015 application to certify a class action against Espresso Club over allegations that it misled customers about how they would be charged for a coffee capsule package. The court also ordered the applicant to pay all legal costs. Espresso Club was represented by Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Itay Hatam of our firm’s Litigation Department.
District Court Rejects Scheduled Vote of Purchase Group United Sarona
The Tel Aviv District Court granted a motion by more than 50 members of the United Sarona purchase group to block a vote at a meeting scheduled for today. The members, represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, head of Barnea’s Litigation Department, argued that the process of convening the meeting was materially flawed, including a failure to provide sufficient information.
Purchase Group United Sarona Poised to Fall Apart
The United Sarona purchase group, which won a tender a year and a half ago to build several towers near Tel Aviv’s Sarona Market, is on the verge of breaking up. In recent days, several group members have begun preparing to file a lawsuit against the group’s organizers, with the assistance of Adv. Zohar Lande, head of Barnea’s Litigation Department. The planned lawsuit follows the organizers’ failure to recruit new members or secure alternative funding to keep the project moving forward.
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Litigation
High Court Issues Interim Order on Channel 20’s Winning Bid for Knesset Channel
RGE, represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Ronen Reingold, and Adv. Adi Shoham, petitioned the High Court of Justice to challenge the results of the tender to operate the new Knesset Channel. RGE sought an interim order preventing an agreement with Channel 20, the winning bidder. At today’s hearing, the court granted the interim order, putting the tender results on hold.
Foreclosure Imposed on Arena Star Group Ltd.
Roni Mana, represented by Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Gal Livshits of Barnea’s Litigation Department, asked the court to order Arena Star Group Ltd. to pay brokerage fees in connection with the sale of the Arena Mall in Herzliya. Today, the Tel Aviv District Court granted Mana’s application for a temporary attachment of the proceeds received by the company from the sale.
Barnea Represents GBI Racing at Ministry of Finance Hearing
Adv. Zohar Lande, head of our Litigation Department, represented GBI Racing, a UK horse racing betting company, at a hearing before the Ministry of Finance following the decision to discontinue horse race betting in Israel.
Barnea Represents Zeev Rom
The Haifa District Court ruled that Gad Zeevi would have to pay businessman Zeev Rom USD 1.5 million in brokerage fees in respect of a deal in which Zeevi acquired 20% of Bezeq in 2000. Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Moran Bickel from the Litigation Department represented Zeev Rom.
Espresso Club Appeals Increase to Court Expenses
Following the dismissal of Nespresso and Nestlé’s copyright infringement case against Espresso Club, Espresso Club, represented by our firm, appealed the District Court’s costs award, arguing that it was unreasonably low in relation to the costs actually incurred.
Supreme Court Victory on Cancellation of Arbitration Ruling
Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Jacques Gershoni, and Adv. Yatir Madar from the Litigation Department succeeded in canceling an arbitration ruling in the Tel Aviv District Court, a cancellation which was then upheld by the Supreme Court.
The parties had appointed an arbitrator to hear and rule on a specific dispute between them. After the arbitrator had issued an arbitration award which had been fully carried out by both parties, the arbitrator joined forces with one of the parties, while attempting to ignore the arbitration award, which had already been carried out, with the aim of unilaterally issuing a new arbitration ruling. In fact, the new arbitration ruling overturned the original award, which, as noted, had been fully carried out by the parties.
The party with whom the arbitrator had cooperated (the “other party’’), relying on the new arbitration ruling, filed a dual application to the Tel Aviv District Court - one for the approval of the new arbitration award and the second for the temporary imposition of liens on the property of Barnea’s client.
Barnea's litigation team succeeded in obtaining an order for cancellation of the new arbitration award. The Court clarified that the new arbitration award was given without authority, because it exceeded the limits of the authorization defined by the parties and because it contradicted a previous ruling of the arbitrator.
The other party did not accept the ruling of the District Court and chose to submit a motion for leave to appeal the ruling of the Tel Aviv District Court to the Supreme Court, as well as a request for temporary remedies in the appeal.
Barnea filed a firm response to the other party’s request for temporary relief, in which it was made clear that the need to impose temporary liens was never examined on its merits in the District Court, and elaborated on the fact that the request for leave to appeal the judgment of the District Court lacked any basis both in law and in fact.
The Supreme Court denied the motion for leave to appeal and instructed the other party to pay Barnea's client's legal fees and expenses.
"It is known that the annulment of an arbitration award is a rare occurrence, and that it does not happen routinely," commented Adv. Zohar Lande, Head of the Litigation Department. "This rejection by the Supreme Court actually means the upholding of the District Court’s ruling, the cancellation of the new arbitration award and, accordingly, the cancellation of the temporary remedies imposed on the assets of our client”.
Nespresso Loses Court Battle with Espresso Club
The Israeli District Court of Tel Aviv ruled against global food giant, Nestle, and its subsidiary Nespresso in a claim filed by them in Israel against Espresso Club, an Israeli company, on the grounds of alleged copyright infringement, trademark violations, unfair competition and damage to Nespresso's reputation.
Coca Cola Israel Antitrust Fine: "Halperin Seems to Want to Raise the Bar of Punishment"
Adv . Zohar Lande, the head of our Litigation Department, was interviewed by Globes on the Antitrust Authority's decision to impose an unprecedented monetary sanction on the Central Bottling Company Group (Coca Cola Israel). Zohar commented that it is not enough to set the monetary sanctions, submitting that the Antitrust Authority must make use of all the tools at its disposal, including civilian tools.
Nespresso Loses Suit Filed Against Espresso Club
The Tel Aviv District Court dismissed a lawsuit brought by Nespresso and global food company Nestlé against Israeli company Espresso Club. Nespresso alleged that Espresso Club’s advertisement featuring a George Clooney look-alike infringed its intellectual property rights and constituted unfair competition. The court rejected Nespresso’s claims and ordered it to pay Espresso Club ILS 110,070 in legal costs. Espresso Club was represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Itay Hatam, and Adv. Gili Cohen-Arazi.
Judicial Oversight of Board Decisions – Beyond the Business Judgement Rule?
Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Gilli Cohen-Arazi published an article for Chambers and Partners examining recent trends in Israeli case law that may signal a shift in the courts’ approach to judicial intervention in corporate boards’ business decisions.
CEO of Kitov Pharmaceuticals Investigated by Israel Security Authority for Fraud and False Reporting
Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Moran Bickel of our Litigation Department represented the CEO of Kitov Pharmaceuticals at a hearing before the Tel Aviv Magistrates’ Court concerning his release from detention subject to restrictive conditions.
Barnea Represents Roni Mana and His Real Estate Agency
Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Gal Livshits of Barnea’s Litigation Department are representing real estate agent Roni Mana and his agency in a lawsuit filed with the Tel Aviv District Court against Arena Star Group Ltd., controlled by Marcus Weber, and its CEO, Michael Fuchs. The lawsuit concerns unpaid brokerage fees totaling ILS 5.88 million.
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Litigation
Barnea Represents GBI Racing Before Knesset Reform Committee
Barnea is representing GBI Racing, a British company that provides betting services to Toto, the Israel Sports Betting Board. Adv. Zohar Lande participated in a meeting of the Knesset’s Reform Committee to discuss the proposed revocation of Toto’s permit under the Economic Arrangements Law.
David's Geller Claim Against Yitzchak Omer Dismissed
As previously reported, Geller filed a lawsuit alleging fraud involving nearly ILS 70 million. Although the District Court dismissed the principal fraud claim, it ordered Omer to pay Geller several million shekels, finding that the funds had been advanced as a loan. Both parties appealed to the Supreme Court, which dismissed Geller’s appeal in full, allowed Omer’s appeal and referred the case back to the District Court. This week, after nine years of litigation, the District Court dismissed the action in its entirety, accepting Omer’s argument that the funds had been transferred as part of a share purchase transaction. The Court ruled that, in these circumstances, Omer was required neither to repay the funds nor to transfer any shares.
Barnea Represents Rafi Bar-Lev
Barnea represented Rafi Bar-Lev, a former salesperson at Utrade, Aviv Talmor’s Israeli investment company, at a hearing before the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court. Utrade’s operations had been suspended by the Israel Securities Authority.
Barnea Represents GBI Racing
Adv. Zohar Lande, head of our Litigation Department, represents GBI Racing, a British company that provides betting services to Toto (the Israel Sports Betting Board). The company has asked Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon to reconsider the decision to ban betting on horse races, which was approved by a government committee chaired by Finance Ministry Director General Shai Babad. GBI Racing contends that it was not given an opportunity to present alternative data to the committee.
Barnea Represents Maurice Haliwa
Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Yaacov Gershoni of our Litigation Department represent Maurice Haliwa, a shareholder in Manor A.D. Construction & Investments Ltd., in an ILS 18 million lawsuit against Jacky Ben-Zaken and Avraam Nanikashvili.
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Litigation
Barnea Represents Hanan Mor Group
Barnea represents the publicly traded Hanan Mor Group and other companies within the group in a lawsuit brought by a contractor concerning several real estate projects. The contractor sought damages and an order preventing the bank guarantees from being called. The court rejected the contractor’s request for an order, fully accepting Barnea’s arguments. It also criticized the contractor’s conduct, noting that its account “raises questions,” and awarded Hanan Mor Group ILS 12,000 in legal fees and costs. Hanan Mor Group is represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Itay Wigoda, and Adv. Shachar Parnes of our Litigation Department.
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Litigation
Barnea Represents East and West Stores Ltd
Barnea represented East and West Stores Ltd., a leading importer of food products from the Far East into Israel, in a dispute over the use of the “East and West” trade name and its trademarks. Following an appeal filed by our Litigation Department, the Supreme Court overturned the District Court’s ruling prohibiting the company from using the trade name in certain markets. Our firm was not involved in the District Court proceedings. The Supreme Court also overturned the contempt of court ruling against the company. East and West Stores Ltd. was represented by Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Itay Wigoda, with Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld assisting on the commercial aspects of the dispute.
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Litigation
Latest Changes in Hiring Process for Interns at Law Firms
In an op-ed published in Calcalist, Adv. Zohar Lande, the head of our Litigation Department, discussed recent changes to the recruitment of legal interns. Zohar argued that, despite the shortcomings of these changes, regulatory intervention is necessary.
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Litigation
TheMarker Interviews Adv. Zohar Lande on Israel's Next Antitrust Chief
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Adv. Michal Halperin as Israel’s next antitrust chief. TheMarker asked leading antitrust lawyers to comment on the appointment. Adv. Zohar Lande noted: “One of the most significant challenges Adv. Halperin will face is striking a delicate balance between continuing to encourage foreign companies to enter and invest in the Israeli economy and protecting Israeli consumers struggling with the cost of living.”
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Antitrust and Competition
Nespresso Sues Espresso Club for George Clooney Lookalike
Adv. Zohar Lande, the head of our Litigation Department, represents Espresso Club Ltd., an Israeli company, in an intellectual property lawsuit brought by Nespresso and Nestlé.
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Litigation
Barnea Represents Espresso Club Ltd.
Barnea represents Espresso Club Ltd., an Israeli provider of capsule-based home espresso machines, in a lawsuit brought by Nespresso Israel and the international Nestlé and Nespresso corporations. The plaintiffs allege that an Espresso Club television commercial featuring a George Clooney lookalike mocks Nespresso’s brand image and damages its reputation. For the full Fox news article, click here.
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Litigation
Tel Aviv District Court Dismisses Claim Against Har-Gil Family
Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Gal Livshits represented the Har-Gil family in an ILS 13 million lawsuit brought by real estate company Malibu. The dispute concerned payments allegedly owed by the family in connection with a plot of land they owned and Malibu developed. The Tel Aviv District Court dismissed the claim with prejudice.
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Litigation
Lexology Navigator – Arbitral Proceedings in Israel
Adv. Zohar Lande, a litigation expert, was selected to author “Arbitral Proceedings in Israel” for Lexology Navigator. In this exclusive chapter, Zohar provides an overview of Israel’s arbitration market and regulatory framework.
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Litigation
Barnea Represents Haim Levy
The growing trend of Israelis operating investment companies abroad can give rise to business disputes. Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Gal Livshits of Barnea represent Mr. Haim Levy, known for his book “Real Estate in Jeans,” in a million-dollar lawsuit against two of his business partners who founded a real estate company in the United States.
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Litigation
Summations Filed in Tisch v. Yogev
After nearly three years of litigation in Edwin Tisch’s lawsuit against Ori Yogev, closing submissions were filed yesterday. Tisch alleges that Whitewater and Yogev made false representations and acted fraudulently, inducing him to invest millions in Whitewater Holdings. According to Tisch, Yogev described the project as the “Checkpoint” of the water industry and said it was “designed to change water treatment in Israel and abroad.”
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Litigation
Supreme Court: A Foreign Company Can Be Liquidated in Israel
In a precedent-setting ruling, the Supreme Court held that a foreign company can be liquidated in Israel. Commenting on the decision, Adv. Zohar Lande said: “The Supreme Court has extended the existing boundaries of the application of Israeli liquidation law to foreign companies.”
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Litigation
Barnea Represents Tonstate Group
Tonstate Group, a UK real estate investment company, is suing PBC Group and its partners for GBP 88.5 million (approximately ILS 500 million) in the UK courts. Tonstate is represented by UK law firm Rosling King, with assistance from Adv. Zohar Lande of Barnea.
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Litigation
Barnea Represents Kibbutz Shefayim
Yesterday, Kibbutz Shefayim applied to the Tel Aviv District Court to have its former treasurer, Yehuda Doron, declared bankrupt if he fails to pay ILS 14.6 million within one week. This sum represents most of the money Doron was convicted of stealing.
New affidavit supports Tisch's WhiteWater claim
Globes has revealed an affidavit by Dror Picard which is part of the dispute between the shareholders of Whitewater Water Technologies, which is in receivership with creditors owed about NIS 19 million.
In the affidavit, Mr. Dror Picard states that Hana Gertler admitted that Uri Yogev had deceived her as well, thereby inducing her to invest in Whitewater.
The claimant in the action, Benny Tisch, is represented by Barnea Tisch is claiming that Whitewater and Yogev made false representations and acted fraudulently, causing him to invest millions in Whitewater Holdings.
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Litigation
Barnea represents TDT Specialist SRL
Eli Reifman, former CEO of Emblaze, and managers at MCE Systems are being sued by a Romanian company,TDT Specialist SRL, for 63 NIS million. TDT is represented by Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Gal Livshits.
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Litigation
Barnea Represents Eight Defendants in Case Relating to High-Profile Real Estate Project
After seven years of litigation, Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Gal Livshits successfully defeated an ILS 10 million claim filed by Shragai and Sons Ltd, a contractor, relating to the high-profile Telzstone development near Jerusalem. The court dismissed the claim with costs awarded against the plaintiff.
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Litigation
Dispute Between Israeli Company and Royal Jordanian Erupts over Package Tours for Israeli Arabs to Saudi Arabia
Milad Aviation Ltd., an Israeli company, alleges that Royal Jordanian Airlines negotiated in bad faith for years, delaying the execution of a written agreement before ultimately taking over the venture. Represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Milad Aviation is threatening an ILS 20 lawsuit against Royal Jordanian Airlines. For the full article, please click here.
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Litigation
Whitewater Holdings to Pay ILS 127K to Former VP Aviad Caspi
The Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court accepted a claim filed by Mika Benroy, a company owned by Aviad Caspi, a former vice president of business development at Whitewater Holdings. Caspi is also the son-in-law of businessman, Edwin (Benny) Tish. The claim was brought against Whitewater Holdings, founded by Uri Yogev, who formerly served as chairman of its board of directors. The Magistrate's Court ordered Whitewater Holdings to pay approximately ILS 127 000 to Mika Benroy for services it provided to Whitewater Holdings for which it had not received payment. Mika Benroy was represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Shai Sharvit, and Adv. Itay Wigoda.
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Litigation
Adv. Zohar Lande Named Lawyer of the Year
Adv. Zohar Lande, a senior partner and head of our Litigation Department, was named Israel’s Lawyer of the Year 2014 in Litigation & Dispute Resolution by the CorporateLiveWire legal guide.
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Litigation
Antitrust Chief Encourages Consumer Boycotts
At a Knesset Finance Committee meeting on the high cost of living, Antitrust Commissioner Prof. David Gilo urged consumers to organize boycotts to pressure retailers and manufacturers to lower prices. He said: “An occasional boycott is not enough. Consumers need to undertake a personal boycott every day, to vote with their feet and compare competing prices.” Adv. Zohar Lande, senior partner at Barnea, disagreed. In an interview with Maariv, he said it was “both unfair and unwise to ask consumers to fix the high cost of living.”
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Antitrust and Competition
2014 Legal Highlights
Maariv’s year-end review highlights key legal developments in Israel, covering capital markets (by Adv. Micky Barnea), antitrust (by Adv. Zohar Lande), constitutional law, criminal law, infrastructure, tax, and money laundering.
Hana Gertler to Testify in Whitewater Holdings Trial
At the request of Canadian businessman Edwin (Benni) Tisch, businesswoman and Whitewater Holdings co-founder Hanna Gertler will testify in the Whitewater trial, following a ruling by Justice Ruth Ronen of the Tel Aviv District Court (Economic Department). Tisch alleges that Whitewater and Yogev made false representations and acted fraudulently, inducing him to invest millions in Whitewater Holdings. The company is in receivership and owes creditors approximately ILS 19 million. To read more, click here.
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Litigation
Barnea & Co.’s litigation team advised a client in a precedent setting appeal concerning fundamental issues of securities law and tort law
Barnea’s litigation team represented a client before the Supreme Court in a precedent setting landmark appeal concerning fundamental obligations under Israel's securities law and tort law. The Supreme Court overturned the rulings of the District Court and accepted our firm’s position that a duty of care does not exist between shareholders of a company, which were found jointly guilty in violating securities laws.
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Litigation
Channel 10 News Interview - Zohar Lande
Zohar Lande, Senior Partner and head of Litigation department, was interviewed by Channel 10 News re the Cadbury Anti-Trust litigation.
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Litigation
The publisher Israel Mizrahi is suing his former partner
The publisher Israel Mizrahi is suing his former partner Lior Sharf in an amount of about NIS 11 million, claiming that he has been misled through cover-up and concealment" Mizrachi, represented by adv. Zohar Lande and Daphne Klein, from Barnea, claims that Mr. Sharf covered up and concealed financial information related to Agam Publishing, their former business partnership.
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Litigation
Barnea Represents IN SPI AIR
Yesterday, the Tel Aviv District Court dismissed an ILS 67 million claim brought by Canadian businessman David Geller against LR Group and the startup IN SPI AIR. Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Gal Livshits represents IN SPI AIR
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Litigation
Barnea litigation team filed a monetary claim for NIS 4.8 million
Adv. Zohar Lande and adv. Moran Bickel, filed a monetary claim for NIS 4.8 million with the Tel-Aviv District Court concerning the alleged fraudulent actions of a trustee relating to real estate investments in Thailand.
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Litigation
The Global Shift Toward Mediation: Perspectives from Lawyers in 13 Countries
Adv. Zohar Lande was quoted in an article published by law firm Kingsley Napley, featuring insights from leading commercial litigators around the world on recent trends in their respective countries. He was the only commercial litigation lawyer from Israel invited to contribute.
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Litigation
"If I testify against Strauss - Elite I'll burn myself"
Lenny Sackstein, the chairman at Carmit Candy Industries Ltd. which is represented by Barnea, described in court yesterday the difficulties in bringing witnesses to testify against Elite – Strauss Cadbury case. To read more, please click here
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Litigation
Mediation between Ori Yogev and Benny Tisch regarding “Whitewater Holdings” has failed
The Canadian businessman, Benny Tisch, has filed a claim against Ori Yogev, currently Director of the Government Companies Authority, in the amount of NIS 15 million. Tisch claims that Yogev made false representations and acted fraudulently, causing Tisch to invest millions in Whitewater Holdings. Whitewater Holdings is in liquidation and creditors are owed NIS 19 million.
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Litigation
IAA transcripts from the Strauss - Cadbury investigation has been revealed
Carmit's civil suit is partly based on records and documents collected by the Antitrust Authority in during its investigations. The following was submitted by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Shai Sharvit and Adv. Moran Bickel, from Barnea, to the Tel Aviv District Court.
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Litigation
Developments in the Carmit Candy Ltd. action against the Strauss Group
Important information is currently being unveiled at the Central District Court regarding the ways in which the Strauss Group was allegedly attempting to block Cadbury from entering the Israeli Market in 2002. To read more, please click here
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Litigation
Opinion - Privatization pursuant to Encouragement of Competition and the Reduction of Concentration law
The article below addresses the privatization chapter of the newly enacted law for the encouragement of competition and reduction of concentration in the Israeli market. The chapter inter alia restricts the State from granting rights to and engaging with entities, which already have received rights from the state and thus deemed to be "concentrational".
Adv. Lande argues that the chapter is far reaching, leads to uncertainty in the market and may prevent the effective allocation of rights in the future, all of which will have a detrimental effect on the market. To read more, please click here
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Antitrust and Competition
Former Vita Shareholder Will Not Be Sued
The Tel Aviv court overturned an order permitting service of a lawsuit outside Israel on a former shareholder of Vita.
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Litigation
Former Kibbutz Shefayim Treasurer Sentenced to 8.5 Years in Prison
The former treasurer of Kibbutz Shefayim and his wife were convicted of stealing ILS 16.5 million from the kibbutz and sentenced to 8.5 years in prison. Kibbutz members remain hopeful that Adv. Zohar Lande will recover funds they believe the family is still concealing.
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Litigation
Former Kibbutz Shefayim Treasurer and Wife Convicted of Stealing ILS 16.5 Million
Adv. Zohar Lande, head of our Litigation Department, issued a statement on behalf of the kibbutz: “We respectfully acknowledge the Court’s verdict. Sadly, this affair has deeply affected the kibbutz’s social fabric over the past decade. Since Doron’s embezzlement came to light, we have worked within the kibbutz community and through the judicial system to recover the stolen funds. The kibbutz will continue to foster solidarity among its members. We hope today’s verdict will allow them to return with renewed enthusiasm to their productive and creative daily lives.”
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Litigation
Leaked Confidential Agreement Sheds Light on Israel's Online Gambling Industry
Barnea represents Menny Benish, Player 2 Player LTD., and R.I.I.G Limited, in an ILS 12 million claim against Moshe Tisona and Yalciner Enterprises Ltd.
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Internet
ILS 15,000,000 Claim Aainst Uri Yogev
A claim seeking ILS 15 million has been filed against Uri Yogev, alleging that he made false representations and acted fraudulently. The claim was filed through Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Shai Sharvit, and Itay Wigoda. To read more, click here.
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Litigation
Barnea Files Urgent Application for Provisional Attachment and an Order Prohibiting the Disposal of Assets Against Gad Zeevi
Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Itay Wigoda filed an urgent application for provisional attachment and an order prohibiting Gad Zeevi from disposing of assets. The application seeks to secure payment of the amount awarded to Zeev Rom in recent litigation.
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Litigation
ICC Group Sued by Administrator General
The Administrator General filed an ILS 150 million lawsuit against the ICC Group, alleging that the trustees acted with gross negligence in cancelling the loss-of-profits insurance policy. The group is represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Shai Sharvit, Adv. Itay Wigoda, and Adv. Levi Metchnik.
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Litigation
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.
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Litigation
Israel Chapter for International Comparative Legal Guide
The Israel Chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to Litigation & Dispute Resolution 2012.
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Litigation