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September 15, 2026
How Are Changes in Competition Law Affecting Companies in Israel?
Adv. Irit Brodsky, a partner in the firm's Antitrust and Competition Department, participated in a panel discussion on Rules of the Game, hosted by Dafna Shahar on The Economic Channel. The discussion addressed recent developments in competition law and their implications for companies operating in Israel, including merger control, import-related enforcement, and exposure to competition proceedings in multiple jurisdictions.
August 25, 2026
Live Webinar | The Competition Authority Is Calling – What Now?
Have you received a summons for questioning, a request for information, or an inquiry relating to a merger? Proper preparation from the outset can materially affect the course of the proceedings and help avoid costly mistakes. Barnea Jaffa Lande, in collaboration with the ACC Israel Competition Forum, invites you to a live webinar on September 15 at 11:00 AM. The session will address investigations and enforcement proceedings, information requests, administrative reviews, and key considerations when submitting merger notifications.
July 12, 2026
M&A Transactions in the 2026 Business Landscape
Our firm, together with the Manufacturers Association of Israel, BDO Israel, and Mizrahi Tefahot, hosted a professional seminar on strategies for navigating mergers and acquisitions in today's evolving business environment. The seminar examined the legal, commercial, and financial aspects of MA transactions, including identifying opportunities, preparing for transactions, regulatory and competition law considerations, financing structures, and deal execution. The event brought together CEOs, business owners, CFOs, and directors. During the seminar, Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, Adv. Irit Brodsky, and Adv. Idan Miller from our firm presented on the key legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
June 11, 2026
IT Cartel Case: An Unusual Acquittal in Criminal Competition Proceedings
Calcalist covered the exceptional ruling issued by the Israeli District Court in the IT cartel case, one of the leading criminal proceedings in the field of competition law in recent years. Adv. Gal Rozent and Dr. Ran Karmi of our Antitrust and Competition Department represented Mr. Haim Shohat, who was fully acquitted, leading also to the acquittal of Matrix, the corporation whose actions were attributed to him. As the only acquittal in the case, this outcome marks a significant and exceptional achievement, particularly in light of the very low acquittal rates in criminal proceedings generally and cartel cases in particular.
April 12, 2026
Where Is Competition Law in Israel Headed?
Adv. Gal Rozent, head of our Antitrust and Competition Department, was interviewed on the “Game Rules” program on Israel’s economic channel about recent trends in Israeli competition law. He discussed the approval of the Gad Dairies–Wyler Farm merger, increased enforcement against parallel import restrictions in the two-wheeler sector and its implications, the role of parallel imports in promoting competition, the Israel Competition Authority’s opposition to emergency turbine procurement by the Israel Electric Corporation, and the interaction between administrative enforcement and class actions. Gal also addressed global trends, including the tension between regulation and innovation in the tech sector.
September 7, 2025
Our New Podcast Is Now Live on Spotify – Barnea on Business!
We are excited to launch our new podcast, where we translate complex legal issues into practical tools you can apply in the real world. In each episode, our firm’s partners analyze current and key topics in the business world, including corporate law, MA, regulation and ESG, labor law, real estate, taxation, capital markets, and more, demonstrate how to put legal tools into action. This podcast is designed for anyone operating at the intersection of law and business and seeking hands-on knowledge and practical insights.
July 3, 2025
Antitrust and Competition – Practical Risk Management Tools for CFOs by MAI
Adv. Gal Rozent, a partner and head of our firm’s Antitrust and Competition Department, delivered the lecture "Managing Antitrust Risks Within Organizations: Practical Tools for Prevention and Post-Violation Response” as part of the CFO training program organized by the Manufacturers Association of Israel (MAI).
June 30, 2025
A Practical Webinar: Managing Antitrust Risk Within the Organization
We are holding a practical and professional webinar designed by GCs for GCs, led by our partners Adv. Gal Rozent and Adv. Irit Brodsky. The session will cover practical tools for mitigating antitrust exposure, including internal compliance mechanisms; early detection strategies; best practices for day-to-day; and crisis interaction with the Israel Competition Authority, competitors, suppliers, and customers. The webinar will also include a forward-looking discussion on key trends and developments expected in 2025.
March 26, 2025
Barnea: Representing Danshar in Sale of Its Pop Star Popcorn Brand
Advs. Gal Rozent and Irit Brodsky represented Danshar in all competition-related aspects concerning the sale of its private label for US-imported microwave popcorn. The sale was made to food company Sugat, which is owned by the Fortissimo investment fund.
February 18, 2025
Podcast: Everything Businesses Need to Know About Competition Law
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 MA transactions.
December 2, 2024
Webinar on Competition Law Addressing the Strengthening of Merger Enforcement
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.
July 18, 2024
Will the US Regulator Approve the Google-Wiz Deal? Gal Rozent Interview with TheMarker
Gal Rozent, a competition law expert, was interviewed by TheMarker following news of Google's interest in acquiring the Israeli company Wiz. Gal explained current trends in the US and Europe and what competition authorities will request to examine to approve the deal.
July 9, 2024
Barnea: Representing Aviad in Precedential Competition Lawsuit
Our firm represented Aviad Concrete and Clay Industries in a lawsuit against Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises that alleged Nesher abused its monopolistic position and harmed competition. The court's ruling set a precedent regarding the limits of the prohibition imposed on monopolies from discriminating between customers. Gal Rozent and Ran Karmi represented Aviad in the lawsuit.
May 7, 2024
Webinar: Competition Authorities’ Recent Actions May Also Affect You. How Should You Prepare?
Our firm and the Israeli Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC Israel) co-hosted a webinar on competition law. The webinar featured the Israel Competition Authority’s Deputy Legal Counsel, who reviewed the latest developments in competition law enforcement, including from the ICA’s perspective.
December 5, 2023
Gal Rozent Ranked as Leading Competition Lawyer
Who’s Who Legal has ranked Gal Rozent in its exclusive list of leading lawyers in Israel in the Competition Antitrust field for the year 2024.
October 16, 2023
Competition Law in Times of War: Globes Interview with Irit Brodsky
Michal Cohen, the Director General of the Israel Competition Authority, issued a special statement, emphasizing the prohibition on companies exploiting their monopolistic position to cause consumers harm during the Israel-Hamas war. As an expert in the competition and antitrust field, Irit Brodsky was interviewed by Globes on the issue. Irit noted, “In addition to the various reliefs, during this difficult period, businesses must take care not to harm consumers as part of their survival efforts, and certainly not to exploit the situation. The Director General intends to be vigilant, especially regarding practices that exploit a company’s monopolistic position and harm consumers, and will use the enforcement measures in her power against such entities.”
June 19, 2023
Barnea: Hosting Conference on Tenders in Collaboration with ACC Israel
We hosted a conference on tenders at our office in collaboration with ACC Israel. The event featured discussions on tender negotiation strategies, the role of competition in tenders, and insights into submitting tenders in the US. Among the guest speakers were Joy Sturm, a partner from the international firm Hogan Lovells, who participated in a panel with Shai Avnieli. Another keynote speaker was Gal Somech, legal advisor to the Haifa Port, who addressed the port’s privatization process.
May 9, 2023
Gal Rozent Lectures at Annual Competition Law Conference
Gal Rozent, the head of our firm’s Competition and Antitrust Department, was invited to lecture at Haifa University’s annual competition law conference. Senior officials from the competition field and attorneys from Israel’s leading law firms attended.
May 3, 2023
Ministry of Economy and Industry v. Coca-Cola: Gal Rozent Interview
Last March, Coca-Cola alerted retailers of a 7% price increase for its sugary drink products. Yesterday, the Israeli Ministry of Economy and Industry informed Coca-Cola of its intention to examine the need for supervision of the company's products in Israel. The ministry suspects Coca-Cola’s significant product price increase may affect the beverage sector in Israel as a whole. As an expert in the competition field, Gal Rozent was interviewed by TheMarker on the subject.
January 25, 2023
Barnea: Hosting Conference on Labor Law and Competition Law
Firm partners Gal Rozent and Neta Bromberg lectured at a conference we hosted for the CEOs of Israel’s leading cleaning companies, part of Israel’s cleaners’ union.