This morning, our firm held a webinar in collaboration with the Association of Corporate Counsel on the strengthening of merger enforcement, especially in light of the landmark decision in the Strauss-Weiler merger. The webinar featured a presentation by Adv. Gal Rozent, head of our competition department, and was attended by dozens of in-house legal counsel.
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Defense IPOs in the Capital Market: An Op-Ed in N12
Engaging with Service Providers – Practical Tools and Managing Exposures
Our firm hosted a webinar this morning for in-house counsel on the topic of engaging with service providers. The webinar was held in collaboration with the ACC, the Israeli Association of Corporate Counsel, and was attended by 130 in-house counsel. Adv. Netta Bromberg, Head of the Employment Department at our firm, discussed trends in engaging with service providers, the proper classification of service providers, and guidelines for working with them.
Lecturing at the Hasoub Angels' Training Program
Advs. Yuval Lazi and Hanna Daher were invited to lecture at the training session for Hasoub Angels, an initiative that supports the Arab entrepreneurial ecosystem through collaborative and structured angel investing. Yuval discussed financing startups, while Hanna covered essential legal and tax considerations for angel investors.
The Israeli Chapter in Legal 500's International Trade Guide
Our firm was chosen to cover the Israeli chapter of the Legal 500 International Trade guide. The chapter was written by Professor Amichai Cohen and provides insights on key issues in international trade law, including WTO agreements, FTAs, and trade sanctions.
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International Law
A Wave of Real Estate Companies IPOs?
Elad Rashtik, Partner in our Finance and Public Companies Department, was interviewed by Globes following the forecast that we are on the brink of a new wave of IPOs by real estate companies, initially focusing primarily on bond offerings.
2023 Arbitration Year in Review
Jus Mundi has published a comprehensive overview designed for those with an interest in international arbitration. The publication examines recent developments in international arbitration in Israel, offering an in-depth analysis of the evolving legal framework. Lina Makhuli, Senior Associate at Barnea Jaffa Lande, was selected to contribute to this publication as part of the writing team for the chapter on Israel.
Webinar on Competition Law Addressing the Strengthening of Merger Enforcement
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Antitrust and Competition
Participation in the Panel of the Urban Renewal Authority – Rishon Lezion
Adv. Ruth Gerbi participated in a panel organized by the Urban Renewal Authority of Rishon Lezion. The panel, which took place yesterday, discussed issues such as recalcitrant buildings, warning notices, professional ethics of lawyers, and differential changes (or disparities) between property owners and other stakeholders in the project. Ruth presented the perspective of the tenants on each of the topics.
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Real Estate
Guide: How to Ensure the Distribution of Inheritance for Assets Abroad
A growing number of Israelis own assets and investments abroad, but many are unaware that an Israeli will may not always be sufficient for managing inheritance involving overseas properties. Differences in inheritance laws across jurisdictions can lead to legal challenges and make it harder for heirs to claim their rights.
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Private Clients
Do the Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu and Galant Have Economic Implications?
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International Law
Barnea: Representation of Coppter Water Technologies in an Investment Deal
Adv. Ken Shaked and Adv. Nir Alter represented Coppter Water Technologies, a startup specializing in swimming pool purification, in an investment of approximately NIS 7.5 million by the public company Pharmocann. Coppter was established in 2022 with the support of the InNegev technology incubator.
How Should Israel Handle the Implications of Arrest Warrants Issued by The Hague?
The decision by the judges of the International Criminal Court has placed Israel in one of the most complex situations it has ever faced on the international stage. Prof. Amichai Cohen, our Special Counsel on International Law, was featured in an Op-Ed published by Mako, sharing his expert insights on the matter.
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International Law
Holding crypto? Your information is on its way to the Israel Tax Authority
Representing 100 Apartment Owners in a TAMA 38 Insolvency Case
Advs. Idan Miller and Hadar Eilon represented 100 apartment owners in a Tama 38 project in Holon, where the development company entered insolvency proceedings. We guided the residents through a mediation process that resulted in an agreement safeguarding their rights and securities without requiring any additional payments from them. The agreement also paved the way for resuming construction on the project.
The mediation agreement, which included commitments from new apartment buyers (not our clients) to inject tens of millions of shekels into the project to fund its completion, was approved by the District Court.
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Insolvency and Debt Arrangements
Navigating Tax Challenges in Startups
Why FemTech Could Be Entrepreneurs' Next Big Investment - An Op-Ed by Attorney Inbar Gorelick
Extension of Purchase Tax for Investors - Interview with Maya Carmi
The Ministry of Finance intends to extend the purchase tax for investors, currently set at 8%, as part of the Arrangements Law for 2025, which has led to strong opposition from contractors. Attorney Maya Carmi from our firm was interviewed by Yedioth Ahronoth and stated, among other things, that the purpose of freezing the tax rate is to disincentivize investors from purchasing apartments, thereby increasing the supply of available apartments and reducing prices, which would allow young couples and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds to buy homes.