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February 15, 2026
Tomer Goes Public Through Strategic Merger Transaction
Tomer Food Company completed a merger transaction with Sipia, a TASE-listed public shell company, thereby becoming a publicly traded company on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. The transaction is intended to support the company’s accelerated growth, expand its operations, and strengthen its position in the food sector. Adv. Hagit Ross, a partner and head of the public companies practice in our Capital Markets Department, provided comprehensive legal counsel throughout the merger process.
February 10, 2026
Hagag Europe Group in a Strategic Investment Transaction
Adv. Elad Reshtick and Adv. Raz Landau of our firm advised Hagag Europe Group on the structuring and execution of an investment agreement with Avi Levy, the controlling shareholder of Lahav L.R. and Chairman of Delek Israel. The complex transaction included option exercise rights with an aggregate potential value of up to ILS 50 million. It was undertaken as part of the company’s broader capital raising initiative, aimed at strengthening its financial position and supporting continued growth in the real estate and energy sectors in Romania.
January 20, 2026
Virtual Currencies and Blockchain Course: Lecture by Dr. Zvi Gabbay
Dr. Zvi Gabbay, head of the firm’s Regulation Department, recently lectured as part of BDO Academy’s course on virtual currencies and blockchain. The course is intended for managers and executives, directors, institutional investors, investment managers, and analysts. Zvi’s lecture focused on the development of regulation in Israel and globally.
January 15, 2026
Completion of an Acquisition Transaction: Canzon Israel Acquires Brooks Cohen Initiatives
The public company Canzon Israel has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the real estate and urban renewal company Brooks Cohen Development. Upon completion of the transaction, Brooks Cohen Development will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Canzon Israel. Adv. Hagit Ross, a partner and head of the public companies practice within our Capital Markets Department, is advising Canzon Israel and Brooks Cohen Development throughout all stages of the transaction.
January 8, 2026
IFI & BDO Academy: Company Secretaries Course
We recently took part in the Company Secretaries Course of BDO’s Academy of Finance, in collaboration with the IFI Institute, alongside leading executives and top experts from across the market.
As part of the course, Dr. Zvi Gabbay delivered a lecture on key regulatory issues, including related-party transactions, corporate governance regulation, and securities law. Adv. Omri Oren, Partner in our Capital Markets Department, lectured on the prohibition on the use of inside information, within the context of issues unique to boardroom practice. Adv. Elad Reshtick also participated as a lecturer, addressing periodic financial reporting requirements and legal preparedness for an IPO, covering all relevant legal aspects.
January 7, 2026
Headed to the TASE: Brooks Cohen Entrepreneurship Merges with Canzon Israel
We represented the public company Canzon Israel in its acquisition of real estate company Brooks Cohen Entrepreneurship. Upon completion of the transaction, Brooks will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Canzon. The transaction was led by Adv. Hagit Ross.
December 29, 2025
Globes Interview: Real Estate Companies Return to the Stock Market
2025 saw a significant wave of equity and debt offerings by real estate companies on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, driven by interest rate changes and bank financing pressures. In an interview with Globes, Adv. Terry Almozlino Arnon, head of the firm's Real Estate Department, emphasizes that market entry requires transparency and public standards and notes that this trend is expected to continue into 2026.
November 24, 2025
Adv. Omri Oren in Globes: IPO Wave Returns to Tel Aviv
The Israeli IPO market has recently witnessed a revival, with nearly 20 new companies already listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Adv. Omri Oren, a partner in our Capital Markets Department, spoke to Globes, providing an analysis of the emerging trends shaping Israel’s capital market.
October 20, 2025
Rami Levy Case: Redefining Personal Liability in Public Companies
Adv. Omri Oren and Adv. Hadar Israeli published an op-ed in Calcalist discussing the legal implications and governance challenges arising from the Rami Levy case, which underscores the boundaries of personal liability for CEOs and directors in public companies.
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.