Insights & News

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.

Attorney Shachar Fuller 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.

What are the new regulations and how do they affect both brokers and clients? Attorney Fuller Atzil has prepared a full update on the topic, with all the details you need to know.

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.

Adv. Terry Almozlino Arnon, partner and head of the real estate department at our firm, participated in the Real Estate Summit in Eilat, among dozens of real estate experts in Israel. She moderated a panel that hosted senior figures from the economy, discussing the gap between the prosperity enjoyed by income-producing real estate companies in 2024 and the forecast for 2025, in light of the measures, challenges, and obstacles expected in the coming year.

In the past, ESG matters were primarily handled by accounting firms and external consultants. However, in recent years, leading law firms in Israel have begun establishing dedicated ESG departments or integrating ESG advisory services into existing practice areas such as corporate law, regulation, and environmental law. This shift has been driven, among other factors, by increasing regulatory demands from the Bank of Israel, the Israel Securities Authority, and the Capital Market Authority. Now, with Trump's return to the White House and his new policy direction, is the status of ESG set to change? An interview with Dr. Zvi Gabbay from our firm at Globes.

Recently, in an effort to intensify the fight against international crime, the Knesset passed an amendment to the Legal Assistance Between States Law, 1998, which expands the authorities' powers to confiscate assets located in Israel belonging to individuals against whom criminal proceedings have been opened in foreign countries. This amendment raises critical legal dilemmas and questions regarding the rights of suspects and third parties.

Adv. Shir Rozenzweig, who specializes in regulatory enforcement and white-collar crime, addresses these issues and more.

Adv. Dr. Zvi Gabbay, Head of our Regulation Department, has been invited to join an expert panel on "Best Practices for Fintech Implementation and Operations" at the Fintech-Tel Aviv 2025 Annual Summit! Startups, investors, and companies are invited to this unique fintech event. 

Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe, partner and head of the Kibbutz Sector at our firm, was invited to speak at a national conference on Renewable Energy Projects 2025 for kibbutzim and moshavim.

the conference held by the Training Center for Renewal, in collaboration with the Kibbutzim Movement and the Moshavim Movement in Israel.
Adv, Ben Mosh moderated on the legal aspects of agreements with entrepreneurs in the energy sector.

The Dun's100 Forum for Senior Legal Professionals in the Real Estate and Urban Renewal Sector convened to discuss the challenges and opportunities for 2025.

Adv. Alon Abcasis, Partner at our firm and Head of the Urban Renewal and Residential Real Estate Department, addressed the impact of the War in Israel on the Israeli real estate industry during the year 2024 and what is next to come in 2025.

Adv. Omri Oren, Partner in the Finance and Public Corporations Department at our firm, along with Advs. Raz Landau and Batel Torangi, advised "Mediterranean Towers Ltd" Group in the issuance of a new series of bonds amounting to approximately NIS 200 million. The company received strong demand during the institutional offering phase, with demand reaching approximately NIS 684 million. 

Adv. Dr. Zvi Gabbay, Head of the Regulation Department at our firm, was interviewed yesterday on Channel 10 – Israel's business news channel, discussing President Trump's decision to revoke the enforcement of the law against bribery payments to foreign governments worldwide. He explained how this decision also affects Israeli companies in the market.

Adv. Irit Brodsky, a partner in our Competition and Antitrust Department, was a featured speaker on the Dun's 100 podcast, where she discussed key issues in competition law, including interactions with competitors, relationships with suppliers and customers, and essential considerations in M&A transactions.

As part of our collaboration with AtoBe Accelerator at the Jerusalem College of Technology, which supports tech ventures, we hosted a workshop yesterday for young entrepreneurs. Adv. Yuval Lazie, head of the International Commercial Department, shared his expertise with the entrepreneurs in an engaging lecture. It’s a pleasure to be part of making dreams come true!