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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 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 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 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.
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 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 9, 2025
Interview with Micky Barnea: Potential SEC Policy Shift Could Impact Israeli Companies on Wall Street
Adv. Micky Barnea was interviewed by Globes regarding the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposal to tighten the criteria for foreign private issuers, a move that could affect around 100 Israeli companies currently traded in the US. These companies benefit from significant regulatory exemptions, including relief from filing quarterly reports and less stringent executive compensation disclosures. While the proposal primarily targets Chinese issuers, the implications for Israeli companies may be substantial, both in terms of regulatory burden and cost.
July 3, 2025
Mergers and Acquisitions – A Professional Lecture for CFOs by MAI
Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, a partner and head of the Israeli commercial practice in the firm's Corporate Department, delivered the lecture “The Legal Aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions: Preparing a Company for Sale and/or Merger” as part of the CFO training program organized by the Manufacturers Association of Israel (MAI).
June 30, 2025
A Practical Webinar: Revising the Compensation Policy
We are holding a practical and focused webinar with GCs for GCs, led by Adv. Hagit Ross and Adv. Omri Oren, partners in the firm's Capital Markets Department. The session will provide clear guidelines for building an effective compensation policy, including best practices for structure, mandatory components, and key considerations from regulatory, legal, and market perspectives that should inform the decision-making process. We will also take a close look at the special grant: when it is appropriate to include one, the rationale and circumstances for doing so, and how to best integrate it into the overall compensation framework, with a particular focus on the Israel Securities Authority’s current position and applicable legal requirements.
April 11, 2025
Is Trump Manipulating the Markets? Dr. Zvi Gabbay Speaks to N12
Shortly before US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day freeze on tariffs affecting most of the US’s trade partners—sending global markets soaring—he published a series of controversial posts referencing the ticker of a company he owns. These posts raised serious legal questions regarding potential market manipulation, conflicts of interest, and regulatory exposure. Dr. Zvi Gabbay shared his legal insights in an interview with N12.
April 10, 2025
Market Volatility and Its Ripple Effect on Israeli Real Estate
Israel’s financial landscape has recently faced significant shocks. With capital markets experiencing notable declines, the question arises: what does this mean for real estate? Adv. Alon Wolner, a partner in our Real Estate Department, spoke to TheMarker about how current capital market volatility is influencing real estate investment trends in Israel and the key challenges developers are now facing.
March 27, 2025
Yozmot - Real Estate Development: Successful Bond Issuance Completed
Yozmot - Real Estate Development, an entrepreneurial contracting company specializing in urban renewal, has successfully completed its inaugural bond issuance and is now listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, raising approximately ILS 50 million. The offering was supported by Adv. Elad Reshtick from our firm's Capital Markets Department.
March 1, 2025
Fintech Tel Aviv 2025 Annual Summit: Dr. Zvi Gabbay on Expert Panel
Dr. Zvi Gabbay, head of our firm's Regulation Department, has been invited to join an expert panel on "Best Practices for Fintech Implementation and Operations" at the Fintech Tel Aviv 2025 Annual Summit. Startups, investors, and companies are invited to this unique fintech event.
February 20, 2025
Another Success: Mediterranean Towers Ltd Group Completed Issuance of New Series of Bonds
Adv. Omri Oren, a partner in the firm's Finance and Public Corporations Department, along with Advs. Raz Landau and Batel Torangi, advised Mediterranean Towers Ltd Group on the issuance of a new series of bonds amounting to approximately ILS 200 million. The company received strong demand during the institutional offering phase, with demand reaching approximately ILS 684 million.
February 5, 2025
Bonds First, Stocks Later - Interview with Hagit Ross
Since the beginning of 2024, out of eight companies that conducted an initial public offering (IPO) on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, six had previously raised debt through bonds. Adv. Hagit Ross, a partner and head of the public companies practice at the firm, was interviewed by TheMarker on this matter.
January 12, 2025
Major Increase in Real Estate Transactions in 2024
Adv. Elad Reshtick was interviewed in Globes, following a surge in acquisitions in the urban renewal sector. As a capital markets expert, Elad discussed whether this trend could influence the IPO market.
January 8, 2025
It’s Not Every Day Three Judges Overturn a Ruling and Set an Important Economic Precedent
The Economic Court's decision to revoke the approval of a derivative lawsuit filed against the controlling shareholder of Equital has sparked controversy among corporate law experts. As a capital market expert, Adv. Micky Barnea was interviewed by Globes on the matter and stated, among other things, that directors on the audit committee examining transactions should be allowed to consult with the controlling shareholder without it being considered as subordinating themselves to his will.
December 19, 2024
Defense IPOs in the Capital Market: An Op-Ed in N12
In the Israeli capital market, which is accustomed to trends like urban renewal and cannabis, a new sector has emerged over the past year: defense companies. Since October 7, the market has experienced volatility but is now stabilizing, revealing new opportunities. Today, 15 active defense companies are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, and this growth is no coincidence. Advs. Elad Reshtick and Raz Landau, capital market experts, published an op-ed in N12, exploring this emerging trend, its challenges, and its opportunities.