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Israel Chapter in 2018 Anti-Money Laundering Legal Guide
Dr. Zvi Gabbay and Adv. David Gilinsky of the firm's Capital Markets Department contributed to the Israel chapter of the 2018 edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide to Anti-Money Laundering. The chapter discusses issues of enforcement and regulation to prevent money laundering in Israel.
RGE Wins Tender for Operation of Knesset Channel
The Cable and Satellite Council awarded RGE Group's proposal with the tender to operate the Knesset Channel for the next 10 years. RGE is represented by Advs. Zohar Lande, Adi Shoham, Eyal Nachshon, and Omer Keydar of our firm's Litigation Department.
Financial Services Law Postponed
Adv. Anat Even-Chen gave several media interviews (in Heb) following the Knesset Finance Committee's decision to postpone the entry into force of the Financial Services Law. This law was supposed to regulate the trading of digital currencies for the first time.
How to Protect Your Trade Secrets
Barnea and Bird and Bird are hosting today a seminar on the protection of trade secrets from the Israeli and European perspectives. We will discuss the confidentiality and non-compete clauses in employment agreements.
Israel Proposes Personal Stock Investment Accounts with Tax Perks
Dr. Zvi Gabbay was interviewed by Bloomberg BNA regarding a new bill, according to which anyone who sells his apartment is entitled to open a special investment account that will benefit from deferring payment of tax on capital gains.
Updating Privacy Policy for GDPR Compliance
Our Head of the firm's Internet Department, was interviewed by Mamon, Yediot Ahronot's financial supplement, about the introduction of the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Barnea Representing Yad Hanna in Agreement to Lease and Construct Logistics Center for Diplomat
Our firm is representing Yad Hanna in a long-term lease agreement of 30 dunams in its industrial zone for the construction of Diplomat's new logistics center. The construction is valued at NIS 230 million.
Dr. Zvi Gabbay Attends iFX Expo International Conference
Dr. Zvi Gabbay is attending today the iFX Expo International Conference. Zvi will participate in the panel on regulation, discussing MIFID II, ESMA restrictions, and the blockchain and cryptocurrency revolution.
Amazon Web Services VAT Policy in Israel Sets Global Precedent
Adv. Harel Perlmutter, Head of the Tax Department, was interviewed by Bloomberg BNA on the decision of Amazon Web Services’ to start collecting and remitting value-added tax in Israel.
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 American management. Joseph Payne is represented by Advs. Micky Barnea, Zohar Lande, Omer Keydar, and Ron Shuhatovich.
Barnea & ACC Seminar: The Future of Compliance
We are hosting today, together with the Association of Corporate Counsel, a seminar on compliance and internal investigations. Dr. Zvi Gabbay will discuss new regulatory challenges, while managing directors from Duff & Phelps will discuss the changing compliance environment.
Yuval Lazi Lecturing at TAU Student Union Entrepreneurship Program
Yuval Lazi, a partner in our Corporate Department, will lecture today to the participants of the Tel Aviv University Student Union's Elite Entrepreneurship Program on shareholder agreements and startups' Cinderella stories.
Lecture on Economic Enforcement to IZUN - Jewish and Arab Influential Directors
Dr. Zvi Gabbay lectured today on economic enforcement at the IZUN - Jewish and Arab Influential Directors program, part of the NPO Jasmine. Jasmine promotes businesses owned by Jewish and Arab women.
Ethemba Capital Selling Control in Avgol to Indorama Ventures
Our firm is representing British private equity firm Ethemba Capital in its sale of control in Israeli company Avgol Nonwoven Industries Ltd. to Indorama Ventures Spain S.L., a chemical manufacturer whose shares are traded on the Thai stock exchange. The price of the sale is valued at NIS 1.7 billion.
Check-Cap Ltd. Completes Public Offering on NASDAQ
Barnea represented the US underwriter H.C. Wainwright Co., LLC in the public offering transaction issued by Check-Cap Ltd. via a prospectus on NASDAQ. Check-Cap Ltd. raised $20.2 million in gross proceeds, including in the exercise of an overallotment option, in shares and warrants. Check-Cap Ltd., an Israeli clinical-stage medical diagnostics company, is developing C-Scan®, a capsule-based system for preparation-free colorectal cancer screening.
Barnea Represented ADM Capital in Investment in Israeli Startup Rootility
Barnea represented ADM Capital, a UK-based investment fund, in an investment round in the Israeli plant-breeding startup Rootility.
Israel's Privacy Protection Regulations
Adv. Asaf Shalev was interviewed by Mamon, Yediot Ahronot's financial supplement, about the new privacy and information security regulation coming into force in Israel today. This regulation sets a new standard for the protection of personal information in databases.
Micky Barnea Addresses Challenges of Late-Stage Startups
Managing Partner Micky Barnea is speaking today at the IBM Alpha Zone Accelerator on the issues facing late-stage startup companies.
IFF to Buy Israel's Frutarom
Our firm represented International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) in its acquisition of Frutarom, the Israeli flavors and ingredients maker, for USD 7.1 billion.