Insights & News

Adv. Sagi Gross, who heads our firm’s NPO practice, was interviewed by Globes regarding the new reform that mandates all donation receipts be issued digitally. According to Sagi, the reform marks a significant shift in how donations are regularly processed and managed. For example, although some nonprofits currently use digital systems to manage their donations, it is unclear if all existing platforms will be compatible with the Israel Tax Authority’s new donation reporting system.
As a result, many organizations may need to prepare in advance and go through an adjustment period.

Dr. Avishay Klein, Partner and Head of our Privacy, Cyber & AI Department, shared with Israel Hayom the key points on the latest online fraud tactics and how to detect them. With the recent surge in online scams and AI tools capable of mimicking brands and generating nearly flawless human-like language, these schemes have become more sophisticated than ever.

We advised the Israeli startup Chargeflow, the developer of an advanced automation platform for preventing credit card fraud and chargeback disputes, on its USD 25 million Series A funding round, alongside a USD 10 million debt raising, led by Viola Growth. This financing adds to the company’s prior fundraising, bringing the total capital raised to USD 49 million. Adv. Yuval Lazi, a partner and head of the firm’s International Commercial Department, together with Adv. Nofar Rose David, represented the company in this transaction.

A German court’s precedent-setting ruling requires that companies seeking to use protected content, including song lyrics or any other copyrighted work, for training AI models obtain a license in advance. The ruling establishes a new legal reality with far-reaching implications for tech companies in Israel and worldwide. It significantly increases direct legal responsibility, raises exposure to copyright risks, and requires companies to take proactive measures immediately. Dr. Avishay Klein and Dr. Ran Karmi analyze the ruling and its implications in an op-ed for Calcalist.

As part of our collaboration with the Israel Hedge Funds Association, we served as the legal sponsors of the IHFA’s 2025 Annual Conference. The conference highlighted emerging strategies and perspectives in the hedge fund industry, the key challenges and opportunities currently shaping Israel’s economy, and the broader vision of positioning Israel as a global financial center. The conference also included discussions on major market trends, including global equities, AI-driven trading, and additional developments shaping the investment landscape.

Adv. Harel Perlmutter, a partner and head of the firm’s Tax Department, was interviewed by Globes about offsetting losses against gains, one of the most effective planning tools for tax optimization, which can result in substantial savings for investors. This is a limited-time opportunity, however, as the option to do so will close with the end of the current tax year.

A recent Yedioth Ahronoth article examined an emerging trend that began in early 2025: the rise in property purchases by foreign residents in Israel, along with surprising demand areas. Adv. Liat Keisary, head of the firm's Private Clients Department, who regularly advises high-net-worth families and individuals relocating to Israel, shared insights on this year’s notable market trends and the key tax incentives foreign residents should be aware of.

Our firm is honored to represent the bereaved families of the victims of the Nova music festival massacre of October 7, as part of a cooperation agreement with the Nova Tribe Association for the establishment and ongoing maintenance of the memorial site in Re’im. As part of this engagement, we assisted the association in securing funding and ensuring a respectful and collaborative framework between the parties dedicated to commemorating the victims. Adv. Sagi Gross, a partner and head of the firm's NPO practice, and Adv. Shahaf Arbely have been advising the association since its inception, providing comprehensive legal support for all aspects of its activities.

Barnea Jaffa Lande, in collaboration with the Israel Export Institute, will host a professional webinar on the implications of international sanctions for Israeli companies. Prof. Amichai Cohen, a special counsel at the firm, will review key global sanctions regimes, their impact on corporate activity, current and emerging compliance risks, and effective measures for mitigating exposure in cross-border operations. The webinar will take place on October 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM (IST).

Adv. Maya Carmi Lubartovski, head of our firm's real estate taxation practice, together with Adv. Tali Yehoshua, and in collaboration with the Tel Aviv District of the Israel Bar Association, are leading a specialized professional training course. The course will feature leading experts, judges, and senior officials from the Israel Tax Authority, who will discuss latest developments, key rulings, and significant interpretations in the field of real estate taxation.

As artificial intelligence continues to advance faster than regulation, courts are striving to keep pace. In the United States, major lawsuits against leading AI companies are reshaping the boundaries of law and creativity in the AI era. Adv. Gal Livshits from our firm was interviewed by Globes regarding AI model training and fair use, as well as the legal implications of collecting and reproducing copyrighted works without authorization through artificial intelligence.

Advs. Elad Reshtick and Raz Landau from our firm represented Hagag Development Europe in the successful expansion of its Series E bond issuance, raising approximately ILS 94 million at an interest rate of 5% and a weighted average duration of 3.1 years. The transaction follows the company’s recent success in securing five additional international tenders for the construction and development of natural gas infrastructure, with an expected total consideration of approximately EUR 16 million.