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March 11, 2025
The Impact of Unexpected Events on Construction Projects
In Israel, 2025, there is no moment of relief. Unexpected events have become a routine part of life here. But what happens when these events directly impact the construction market and projects?
Our firm, in collaboration with Gcs for Gcs, is hosting a practical webinar on this very topic.
We invite you to gain insights into how to navigate these events in the ever-changing and dynamic Israeli market that never stops surprising.
The event will be noderated by Adv. Shai Avnieli, Partner and Head of the Projects Infrastructure Department.
The Webinar will be held at March 26, 2025 at 11:00.
Register Now!
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 9, 2025
Israeli tax reform in relation to "closely held companies"
At the end of 2024, the Knesset enacted significant legislative updates within the framework of the Arrangements Law that completely revamp how "closely held companies" are taxed in Israel.
March 8, 2025
International Women's Day 2025 | ZOOM IN
In our firm, the promotion of women's rights and gender equality is an integral part of our commitment. We work towards this goal through social involvement in the community, pro bono legal representation, providing equal opportunities to our employees, and there are no glass ceilings here. Please see the report we have prepared for International Women's Day 2025, which highlights some of our gender-related activities throughout the year.
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.
March 5, 2025
Precedent-setting ruling by a US court on a copyright lawsuit against an artificial intelligence platform
A US court (in Delaware) recently handed down a precedent-setting ruling on a lawsuit filed by a copyright-owner, the media and technology conglomerate, Thomson Reuters, against the artificial intelligence platform, Ross Intelligence. The Delaware court ruled that the defendant had infringed the plaintiff’s copyrights, and that the defendant is not entitled to any of the statutory protections, including reliance on the “fair use” doctrine as a defense.
March 3, 2025
Revolution in Electronic Promissory Notes – Court Recognizes Digital Notes
This past weekend, a precedent-setting ruling was issued in the case of Bizi Finance Ltd., in which the court was required to determine whether a promissory note signed electronically could be enforced through the enforcement and collection offices.
March 3, 2025
the Real Estate Summit in Eilat: Adv. Terry Almozlino Arnon moderated an expert's panel
Adv. Terry Almozlino Arnon, partner and head of the real estate department at our firm, participated in the Real Estate Summit in Eilat, among dozens of real estate experts in Israel. She moderated a panel that hosted senior figures from the economy, discussing the gap between the prosperity enjoyed by income-producing real estate companies in 2024 and the forecast for 2025, in light of the measures, challenges, and obstacles expected in the coming year.
March 2, 2025
Knesset Finance Committee Approves Bill Easing Tax Relief Conditions in Corporate Restructuring
A new draft bill for second and third readings aims to ease tax relief conditions in corporate restructuring. Initially part of the 2025 Arrangements Law to support high-tech, it was later split from the original bill.
A new draft bill for second and third readings aims to ease tax relief conditions in corporate restructuring. Initially part of the 2025 Arrangements Law to support high-tech, it was later split from the original bill.
March 2, 2025
ESG in the Crosshairs: Will Trump's Policies Change the Rules of the Game? An Interview with Dr. Zvi Gabbay
In the past, ESG matters were primarily handled by accounting firms and external consultants. However, in recent years, leading law firms in Israel have begun establishing dedicated ESG departments or integrating ESG advisory services into existing practice areas such as corporate law, regulation, and environmental law. This shift has been driven, among other factors, by increasing regulatory demands from the Bank of Israel, the Israel Securities Authority, and the Capital Market Authority. Now, with Trump's return to the White House and his new policy direction, is the status of ESG set to change? An interview with Dr. Zvi Gabbay from our firm at Globes.
March 2, 2025
Israel Steps Up Enforcement on Retail Price Marking Violations
The Ministry of the Economy’s wide-scale enforcement campaign launched last weekend in branches of supermarket chains throughout the country, found violations of the obligation to mark prices in all of the branches that were inspected.
March 2, 2025
Significant Shift in the Israeli Privacy Protection Authority’s Definition of Consent
The Israeli Privacy Protection Authority has issued a new statement introducing a significant change in the interpretation of the law and in the required methods for obtaining consent to the collection and processing of personal data. While the dry wording of the law enabled reliance on tacit or tacit consent, the PPA now clarifies that explicit, informed and free consent must be prioritized.
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.
February 26, 2025
Indictment in Israel for Attempted Price Coordination via Media and Food Law Violations
The Israeli Competition Authority has filed a precedent-setting indictment against supermarket chains, including Victory and Yochananof, and against officers of the chains, for attempting to coordinate prices through statements in the media and for violations of the Food Law.
February 26, 2025
Israel Tax Authority updates its guidelines on investments through SAFEs
The Israel Tax Authority (ITA) recently published updated guidelines, regarding tax aspects applying to investments in companies through SAFEs. Such guidelines were published following the previous guidelines published by the ITA during May 2023, and which expired at the end of 2024.
February 26, 2025
Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe Moderated at the national conference of Renewable Energy 2025
Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe, partner and head of the Kibbutz Sector at our firm, was invited to speak at a national conference on Renewable Energy Projects 2025 for kibbutzim and moshavim.
the conference held by the Training Center for Renewal, in collaboration with the Kibbutzim Movement and the Moshavim Movement in Israel.
Adv, Ben Mosh moderated on the legal aspects of agreements with entrepreneurs in the energy sector.
February 24, 2025
Revitalizing tourism in the Western Negev: The first hotel in Nir-Am
An 80 million NIS investment will fund the construction of a boutique luxury hotel in Nir-Am, on a 17-dunam plot, including a restaurant by renowned chef Eyal Shani. Advs. Hagit Ben Moshe and Netzer Bartfeld from our firm assisted the kibbutz in the transaction.
February 23, 2025
Dun's100 - Real Estate and Urban Renewal Sector
The Dun's100 Forum for Senior Legal Professionals in the Real Estate and Urban Renewal Sector convened to discuss the challenges and opportunities for 2025.
Adv. Alon Abcasis, Partner at our firm and Head of the Urban Renewal and Residential Real Estate Department, addressed the impact of the War in Israel on the Israeli real estate industry during the year 2024 and what is next to come in 2025.
February 20, 2025
Another success: The 'Mediterranean Towers Ltd' Group completed the issuance of a new series of bonds
Adv. Omri Oren, Partner in the Finance and Public Corporations Department at our firm, along with Advs. Raz Landau and Batel Torangi, advised "Mediterranean Towers Ltd" Group in the issuance of a new series of bonds amounting to approximately NIS 200 million. The company received strong demand during the institutional offering phase, with demand reaching approximately NIS 684 million.
February 20, 2025
Interview on Channel 10: Trump's decision to revoke the international law against bribery worldwide
Adv. Dr. Zvi Gabbay, Head of the Regulation Department at our firm, was interviewed yesterday on Channel 10 – Israel's business news channel, discussing President Trump's decision to revoke the enforcement of the law against bribery payments to foreign governments worldwide. He explained how this decision also affects Israeli companies in the market.