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Israel and the Republic of Germany sign a new tax treaty
Israeli Finance Minister Yair Lapid and his German counterpart, Wolfgang Schäuble, signed a revised tax treaty in Berlin on August 21, 2014. The convention, which was last amended in 1977, has been adapted to make it correspond to modern international tax law and current economic relations between Israel and Germany.
Special report: Israel – Law in a war zone
Israel’s conflict with Hamas-controlled Gaza is escalating. The conflict broke out on July 8, when Israel launched "Operation Protective Edge" in response to Hamas launching rockets toward Israel. Is this still a place where lawyers can do international business?
No significant influence on the Israeli High – Tech by recent events
Barnea & Co. represented Spirent Communications PLC
Barnea represented Spirent Communications PLC., a leading communications technology company, traded on the London Stock Exchange, and its Israel subsidiary, in the purchase of Radvision’s and Avaya’s Technology Business Unit for approximately USD 25 million.
Capital Markets 2014 - Virtual Round Table
Corporate Live wire held a roundtable with seven experts from around the world to discuss the latest changes and developments in capital markets in each expert's respective jurisdiction. To read more, please click here
Barnea & Co. represented Avgol Industries 1953 Ltd.
The firm represented AVGOL Industries 1953 Ltd. in their issuance of a new series of debentures (Series C) in the amount of NIS 502 million. This is one of the largest financing rounds made this year on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and its aims are to replace existing financial debt, and to finance ongoing investment activities and operations of the Company. AVGOL Industries is a global technology company, a world leader in the development, manufacture, and marketing of nonwoven fabrics, especially diapers and hygiene products, and its customers include large companies such as Procter & Gamble and Kimberly-Clark. The Company's shares are traded on the Tel Aviv 100 index. To read more, please click here
Is the Israeli High Tech Industry Indeed Impervious to Cannon Thunder?
The Next Big Thing from the Start-Up Nation
StartUp Open competition for start-ups is underway and companies are narrowing down. From near to hundred companies, which entered the competition, the judges have selected seven finalists to move forward and partake in the final event of the national competition that will take place on September 22nd , 2014 in Jerusalem.
Michael Barnea, Managing Partner from Barnea & Co, said, "As part of our long standing relationship with the Israeli entrepreneurial community, Barnea is proud to be a part of this StartUp Open competition. At the semi-final we identified a number of promising and innovative ventures and I am looking forward to pick out the winning start up at the finals. The wide spectrum of business ideas and industries represented by the final candidates are the talented and creative Israel start-up and hi-tech industry."
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.
International Labor and Employment Law Committee
During the International Labor and Employment Law Committee Midyear Meeting in Tel Aviv, the Committee asked a panel of leading attorneys, which included Marie Tsion. The panel dealt with women in a global practice and the challenges they face. To read more, please click here
StartUp Open at Start-Up Nation
Barnea & Co. represented Dune Medical Devices Ltd.
Following the successful launch of MarginProbe System, which received Pre-Market Approval (PMA) from the FDA early last year, Dune Medical Devices Ltd. has successfully completed the first of a two stage USD21 million equity financing. The initial closing was completed for USD14 million with a second tranche of USD7 million to be completed by October 2014.
Dune Medical Devices develops surgical devices and techniques for real-time, intra-operative optimization of excisions in surgical oncology procedures.Dune Medical Devices has offices in the U.S. and in Israel.
Setting the Record Straight – Limiting Employees' Rights to Compensation for Service Inventions
Supreme Court dismisses petition to impose VAT on international corporations
Q&A with Micky Barnea - Globes
Micky Barnea was interviewed by Globes, an online newspaper, regarding the firms recent activity and achievements.
Barnea & Co. represented Polycad Plastic Products Shefayim
The struggle of keeping the net neutrality
The unending struggle of keeping the net neutrality will determine how internet suppliers treat online content. In the meantime, Netflix is not satisfied .
המאבק המתקיים בארצות הברית על נייטרליות הרשת
המאבק הבלתי נגמר המתקיים בימים אלו בארצות הברית על נייטרליות הרשת הוא בין הניסיון לאזן בין הזכות לתחרות הוגנת לבין מניעת עומס על התשתיות. ד"ר דותן ברוך סוקר את המאבק המתרחש בין המצדדים בעיקרון הנייטרליות ברשת לבין המתנגדים ליישומו ללא הגבלות כלשהן.
Channel 10 News Interview - Zohar Lande
BDI 2014 ranks Barnea & Co. in 8 practice areas