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July 27, 2026
Steel Partners Sues InMode
We represent US investment fund Steel Partners in litigation against InMode, its CEO, and its board of directors, focused on the question of who qualifies as the de facto controlling shareholder of a public company. In the claim, we argue that although the CEO holds only 7% of InMode’s shares, he effectively exercises control over the company. As a result, the acquisition offer he submitted should be subject to the stricter rules and standards applicable to controlling shareholders. The lawsuit comes amid an escalating battle for control of InMode, which is traded on Nasdaq and has a market capitalization of approximately USD 900 million. Steel Partners is represented by Adv. Micky Barnea, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, Adv. Shay Bello, and Adv. Noa Raz of our firm.
May 20, 2026
Supreme Court Upholds Third-Party Sale Mechanism in Corporate Deadlock Dispute
The firm’s Litigation Department represented Panda Trading Systems in proceedings before the Supreme Court concerning a complex dispute between two equal shareholders, which resulted in the private company becoming embroiled in a prolonged deadlock. After the District Court accepted the firm’s position and ruled that the appropriate separation mechanism under the circumstances was the sale of the company or its operations to the highest bidding third party, an appeal was filed with the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the District Court’s ruling, rejecting the claim for a forced buyout of the company’s shares. Panda was represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Lina Makhuli, and Adv. Keren Ben Mordehay from the firm’s Litigation Department.
May 11, 2026
Bizportal: The Impact of Judicial Delays on Business Operations
Adv. Gal Livshits, a partner in the firm's Litigation Department, was interviewed about how prolonged court proceedings affect the operations of businesses and companies. According to Gal, court congestion, a shortage of judges, and the complexity of commercial cases contribute to significant delays in proceedings, which in turn reduce legal certainty and affect day-to-day business operations.
March 29, 2026
“The Disputes Program” with Adv. Tamar Pollak and Adv. Eran Winner: Shareholder Disputes
Adv. Eran Winner, a firm partner, joined “The Disputes Program” on 102FM with Adv. Tamar Pollak for a conversation on shareholder disputes and corporate litigation. Eran discussed how these disputes evolve in practice, the strategic thinking behind corporate litigation, and the delicate balance between competing business and personal interests, all with the goal of achieving the best possible business outcome. He also highlighted key issues to identify and address throughout the process.
February 1, 2026
Another Court Victory: Dispute Arising from a Loan Agreement
A judgement rendered in December 2025 marked another victory for our firm. The District Court accepted our position and ordered the defendants—an American company and an Israeli citizen—to repay the plaintiff a loan of ILS 647,000, together with 10% annual interest for a period of 12 months, and awarded the plaintiff ILS 150,000 in legal costs. The court rejected the defendants’ arguments that the loan agreement was merely “nominal” and held that it is binding between the parties. At the same time, the District Court fully dismissed the counterclaim filed against our clients, which related to their relationships as shareholders in a startup and to joint investments in cryptocurrencies. The court ruled that the counterclaim was groundless and constituted a “tactical” claim intended to create leverage against the main action. Adv. Ofer Efrat represented the client throughout the complex proceedings.
July 24, 2025
Providing Representation in ILS 50 Million Civil Lawsuit Against Michael Mirilashvili
Our firm, led by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eran Winner, and Adv. Lina Makhuli, is representing Shabtai Alon in a ILS 50 million civil lawsuit against Michael (Micho) Mirilashvili, father of Yitzhak Mirilashvili, licensed owner of Channel 14. Yesterday, Calcalist published parts of Zohar Lande’s cross-examination, which included questions regarding company registrations under third parties’ names, undocumented business activities, and political connections.
April 1, 2025
Court Victory in Franchise Law: Win for the Kfar HaSha’ashuim Retail Chain
Our firm achieved another significant legal success in the field of franchise law, representing the Kfar HaSha’ashuim retail chain in a lawsuit against a former franchisee. The court accepted our client's claims and ruled that the franchisee had unlawfully used the brand after the termination of the agreement, emphasizing that franchise relationships are not binding once the contract ends. The case was led by Adv. Eran Winner and Adv. Hadar Gonen.
October 28, 2019
Supreme Court Includes Nespresso Case on List of Key 2019 Rulings
The Supreme Court recently published a list of significant rulings handed down in the past year. The Supreme Court's dismissal of Nespresso's lawsuit against our client Espresso Club is included in this prestigious list.
August 15, 2019
Maurice Haliwa Increases Claim against Jacky Ben-Zaken and Avraam Nanikashvili
Our firm continues to represent Maurice Haliwa, a shareholder in Manor A.D. Construction Investments Ltd., in a lawsuit against Jacky Ben-Zaken and Avraam Nanikashvili. Haliwa recently increased the amount of the original lawsuit from ILS 18 million to ILS 100 million. Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Yatir Madar represent the client.
July 28, 2019
Barnea Represents Eva Fashion in Dispute with Ilan Bioculture
Our firm is representing Eva Fashion in a dispute with Ilan Bioculture, a cannabis plants company seeking to cancel the investment agreement it signed with Eva Fashion.
July 9, 2019
A Win for Zeev Rom: Gad Zeevi to Pay Another USD 1.5 Million in Brokerage Fees
Following a Supreme Court hearing, Gad Zeevi and Zeev Rom agreed to withdraw their respective appeals, leaving in place the District Court ruling ordering Zeevi to pay Rom USD 1.5 million in connection with the financing of the purchase of Bezeq shares in 2000. Rom was represented by Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Moran Bickel of our Litigation Department.
October 7, 2018
Barnea Takes on Representation of TI Group Automotive Systems SRO
Our firm is representing the Czech company TI Group Automotive Systems SRO in a EUR 4.5 million lawsuit against Raval ACS Ltd. The lawsuit stems from a valve failure that resulted in the recall and repair of 250 thousand Mercedes cars.
July 19, 2018
Supreme Court Ruling: RGE Group to Operate Knesset Channel
The Supreme Court rejected the petitions of News 2 and Channel 20 against the decision to announce RGE as the winner of the Knesset channel tender. This paves the way for the operation of the Knesset channel by RGE as early as August 1, 2018. RGE was represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Adi Shoham, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, and Adv. Omer Keydar of our firm's Litigation Department.
December 27, 2017
French Culinary Brand Fauchon Brought to Court
Roni Lish, the minority shareholder in the franchise company of the French culinary brand Fauchon, is suing his partner in the franchise. Roni claims his partner acted to reduce the value of the company in order to control it and to remove him from the company. Roni Lish is represented by Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Gilli Cohen-Arazi of our firm's Litigation Department.
October 29, 2017
Central District Court Rejects Class Action Against Espresso Club
The Central District Court has rejected a 2015 application to certify a class action against Espresso Club over allegations that it misled customers about how they would be charged for a coffee capsule package. The court also ordered the applicant to pay all legal costs. Espresso Club was represented by Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Itay Hatam of our firm’s Litigation Department.
October 15, 2017
District Court Rejects Scheduled Vote of Purchase Group United Sarona
The Tel Aviv District Court granted a motion by more than 50 members of the United Sarona purchase group to block a vote at a meeting scheduled for today. The members, represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, head of Barnea’s Litigation Department, argued that the process of convening the meeting was materially flawed, including a failure to provide sufficient information.
July 19, 2017
High Court Issues Interim Order on Channel 20’s Winning Bid for Knesset Channel
RGE, represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Ronen Reingold, and Adv. Adi Shoham, petitioned the High Court of Justice to challenge the results of the tender to operate the new Knesset Channel. RGE sought an interim order preventing an agreement with Channel 20, the winning bidder. At today’s hearing, the court granted the interim order, putting the tender results on hold.
July 5, 2017
Foreclosure Imposed on Arena Star Group Ltd.
Roni Mana, represented by Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Gal Livshits of Barnea’s Litigation Department, asked the court to order Arena Star Group Ltd. to pay brokerage fees in connection with the sale of the Arena Mall in Herzliya. Today, the Tel Aviv District Court granted Mana’s application for a temporary attachment of the proceeds received by the company from the sale.
June 8, 2017
Barnea Represents Zeev Rom
The Haifa District Court ruled that Gad Zeevi would have to pay businessman Zeev Rom USD 1.5 million in brokerage fees in respect of a deal in which Zeevi acquired 20% of Bezeq in 2000. Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Moran Bickel from the Litigation Department represented Zeev Rom.
March 5, 2017
Nespresso Loses Suit Filed Against Espresso Club
The Tel Aviv District Court dismissed a lawsuit brought by Nespresso and global food company Nestlé against Israeli company Espresso Club. Nespresso alleged that Espresso Club’s advertisement featuring a George Clooney look-alike infringed its intellectual property rights and constituted unfair competition. The court rejected Nespresso’s claims and ordered it to pay Espresso Club ILS 110,070 in legal costs. Espresso Club was represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Itay Hatam, and Adv. Gili Cohen-Arazi.