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November 9, 2017
Interview on London et Kirshenbaum about Bezeq Investigation
We were interviewed on the TV program London et Kirshenbaum about the investigation against Bezeq, where we noted that the Israel Securities Authority has invested considerable efforts in completing the investigation quickly because of the case's broad public implications (starting from 05:40).
November 2, 2017
Barnea Represents Controlling Shareholder in Lapidoth
As part of the struggle for control of A.D.O Group, our firm was selected to represent Jacob Luxembourg, the controlling shareholder of Lapidoth. With the assistance of Adv. Micky Barnea, Luxembourg sent a warning letter to all A.D.O Group directors, alleging that the joint control agreement between Shikun and Binui, Apollo Fund, and the Dayan family is detrimental to the company.
November 1, 2017
Hosting a Seminar on Marketing and Distribution Agreements
Barnea is co-hosting with TITANBrandWise a seminar on marketing and distribution agreements. Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld of the Corporate Department will discuss the important aspects of such agreements and how to make them work for you.
October 26, 2017
Hosting a Delegation of Investors from Mexico
Barnea hosted a delegation of Mexican investors today who are visiting Israel to explore investment opportunities. Adv. Micky Barnea, the firm’s managing partner, met with the delegation to discuss the Israeli business ecosystem.
September 28, 2017
Hosting a Delegation of Chinese Executives
We are hosting today a delegation of senior executives from large enterprises across a variety of industries in China. These executives have come to Israel to learn about Israeli innovation and entrepreneurship.
September 18, 2017
Article in The Times of Israel on Drag-Along Provision
Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss contributed an article to The Times of Israel on the drag-along provision included in most investment documents. Ariella outlines five tips for minority shareholders looking to ensure the drag-along mechanism works for them when negotiating investments.
August 16, 2017
TheMarker Interview: SEC Allegations Against Mobileye Founders
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently filed a lawsuit in a US court against an Israeli citizen and an American citizen for the use of insider information to acquire shares and options at Mobileye. The lawsuit alleges that Mobileye's founders supplied information about the huge deal being forged between it and Intel. Our firm was interviewed by TheMarker about the lawsuit, and we noted the differences between the enforcement process in Israel and the US and the relationship between civil enforcement by the SEC and criminal enforcement by federal prosecution.
July 26, 2017
Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss Lectures the Bengis Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss will deliver a lecture today to participants in Ben-Gurion University’s international innovation program on founders’ agreements, intellectual property, and investment agreements.
July 25, 2017
Barnea Represents Industries Centers EOD in Acquisition of Control by ADM
US company ADM has completed its acquisition of a controlling stake in Israeli company Industries Centers EOD, which imports and markets animal feed, processes seeds, and stores emergency inventory for the state. The company was represented by Adv. Micky Barnea, Adv. Yuval Lazi, Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, Adv. Sagi Gross, and Adv. Daniel Kleinman.
July 19, 2017
Article: Adoption of Business Judgment Rule
This article examines the Israeli Supreme Court’s ruling in the Bezeq case, issued in late December 2016, which extended the protection of the business judgment rule to decisions by boards of directors. It considers whether the ruling achieved one of its principal objectives: legal certainty.
July 2, 2017
Barnea Represents Avgol in Sale of Its Rights in the Barkan Plant
Barnea represented Avgol in the sale of its rights in the Barkan plant for ILS 52.5 million. Avgol is in the process of transfering its production center in Israel to Dimona.
July 2, 2017
Barnea Represents Johnson & Johnson in iInvestment in DayTwo
Barnea represented Johnson Johnson in its USD 12 million investment in the startup DayTwo, which provides personalized nutrition recommendations based on mapping and analyzing the composition of intestinal bacteria.
June 22, 2017
Interview with Financial Radio Program on Bezeq Investigation
We were interviewed on a Public Broadcasting Corporation financial radio program about the Bezeq investigation, where we provided an explanation of the Israel Securities Authority process (from 12.06).
June 25, 2017
Board of Directors 2017 – Challenges and Risks
In cooperation with the Israeli Directors' Union, Barnea hosted a seminar on the challenges and risks in the functions of a board of directors. Adv. Micky Barnea, the firm's managing partner, discussed the risks in the functions of the board of directors, as well as corporate governance and enforcement programs.
March 29, 2017
Barnea Represents Viola Private Equity in Investment in Similar Web
Barnea represented Viola Private Equity in a USD 50 million investment in Similar Web, a leading digital market intelligence platform that provides insights for websites and applications.
April 4, 2017
Barnea Represents Viola Credit in Acquisition of Negev Ceramic
Barnea represented a group of investors, led by Viola Credit, in the acquisition of Negev Ceramics from creditor banks. Viola was represented by Adv. Micky Barnea, Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, and Adv. Sagi Gross.
April 5, 2017
Barnea Represents Avgol in Issuance of New Series of Bonds
Barnea represented Avgol Industries 1953 Ltd. in the issuance of a new bond series totaling ILS 197 million. Avgol is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of nonwoven fabrics for the hygiene market, and its securities are included in leading indices on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
February 21, 2017
Does the US Visa Boom Herald New Opportunities for Law Firms?
Adv. Marie Tsion, the head of our Employment Department, was interviewed by The Lawyer regarding the effect of the E-2 visa program on the legal market. Marie commented that the E-2 investor visas will allow US companies, entrepreneurs, and employees to start business activities in Israel more easily. This visa is likely to increase the number of US companies establishing activities in Israel.
February 15, 2017
Delegation of Israeli Ambassadors in Latin America
Barnea is today hosting a delegation of Israeli ambassadors who are stationed in Latin America, together with the Latin America division of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Israel-Latin America Chamber of Commerce, and starTAU, the Entrepreneurship Center of Tel Aviv University.
February 12, 2017
Barnea Represents Accelerator Frankfurt's Spring Program
The Accelerator connects startups with financial institutions. Barnea will provide legal services in Israel to startups participating in the program in Frankfurt. On February 12, we will host an introductory event at the Barclays Techstars Accelerator, where the Accelerator will present the program’s structure and objectives, and Adv. Micky Barnea will discuss the challenges facing startups expanding abroad.