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January 8, 2026
A Revolution in Israeli Contract Interpretation? Not Quite
The latest amendment to the Contracts Law does not overturn Supreme Court rulings nor does it dramatically change contract interpretation. Rather, it anchors in legislation the trend in Supreme Court case law of differentiating between business contracts and other types of contracts, while increasing certainty and stability in the business world.
January 8, 2026
New Bank of Israel Directive: Banks May Restrict Accounts of Sanctioned Israelis
On December 30, 2025, the Supervisor of Banks published Directive 412, aimed at instructing banking corporations on providing services to customers subject to international sanctions.
January 8, 2026
IFI & BDO Academy: Company Secretaries Course
We recently took part in the Company Secretaries Course of BDO’s Academy of Finance, in collaboration with the IFI Institute, alongside leading executives and top experts from across the market.
As part of the course, Dr. Zvi Gabbay delivered a lecture on key regulatory issues, including related-party transactions, corporate governance regulation, and securities law. Adv. Omri Oren, Partner in our Capital Markets Department, lectured on the prohibition on the use of inside information, within the context of issues unique to boardroom practice. Adv. Elad Reshtick also participated as a lecturer, addressing periodic financial reporting requirements and legal preparedness for an IPO, covering all relevant legal aspects.
January 8, 2026
AI Use in the Financial Sector – Final Report of the Regulatory Workgroup
Following an extensive public consultation process, a final report on the use of AI in the financial sector was published last week. The report was prepared by a committee comprising representatives of the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Finance, the Competition Authority, the Israel Securities Authority, the Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority, and the Bank of Israel.
January 7, 2026
Contract Law Amendment – Revolution or Just Noise?
Adv. Gal Livshits explains in an interview with TheMarker that the recent amendment to Israeli contract law is not revolutionary, but reinforces the distinction between business and other contracts, allowing parties to set interpretive rules while emphasizing the importance of precise drafting and professional legal guidance.
January 7, 2026
Barnea: Representation in an Inheritance Dispute Concerning Rights in Two Luxury Properties
The court accepted our position and dismissed a claim in which our client’s sister sought half the rights in a real estate asset worth millions of shekels inherited from their grandfather and registered solely in our client’s name. The plaintiff failed to present a clear cause of action and was ordered to pay ILS 100,000 in legal costs. The case was handled by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Gal Livshits, and Adv. Maor Gariany.
January 7, 2026
2025 Year-End Review: Financial Regulation and Digital Currencies
2025 will be remembered as the year financial regulation succeeded in catching up with the pace of technological innovation, progressing from regulatory uncertainty to a clear framework encompassing many aspects of financial activity and suited to the modern era.
January 7, 2026
Headed to the TASE: Brooks Cohen Entrepreneurship Merges with Canzon Israel
We represented the public company Canzon Israel in its acquisition of real estate company Brooks Cohen Entrepreneurship. Upon completion of the transaction, Brooks will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Canzon. The transaction was led by Adv. Hagit Ross.
January 6, 2026
Force Majeure in Times of War – What It Means for Business
Adv. Terry Almozlino Arnon discusses in an interview with Globes how the concept of “force majeure” affects developers and contractors in the real estate and construction sectors, and its practical implications for day-to-day operations after the war’s end.
January 5, 2026
2025 Year-End Review: International Law and Its Impact on the Israeli Business Sector
In 2025, several significant changes took place in the international trade arena that directly impacted Israeli companies operating in global and domestic markets. For Israeli society, 2025 underscored the need to quickly adapt to changing rules, including trade becoming a tool for political and economic leverage.
January 5, 2026
Europe Presents a Comprehensive Digital and AI Reform Proposal: What Does It Mean for Businesses?
The European Commission recently published the Digital Omnibus, aimed at simplifying data regulation within the European Union by amending key legislation governing digital data. In this update, we summarize the proposal’s key aspects.
January 5, 2026
Our Firm Secures First Place in Israel’s 2025 Most Expensive Real Estate Transactions
Adv. Alon Wolner, partner in our Real Estate Department, advised on the acquisition of a historic villa for preservation in the prestigious Talbiya neighborhood of Jerusalem for approximately ₪80 million. The transaction was ranked first in the 2025 list of Israel’s most expensive real estate deals by the Real Estate Center.
January 5, 2026
Podcast: Urban Renewal from a Local Authority’s Perspective
Adv. Ruth Gerby, head of the firm's municipalities practice and coordinator of the building construction practice, shares her experience advising municipal urban renewal units, explaining how to balance the interests of residents, developers, and the municipality; protect public spaces; and advance feasible, sustainable projects.
January 4, 2026
2025 Year-End Review: Israeli Real Estate Taxation
In 2025, Israeli real estate taxation was characterized by strict adherence to statutory requirements: reliefs, exemptions, and lower tax brackets were granted only when the conditions prescribed by law were met, within the defined deadlines, and with full proof of the relevant facts.
January 4, 2026
Globes: New Enforcement Wave Following the Entry into Force of Amendment 13 to the Protection of Privacy Law
Dr. Avishai Klein, Partner and Head of the Privacy, Cyber and Artificial Intelligence Department at our firm, discussed in a Globes article the Privacy Protection Authority’s enforcement campaign, which is expected to intensify significantly in 2026 following the entry into force of Amendment 13 and the very short “grace period.” Dr. Klein recommends that corporations prepare in advance by reviewing and managing their online platforms, updating privacy and cookie policies, obtaining proper consents, and appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO). Corporations that fail to do so may face fines of up to ₪1 million and a wave of class action lawsuits anticipated in the near future.
January 3, 2026
Bank Guarantees in Urban Renewal Projects: Which Guarantee Provides Full Protection?
In an op-ed published in Maariv, Adv. Idan Miller outlines the role of bank guarantees in TAMA 38 projects and explains the critical distinction between a performance guarantee, which secures the completion of construction and the issuance of Form 4 only, and does not cover construction defects, consequential damages, or delays, and a defects (warranty) guarantee, which may provide meaningful protection in the event of the developer’s insolvency and forms an integral part of effective risk management when entering into an urban renewal project.
January 2, 2026
Performance Guarantees in Israeli NOP 38 Projects: Not Every Bank Guarantee Covers Developer Insolvency
Apartment owners in NOP 38 projects tend to mistakenly believe the guarantees issued to them by developers provide full safety nets, guaranteeing their rights in any case, even if the developer encounters financial difficulties before it fulfills its contractual obligations.
January 1, 2026
Key Issues Shaping Israel’s Technology Sector in 2025 and Insights for 2026
2025 was characterized by an acceleration of technological regulatory trends that directly impacted the work of commercial lawyers and corporate decision-making. Amid geopolitical tensions, pressure on public systems, volatile markets, and maturing AI technologies, the corporate playing field became even more complex: regulation, taxation, intellectual property, collaborations with state entities, and transaction structures all demanded renewed scrutiny.
January 1, 2026
Israel Chapter of The Legal 500: Shareholder Activism Guide 2025
The Legal 500 has, for the first time, published a comprehensive guide on shareholder rights, activist investing, and corporate governance regulation. Adv. Micky Barnea and Adv. Misha Gitterman from our firm provided the chapter covering the local legal framework in Israel.
January 1, 2026
2025 Year-End Review: Competition and Antitrust
The trends recorded in 2025 show that regulatory authorities are tightening enforcement, not only in cases of coordination between competitors, but also in cases involving public statements that may spur such coordination, non-controlling minority shareholding in competitors, or any other conduct that may raise barriers to competition.