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January 29, 2026
IFI Institute's Academy of Finance: Credit to Large Corporations Course
Adv. Idan Miller, partner and head of the firm's Insolvency and Debt Restructuring Department, delivered a lecture as part of the "Credit to Large Corporations" course held by the IFI Institute's Academy of Finance. The lecture addressed key legal and practical aspects of corporate credit, risk management, and insolvency proceedings involving large-scale companies.
January 29, 2026
Litigation and Real Estate Join Forces: Guy Sal Group Secures Approval for New Residential Building
The Litigation and Real Estate Departments joined forces to represent Guy Sal Group in a complex co-ownership dissolution proceeding, during which the group had to assert its position as the winning bidder. The court accepted the group’s position, ruling that its proposal was the preferred one. Subsequently, the Ra’anana Planning and Building Committee granted approval for the construction of a new residential building in the Hameah neighborhood. The firm’s partners, Adv. Adi Shoham, Adv. Alon Abcasis, and Adv. Assaf Nahmias, have been supporting the group throughout the legal proceedings and the advancement of the planning and practical aspects of the project, and will continue to do so until its completion.
January 23, 2026
Approval of Financial Rehabilitation Plan for David & Goliath Pharma
Advs. Idan Miller and Yedidya Shtiglitz from our Insolvency Department led the financial rehabilitation plan for the medical cannabis company David Goliath Pharma, which was facing debts of approximately ILS 20 million. Within 20 days of the issuance of a commencement order, the court approved a financial rehabilitation plan pursuant to which the shareholders retained their holdings through a control-sale transaction to an investor as part of the company's economic rehabilitation. The court approved the plan without convening creditors’ meetings and spread the repayment of the company’s debts over a period of four years.
January 22, 2026
Israeli Supreme Court Steps Up Sanctions for Unchecked Use of AI Products in Court Pleadings
Amidst the growing use of artificial intelligence, 2025 was marked by a series of rulings in which courts sharply criticized references to erroneous sources in pleadings - a byproduct of unchecked and unverified use of AI tools.
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 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 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.
December 21, 2025
The New York Times v. Perplexity AI: New Frontiers in IP and AI
The New York Times recently filed a major lawsuit against the artificial intelligence platform Perplexity AI for infringement of intellectual property rights. The importance of this lawsuit lies in the fact that it does not rely solely on “classic” claims of copyright infringement, but also includes innovative claims of trademark violations and damages.
December 14, 2025
Insolvency and Restructuring: Debt Settlement Secured for Panthera Pro Ltd.
Adv. Idan Miller, head of our firm's Insolvency Practice, successfully structured a debt settlement for the liabilities of Panthera Pro Ltd. and its controlling shareholder, Ms. Galit Ben-Simhon. Panthera Pro Ltd. operates in the management and leasing of shared and co-working office spaces. The debt settlement was approved on December 11, 2025, by the Tel Aviv District Court, following intensive negotiations with the company’s creditors. The court-approved arrangement resolves debts totaling approximately ILS 5.18 million, including approximately ILS 3.14 million owed to secured creditors and backed by the personal guarantee of the controlling shareholder, and provides for a seven-year repayment schedule. The settlement ensures the continued operation of the company as a going concern, preserves existing jobs, and enables a substantial recovery for creditors of up to 85% of the approved debt.
October 18, 2025
Adv. Gal Livshits in Globes: AI and Copyright – Redefining Legal Boundaries
As artificial intelligence continues to advance faster than regulation, courts are striving to keep pace. In the United States, major lawsuits against leading AI companies are reshaping the boundaries of law and creativity in the AI era. Adv. Gal Livshits from our firm was interviewed by Globes regarding AI model training and fair use, as well as the legal implications of collecting and reproducing copyrighted works without authorization through artificial intelligence.
September 14, 2025
Israel's Most Exquisite Co-Working Space Is Up for Sale
Adv. Idan Miller of our firm has been appointed trustee, leading the sale process of the prestigious Panthera complex, consistently recognized as one of the most beautiful co-working spaces in Israel. Among the complex’s shareholders are entrepreneur Marius Nacht, businesswoman Galia Albin, and professional football player Sharon Beck. The complex is now being offered for sale as part of a creditors’ arrangement filed by the company, following debts of approximately ILS 3.5 million.
September 11, 2025
Forgery in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Legal Reckoning
Generative AI has elevated forgery from crude alteration to seamless fabrication. What does this shift means for courts, arbitrators, and litigators who can no longer rely on appearances alone?
September 7, 2025
Our New Podcast Is Now Live on Spotify – Barnea on Business!
We are excited to launch our new podcast, where we translate complex legal issues into practical tools you can apply in the real world. In each episode, our firm’s partners analyze current and key topics in the business world, including corporate law, MA, regulation and ESG, labor law, real estate, taxation, capital markets, and more, demonstrate how to put legal tools into action. This podcast is designed for anyone operating at the intersection of law and business and seeking hands-on knowledge and practical insights.
September 4, 2025
ICSID Enforcement in Israel: Discretion, EU Controversy, and the Sun-Flower v. Spain Decision
The Tel Aviv District Court has, for the first time, considered a request to enforce an ICSID award in Israel. In the case against Spain, the Court declined enforcement, holding that Israel was not the appropriate forum due to the absence of any substantive connection to Israel and the ongoing European legal controversy regarding the Energy Charter Treaty.
August 25, 2025
BITs: Why They Matter for Israeli Companies Operating Abroad
Imagine an Israeli startup expanding into Latin America, only to have its assets suddenly seized due to unexpected regulatory changes. Such scenarios highlight the risks of global operations amid legal and political uncertainty. Bilateral investment treaties (BITs) are critical tools that provide businesses with a protective framework to navigate these challenges. Understanding their importance and the protections they afford is essential for companies aiming to thrive in international markets.
August 19, 2025
AI and International Arbitration: Arbitration as the Natural Forum for Revolutionizing Jurisprudence
What can we expect? Imagine a plausible future scenario that is perhaps more probable than it seems. The year is 2032. An international arbitration is underway between a Singapore-based computer chip manufacturer and a German technology company, fully supported by an integrative AI system, after the parties agreed in advance on how the system will be used.
August 5, 2025
What Should We Know Before Taking a Loan? An Interview with Adv. Idan Miller
Adv. Idan Miller, a partner and head of the firm's insolvency and corporate recovery practice, was interviewed by Yedioth Ahronoth on the growing reliance on loans as part of everyday life in Israel, in light of the rising cost of living and the lack of any foreseeable relief. In the interview, Idan addressed a key question: What should we know or check about the entity we are borrowing from? Among other points, he emphasized that “it’s a mistake to choose a loan based solely on interest rates. A loan must eventually be repaid. Not all lenders operate in the same way, and the differences between them can be significant.”
July 30, 2025
Explaining the Israeli Supreme Court’s Ruling on Contractor Delays in Delivering Apartment to Buyers
Israeli economic newspapers have recently published headlines claiming that “the Supreme Court dismissed a petition for exemptions from paying compensation for delays in apartment deliveries due to the war” and that “the war does not constitute a justified reason for delaying apartment deliveries.”
July 24, 2025
Providing Representation in ILS 50 Million Civil Lawsuit Against Michael Mirilashvili
Our firm, led by Advs. Zohar Lande, Eran Winner, and 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.