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November 20, 2025
Anti-Dumping Levy on Aluminum Profiles from China: Will Israeli Real Estate Prices Continue to Rise?
On October 19, 2025, the Competition Commissioner published her detailed position regarding the proposed anti-dumping levy on imports of aluminum profiles from China. This position expresses strong opposition to the recommendations of the Commissioner of Trade Levies to impose high anti-dumping levies on aluminum imports from China.
November 20, 2025
Israeli Fintech Innovation: Chargeflow Raises USD 25 Million
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 advised the company in this transaction.
November 20, 2025
New Israeli Regulatory Requirement: Proactive Reporting of Suspicious Use of GenAI
The Israeli Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prohibition Authority (IMPA) published a document recently to raise awareness of the new challenges abuses of Generative AI and Deepfake pose to the financial sector. The document reviews the potential risks of use of these technologies, presents case studies from Israel and around the world, discusses emerging threats, and provides a list of “red flags” to help identify suspicious activities.
November 18, 2025
Israel Sets in Motion the Tel Aviv Metro, the Largest Infrastructure Project in Its History
After months of anticipation, NTA - Metropolitan Mass Transit System Ltd. finally released on November 10, 2025, the Invitation for Pre-Qualification (PQ 589/2025) for the Participation in Tenders for the Execution of Infra #1 Works of the Tel Aviv Metropolitan Metro Lines.
November 18, 2025
The End of Israeli Banks’ Interference in Housing Prices?
In August 2025, after receiving the recommendations of the Simhon Committee, the Bank of Israel published new guidelines for banking corporations. Banks providing financing for residential construction projects will now be prohibited from including stipulations in their financing agreements that relate to the price of an individual apartment.
November 17, 2025
Tech companies in the AI space: A New Legal Reality in AI and Copyrights
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.
November 15, 2025
The Israel Hedge Funds Association’s 2025 Annual Conference
As part of our longstanding collaboration with the IHFA, we participated in the Israel Hedge Funds Association’s 2025 Annual Conference, which highlighted emerging strategies and perspectives in 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. It also included discussions on major market trends, including global equities, AI driven trading, and additional developments shaping the investment landscape, led by senior executives and industry leaders from Israel and abroad.
November 13, 2025
Frozen Russian Assets Face Confiscation: Implications for Russian Passport Holders
The EU is advancing plans to redirect frozen Russian assets, valued at over €140 billion, to finance Ukraine’s reconstruction. This move could expose private asset holders, including Israelis with Russian citizenship, to potential financial risks.
November 13, 2025
Amendment 13 to the Israeli Privacy Protection Law: Guidance for Insurance Agents and Agencies
Amendment 13 to the Israeli Privacy Protection Law significantly strengthens the PPA’s enforcement powers, requiring insurance agencies to ensure strict compliance in handling personal and sensitive data. Agencies must implement robust data security, transparency, and control measures to avoid substantial fines and regulatory sanctions.
November 13, 2025
NGOs and PBCs to Report Donations via Israel Tax Authority’s Digital Reporting System
Starting January 1, 2026, NGOs and PBCs under Section 46 must report all donations through the Israel Tax Authority’s digital system to enhance transparency and prevent fraud. Compliance will be mandatory to maintain Section 46 approval.
November 12, 2025
Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe Lectures at Discount Bank on Renewable Energy Projects in Rural Communities
Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe of our firm was invited to speak at Discount Bank before senior business managers and analysts on renewable energy projects in rural communities, with a particular focus on project finance considerations and the full range of associated legal and commercial aspects.
November 5, 2025
Prof. Amichai Cohen Receives the Lerner Award for Senior Scholar in International Law
Prof. Amichai Cohen, Special Adviser on International Law at our firm, has been awarded the Lerner Award for Senior Scholar in International Law by the Harry Radzyner Law School at Reichman University. This recognition highlights Prof. Cohen’s significant and influential contributions to the fields of international law and national security.
November 1, 2025
Offsetting Losses Against Gains: An Effective Tool for Significant Tax Savings
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.
October 29, 2025
Investor Event at Barnea in Collaboration with WeCcelerate & Firefly
Barnea Jaffa Lande hosted an investor event in collaboration with WeCcelerate and Firefly. The event featured presentations of innovative ventures across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, mental health, advanced technologies, and digital innovation. During the event, Adv. Harel Perlmutter, head of the firm’s Tax Department, delivered a lecture on tax due diligence in investment and acquisition transactions, addressing key considerations relevant to investors and entrepreneurs.
October 22, 2025
Ynet Feature: Liat Keisary on Key Tax Incentives for Foreign Residents in Israel
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.
October 20, 2025
Pro Bono: Providing Legal Support for the Nova Memorial Initiative in Re’im
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.
October 20, 2025
Professional Webinar: Business Operations Under International Sanctions
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).
October 20, 2025
Professional Training on Real Estate Taxation in Collaboration with Israel Bar Association
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.
October 20, 2025
Rami Levy Case: Redefining Personal Liability in Public Companies
Adv. Omri Oren, a partner in the Capital Markets Department, and Adv. Hadar Israeli, a partner in the White-Collar Department, published an op-ed in Calcalist discussing the legal implications and governance challenges arising from the Rami Levy case, which underscores the boundaries of personal liability for CEOs and directors in public companies.
October 18, 2025
Adv. Gal Livshits in Globes: AI and Copyright – Redefining Legal Boundaries
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.