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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: Representing Munich Re in USD 2.6 Billion Acquisition of Next Insurance
Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss and Adv. Dean Weinberg from our Corporate Department advised Munich Re, together with our colleagues at Kirkland Ellis, on its definitive agreement to acquire Next Insurance for USD 2.6 billion. They were supported by Adv. Hanna Daher and Adv. Fadi Atallah from our Tax Department; Adv. Netta Bromberg, head of our Employment Department; and Dr. Avishay Klein, head of our Privacy, 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 ILS Tens of Millions
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 pre-money valuation of ILS 90 million. Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, Adv. Daniel Kleinman, and Adv. 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 the AtoBe Accelerator at the Jerusalem College of Technology, which supports tech ventures, we hosted a workshop yesterday for young entrepreneurs. Adv. Yuval Lazi, 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!
January 30, 2025
Representing Vaalon Capital in USD 72 Million Transaction
Our firm represented Vaalon Capital, through its SPV IWS, in the sale of its entire stake in Prodalim to Israel Corporation, the country’s leading publicly traded holding company, in a transaction valued at USd 72 million. The sale was part of an initial investment and two secondary transactions, through which Israel Corporation acquired a significant minority stake (~27%) for a total consideration of USD 116 million.
November 24, 2024
Barnea: Representing 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 approximately ILS 7.5 million investment 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
Adv. Yuval Lazi and Adv. 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 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
Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss and Adv. Rahaf Awawdi represented TipRanks in a transaction in which Prytek acquired an additional 40% stake in TipTanks, becoming its controlling shareholder. In 2021, TipRanks raised USD 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. Adv. Inbar Gorelick represented the firm at the event and participated in one of the featured panels.
August 6, 2024
Barnea: Representing Trivago in Investment in 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. Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss and Adv. Dean Weinberg represented Trivago.
August 4, 2024
International Bar Association: Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss on Acquiring Startups
Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss spoke as part of an IBA webinar on the key legal considerations of acquiring startups and early-stage companies in India.
July 31, 2024
Entrepreneurship: Adv. Tal Freilich Hay Lectured at Tel Aviv University's Entrepreneurship Center
Adv. Tal Freilich Hay 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 Investment in CytoReason
Our firm represented Thermo Fisher in its participation in CytoReason's USD 80 million financing round, alongside notable investors OurCrowd, Nvidia, and Pfizer. CytoReason provides pharmaceutical and therapeutic leaders with molecular-level insights and advanced AI tools that support data-driven decision-making in healthcare and the life sciences. Adv. Simon Jaffa, Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss, and Adv. Rahaf Awawdi represented Thermo Fisher in the transaction.
May 23, 2024
Recovery in the M&A Sector: Interview with Adv. Micky Barnea in TheMarker
Israel’s MA market is beginning to show signs of recovery. Adv. 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."
May 8, 2024
Barnea Represents Shinez in Sale to Team Internet Group PLC
Adv. Itay Gura, Adv. Inbar Katzir, and Adv. Avihay Asulin represented Shinez, a prominent digital marketing company, in its USD 42 million acquisition by Team Internet Group plc., a leading international online marketing and media corporation.
April 15, 2024
Majority Shareholders, CEOs, and Board Chairmen – Interview with Adv. 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, Adv. Micky Barnea, our firm’s managing partner, was interviewed by TheMarker on the matter.
March 31, 2024
Representing One Peak in USD 100 Million Financing Round
Adv. Simon Jaffa, Adv. Yuval Lazi, Adv. Mayer Winkler, Adv. Tal Freilich, Adv. Nofar Rose David, and Adv. Dana Ben Yehuda represented UK-based investment management firm One Peak Partners in its investment in Coro, an Israeli cybersecurity startup.
January 21, 2024
Osem Continues to Transfer IP Rights to Nestle
Adv. Yuval Lazi and Adv. 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.