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September 27, 2026
Barnea Represents Leading Israeli Restaurant Group in Shareholder Dispute
Our firm represented one of Israel’s leading restaurant groups in a dispute between its controlling shareholder and a minority shareholder. Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Daniel Kleinman, and Adv. Asaf Glazner advised the group on negotiating a resolution that brought the dispute to an end. Under the resulting transaction, the controlling shareholder and another shareholder acquired the minority shareholder’s entire stake in the group, based on a valuation of approximately ILS 44 million.
September 16, 2026
A Warning Sign for Managers: New Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Anthropic
A lawsuit was recently filed against Anthropic and its founders by Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music, two of the world’s largest music publishing companies, together with other music publishers. The lawsuit alleges the unauthorized use of copyrighted musical works to develop, train, and operate Anthropic’s Claude AI models, among the world’s leading AI platforms.
September 13, 2026
Cardiology Association Petition Leads to Reconsideration of Budget Cuts
We are proud to represent the Israel Heart Society in a High Court petition challenging budget cuts that could have affected the availability and quality of public cardiology services, particularly life-saving catheterization procedures. Following the petition filed by Adv. Gal Livshits and Adv. Yoav Schmidt of our firm, the Israeli government announced that it would defer a substantial portion of the cuts, reassess the pricing implications, and provide additional funding for afternoon catheterization services.
September 10, 2026
When Class Actions Become a Pressure Tool Against Small Businesses
In a new article, Adv. Zohar Haim Levinger, a partner in our Litigation Department, examines the growing use of class actions based on technical violations and the erosion of the requirement for a personal cause of action. The article considers how these proceedings can place disproportionate economic pressure on small businesses and calls for a better balance between consumer protection and preventing misuse of the class action mechanism.
September 9, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Shareholder Dispute Referred to Arbitration
We represent Richard Deitz, a shareholder in Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club and Chairman of VR Capital Group, in a shareholder dispute concerning the club's ownership structure. Following actions taken by the other shareholders that, according to Deitz, were intended to prevent him from increasing his stake in the club, we applied to the court for interim relief pending resolution of the dispute through arbitration. Under the court's decision, the dispute will proceed to arbitration, including the question of Deitz's right of first refusal to acquire additional shares in the club. Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, Adv. Shay Bello, and Adv. Shani Tsur of our Litigation Department represent VR Capital Group.
August 12, 2026
Bizportal: How Is Artificial Intelligence Transforming the Legal Profession?
Adv. Gal Livshits of our firm was interviewed by Bizportal about the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession. She discussed how AI is transforming litigation management, information analysis, recruitment, and legal decision-making, while also highlighting the risks of overreliance on AI tools, including the potential impact on critical thinking. She further explained why, in an increasingly technology-driven legal landscape, human judgment, creativity, and critical thinking are more important than ever.
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.
July 12, 2026
M&A Transactions in the 2026 Business Landscape
Our firm, together with the Manufacturers Association of Israel, BDO Israel, and Mizrahi Tefahot, hosted a professional seminar on strategies for navigating mergers and acquisitions in today's evolving business environment. The seminar examined the legal, commercial, and financial aspects of MA transactions, including identifying opportunities, preparing for transactions, regulatory and competition law considerations, financing structures, and deal execution. The event brought together CEOs, business owners, CFOs, and directors. During the seminar, Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, Adv. Irit Brodsky, and Adv. Idan Miller from our firm presented on the key legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
July 9, 2026
Globes: Lawsuit Against ThetaRay and Erel Margalit Over Alleged Breach of Agreement
Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eran Winner, Adv. Gaya Tsarfati, and Adv. Rotem Bensky of our firm's Litigation Department represent Mark Gazit in a lawsuit filed with the District Court against ThetaRay, its Chairman Erel Margalit, and additional defendants. The claim alleges breaches of obligations under Gazit's separation agreement, including commitments to enter into a consulting agreement and grant stock options, as well as personal liability on the part of the company's chairman.
July 7, 2026
ACC Israel Annual Conference 2026
Adv. Zohar Lande, a senior partner and head of the firm's Litigation Department, participated today in a panel discussion at the ACC Israel Annual Conference. The panel focused on how professional setbacks and challenges throughout a legal career can lay the groundwork for some of the most significant litigation successes.
June 23, 2026
The Legal 500 | Israel Chapter of Class Actions Comparative Guide 2026
We are proud to share that our firm was selected to author the Israel chapter of The Legal 500's Class Actions Comparative Guide 2026, which provides a comparative overview of class action law worldwide. The chapter was prepared by Adv. Eyal Nachshon and Adv. Ido Vakshi of our firm's Litigation Department, who review the legal framework governing class actions in Israel and offer practical insights in light of applicable law and case law.
June 11, 2026
Rare Acquittal in Israeli IT Cartel Case and an Important Message to Companies About Internal Compliance Programs
The District Court convicted most of the defendants in the IT cartel case, one of the most substantial criminal proceedings in Israel in recent years in the field of competition law. Alongside the convictions, the court acquitted our client Haim Shohat, and the company Matrix, of one of the charges, after determining that the prohibited understanding required for conviction for a cartel offense had not been proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
June 3, 2026
Podcast: The Most Critical Clause in a Contract That People Unfortunately Skip Over
The ACC on the Road podcast hosted Adv. Gal Livshits from our firm for a focused discussion on one of the most important issues facing in-house counsel: how to draft dispute resolution clauses in company agreements as a strategic tool that protects the company's business interests when a dispute arises, rather than treating them as just another "technical" provision in the agreement.
May 28, 2026
Globes' “Three Cases of the Week”: Motion for Class Certification Against Azorim Dismissed
Adv. Zohar Haim Levinger and Adv. Anna Elenport from our Litigation Department represented Azorim in proceedings featured in Globes’ “Three Cases of the Week” column, in which the District Court dismissed a motion to certify a class action against the company. The motion alleged that Azorim delayed the registration of purchasers’ ownership rights in a residential project, causing financial harm to buyers. The Court held that reasonable technical requirements for completing the registration process, including the submission of a municipal tax clearance certificate, do not constitute a violation of the Sale Law. The Court also found that the case was not suitable for certification as a class action.
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.
March 29, 2026
Have You Been Using AI Without Verifying? It Could Cost You ILS 30,000
Israel’s Supreme Court is stepping up its efforts to address AI-generated hallucinations, and recently ordered the Ramat Gan Municipality to pay exceptional court expenses of ILS 30,000. This is due to the municipality’s reliance on fictitious case law and a non-existent Ministry of Education Director-General circular, in a way that violated a special education child’s right to transportation to his school.
February 12, 2026
Legal Victory in Construction Dispute: Court Dismisses Claim Against Architect and Architecture Firm
Our firm represented an architect and an architecture firm in a counterclaim related to a residential construction project, in which allegations of negligence and concealment of planning inconsistencies were raised. In January 2026, the court dismissed both the original claim and the counterclaim in full, rejected the plaintiffs’ allegations on the merits, and ordered the counterclaimant to reimburse our clients for attorney’s fees in the amount of ILS 70,000.
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.