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January 20, 2026
Virtual Currencies and Blockchain Course: Lecture by Dr. Zvi Gabbay
Dr. Zvi Gabbay, head of the firm’s Regulation Department, recently lectured as part of BDO Academy’s course on virtual currencies and blockchain. The course is intended for managers and executives, directors, institutional investors, investment managers, and analysts. Zvi’s lecture focused on the development of regulation in Israel and globally.
January 15, 2026
Completion of an Acquisition Transaction: Kenzon Israel Acquires Brooks Cohen Initiatives
The public company Kenzon Israel has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the real estate and urban renewal company Brooks Cohen Initiatives. Upon completion of the transaction, Brooks Cohen Initiatives will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Kenzon Israel. Adv. Hagit Ross, Partner and Head of the Public Companies Practice within our Capital Markets Department, is advising Kenzon Israel and Brooks Cohen Initiatives throughout all stages of the transaction.
January 8, 2026
IFI & BDO Academy: Company Secretaries Course
We recently took part in the Company Secretaries Course of BDO’s Academy of Finance, in collaboration with the IFI Institute, alongside leading executives and top experts from across the market.
As part of the course, Dr. Zvi Gabbay delivered a lecture on key regulatory issues, including related-party transactions, corporate governance regulation, and securities law. Adv. Omri Oren, Partner in our Capital Markets Department, lectured on the prohibition on the use of inside information, within the context of issues unique to boardroom practice. Adv. Elad Reshtick also participated as a lecturer, addressing periodic financial reporting requirements and legal preparedness for an IPO, covering all relevant legal aspects.
January 7, 2026
Headed to the TASE: Brooks Cohen Entrepreneurship Merges with Canzon Israel
We represented the public company Canzon Israel in its acquisition of real estate company Brooks Cohen Entrepreneurship. Upon completion of the transaction, Brooks will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Canzon. The transaction was led by Adv. Hagit Ross.
December 29, 2025
Globes Interview: Real Estate Companies Return to the Stock Market
2025 saw a significant wave of equity and debt offerings by real estate companies on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, driven by interest rate changes and bank financing pressures. In an interview with Globes, Adv. Terry Almozlino Arnon, head of the firm's Real Estate Department, emphasizes that market entry requires transparency and public standards and notes that this trend is expected to continue into 2026.
November 24, 2025
Adv. Omri Oren in Globes: IPO Wave Returns to Tel Aviv
The Israeli IPO market has recently witnessed a revival, with nearly 20 new companies already listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Adv. Omri Oren, a partner in our Capital Markets Department, spoke to Globes, providing an analysis of the emerging trends shaping Israel’s capital market.
October 20, 2025
Rami Levy Case: Redefining Personal Liability in Public Companies
Adv. Omri Oren and Adv. Hadar Israeli 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 15, 2025
Hagag Development Europe: Expansion of Series E Bonds
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.
October 5, 2025
Reforming Payment Models for Securities and Advisory Services
On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, a joint task force from the Bank of Israel, the Ministry of Finance, and the Israel Securities Authority published an interim report for public comments, proposing a major reform in the way financial institutions (mainly banks, TASE members, and other players) are paid for securities services and investment advice.
October 1, 2025
Adv. Elad Reshtick in TheMarker: Real Estate Entrepreneurs Turning to Capital Market
Adv. Elad Reshtick, a partner in our Capital Markets Department, was interviewed for a feature by TheMarker of leading experts in the field, which sheds light on a growing trend in the Israeli real estate market. Small and mid-sized developers with substantial real estate activity are increasingly turning to the stock exchange to raise capital through public offerings and debt issuances. These entrepreneurs manage hundreds of millions of shekels and continue to demonstrate financial resilience, maintaining a strategic focus on defensive sectors, particularly urban renewal projects.
September 25, 2025
First Series of Prediction Markets in the United States
Prediction markets have experienced rapid growth in recent years, thanks to the emergence of platforms attracting millions of users, such as Kalshi and Polymarket. These platforms have proven successful in predicting the outcomes of diverse events.
September 22, 2025
Barnea: Representation of Hagag Europe in a Public Offering Valued at ILS 50 Million
Hajaj Europe recently completed an approximately ILS 50 million public offering of shares and warrants. Adv. Elad Reshtik and Adv. Raz Landau from the firm's Capital Markets Department represented the company throughout the process.
September 21, 2025
ISA: Corporations Responsible for Supervising Fundraising Without a Prospectus
The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) recently published audit reports scrutinizing the activities of various investment ventures and corporations that raised funds from the public without publishing a prospectus. The reports revealed a series of failures.
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.
September 7, 2025
Podcast | Barnea on Business: "Proper Management of Board Meetings"
Adv. Omri Oren, a partner in our Capital Markets Department, leads a fascinating podcast episode on how to effectively manage board meetings. In collaboration with ACC on the Road, Omri explains the pivotal role of the legal counsel, highlights the critical interfaces between management and the board, shares the golden rules for drafting meeting minutes, and runs down everything you need to know to turn board meetings into a strategic tool for growth.
August 25, 2025
BITs: Why They Matter for Israeli Companies Operating Abroad
Imagine an Israeli startup expanding into Latin America, only to have its assets suddenly seized due to unexpected regulatory changes. Such scenarios highlight the risks of global operations amid legal and political uncertainty. Bilateral investment treaties (BITs) are critical tools that provide businesses with a protective framework to navigate these challenges. Understanding their importance and the protections they afford is essential for companies aiming to thrive in international markets.
July 27, 2025
Dr. Zvi Gabbay on Channel 10: A Historic Move by the US That Will Reshape the Crypto Market
Dr. Zvi Gabbay, a senior partner and head of our firm's Regulation Department, was interviewed by Channel 10 on the emerging US regulation of stablecoins. In the interview, he emphasized the importance of regulation to ensure financial stability and consumer transparency, compared the initiative to the already-established European framework, and discussed its expected impact on investors, entrepreneurs, and consumers, while highlighting the need to balance technological innovation with appropriate regulatory safeguards.
July 24, 2025
Calcalist Op-Ed: Board Requirements for Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence
Adv. Omri Oren, a partner in our Capital Markets Department, emphasizes in his article in Calcalist the importance of integrating artificial intelligence within a board’s responsibilities. He calls for embedding AI into the organizational strategy, decision-making processes, and managerial oversight, with a focus on transparent policies, responsible use, and a deep understanding of opportunities and risks, aimed at fostering safe and effective organizational growth.
July 17, 2025
Adv. Harel Perlmutter on Walla News: The Upcoming Voluntary Disclosure Procedure for Digital Assets
Adv. Harel Perlmutter, a partner and head of the firm's Tax Department, was interviewed by Walla regarding the Israel Tax Authority’s upcoming voluntary disclosure procedure for holders of cryptocurrencies and digital assets. The new framework is expected to offer immunity from criminal proceedings for taxpayers who come forward, without an anonymous track and without relief from interest or inflation adjustments. The procedure will apply to assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and NFTs, provided the disclosure is made before any investigation is initiated or relevant information reaches the authorities.
July 13, 2025
US Stablecoin Market Hits Milestone: Regulation and IPO
Two key developments in the US mark a step toward stablecoin market institutionalization. the US Senate approved new legislation regulating activities in the market for the first time, and Circle - the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, launched an IPO on the NASDAQ.