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The Israeli food producer Osem is continuing to transfer intellectual property rights to Nestle
Yuval Lazi and Harel Perlmutter were interviewed by Globes about the transfer of Osem’s intellectual property rights to Nestlé. They explained how this transfer is likely to affect the State of Israel.
Victory for Metpro DMY as Court Rejects Petition Against Metro Project Tender Win
Advs. Shai Avnieli and Tal Shirizli represented Metpro in a judicial review petition brought by Metro Dan contesting the results of the tender published by NTA for management of the Gush Dan metro project. The court dismissed the claims against Metpro and the other successful bidders, admonishing the petitioner's behavior. The court further ordered Metro Dan to cover ILS 85,000 in expenses for each respondent.
Mediterranean Towers and Clal Insurance & Finance Establish Joint Venture
Mediterranean Towers and Clal Insurance & Finance have signed an agreement to invest ILS 500 million for the establishment of a joint venture to locate and develop senior housing enterprises. The ILS 500 million will serve as the JV's equity capital, for up to ILS 3.3 billion in financing. Mediterranean Towers, a leader in senior housing complexes in Israel, will invest ILS 200 million in the joint venture and will own 51% of the rights and capital of the JV. Advs. David (Dudi) Cohen and Omri Oren represented Mediterranean Towers in the deal.
Amichai Cohen Interviewed on “One a Day” Podcast
As an expert on international law, Prof. Amichai Cohen, a special counsel at our firm, was interviewed on the “One a Day” podcast hosted by Elad Simchayoff. Amichai discussed the chances of Israel being found guilty of genocide by the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
Barnea: Representing Pomvom in Merger with Israel Acquisitions Corp
Israel Acquisitions Corp, initially founded as a SPAC, and Pomvom Ltd., a technology firm specializing in amusement park content, have formally announced a binding merger agreement. The combined entity is set to be traded on Nasdaq. Hagit Ross, Alon Anava, and Ronit Lerer represented Pomvom Ltd.
Barnea: Hosting Israeli Olympic Committee Members for Meeting of “Podium” Program
Our firm hosted members of the Israeli Olympic Committee as part of the prestigious national “Podium” program for sports coaches. The program is run by the Israeli Ministry for Sports and Culture and the Wingate Institute. Yuval Lazi, a partner and head of the firm’s International Corporate Department, talked to participants about challenges and opportunities in the health-tech field.
Operation Swords of Iron: What Is Expected for Evacuated Communities from the Gaza Envelope and the North?
An expert in the kibbutz sector, Hagit Ben Moshe was asked to address the temporary and permanent solutions the government had offered to evacuated communities from Israel’s north and south, as well as to explain why some kibbutzim and moshavim oppose them.
Itay Gura Interviewed by The Jerusalem Post
In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Itay Gura, a partner who oversees the firm’s startup practice, shares insights regarding the Israeli startup sector's reaction to the turbulent present.
Barnea: Representing Eshkolot in Lawsuit against Screen iL
After filing a lawsuit against Netflix, Eshkolot, the Company for the Performing Rights of Israeli Artists continues to fight companies that use protected performances for commercial purposes without obtaining the artists’ consent and without paying them royalties. Last week, with our counsel, Eshkolot filed another lawsuit on the same issue against Stream IL Communication Ltd and the American company Stream IL Inc., which operate the website Screen iL.
Eyal Nachshon, Avinadav Preuss, and Naama Ben Arosh Moshe prepared the statement of claim.
Institutional Activism – Interview with Micky Barnea and 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, Micky Barnea and Zohar Lande were interviewed by TheMarker about institutional investors’ increasing involvement in companies.
Finance Magnates Conducts Two-Part Interview with Dr. Zvi Gabbay
In a two-part interview, regulatory expert Dr. Zvi Gabbay discusses the SEC’s approach to crypto regulation from a legal point voice of view.
Barnea: Representing Aviv Group in Investment Transaction
Ilan Blumenfeld, Terry Almozlino Arnon, Alon Wolner, and Daniel Kleinman represented Aviv Group in a ILS 45 million investment by Menora Mivtachim in Aviv Group’s ILS 1.2 billion skyscraper project in Herzliya.
How to Gain a Tax Credit before the Year’s End
Hanna Daher, a partner in our firm’s Tax Department, was interviewed by Globes, along with a number of other tax experts, about end-of-the-year tax tips . Hanna noted the tax credits that individuals or business owners can obtain if they donated over NIS 200 this year to a public institution.
Barnea: Counsel in Israel’s Most Expensive Real Estate Transaction in October 2023
Alon Wolner and Shoval Mandel, provided legal representation in the purchase of a Tel Aviv penthouse for over ILS 22 million. This was the most expensive real estate transaction in Israel in the month of October.
Effect of Israel-Hamas War on Israeli Startups
In a recent interview with Calcalist, Itay Gura, a partner and the head of our firm’s startup practice, provided insight into how the Israel-Hamas war is affecting Israeli startups, and offered a nuanced perspective on the evolving tech landscape. Itay concluded the interview by noting the potential pathways and opportunities emerging for Israeli startups amidst the challenges posed by the ongoing conflict.
Proportionality in Armed Conflict: How to Assess, and Who Decides
Prof. Amichai Cohen published an op-ed in Law.com on the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. This conflict raises important legal questions about the application of the law of armed conflict.
Dr. Zvi Gabbay Recognized as Leading Blockchain Lawyer
Zvi is among an exclusive list of lawyers nominated for the Lexology 2024 Client Choice Awards. Zvi is the only Israeli lawyer recognized in the Blockchain field.
Gal Rozent Ranked as Leading Competition Lawyer
Who’s Who Legal has ranked Gal Rozent in its exclusive list of leading lawyers in Israel in the Competition & Antitrust field for the year 2024.
Barnea: Webinar on Employment during the Israel-Hamas War
We hosted a webinar in collaboration with the Israeli Association of Publicly Traded Companies. During the webinar, Lior Girshevitz, from our Employment Department, lectured on the Law for Protection of Workers in Times of Emergency.
Advising Summa Technologies on Obtaining Financial Services License
We guided Summa Technologies, which operates in the field of open banking, in obtaining a financial information services license from the Israel Securities Authority. Summa is the seventh company in Israel to receive this license. Anat Even-Chen, Elad Reshtick, and Ori Rodriguez represented the client in this matter.