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July 24, 2016

CySEC is stepping up enforcement of Israeli FOREX companies

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has begun to increase enforcement on Israeli companies operating in the field of FOREX and binary options and promote reform that could hamper their operations. Our Head of the Internet Department at Barnea, was interviewed by Calcalist on this issue. He remarked that Israeli companies operating in Cyprus are examining alternative places, such as Malta or Eastern European countries in the EU.

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July 21, 2016

Barnea & Co. Was Selected to Work In Conjunction with the IDC Legal Clinic For Startups

Barnea was selected to work in conjunction with the IDC Legal Clinic for Startups in supporting law students and entrepreneurs from under represented sectors, in the 2016/2017 academic year.

July 21, 2016

Non Israelis - 10 Essential Tips When Purchasing Residential Property in Israel

Purchasing a residential property is generally one of the most profound, expensive and important decisions you make in your life. Even more so when purchasing a residential property in Israel. Following is a check list containing 10 most important tips on how to do it the right way.

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July 17, 2016

Things You Need to Know About Fintech

Financial technology (“FinTech”) is a broad term that encompasses many kinds of technology across many industries. It includes hardware and software, apps and analytics, and solutions for companies of all sizes. Because FinTech plays a role in virtually every kind of company, it is worth taking the time to understand its position in the world economy.

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July 13, 2016

"Made in Lod" Boot Camp

Barnea will participate today in the "Made in Lod" Boot camp. Made in Lod is a social enterprise, tech, and small business accelerator being directed by PresenTense and the Lod Young Adult Center. Adv. Yuval Lazi will discuss the common mistakes young startups make.

July 12, 2016

The Ministry of Construction and Housing allows foreign construction companies to operate in Israel for the first time

In March 2016 the government adopted the housing cabinet’s recommendations regarding criteria for allowing foreign construction companies to begin operating in Israel. This move is one of the government’s strategies for increasing the volume of residential construction in Israel.

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July 7, 2016

Barnea represented Pharma Cosmetics Laboratories Ltd.

Our Litigation department represented Pharma Cosmetics Laboratories Ltd. (formerly HL Cosmetics Laboratories) in an IP claim against a beautician and her partner. The Rishon Lezion Magistrates Court recently awarded compensation in favor of Pharma and rejected the defendants' claim that the Copyright Act does not apply to the images and texts they copied from Pharma’s website.

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July 6, 2016

Hedge Funds Do Not Need Regulation

Dr. Zvi Gabbay, Partner and Adv. Sapir Malul from the Capital Markets Securities Department at Barnea express their views in an article for The Marker that the damage involved in applying the regulatory regime for hedge funds is immeasurably greater than the benefits, and may even cause a collapse of the entire industry.

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July 4, 2016

Interview with Dr. Zvi Gabbay regards Nochi Dankner's conviction for securities fraud

Dr. Zvi Gabbay, Partner and Head of the Capital Markets Securities Department at Barnea was interviewed by several media, following the conviction of Nochi Dankner for securities fraud. Dankner formerly controlled the IDB group and was one of the most powerful men in the Israel economy. Zvi noted that the verdict and its media coverage greatly contribute to the creation of a deterrent power of the Israeli Securities Authority and the prosecutor's office.

June 30, 2016

Israel Tax Authority extends Voluntary Disclosure period

The Israeli Tax Authority (ITA) has announced this morning that the temporary Provision regarding the voluntary disclosure procedure which was supposed to expire today, has been extended until December 31st, 2016.

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June 30, 2016

Proposal to reconsider the activist regulatory model of the Israel Securities Authority

An article by Adv. Zvi Gabbay and Andrey Yanai on the proposal to reconsider the activist regulatory model of the Israel Securities Authority applied to the public companies, allowing them to enjoy wider business and legal maneuvering room.

June 29, 2016

4 Things Every Startup Entrepreneur Should Know

Forming a start-up begins with a great idea. This may be a product or a better way to do something, and it represents the seed from which your company grows. But planting the seed is just the first step. Moving from creating a company to running it as a CEO requires careful, diligent work in a number of areas. Your transition into leadership will often make the difference between your companys success and failure.

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June 28, 2016

To Be or Not to Be a Director?

Investors, whether angels, VCs or corporates, typically demand a seat on the board of directors of their target company in return for their investment. For the full article by Ariella Dreyfuss, please click here

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June 28, 2016

The Israel Tax Authority conducted an audit of short term landlords

Adv. Harel Perlmutter, Head of the Tax department at Barnea, was interviewed by Globes following the announcement by the Israel Tax Authority regarding tax audits of short term landlords. Harel explained that these landlords are liable not only for the payment of income tax, but also for the payment of VAT.

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June 27, 2016

The Effect of the Brexit Referendum Results on Online Gambling Companies

We were interviewed by Calcalist on the effect of the Brexit referendum results on online gambling companies. We expect that Malta can become an option for gambling companies who require an online gambling license from an EU Member State.

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June 26, 2016

Opportunities for Israeli Investors in The Wake of The Brexit Referendum Results

Simon Jaffa, Founding Partner at Barnea, was interviewed by Calcalist on the opportunities for Israeli investors, created by falling real estate prices in the UK, in the wake of the Brexit referendum results

June 26, 2016

Brexit Effect on Real Estate Market in Britain

This interview by Ynet explores the possible economic implications of the Brexit vote on real estate prices. Our expert advises to wait and see how much prices drop before buying or selling property in the country.

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June 23, 2016

Fear of extended uncertainty underlies Israeli Brexit concerns

A moment before casting the Brexit votes, Simon Jaffa Founding Partner at Barnea was interview for the Jerusalem Post on the possible implications of the vote on Israeli companies having presence in the U.K.

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June 22, 2016

The Startup CEO Roundtable

IBM, Barnea and Marketing Envy will host a Round Table for CEO’s of start-ups which have raised over 1 million USD. As part of the program, Micky Barnea will discuss the challenges to be faced during second round capital raising. The event will take place at Barnea’s offices.

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June 20, 2016

Interview with Simon Jaffa regarding “Brexit” vote in Britain

Simon Jaffa, Founding Partner, was interviewed by i24, the Israeli online news channel, on possible implications for Israel of the impending “Brexit” vote in Britain. (Simon's interview commences at minute 16 of the link)

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