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February 9, 2022
Representing Shareholders in Startup's Acquisition by Vontier
We represented Inven Capital, Volvo Group Venture Capital, and Ombu Group in the sale of their shares in Driivz to Vontier, a global mobility company. Adv. Simon Jaffa, Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss, Adv. Harel Perlmutter, and Adv. Fadi Atallah advised on the transaction.
February 2, 2022
Interview with Adv. Micky Barnea: Takeovers of Public Companies
In recent years, several companies listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange have been the subject of takeover attempts. One prominent example was the 2022 control struggle over Norstar Holdings Inc. Adv. Micky Barnea, an expert in corporate takeovers, was interviewed by TheMarker for an article on the subject. He explained that “control takeovers begin with a combination of two things: an analysis to identify the business potential and a legal analysis that clarifies which steps are required to acquire control.”
January 10, 2022
Corporate Law Between Theory and Practice
Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld lectured to students at the College of Management on mergers and acquisitions and the various stages of MA transactions.
January 3, 2022
Representing Migdal in USD 20 Million Investment
Migdal is investing USD 20 million in Tipa, an Israeli cleantech company that develops and markets compostable flexible packaging solutions for food and other consumer goods. Our firm is advising Migdal, which participated in Tipa’s investment round alongside Millennium Food-Tech and Meitav Dash. Adv. Itay Gura and Adv. Inbar Katzir represented Migdal in the transaction.
December 21, 2021
Barnea Represents Ness in Acquisition of DXC's Operations for USD 65 Million
Our firm is representing Ness Technologies, owned by Hilan, a TASE-traded software company, in a transaction to acquire 100% of the share capital of DXC Technology's IT services company in Israel (formerly EDS). The scope of the transaction is USD 65 million, and its completion is expected at the end of the first quarter of 2022. Adv. Micky Barnea, Adv. Yuval Lazi, Adv. Mayer Winkler, and Adv. Dana Ben-Yehuda represent Ness in the transaction.
December 12, 2021
Barnea Represents Natoon Group in ILS 90 Million Sale
Adv. Sagi Gross, Adv. Daniel Kleinman, and Adv. Izabel Pashayev represented Natoon Group and its shareholders in a sale of control of 70% of the group's holdings to Afcon Holdings, a public company. Natoon Group is engaged in asset management and operation services and the maintenance of fire safety systems.
December 5, 2021
Barnea Represents Mashov in Sale Transaction
Our firm represented Mashov, the developer of a school management app, in its sale to the Israeli company Priority. About one million parents and school students use the app on a daily basis to communicate with pedagogical teams. Mashov is a profitable company that employs 25 people.
November 25, 2021
Barnea Represents Mouro Capital in Investment in Vesttoo
We represented Mouro Capital in its USD 8 million equity investment in the Israeli tech insurance startup Vesttoo, as part of its role as the lead investor in the company's USD 16 million Series B round. Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss represented Mouro Capital in the deal.
November 18, 2021
Barnea Represents NickNack in Sale to Papaya Global
Adv. Yuval Lazi, Adv. Itay Gura, and Adv. Inbar Katzir represented the Israeli startup NickNack in its sale to Papaya Global Ltd., a private Israeli company that provides payroll and human resource management computing services to multinational corporations. NickNack is developing a platform that fosters team engagement and togetherness for organizations working remotely.
November 15, 2021
Interview on Workers' Rights in SPAC Issuances
Gett announced last week a USD 1.1 billion merger with an SPAC. This prompted unrest among former Gett employees who feared a dilution of their shares. We were interviewed by TheMarker about workers' rights during issuances and SPAC processes.
November 11, 2021
Barnea Represents Inomize in Transaction with Facebook (Meta)
We advised Inomize, an Israeli developer and manufacturer of electronic components, on its acquisition by Facebook through the transfer of Inomize's employees' know-how and expertise. Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss led the transaction, with Adv. Netta Bromberg and Adv. Jacki Silbermann advising on employment matters.
November 10, 2021
Barnea Represents Sephira in Sale of Shares to DL Software Group
Barnea represented Sephira, a French-Israeli group of companies and a leading provider of software solutions for healthcare professionals, in the sale of its holdings to DL Software Group, recently acquired by the US private equity fund TA Associates. The transaction was led by Adv. Samuel Henry Samuel and Adv. Avihay Asulin. Adv. Netta Bromberg advised on all employment law matters, while Adv. Harel Perlmutter and Adv. Nir Ziman advised on all tax matters.
October 7, 2021
Barnea Represents GAP Inc. in Acquisition of Israeli Startup
Our firm advised fashion retail giant Gap on its first significant acquisition of an Israeli technology startup. As part of the transaction, CB4's team will join Gap as full-time employees. Adv. Simon Jaffa and Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss represented the US clothing and accessories retailer, while Adv. Netta Bromberg and Adv. Jacki Silbermann advised on the employment matters arising from the transaction.
October 10, 2021
Barnea Represents Reef Technology in Acquisition of Israeli Startup Bond
We advised Reef Technology, a leading US operator of mobility and logistics hubs and neighborhood kitchens, on its acquisition of Bond, an Israeli logistics startup originally founded as Shookit, a direct-to-consumer grocery delivery company that delivered fresh produce to customers across the city within hours. The transaction was led by Adv. Michael Barnea, Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss, and Adv. Tal Freilich. Adv. Netta Bromberg advised on employment matters, while Adv. Harel Perlmutter and Adv. Hanna Daher advised on tax matters. Adv. Anat Even-Chen advised on data privacy, cybersecurity, and other regulatory matters.
October 4, 2021
Barnea Represents Azrieli Group in ILS 1.31 Billion Acquisition of Mall Hayam
Our firm represented Azrieli Group, the largest income-producing real estate company in Israel, in the acquisition of Mall Hayam for ILS 1.31 billion. Adv. Terry Almozlino Arnon, Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, and Adv. Alon Wolner represented Azrieli in the transaction.
September 29, 2021
Barnea Represents Niio in Strategic Partnership and Financing Agreement with Samsung
Our office has served as legal counsel for Niio, a unique digital art platform, since its establishment. The startup recently completed a USD 15 million fundraising round. Adv. Simon Jaffa and Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss also represented Niio in a strategic partnership and financing agreement with Samsung Display, which will exhibit on hundreds of its frames the digital artwork Niio offers.
September 23, 2021
Barnea Represents RSBG in USD 140 Million Sale of Shares to LG
Barnea represented RSBG Ventures GmbH in the USD 140 million sale of its shares in the Israeli cybersecurity company Cybellum Technologies Ltd., as part an acquisition of a majority stake (65%) in the company by LG Electronics Inc. Adv. Simon Jaffa and Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss led RSBG’s role in the transaction.
July 21, 2021
Barnea Represents Azrieli Group in ILS 2.8 Billion Acquisition of Norwegian Data Center Company
Our firm represented Azrieli Group, the largest income-producing real estate company in Israel, in a share purchase transaction of Green Mountain for ILS 2.8 billion. The company operates three server farms in Norway and holds contracts with a total volume of 24 megawatts.
July 20, 2021
Barnea Represents Azrieli Group in Franchise Agreement with AllSaints
Our firm represented Azrieli Group in the acquisition of the franchise for leading British fashion brand AllSaints. Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss advised Azrieli on the franchise agreement. The first store will launch in August 2021.
July 1, 2021
Options to Buy Shares in a Company – Important Things to Know
Offering options to buy a company’s shares has become a legitimate benefit even for companies not in the high-tech field. As experts in the field, we were interviewed by Globes on what it means to receive options in a company.