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September 9, 2024

Barnea: Representation of Qualtero in an acquisition transaction amounting to over 30 million US dollars.

Advs. Yuval Lazi and Nofer Rose David represented Qualtero – a company specializing in IT and consulting services - in its acquisition by Comply365 for over 30 million US dollars.

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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.

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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.

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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.

July 17, 2024

Barnea: Representing Thermo Fisher in its Investment in CytoReason

Our firm represents Thermo Fisher in its participation in an $80 million financing round for CytoReason, alongside notable investors OurCrowd, Nvidia, and Pfizer. CytoReason offers therapeutic leaders molecular-level insights and advanced AI tools to support data-driven decision-making in healthcare and life sciences. Representing Thermo Fisher in this transaction are lawyers Simon Jaffa, Ariella Dreyfuss and Rahaf Awawdi .

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May 23, 2024

Recovery in the M&A Sector: Interview with Micky Barnea in TheMarker

Israel’s MA market is beginning to show signs of recovery. Micky Barnea, our firm’s managing partner, was interviewed by TheMarker on the subject. Micky noted that "so far, more deals are being made in private companies, but if there isn't a significant security escalation, this trend will extend to public companies as well."

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.

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March 31, 2024

Representing One Peak in USD 100 Million Financing Round

Simon Jaffa, Yuval Lazi, Mayer Winkler, Tal Freilich, Nofar Rose David, and Dana Ben Yehuda from our firm's Corporate Department represented UK-based investment management firm One Peak Partners in its investment in Coro, an Israeli cybersecurity startup.

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January 21, 2024

The Israeli food producer Osem is continuing to transfer intellectual property rights to Nestle

Yuval Lazi and Harel Perlmutter were interviewed by Globes about the transfer of Osem’s intellectual property rights to Nestlé. They explained how this transfer is likely to affect the State of Israel.

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December 25, 2023

Barnea: Representing Aviv Group in Investment Transaction

Ilan Blumenfeld, Terry Almozlino Arnon, Alon Wolner, and Daniel Kleinman represented Aviv Group in a ILS 45 million investment by Menora Mivtachim in Aviv Group’s ILS 1.2 billion skyscraper project in Herzliya.

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August 10, 2023

Incorporation of a Company in a Foreign Country: What Should Be Taken into Account?

In an interview with Calcalist, Ken Shaked advises on the primary considerations for when a company decides where to incorporate, applicable law for companies that choose to incorporate abroad, related costs, and the tax considerations companies should seriously mull over.

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August 13, 2023

Barnea: Representing Chargeflow in USD 14 Million Seed Round

Yuval Lazi and Nofar Rose David represented Chargeflow, a startup using AI to fight chargeback fraud, in an investment led by the VC firm OpenView Venture Partners.

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August 9, 2023

Law.com: Israel's Legal Community Braces for Impact of Government's Judicial Overhaul

In light of the Israeli government’s proposed reform to the judicial system, Law.com, an industry-leading media platform, spoke with key figures in the Israeli business and legal community to understand the potential effects of these changes on the practice of law. Micky Barnea, our firm’s managing partner, was invited to share his insights. To read the full article and Micky’s interview, please click here.

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July 10, 2023

Barnea: Representing Bash Gal Sport in Acquisition of Energym

Misha Gitterman and Omri Oren represented Bash Gal Sport of Movement – The Wellness Company, Israel’s leading wellness group, in the acquisition of Energym, a fitness equipment importer, for NIS 30 million

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June 12, 2023

Roy Engel Lectures on Hedge Funds, VCs, and PEs

As an expert in the funds area, Roy was invited to lecture to a course led by the Israel Financial Institute (IFI) for 50 managers of Altshuler Shaham. Roy discussed types of alternative investments and both the legal and the administrative/supervisory aspects of the structure of funds.

June 20, 2023

Azrieli Group to Sell Stake in Compass Data Centers for ILS 3.2 Billion

Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss has been representing Azrieli in its ongoing investments in the data centers field. Following its 2019 acquisition of 20% of Compass for USD 135 million, Azrieli announced yesterday an agreement for the sale of Compass to Brookfield Infrastructure. Compass Data Centers is one of the largest developers of data centers in the world.

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June 26, 2023

Hosting a Delegation of Entrepreneurs from Mexico

We hosted a delegation of entrepreneurs from Mexico, who arrived in Israel to learn about investment opportunities in the Israeli high-tech market. As part of the delegation’s visit, Ariella Dreyfuss lectured on the legal aspects of doing business in Israel.

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