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July 7, 2025
Webinar: July 2025 - Status and Future Outlook
Our firm hosted a webinar focused on the current situation in Israel, following nearly two years of ongoing conflict and the recent removal of some of the major threats facing the country, most notably from Hezbollah and Iran. The discussion addressed Israel’s entry into a new geopolitical reality and explored pressing questions regarding the country’s future direction in the Middle East, as well as its diplomatic and security positioning on the global stage.
Speakers included Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror, former National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of Israel and former Head of the Research Department in the IDF Directorate of Military Intelligence; Prof. Yossi Shain, former Member of Knesset (24th Knesset), founding head of Tel Aviv University’s School of Government, and Emeritus Professor of International Affairs at Georgetown University and author of several internationally acclaimed books; and Mr. Jeffrey Kahn, an international strategy expert who has held senior positions across global institutions and industries.
The webinar concluded with a lecture by Prof. Amichai Cohen, Special Counsel on International Law at our firm, on extending the Abraham Accords and new opportunities in the Middle East.
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.
June 23, 2025
Barnea: Representing Azrieli Group in ILS 855 Million Acquisition
Our firm represented Azrieli Group in its acquisition of a 67% controlling stake in Zemach Hammerman, a complex transaction valued at approximately ILS 855 million. The deal was executed through a reverse triangular merger. Azrieli Group was advised by Advs. Micky Barnea, Misha Gitterman, and Tal Freilich, with additional support from our Real Estate, Employment, and Capital Markets Departments.
May 19, 2025
Doral Renewables Secures $1.3 Billion Financing for Major US Solar Projects
Doral Renewables has successfully closed a landmark $1.3 billion financing agreement with HSBC, Santander, and KeyBank to support the development of three of the largest solar energy projects ever built in the United States. Advs. Samuel Henri Samuel and Nir Alter from our International Commercial Department represented the Doral Group and Migdal entities in this significant US transaction.
May 8, 2025
$175 Million Investment in the Data Centers Market
Advs. Roy Engel, Yana Zilbershtein, and Yakov Vilenski from our firm advised Menora Mivtachim on significant investments totaling $175 million in two companies operating in the data center sector, as part of the company’s strategy to expand its presence in this growing market.
These include a $100 million investment in the U.S.-based fund IPI Partners, which specializes in developing custom-built data centers for global technology giants such as Google and Amazon, and an additional $75 million investment in Aligned Data Centers, a leading U.S. technology infrastructure company.
May 7, 2025
Conference: Innovations and Updates for Hedge Fund Managers
Firm partners Dr. Zvi Gabbay and Roy Engel are speaking this morning at a conference hosted by the Israeli Hedge Fund Association (IHFA) at the offices of PwC. Their lecture focuses on key considerations and insights from a fund manager’s perspective during due diligence processes.
April 28, 2025
Barnea: Advising Mekorot on Patent Commercialization and Management
Our firm was selected through a tender process to advise Mekorot – Israel’s national water company – on the commercialization and management of its patent portfolio.
Adv. Ken Shaked, a partner in our Commercial Department specializing in technology commercialization agreements, will lead the consulting engagement with Mekorot.
March 23, 2025
Barnea: Representation of Munich Re in $2.6 Billion Acquisition of Next Insurance
Advs. Ariella Dreyfuss and Dean Weinberg from our corporate department assisted Munich Re, together with our colleagues at Kirkland Ellis, on its definitive agreement to acquire Next Insurance for 2.6 billion dollar acquisition. They were supported by Advs. Hanna Daher and Fadi Atallah from our tax department; Adv. Netta Bromberg, head of our employment department; and Dr. Avishay Klein, head of our privacy law, cyber, and AI department.
March 13, 2025
Adv. Roy Engel with IHFA: Cayman Islands Hedge Funds.
Adv. Roy Engel from our firm recently took part in a webinar on Cayman Islands Hedge Funds, hosted by the Israel Hedge Fund Association (IHFA). Roy discussed the latest regulatory and corporate governance requirements in the Cayman Islands. The session was both highly relevant and informative!
March 12, 2025
Isracard Purchased 30% of Bizi For Tens of Millions of Shekels
IsraCard has acquired one-third of the shares in the fintech company BIZI, which provides loans to small businesses through a digital platform, at a valuation of 90 million NIS (pre-money).
Advs. Ilan Blumenfeld, Daniel Kleinman, and Shahaf Arbely from our firm advised BIZI in this transaction.
February 12, 2025
AtoBe Accelerator Workshop for Young Entrepreneurs
As part of our collaboration with AtoBe Accelerator at the Jerusalem College of Technology, which supports tech ventures, we hosted a workshop yesterday for young entrepreneurs. Adv. Yuval Lazie, head of the International Commercial Department, shared his expertise with the entrepreneurs in an engaging lecture. It’s a pleasure to be part of making dreams come true!
November 24, 2024
Barnea: Representation of Coppter Water Technologies in an Investment Deal
Adv. Ken Shaked and Adv. Nir Alter represented Coppter Water Technologies, a startup specializing in swimming pool purification, in an investment of approximately NIS 7.5 million by the public company Pharmocann. Coppter was established in 2022 with the support of the InNegev technology incubator.
September 9, 2024
Barnea: Representing Qualtero in USD 30 Million Acquisition Transaction
Advs. Yuval Lazi and Nofar Rose David represented Qualtero, a company specializing in IT and consulting services, in its acquisition by Comply365 for over uSD 30 million.
August 7, 2024
Barnea: Adjudication of the Entrepreneurship Program at Tel Aviv University
Our firm is the legal partner of the Tel Aviv University Entrepreneurship Center, providing support for various programs, including the "Entrepreneurs on Campus" program, which is designed for female students pursuing a second degree or higher for purposes of developing a startup. Yesterday, the program's Pitch Night took place, in which the entrepreneurs presented their ventures. Adv. Inbar Katzir, who supports early-stage startups, served as a judge at the event's finale
August 19, 2024
Singapore-Based Prytek Acquires TipRanks at USD 200 Million Valuation
Advs. Ariella Dreyfuss and Rahaf Awawdi represented TipRanks in a transaction whereby Prytek acquired an additional 40% stake in TipTanks, becoming its controlling shareholder. In 2021, TipRanks raised $77 million, partially through a secondary offering led by Prytek. This transaction was also handled by the firm, with Adv. Hanna Daher assisting in all tax aspects.
July 11, 2023
Barnea: Hosting Global Femtech Accelerator
We were happy to host the global femtech accelerator Tech4Eva for an event at our offices. As part of the event, doctors and entrepreneurs discussed menopause and the need for innovation in increasing awareness and educating physicians and patients. Inbar Gorelick represented the firm at the event and participated in one of the featured panels.
August 6, 2024
Barnea: Representing Trivago in an Investment in the Israeli Startup Holisto
Our firm represented Trivago, a leading global hotel search platform, in its strategic investment and call option to acquire Holisto, an Israeli AI-driven travel tech platform that serves as a hotel rate aggregator and white-label booking engine provider. Ariella Dreyfuss and Dean Weinberg represented Trivago.
August 4, 2024
International Bar Association: Ariella Dreyfuss on Acquiring Startups
Partner Ariella Dreyfuss spoke on an IBA webinar about the key legal considerations of acquiring startups and early-stage companies in India.
July 31, 2024
Entrepreneurship: Tal Freilich Hai Lectured at Tel Aviv University's Entrepreneurship Center
Tal Freilich Hai spoke to participants of Tel Aviv University's "Yazamiyot - Female Entrepreneurs on Campus" program about core legal concepts in the world of entrepreneurship and startups.