Insights & News

On April 23, 2025, an official agreement was signed between Kibbutz Ruhama – a client of our firm – and the Tekuma Administration together with the Settlement Division, to facilitate the absorption of approximately 520 residents of Kibbutz Kfar Aza. This agreement marks a significant milestone in a process that began in February 2024, during which two designated neighborhoods were established in Kibbutz Ruhama to serve as a temporary home for the displaced residents until their return to their permanent homes in Kfar Aza. The signing concludes a lengthy and complex negotiation process and signifies the beginning of practical implementation and joint community preparation – a testament to the mutual responsibility and social resilience that characterize rural settlement in Israel.

Shortly before former President Donald Trump announced a 90-day freeze on tariffs affecting most of the U.S.’s trade partners—sending global markets soaring—he published a series of controversial posts referencing the ticker of a company he owns. These posts raised serious legal questions regarding potential market manipulation, conflicts of interest, and regulatory exposure. Dr. Zvi Gabbay shared his legal insights in an interview with N12.

The Israeli real estate market is facing both local and global pressures – from wars to rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. Alon Wollner, a partner at our firm, was interviewed for a TheMarker article discussing the challenges and opportunities in the evolving real estate landscape.

policies — Israel’s financial landscape has faced significant shocks. With capital markets experiencing notable declines, the question arises: what does this mean for real estate?

Adv. Alon Wolner, a partner in our Real Estate Department at Barnea Jaffa Lande, spoke to TheMarker about how the current capital market volatility is influencing real estate investment trends in Israel and the key challenges developers are now facing.

Our firm achieved another significant legal success in the field of franchise law, representing the “Kfar HaSha’ashuim” retail chain in a lawsuit against a former franchisee. The court accepted our client's claims and ruled that the franchisee had unlawfully used the brand after the termination of the agreement, emphasizing that franchise relationships are not binding once the contract ends. The case was led by Advs. Eran Weiner and Hadar Gonen.

We hosted an event focused on international arbitration, led by Adv. Lina Makhuli and Adv. Zohar Lande. The event was held in collaboration with IFIA – the Israeli Forum of International Arbitration, and ILVYAP – the forum for young arbitration lawyers, in which Adv. Lina Makhuli serves on the founding and managing committee, alongside Adv. Ksenia Zemskov, Dr. Miriam Feinberg, and Adv. Shay Lechter.

The event featured roundtable discussions on various topics – from practical insights into professional development to tips for building a successful career in the field.

The conference on technology regulation and compliance challenges in the age of artificial intelligence was held under the leadership of our firm, in collaboration with Microsoft Israel. The event focused on the impact of artificial intelligence on legal strategy and the evolving regulatory landscape. We extend our sincere thanks to the organizers, speakers, and participants for their valuable contributions, insightful discussions, and for advancing a meaningful and in-depth dialogue on these cutting-edge topics. The conference was led by Dr. Avishay Klein and Adv. Masha Yudashkin from our firm's Privacy, Cyber, and AI Department.

Yozmot - Real Estate Development, an entrepreneurial contracting company specializing in urban renewal, has successfully completed its inaugural bond issuance and is now listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, raising approximately NIS 50 million.

The offering was supported by Advs. Elad Reshtick and Noam Bukchin from our firm's Capital Markets Department.

AI is becoming emotionally intelligent, with new models designed to recognize and respond to human emotions. Tech companies are investing in emotional AI to improve customer service, potentially making AI agents more empathetic and, than human representatives. Dr. Avishay Klein, Partner and Head of our Privacy, Cyber & AI Department, spoke to Globes about what the near future of this technology might look like.

Advs. Ariella Dreyfuss and Dean Weinberg from our corporate department assisted Munich Re, together with our colleagues at Kirkland & Ellis, on its definitive agreement to acquire Next Insurance for 2.6 billion dollar acquisition. They were supported by Advs. Hanna Daher and Fadi Atallah from our tax department; Adv. Netta Bromberg, head of our employment department; and Dr. Avishay Klein, head of our privacy law, cyber, and AI department.

Advs. Harel Perlmutter and Maya Carmi Lubartovski from our firm participated in the  Tax Conference of the Israel Bar Association (Southern District). The conference covered various aspects of taxation, including real estate tax, income tax, and VAT. Harel and Maya participated in a panel on Trust Taxation, discussing the practical application of trust taxation (income tax and real estate tax) and how it is actually carried out in practice

Adv. Harel Perlmutter, partner and head of our firm's Tax Department, was interviewed yesterday on N12 News Israel's main news edition regarding the largest exit in Israeli high-tech history.

He discussed the tax implications of the deal, stating: "Between 12 and 16 billion NIS will flow into the state's coffers, covering nearly 10 percent of the national deficit with this deal alone

IsraCard has acquired one-third of the shares in the fintech company BIZI, which provides loans to small businesses through a digital platform, at a valuation of 90 million NIS (pre-money).

Advs. Ilan Blumenfeld, Daniel Kleinman, and Shahaf Arbely from our firm advised BIZI in this transaction. 

In Israel, 2025, there is no moment of relief. Unexpected events have become a routine part of life here. But what happens when these events directly impact the construction market and projects?
Our firm, in collaboration with Gcs for Gcs, is hosting a practical webinar on this very topic. Adv. Shai Avnieli, Partner and Head of the Projects & Infrastructure Department, will share his insights on navigating these events in Israel’s ever-evolving and dynamic market—one that never ceases to surprise. The Webinar will be held at March 26, 2025 at 11:00.

Recently, the new ethics regulations for real estate brokers in Israel came into effect, requiring them to operate with full transparency and uphold high standards of integrity towards their clients.

Shahar Poller Atzil, a partner in our litigation department, was invited to an interview on Channel 10 (the Economic Channel) to discuss the new reform that is set to change the landscape of the real estate brokerage market in Israel.

After a new record was set in 2024 for the number of evacuation and reconstruction complexes in Israel, YNET conducted a study among cities in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area to determine which city grants the most building rights in urban renewal. Alongside industry experts, Adv. Alon Abcasis, partner and head of the Residential and Urban Renewal department at our firm, was interviewed for this fascinating study on the gaps between Givatayim and Tel Aviv in this regard.

In our firm, the promotion of women's rights and gender equality is an integral part of our commitment. We work towards this goal through social involvement in the community, pro bono legal representation, providing equal opportunities to our employees, and there are no glass ceilings here. Please see the report we have prepared for International Women's Day 2025, which highlights some of our gender-related activities throughout the year.