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July 7, 2025
Webinar: Israel - July 2025 | Status and Future Outlook
Since October 2023, Israel has faced a multi-frontal conflict, reaching its peak with the recent escalation with Iran. As the conflict nears its end and major threats diminish, Israel appears to be standing at the threshold of a new geopolitical era.
At Barnea Jaffa Lande we see significant potential opportunities in this evolving landscape. As an internationally focused Israeli law firm, we want to provide our clients and colleagues with a fresh perspective on Israel's current diplomatic and security standing and its future direction in the Middle East and on the global stage.
July 3, 2025
Mergers and Acquisitions – A Professional Lecture for CFOs by MAI
Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, Partner and Head of our Israeli Commercial Practice in the firm's corporate department, delivered a lecture on “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 former President Donald Trump announced a 90-day freeze on tariffs affecting most of the U.S.’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 the 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 NIS 50 million.
The offering was supported by Advs. Elad Reshtick from our firm's Capital Markets Department.
March 1, 2025
Fintech-Tel Aviv 2025 Annual Summit: Dr. Zvi Gabbay join an expert panel
Adv. Dr. Zvi Gabbay, Head of our 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 a New Series of Bonds
Adv. Omri Oren, Partner in the Finance and Public Corporations Department at our firm, along with Advs. Raz Landau and Batel Torangi, advised "Mediterranean Towers Ltd" Group in the issuance of a new series of bonds amounting to approximately NIS 200 million. The company received strong demand during the institutional offering phase, with demand reaching approximately NIS 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. 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
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, 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. Elad Reshtick and Raz Landau, capital market experts, published an op-ed in N12, exploring this emerging trend, its challenges, and its opportunities.
December 8, 2024
A Wave of Real Estate Companies IPOs?
Elad Rashtik, Partner in our Finance and Public Companies Department, was interviewed by Globes following the forecast that we are on the brink of a new wave of IPOs by real estate companies, initially focusing primarily on bond offerings.
February 7, 2024
Webinar: Agreements with Brokers
Our firm was hosted on a webinar of the Hedge Funds Association in which Dr. Zvi Gabbay lectured the Association members on the important points that should be included in agreements with brokers.
August 7, 2024
Dr. Zvi Gabbay Lectures to Corporate Secretariat Course at BDO Academy
Dr. Zvi Gabay, the head of our firm's Regulation Department, delivered an introductory lecture to a corporate secretariat course at BDO Academy. The lecture focused on topics such as defining the role of the corporate secretariat, its importance to the organization, getting to know board directors, case law analysis, and corporate governance.
July 11, 2024
Senior Business Management and Director Training Course: Elad Reshtick Lecture
Elad Reshtick, a partner at our firm, was invited to lecture at the Senior Business Management and Director Training Course of the Mafat Unit, responsible for the research and development of defense technologies and infrastructure. In his lecture, Elad covered important aspects of proper corporate governance, including director responsibilities, effective board management and its committees, providing participants with in-depth knowledge and practical tools.
July 18, 2024
Corporate Secretariat Course: Elad Reshtick Lectures at BDO Financial Academy
Elad Reshtick, a partner at our firm, guest lectured to a corporate secretariat course at BDO Financial Academy. Elad addressed officer and director compensation, insider information and transactions involving interested parties, financial reporting for managers, and preparing for public offerings. Elad has been invited to lecture to the course again in August, where he will focus on board of director matters and corporate governance.
June 26, 2024
Transaction: Solrom Merges with Listed Company 3DM
Hagit Ross, Elad Reshtick, Omri Oren, and Alon Anava represented the public company 3DM in a merger transaction, wherein 3DM will acquire Solrom Electronics Ltd. Solrom is engaged in the development, planning, production, and marketing of products primarily for use in the defense market.
April 15, 2024
Majority Shareholders, CEOs, and Board Chairmen – Interview with Micky Barnea
With the Amir brothers’ entry to Shufersal, they appointed close associates to management positions as well as board directors on their behalf. This move has sparked debate about control and management in public companies and the blending of roles between CEO, board chairman, and majority shareholder. As an expert on corporate governance and shareholder struggles, Micky Barnea, our firm’s managing partner, was interviewed by TheMarker on the matter.
April 2, 2024
Barnea: Hosting IIRF Conference on Future of Stock Market Trading
We were pleased to host the Israel Investor Relations Forum’s conference on the future of stock market trading. A one-on-one conversation was held between Micah Stocks, a financial YouTuber who presents stock market news, and Rami Rozen, Director of Investor Relations at AppsFlyer and a member of the IIRF’s regulatory committee. Dr. Zvi Gabbay, the head of our firm’s Capital Markets Department, also spoke.