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July 24, 2025
Calcalist Op-Ed: Board Requirements for Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence
Adv. Omri Oren, a partner in our Capital Markets Department, emphasizes in his article in Calcalist the importance of integrating artificial intelligence within a board’s responsibilities. He calls for embedding AI into the organizational strategy, decision-making processes, and managerial oversight, with a focus on transparent policies, responsible use, and a deep understanding of opportunities and risks, aimed at fostering safe and effective organizational growth.
July 24, 2025
Dr. Avishay Klein Joins the National AI Preparedness Expert Forum of the Ministry of Innovation
Dr. Avishay Klein, partner and head of the Privacy, Cyber, and AI Department at our firm, has joined the National AI Preparedness Expert Forum. Selected by the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, the forum’s mission is to develop a national strategy for the safe, responsible, and innovative use of AI, including smart regulation, fostering collaborations, and building a leading AI ecosystem in Israel.
July 24, 2025
Resilience Amid Crisis: Israeli High-Tech Continues to Thrive
Despite two years of ongoing national emergency — including a direct confrontation with Iran — Israeli high-tech demonstrates remarkable resilience, with strong investment figures, a rise in deal volume, and renewed IPO activity. Adv. Tal Freilich's article focuses on the strength of Israel’s tech ecosystem, with a look at prominent sectors such as cyber and AI, and the return of mega-deals.
July 22, 2025
Dr. Avishay Klein on Channel 10: AI, Law, and Academia
Dr. Avishay Klein, a partner and head of the firm's Privacy, Cyber and AI Department, was interviewed by Channel 10, Israel’s business news channel, on the growing impact of artificial intelligence in the legal world. The discussion covered real-world legal cases, copyright and AI, industry regulation, and academic enforcement challenges.
July 3, 2025
Mergers and Acquisitions – A Professional Lecture for CFOs by MAI
Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, Partner and Head of our Israeli Commercial Practice in the firm's corporate department, delivered a lecture on “The Legal Aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions: Preparing a Company for Sale and/or Merger” as part of the CFO training program organized by the Manufacturers Association of Israel (MAI).
June 30, 2025
A Practical Webinar: Revising the Compensation Policy
We are holding a Practical and focused webinar with GCs for GCs, Led by Adv. Hagit Ross and Adv. Omri Oren, partners in the firm's Capital Markets Department. The session will provide clear guidelines for building an effective compensation policy – including best practices for structure, mandatory components, and key considerations from regulatory, legal, and market perspectives that should inform the decision-making process. We will also take a close look at the special grant: when it is appropriate to include one, the rationale and circumstances for doing so, and how to best integrate it into the overall compensation framework – with a particular focus on the Israel Securities Authority’s current position and applicable legal requirements.
June 1, 2025
Entrepreneurship on Campus: Professional Lectures for Graduate Students at Tel Aviv University
Adv. Inbar Gorelik, a partner at our firm, gave a lecture as part of the "Entrepreneurship on Campus" program at Tel Aviv University, speaking to female graduate students about key topics in commercial law. Her lecture covered a wide range of subjects, including founders' agreements, company capital structure, various types of fundraising, and the commercial aspects of intellectual property.
May 8, 2025
Israel’s Privacy Authority Sets Strict AI Rules
In a recent op-ed in Israel Hayom, Dr. Avishay Klein from our firm comments on the draft guidelines issued by Israel’s Privacy Protection Authority to regulate the use of AI in organizations. The guidelines, set to take effect with Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law in August 2025, introduce strict requirements—including a ban on using personal data without prior consent and heavy penalties for violations.
While establishing clear AI standards is a positive step, the one-sided emphasis on privacy—without addressing technological complexity and business needs—may create significant challenges. Organizations are urged to begin managing technological and regulatory risks in tandem.
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 30, 2025
Israeli Women in Tech Compliance Conference with Microsoft
The conference on technology regulation and compliance challenges in the age of artificial intelligence was held under the leadership of our firm, in collaboration with Microsoft Israel. The event focused on the impact of artificial intelligence on legal strategy and the evolving regulatory landscape. We extend our sincere thanks to the organizers, speakers, and participants for their valuable contributions, insightful discussions, and for advancing a meaningful and in-depth dialogue on these cutting-edge topics. The conference was led by Dr. Avishay Klein and Adv. Masha Yudashkin from our firm's Privacy, Cyber, and AI Department.
March 26, 2025
AI Becoming More Human than Ever: Are Service Agents on Their Way Out?
AI is becoming emotionally intelligent, with new models designed to recognize and respond to human emotions. Tech companies are investing in emotional AI to improve customer service, potentially making AI agents more empathetic and, than human representatives. Dr. Avishay Klein, partner and head of our Privacy, Cyber AI Department, spoke to Globes about what the near future of this technology might look like.
March 12, 2025
Isracard Purchased 30% of Bizi For Tens of Millions of Shekels
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 valuation of 90 million NIS (pre-money).
Advs. Ilan Blumenfeld, Daniel Kleinman, and Shahaf Arbely from our firm advised BIZI in this transaction.
March 1, 2025
Fintech-Tel Aviv 2025 Annual Summit: Dr. Zvi Gabbay join an expert panel
Adv. Dr. Zvi Gabbay, Head of our Regulation Department, has been invited to join an expert panel on "Best Practices for Fintech Implementation and Operations" at the Fintech-Tel Aviv 2025 Annual Summit! Startups, investors, and companies are invited to this unique fintech event.
March 10, 2025
Conference: Artificial Intelligence in Marketing - AI for Business Growth
The digital world is changing rapidly, and with it, AI is reshaping the rules of the game. To stay ahead, we need not only to understand the new tools but also know how to leverage them for business growth.
Adv. Avishay Klein, Partner and Head of the Privacy, Cyber, and AI Department at our firm, will speak on AI regulation and how it may impact businesses choosing to use the platform for marketing purposes.
March 5, 2025
Opinion Piece: Intellectual Property Challenges for Reservists in Defense-Tech Developments
Many reservists are entrepreneurs in their daily lives, and months on the battlefield have exposed them to operational needs and technological gaps that require solutions. Many of them are developing innovative solutions that can support security forces and strengthen the Israeli market. However, they may also face complex legal challenges.
February 12, 2025
AtoBe Accelerator Workshop for Young Entrepreneurs
As part of our collaboration with AtoBe Accelerator at the Jerusalem College of Technology, which supports tech ventures, we hosted a workshop yesterday for young entrepreneurs. Adv. Yuval Lazie, 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 26, 2025
Turning a Project into a Startup - A Lecture by Itay Gura
Our firm supports the Entrepreneurship Center at Tel Aviv University. As part of this collaboration, Adv. Itay Gura, who leads our firm's startup practice, delivered a lecture in the Faculty of Engineering course. He discussed the legal challenges faced by entrepreneurs at the early stages of their venture.
December 23, 2024
Conference: Successfully Managing the Relationship with Legal Counsel and Avoiding Common Mistakes
Our firm hosted 15 startup CEOs yesterday as part of the CEO Elite Series. Itay Gura, a partner at our firm who leads our startup practice, delivered a lecture at the event on the key challenges faced by growing startups, effective management of legal counsel, and how to avoid common mistakes.
December 16, 2024
Lecturing at the Hasoub Angels' Training Program
Advs. Yuval Lazi and Hanna Daher were invited to lecture at the training session for Hasoub Angels, an initiative that supports the Arab entrepreneurial ecosystem through collaborative and structured angel investing. Yuval discussed financing startups, while Hanna covered essential legal and tax considerations for angel investors.
November 24, 2024
Barnea: Representation of 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 investment of approximately NIS 7.5 million by the public company Pharmocann. Coppter was established in 2022 with the support of the InNegev technology incubator.