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May 28, 2026
Aluf Hamizronim Signs Long-Term Lease for Approximately 12,000 sqm at LOGIX Kfar Saba
Aluf Hamizronim has entered into a long-term lease agreement for approximately 12,000 sqm at the LOGIX Kfar Saba project, developed by Rani Zim Shopping Centers and Kardan Geva. The transaction includes approximately 3,000 sqm for a flagship retail store and an additional 9,000 sqm designated for logistics and storage facilities, under a lease term of approximately 20 years. Spanning approximately 95,000 sqm, the LOGIX Kfar Saba project combines retail, logistics, and data center facilities. Aluf Hamizronim was represented in the transaction by Adv. Alon Wolner, Adv. Sagi Gross, and Adv. Shani Goldraich of our firm.
May 28, 2026
Solrom Completes Two Strategic Acquisitions to Expand Its Electro-Optical and Electro-Mechanical Capabilities
Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld and Adv. Daniel Kleinman of our firm advised Solrom on its acquisitions of A.H.M Engineering Assemblies and Niron in two strategic transactions. These acquisitions expand Solrom’s capabilities in the development, manufacturing, and integration of electro-optical and electro-mechanical systems, while strengthening its position across the value chain and broadening its customer base and operational capabilities.
May 23, 2026
Professional Webinar: End-to-End Guidance in Complex M&A for General Counsels
Our firm, together with GCs for GCs, invites you to a professional webinar focused on comprehensive, end-to-end support in complex mergers and acquisitions through to completion. The session will offer practical insights into negotiation management, risk identification and allocation, and the distinctions between different types of transactions, as well as how to prioritize legal and commercial issues in alignment with broader business strategy. The webinar will be led by Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, a partner and head of the firm's Israeli Commercial Department.
May 4, 2026
Globes: The New Generation of Legal Interns
As part of internship interview week, Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, a partner at our firm and head of the Interns Forum, was interviewed by Globes about the new generation of interns and the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession. Ilan noted that in an era where AI tools are an integral part of daily work, real value lies in legal and strategic thinking, including the ability to conduct in-depth analysis, ask the right questions, and apply critical judgment.
May 1, 2026
Lexology Global Guide: M&A of Public Companies in Israel
The Lexology Global Guide on MA of Public Companies has been released, providing an updated and focused overview of the regulatory framework, market practices, and key trends in the field. The Israel chapter of the guide was authored by Adv. Michael Barnea and Adv. Misha Gitterman from our firm. It offers a review of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to mergers and acquisitions involving public companies in Israel.
April 10, 2026
HIPER Global Acquires EPS Technologies
HIPER Global will acquire 100% of the shares of Israeli company EPS Technologies for approximately ILS 60 million, with an additional contingent consideration mechanism of up to ILS 42 million. EPS will continue its operations as usual following completion. Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, Adv. Shay Morhaim, and Adv. Shahaf Arbely from our firm are advising EPS throughout all stages of the transaction through to closing.
March 25, 2026
Mechanisms for Determining the Final Purchase Price in M&A Transactions: Lockbox or Working Capital Adjustment?
One of the key decisions when structuring a MA transaction is the optimal mechanism for determining the final purchase price. It is one of the primary tools for balancing risk between the parties and ensuring the transaction’s success. The two most common and widely accepted methods in MA transactions are the lockbox mechanism and the working capital adjustment mechanism.
March 17, 2026
Activities by NPOs During the State of Emergency in Israel
In light of the declaration of a state of emergency on the home front following Operation Epic Fury, the Registrar of Associations and Endowments clarified that NPOs and public benefit companies (PBCs) may continue operating under the lenient directive dated October 10, 2023. This allows them to carry out activities aimed at providing immediate and essential assistance during the state of emergency, even if such activities do not fully align with their approved objectives.
March 4, 2026
Special Emergency Guide in Globes: When Is Force Majeure Recognized?
Adv. Terry Almozlino Arnon, a partner and head of our firm’s Real Estate Department, was interviewed by Globes as part of a special guide aimed at providing clarity during Operation Roaring Lion regarding the applicability of force majeure to contracts in the real estate and aviation sectors. Terry addressed the potential exemption from rent payments on days when commercial shopping centers are closed due to the war.
February 11, 2026
Institutional Investment in the Restaurant Sector: From Entrepreneurial Venture to Scalable Platform
Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld of our firm was interviewed by Globes regarding a growing trend in the restaurant industry, in which institutional investors are committing tens of millions of shekels to restaurant groups. He noted that a sector once perceived as an entrepreneurial and speculative venture is now attracting renewed institutional interest, particularly where companies operate established restaurant portfolios with recognizable brands and scalable growth potential. Key factor driving this shift include stable consumer demand, control of prime locations, customer loyalty clubs, strong branding, steady cash flow, and the potential for dividend distribution.
January 29, 2026
Podcast: The Quick Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions
In collaboration with the ACC Israel on the Road podcast, Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, head of the firm's Israeli Commercial Department, recorded a three-episode podcast series covering everything you need to know to lead a smart MA transaction. The series walks listeners through every stage of the process: deal initiation and NDA, due diligence, risk allocation, working with the data room, the difference between representations and warranties, AS-IS signing, and managing the process from signing to closing. The episodes are available on the firm’s podcast Barnea on Business.
January 20, 2026
2025 Year-End Review: Litigation in Israel
2025 offered numerous examples of how Israeli case law continues to grapple with evolving legal and technological challenges. Fundamental legal questions arose regarding the ubiquitous use of artificial intelligence in the business and public spheres. Because these issues have not yet been regulated through legislation, the courts were called upon to resolve them by interpreting and applying existing laws.
January 18, 2026
2025 Year-End Review: Key Trends in the Israeli Real Estate Sector
2025 will be remembered as one of the most complex and dynamic years for Israel’s real estate sector. Despite the financial risks, the market demonstrated resilience through an influx of real estate companies joining the stock exchange to raise funds and debt capital to finance enormous urban renewal programs.
January 7, 2026
Contract Law Amendment – Revolution or Just Noise?
Adv. Gal Livshits explains in an interview with TheMarker that the recent amendment to Israeli contract law is not revolutionary, but reinforces the distinction between business and other contracts, allowing parties to set interpretive rules while emphasizing the importance of precise drafting and professional legal guidance.
January 1, 2026
2025 Legal Year in Review: Key Business Updates and 2026 Outlook
As 2025 comes to a close and the new year begins, we have compiled the key legal developments affecting the Israeli business sector across multiple practice areas, together with practical recommendations for implementation ahead of corporate activity in 2026. The review is designed to provide an up-to-date overview and actionable guidance for informed legal planning in the year ahead.
January 1, 2026
Israel Chapter of The Legal 500: Shareholder Activism Guide 2025
The Legal 500 has, for the first time, published a comprehensive guide on shareholder rights, activist investing, and corporate governance regulation. Adv. Micky Barnea and Adv. Misha Gitterman from our firm provided the chapter covering the local legal framework in Israel.
December 22, 2025
Barnea: Representing Syremis in a USD 165 Million Investment Round
Adv. Michael Barnea, Adv. Misha Gitterman, and Adv. Tal Freilich represented Syremis Therapeutics, a spin-off of Clexio Biosciences, in the completion of a USD 165 million Series A financing round co-led by Dexcel Pharma and Third Rock Ventures, with participation from Bain Capital Life Sciences, Google Ventures, and QVT.
December 9, 2025
Directors’ Fiduciary Duties Prior to Dividend Distributions Under Israeli Law
Dividend distributions reduce a company’s value and, if not carefully managed, can jeopardize its ability to repay creditors. To balance shareholders’ profit rights with creditor protection, Israeli law requires companies to pass both the profit and solvency tests before any distribution, with potential liability for shareholders and directors if these rules are breached.
December 8, 2025
Recent Israeli Supreme Court Ruling Reinforces Primacy of Contractual Wording of Commercial Contracts
A recent Israeli Supreme Court ruling held that in disputes over management agreements for vacation units, detailed commercial contracts must be interpreted according to their explicit wording, giving full primacy to the contract text.
November 20, 2025
Barnea: Representing Chargeflow in USD 25 Million Investment
We advised the Israeli startup Chargeflow, the developer of an advanced automation platform for preventing credit card fraud and chargeback disputes, on its USD 25 million Series A funding round, alongside a USD 10 million debt raising, led by Viola Growth. This financing adds to the company’s prior fundraising, bringing the total capital raised to USD 49 million. Adv. Yuval Lazi, a partner and head of the firm’s International Commercial Department, together with Adv. Nofar Rose David, represented the company in this transaction.