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May 7, 2015
Top FX figures meet venture capital firms in Tel Aviv: Is the age of funding here?
Senior industry figures from a host of FX companies met top venture capital investors in Tel Aviv, Israel today at the conference hosted by Barnea and the IVC. To read more, please click here
May 14, 2015
Is the online financial trading industry part of Israeli high-tech?
Micky Barnea, Managing Partner and Head of the Technology department published an article in the IVC annual high-tech book. In the article, Micky asserts that although online financial trading is focused on financial tools, the ability to innovate is a key ingredient in the success of online financial trading companies. As such, they should be treated as high-tech companies.
August 2, 2015
Barnea represented Stride Gaming plc
We represented the leading gambling company, Stride Gaming plc, in its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of InfiApps Limited. Stride Gaming plc, which is listed on AIM, acquired the entire issued share capital of InfiApps Limited, a profitable Israeli internationally-focused mobile social gaming company.
The total consideration payable for the acquisition is up to $39.2 million. Of this, an initial consideration of US$21.2 million in cash will be payable on completion, together with an additional earn-out consideration of up to $18 million payable in cash, determined by the EBITDA generated by InfiApps in the two years following completion of the acquisition.
February 8, 2014
Casino in Israel – could the notion materialize
Barnea's partner and head of internet department, published an article in the InterGaming Law magazine, the specialist international gaming law magazine: Casino in Israel - could the notion materialize.
February 18, 2014
Defamation on Facebook and its legal consequences
Barnea's partner and head of internet department published an article (in Hebrew) in the Calcalist financial newspaper, regarding a recent Israeli court decision that compensated a plaintiff for defamation published against him on Facebook. Dr. Baruch criticizes the court's reasoning, that sought to place less importance and magnitude in respect of defamation published on Facebook, compared to defamation published via other avenues. Dr. Baruch argues, as outlined in the article, that defamation published on Facebook should be treated in the exact same manner in which any other published defamation is treated.
June 1, 2014
The struggle of keeping the net neutrality
The unending struggle of keeping the net neutrality will determine how internet suppliers treat online content. In the meantime, Netflix is not satisfied .
November 18, 2014
Who's Who Legal 2014
Our Head on Internet Department was nominated as a leading practitioner in the field of entertainment in Israel by the 2014 edition of Whos' Who Legal, one of the leading global legal guides.
December 17, 2014
International Comparative Legal Guide to Gambling 2015 - ICLG
We are the authors of the Israeli chapter in the International Comparative Legal Guide to Gambling 2015. The Guide covers a range of topics including: relevant authorities and legislation, application for a license and license restrictions, enforcement, liability and more. This publication is one of 38 ICLG guides published which cover all major practice areas and provide in-house counsel with a legal overview in different jurisdictions.
December 18, 2014
The 2015 InterGame Year Book & Directory is now available in digital format
Barnea has once again been chosen to be included in the 2015 InterGame Year Book Directory as one of the law firms advising the gaming and games industries.
January 14, 2013
"The Ministry of Justice's gamble"
Is it justifiable to block gambling sites? According to a Justice Department memo, a competent police officer may issue an order restricting access to a Web site, if there is a reasonable suspicion that the website is used for betting and that the site will continue to be used for betting if access is not restricted
April 25, 2013
Israel: Licensing of Online Financial Trading
Trading online financial services, be it foreign exchange, commodities, share prices or stock indexes is the attracting customers all over the world; This has led several jurisdictions to introduce legislation aimed at licensing and regulating the online financial trading market.
May 9, 2013
Israeli gambling sites industries have been revealed due to a confidential agreement which has been leaked.
Barnea represents Mr. Menny Benish, Player 2 Player LTD. and R.I.I.G Limited, in a claim for over 12 M NIS against Moshe Tisona and Yalciner Enterprises Ltd.
August 8, 2013
Barnea & Co. represented Orid Media Limited
Barnea represented Orid Media Limited in its sale of certain of its assets and liabilities, including its subsidiary, Pariplay Limited, an Isle of Man online gambling licensee, to a partly owned subsidiary of Majesco Entertainment Company, a NASDAQ listed company. The transaction will see Majesco invest a sum of between $3.5 to $4.5 million.
August 20, 2013
Financial Regulation: Early Achievements
In 2010, the Israeli Parliament enacted the Securities Law , creating the framework for the licensing of the online financial trading industry in Israel. The Act is the first attempt of the government to regulate online financial trading in Israel, which is unregulated at all, allowing rogue operators to act, causing damage to consumers and to the reputation of respectful operators.
November 17, 2013
Online Gambling Panel
On November 18th, the Israel Bar will hold a panel in respect of online gambling. Our Head of Barnea's internet and e-commerce department, will participate in the panel.