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March 18, 2013
Israelis Invested in Cyprus Forex Cannot Withdraw Their Money
Online gambling and foreign exchange companies, along with their customers, could face financial hardship and losses as a result of measures taken by the Cypriot government to address its debt.
March 11, 2013
Having a Say on Pay
While the UK press has widely reported on excessive salaries and bonuses paid to top executives at UK public companies, Israel has introduced legislation to curb similar excesses by limiting executive pay.
February 26, 2013
Seeking Balance in the Israeli Gas Market
As Israel’s natural gas market evolves, national policy decisions are needed to balance the interests of the public and investors, domestic demand and export opportunities, and the needs of current and future generations. Read the full article in Haaretz by Adv. Simon Jaffa, founding partner of Barnea and head of its Infrastructure and Project Finance Department.
January 15, 2013
ILS 15,000,000 Claim Aainst Uri Yogev
A claim seeking ILS 15 million has been filed against Uri Yogev, alleging that he made false representations and acted fraudulently. The claim was filed through Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Shai Sharvit, and Itay Wigoda. To read more, click here.
January 14, 2013
The Ministry of Justice's Gamble
Is blocking gambling websites justified? According to a Justice Department memo, an authorized police officer may order access to a website to be restricted if there is reasonable suspicion that it is used for betting and will continue to be used for that purpose unless access is restricted.
December 31, 2012
Lev Talpiot Shopping Center Sale: Barnea Represents Pini Serfaty
Barnea represented Pini Serfaty, one of the shareholders of Lev Talpiot, in the sale of the Lev Talpiot shopping center in Jerusalem to RIT1 Investment Fund. The transaction was completed on January 31, 2012.
December 20, 2012
An Interview with Adv. Micky Barnea
In TheMarker's annual edition, titled “The World Is Changing. And You?”, which explored the changing business landscape, Adv. Micky Barnea discusses his career and the decisions he has made along the way.
December 10, 2012
Barnea Represents Ethemba Capital
Barnea represented Ethemba Capital, an offshore private equity investment fund, in acquiring a controlling 46% stake in Avgol Industries 1953 Ltd., a public company listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, for approximately USD 107 million.
November 12, 2012
Israeli Work – Coming Your Way
At just 64 years old and with a population of only 7.9 million, Israel has produced a remarkable number of start-ups, establishing Tel Aviv as a hub of technological innovation. For the full article, by Adv. Simon Jaffa, click here.
November 4, 2012
Barnea Files Urgent Application for Provisional Attachment and an Order Prohibiting the Disposal of Assets Against Gad Zeevi
Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Itay Wigoda filed an urgent application for provisional attachment and an order prohibiting Gad Zeevi from disposing of assets. The application seeks to secure payment of the amount awarded to Zeev Rom in recent litigation.
October 22, 2012
Gad Zeevi to Pay Zeev Rom USD 1.5 Million
The Haifa District Court ordered prominent entrepreneur Gad Zeevi to pay Zeev Rom USD 1.5 million in commission for his role in Zeevi’s acquisition of a 20% stake in Bezeq in 2000. Rom is represented by Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Itay Wigoda.
October 2, 2012
When Tycoons Leep the Choicest Business Deals for Themselves
Leading lawyers, including Adv. Michael Barnea, discuss executive compensation and the various ways controlling shareholders can receive profits. Read more here.
September 30, 2012
Barnea Represents Dune Medical Devices Ltd.
Following the successful launch of its MarginProbe System, which received FDA premarket approval (PMA) early last year, Dune Medical Devices Ltd. has completed the first stage of a two-stage USD 21 million equity financing.
August 30, 2012
Barnea Represents SCR (Engineering) Ltd.
Barnea represented SCR (Engineering) Ltd. in acquiring a 70% stake in the European distributor of Milkline Srl, an Italian company.
July 2, 2012
ICC Group Sued by Administrator General
The Administrator General filed an ILS 150 million lawsuit against the ICC Group, alleging that the trustees acted with gross negligence in cancelling the loss-of-profits insurance policy. The group is represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Shai Sharvit, Adv. Itay Wigoda, and Adv. Levi Metchnik.
July 1, 2012
Isra-air and Easy-Jet Partnership Ends in Legal Dispute
A dispute between Isra-air and its business partner, Easy-Jet, led to the end of their partnership in recent months. Isra-air filed a lawsuit in the Central District Court, accusing Easy-Jet and its owner, Michael Raz, of fraud. Adv. Zohar Lande represents Easy-Jet and stated that “Isra-Air has breached the partnership framework it had”.
June 30, 2012
Tips for Participating in a BOT Tender in Israel
Adv. Simon Jaffa published an article titled “Tips for Participating in a BOT Tender in Israel” in the June 2012 issue of TheMarker Infrastructure Magazine.
June 30, 2012
Barnea Represents Tenova Group in Acquisition of Bateman Engineering
Barnea represented the Italy-based Tenova Group in its acquisition of Bateman Engineering for approximately USD 150 million. As part of the transaction, our firm represented Tenova S.p.A. in acquiring a 99% stake in Bateman Advanced Technologies Ltd., an Israeli company providing process engineering, technology, and equipment for solvent extraction and chemical treatment, for approximately USD 22 million.
June 30, 2012
Barnea Represents MobeeArt Ltd
Barnea represented MobeeArt Ltd., a software startup developing innovative technology for creating mobile websites, in an investment round totaling approximately USD 1 million.
June 26, 2012
Espresso Club Sues Strauss
Leading coffee company Espresso Club is seeking ILS 7 million from Strauss after Strauss withdrew from a proposed acquisition of the company. Represented by Adv. Zohar Landa and Adv. Shai Sharvit of Barnea Law Offices, Espresso Club alleges that Strauss conducted an extensive four-month due diligence review of the company and its business. According to the claim, confidential information provided to Strauss during that process was disclosed to Espresso Club’s main supplier.