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July 8, 2021
Israel Securities Authority: Guidelines for Discussions with Investors Prior to Publication of a Prospectus
A wave of IPOs continues to flood the market, prompting the Israel Securities Authority to publish a new staff position paper discussing three key topics.
July 6, 2021
Warning, Border Ahead? Expanding Israeli Courts’ Jurisdiction over Foreign Defendants
In early June 2021, the Tel Aviv-Yafo District Court handed down an important precedential ruling. The ruling expands the identity of an authorized agent, i.e., the entity to whom a statement of claim may be served and that thus subjects a foreign defendant to the jurisdiction of the Israeli court.
July 5, 2021
Shapir Group Acquires Lipsker for ILS 32 Million
Adv. Micky Barnea, Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, and Adv. Daniel Kleinman represented Lipsker, an Israeli company specializing in geotechnical works, in its ILS 32 million sale to Shapir Engineering and Industry, a leading Israeli construction, development, and infrastructure company. Our legal services included advising on antitrust matters.
July 1, 2021
Options to Buy Shares in a Company – Important Things to Know
Offering options to buy a company’s shares has become a legitimate benefit even for companies not in the high-tech field. As experts in the field, we were interviewed by Globes on what it means to receive options in a company.
June 30, 2021
Older Worker Challenges in Reentering the Employment Market
We are on the cusp of a challenging period, with hundreds of thousands of jobseekers trying to reenter the employment market. For many of them, especially older workers, this is a frustrating task. Adv. Netta Bromberg, the head of our Employment Department, was interviewed by the "Tzeva Hakesef" radio program about the legal aspects of employing workers aged 55 and up.
June 28, 2021
Webinar: Contacting Investors – Do's and Don'ts
The Israel Hedge Funds Association (IHFA) is hosting the webinar "Contacting Investors – Do's and Don'ts." As part of the webinar, we will discuss the legal infrastructure required for reaching out to investors.
June 27, 2021
Representation in "Pancake House" Family Business Dispute
A dispute between the family of the founder of the Pancake House chain has recently made headlines. The dispute erupted when one of the founder's sons accused his nephew (the founder's grandson) of violating the chain's trademarks by launching a new Tel Aviv venture called "TLV Pancake House" as a continuation of his grandfather's legacy. Adv. Eyal Nachshon and Adv. Naama Moshe are representing TLV Pancake House and the founder's grandson in the legal proceedings.
June 24, 2021
Barnea Represents Danel Group in Investment in Medical Technology Company
Adv. Micky Barnea and Adv. Itay Gura represented Danel, a human resources, nursing, and medical services company, in its USD 22 million acquisition of 22% of Aviv Scientific, a leader in improving brain performance and treating the aging process.
June 22, 2021
Dual-Listed Companies – Israeli Legal Liability for Reporting
The Tel Aviv District Court recently handed down a ruling in the Ceragon Networks case. The ruling states that dual-listed companies may face exposure to lawsuits based on the liability rules under Israeli law.
June 21, 2021
M&A and Energy – Seven Tips for Israeli Energy Companies Who Wish to Expand Overseas
In 2020, clean energy companies led over 25% of all IPOs in Israel. With such monetary amounts being raised on the TASE, many clean energy entrepreneurs have turned their eyes to foreign markets to develop and expand their industry, especially in Europe and the United States.
Here are seven tips for Israeli companies who wish to plan their entry into new energy markets overseas.
June 20, 2021
Webinar: Cyber and Privacy in International Law
Bar-Ilan University's International Law Club Global Law Forum is hosting the webinar "Cyber and Privacy in International Law." As part of the webinar, Adv. Anat Even-Chen, partner and head of our firm's regulation practice, will discuss the international aspects of privacy and cybersecurity law.
June 20, 2021
Purchase of Agricultural Land – Appraisal Standard No. 22
The purchase of agricultural land has become a common investment channel with high chances of success. Alongside this, there are a few risks potential buyers must prepare for. Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe, who heads the firm's Kibbutz Sector Department, was interviewed by Ynet for an article on the risks of purchasing agricultural land. Hagit explains what appraisal standard no. 22 is and its importance in such purchases.
June 15, 2021
Environmental Law Club Launch Event
We are proud to serve as the legal partner of the Environmental Law Club of Bar-Ilan University. Our firm will be presented as part of the launch event taking place on June 15, 2021.
June 15, 2021
Climate Law Memorandum: Goals and Means for Handling the Climate Crisis
The Ministry of Environmental Protection recently published the Memorandum for the Climate Law 2021. The memorandum’s main purpose is to create an organizational framework for Israel's handling of the global climate crisis. It follows the developing trend among countries worldwide that have enacted similar climate legislation. According to the memorandum, handling the crisis shall occur on two primary levels. The first is prevention and minimization of greenhouse gas emissions in order for Israel to meet its international obligations under the Paris Agreement. The second is advancing national preparedness for the impacts and harms of the climate crisis.
June 14, 2021
IPO Wave Continues to Flourish – How Should Companies Prepare for an IPO?
The growing wave of IPOs on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is pushing an overwhelming number of private companies to consider going public. In an interview with the TheMarker on the trend, we explain how companies considering an IPO must behave with both the public and regulatory authorities to succeed.
June 13, 2021
Bank of Israel: Environmental Considerations and Risks Should Be Part of Banking Corporations’ Risk Management
The Bank of Israel published its latest annual review at the end of May. The review includes an announcement by Supervisor of Banks Yair Avidan that he is promoting the formulation of updated comprehensive regulations on environmental risk management, considering the considerable importance he attributes to the subject of the environment.
June 9, 2021
A Good Start for A Successful Exit
Entrepreneurs? Launching a start-up? The first question you should ask yourself is what is your exit strategy. If you do not know the answer, you should stop and make a plan, because your exit strategy is your companys success plan.
June 7, 2021
G7 Countries to Impose Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate
Last weekend, the leaders of the G7 countries signed an agreement to impose a uniform global corporate tax rate of 15%. Adv. Harel Perlmutter, partner and head of our Tax Department, was interviewed by Calcalist about the decision and its impact on Israel.
June 7, 2021
Employers: Coronavirus Restrictions Have Expired
On June 1, 2021, the regulations that guided the conduct of workplaces during the coronavirus crisis expired. Accordingly, from this day forward, there is no longer a requirement to operate in accordance with the green tag or purple tag directives in the workplace. At this stage, holding gatherings, professional trainings, and group meals at the workplace is permitted, even without observing social distancing.
June 6, 2021
Contractors' Lawsuits for Recognition of Employment Relationship: Changing the Rules of the Game
One of the possible contractual forms between parties is the provision of services as an independent contractor (in colloquial terms, a freelancer). This type of contracting is not particularly favored by labor courts, which seek, as a policy matter, to apply employment relations in cases involving claims of the existence of an employee-employer relationship. Once in a while, labor courts establish new rules on recognizing employment relationships and on retroactive calculation of the rights of independent contractors as employees.