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September 21, 2025
ISA: Corporations Responsible for Supervising Fundraising Without a Prospectus
The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) recently published audit reports scrutinizing the activities of various investment ventures and corporations that raised funds from the public without publishing a prospectus. The reports revealed a series of failures.
September 20, 2025
Adv. Alon Abcasis Participated in Panel at Annual Urban Renewal Summit
Adv. Alon Abcasis, a partner and head of the firm's Residential Real Estate and Urban Renewal Department, took part in a panel at the Annual Urban Renewal Summit hosted by the Center for Real Estate. He spoke about the implications of betterment levies in urban renewal transactions, drawing on his extensive experience representing leading developers and construction companies. Alon also highlighted the key market solutions needed to provide meaningful support for senior citizens involved in urban renewal projects.
September 17, 2025
Barnea: Representing ARM in an Investment Round in proteanTecs
The startup proteanTecs has completed a funding round, securing investment from some of the most prominent players in the semiconductor industry. Our firm, through Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss and Adv. Tamar Greenstein, advised Arm, alongside White Case, in this round. Other participants included Samsung Catalyst Fund and Siemens.
September 14, 2025
Israel's Most Exquisite Co-Working Space Is Up for Sale
Adv. Idan Miller of our firm has been appointed trustee, leading the sale process of the prestigious Panthera complex, consistently recognized as one of the most beautiful co-working spaces in Israel. Among the complex’s shareholders are entrepreneur Marius Nacht, businesswoman Galia Albin, and professional football player Sharon Beck. The complex is now being offered for sale as part of a creditors’ arrangement filed by the company, following debts of approximately ILS 3.5 million.
September 14, 2025
Key Takeaways Not to Miss in an M&A Deal: Adv. Itay Gura on “Executive Summary” Podcast
Adv. Itay Gura, a partner from our Corporate Department, appeared on the “Executive Summary” podcast alongside Lior Atias, Managing Partner at Spire. In an in-depth conversation, they explore the behind-the-scenes of MA transactions, from the early legal stages, through deal structure and valuation, to negotiation strategies.
September 11, 2025
Landmark Settlement in AI Copyright Infringement Lawsuit – Anthropic Case
A significant development occurred last week at the interface between artificial intelligence and intellectual property following the settlement agreement reached by Anthropic in the class action lawsuit filed against it with the US District Court for the Northern District of California.
September 11, 2025
Forgery in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Legal Reckoning
Generative AI has elevated forgery from crude alteration to seamless fabrication. What does this shift means for courts, arbitrators, and litigators who can no longer rely on appearances alone?
September 10, 2025
Increased Enforcement in Pharmaceutical Sector: BMS and Neopharm to Pay ILS Tens of Millions for Delaying Entry of Competing Drug
The Israel Competition Authority (ICA) published a draft consent decree with Bristol-Myers Squibb and Neopharm, requiring payments of over ILS 44 million by the companies and ILS 200,000 by a Neopharm executive, following indications of monopolistic abuse.
September 7, 2025
US Court Rules: Most of Trump’s Tariffs Unlawful
The US Federal Court of Appeals ruled recently that most of the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump as part of the trade wars are unlawful. However, the court decided that, for the time being, these tariffs will remain in effect. This is a landmark decision with potentially wide-ranging implications for the US and global economies, as well as for the balance of powers within the US federal government.
September 7, 2025
Our New Podcast Is Now Live on Spotify – Barnea on Business!
We are excited to launch our new podcast, where we translate complex legal issues into practical tools you can apply in the real world. In each episode, our firm’s partners analyze current and key topics in the business world, including corporate law, MA, regulation and ESG, labor law, real estate, taxation, capital markets, and more, demonstrate how to put legal tools into action. This podcast is designed for anyone operating at the intersection of law and business and seeking hands-on knowledge and practical insights.
September 7, 2025
Podcast | Barnea on Business: "Proper Management of Board Meetings"
Adv. Omri Oren, a partner in our Capital Markets Department, leads a fascinating podcast episode on how to effectively manage board meetings. In collaboration with ACC on the Road, Omri explains the pivotal role of the legal counsel, highlights the critical interfaces between management and the board, shares the golden rules for drafting meeting minutes, and runs down everything you need to know to turn board meetings into a strategic tool for growth.
September 4, 2025
ICSID Enforcement in Israel: Discretion, EU Controversy, and the Sun-Flower v. Spain Decision
The Tel Aviv District Court has, for the first time, considered a request to enforce an ICSID award in Israel. In the case against Spain, the Court declined enforcement, holding that Israel was not the appropriate forum due to the absence of any substantive connection to Israel and the ongoing European legal controversy regarding the Energy Charter Treaty.
September 4, 2025
New Voluntary Disclosure Procedure – Effective Until August 31, 2026
On August 25, 2025, the Israel Tax Authority (ITA) published a new directive entitled “Voluntary Disclosure Procedure – Temporary Order.” The aim of this procedure is to encourage both Israeli and foreign residents who have committed tax offenses under Israeli law to correct their filings and submit truthful reports.
September 4, 2025
Aluminum Imports to Israel Halved Following Provisional Anti-Dumping Measures
In May, the Ministry of Economy imposed a temporary guarantee on aluminum imports from China. As a result, Israeli aluminum importers have already reduced their orders from China by 50%. Simultaneously, access to the Turkish market has been almost entirely blocked for Israeli buyers.
September 4, 2025
Expanded Company Extract Now Available at No Additional Cost
The Israeli Corporations Authority in the Ministry of Justice recently announced a significant expansion of its company extract service. This development marks an important change in the corporate landscape, substantially improving access to and transparency of comprehensive and material information regarding companies registered in Israel.
September 1, 2025
Landmark Ruling: Dismissal of a CEO Following a Change in Controlling Shareholders
In a precedent-setting decision, Israel’s National Labor Court ruled that a private company may lawfully dismiss its CEO following a change in controlling shareholders, even without citing personal or professional shortcomings. The Court also upheld our arguments that a company may negotiate with a prospective CEO before completing the outgoing CEO’s hearing, and that appointing a new CEO from among board members does not constitute impropriety or a conflict of interest, even if that director participated in the dismissal decision. Adv. Netta Bromberg, the head of our firm's Employment Department, discussed the broader implications with TheMarker. Our team included Adv. Netta Bromberg, Adv. Eli Beloshevsky, and Adv. Amit Hadad.
September 1, 2025
Globes Interview: Dr. Zvi Gabbay on the Proposed Bill to Regulate Social Media Influencers
Dr. Zvi Gabbay, was interviewed by Globes on the Israel Securities Authority’s new proposed bill, which seeks to tighten oversight of social media influencers providing financial and investment advice without a license. Under the proposal, influencers would be allowed to continue operating, but only under particularly restrictive conditions.
September 1, 2025
Dr. Avishay Klein on Channel 10: Former MK Threatens to Sue Artificial Intelligence
Following former Knesset Member Oren Hazan’s threat to sue Grok, X and Elon Musk’s AI platform, as though it were a real person, questions have arisen regarding the possibility of suing companies that develop AI systems, as well as broader intellectual property implications in the age of artificial intelligence. Dr. Avishay Klein, head of the firm's Privacy, Cyber and AI Department, was interviewed on the Channel 10 program “The Next Big Thing” with Danny Roup.
August 25, 2025
BITs: Why They Matter for Israeli Companies Operating Abroad
Imagine an Israeli startup expanding into Latin America, only to have its assets suddenly seized due to unexpected regulatory changes. Such scenarios highlight the risks of global operations amid legal and political uncertainty. Bilateral investment treaties (BITs) are critical tools that provide businesses with a protective framework to navigate these challenges. Understanding their importance and the protections they afford is essential for companies aiming to thrive in international markets.
August 25, 2025
New Court Ruling: Terminating a CEO’s Employment After Controlling Shareholder Changes
Can a company dismiss its CEO after the controlling shareholder changes? This was the central question in a recent proceeding in which we represented an employer and its new controlling shareholder. Indeed, Israel’s national labor court accepted our claim, and ruled, for the first time, that a company may dismiss its CEO after the controlling shareholder changes and wants to appoint a new CEO.