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February 4, 2015
Dispute between Israeli company and Royal Jordanian Airlines erupts over package tours for Israeli Arabs to Saudi Arabia via Jordan
Milad Aviation Ltd., an Israeli company, is claiming that Royal Jordanian Airlines negotiated in bad faith for many years, delaying the conclusion of a written agreement, and then hijacked the whole venture for themselves. Milad Aviation Ltd, represented by Adv. Zohar Lande, threatens lawsuit of NIS 20 million against Royal Jordanian Airlines. For the full article, please click here
January 13, 2015
Whitewater Holdings must pay 127 000 NIS to its former Vice President, Aviad Caspi
The Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv accepted the claim of "Mika Benroy", a company owned by Mr. Aviad Caspi, a former business development vice president of Whitewater Holdings. Caspi is also the son in law of businessman, Edwin (Benny) Tish. Caspi submitted the claim against Whitewater Holdings, of which Uri Yogev is the founder and former Chairman of its Board of Directors .
The Magistrate's Court decided that Whitewater Holdings must pay an amount of approximately 127 000 NIS to "Mika Benroy" (Caspi’s company) for services given to Whitewater Holdings, for which no consideration had been paid.
The suit was filed by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Shai Sharvit and Adv. Itay Wigoda from Barnea
December 31, 2014
Lawyer of the year 2014 - Zohar Lande
Adv. Zohar Lande , senior partner and the head of the Litigation department at Barnea, was chosen by the prestigious "CorporateLiveWire " guide to the legal profession as "Lawyer of the year 2014" in Litigation Dispute resolution in Israel.
December 4, 2014
Formation of a Governmental Committee to Review Mining Royalties is Not Grounds for Arbitration
The Jerusalem District Court recently issued its ruling in the matter of Dead Sea Works Ltd. vs. the State of Israel. The proceeding included a discussion of Dead Sea Works’ petition to activate the arbitration clause stipulated in its concession agreement with the State of Israel. The petition was filed after the State refused to appoint an arbitrator pursuant to the arbitration clause.
Dead Sea Works sought to refer to arbitration the very formation of the Sheshinski Committee, pleading that it constitutes a violation the State’s covenant not to raise the rate of royalties payable by the Dead Sea Works for its mining license. Indeed, the Sheshinski Committee was formed for the purpose of reviewing the State’s policy on royalties due in consideration for the use of Israel’s natural resources.
The District Court rejected Dead Sea Works’ petition. It ruled that the mere formation of the Sheshinski Committee does not give rise to a dispute according to the arbitration mechanism prescribed in the concession agreement.
The Court issued its ruling based on the specific language of the arbitration clause in the concession agreement; it is conceivable that Dead Sea Works might have been allowed to pursue its position through arbitration proceedings had the arbitration clauses been worded differently.
September 10, 2014
Ms. Hana Gertler (Co-founder of Whitewater) will testify in the “Whitewater Holdings” trial
Further to the request of the Canadian businessman, Mr. Edwin (Benni) Tisch, businesswoman Hanna Gertler will testify in the Whitewater trial, in accordance with the decision of Justice Ruth Ronen, of the Economic Department of the District Court in Tel Aviv.
Tisch claims that Whitewater and Yogev made false representations and acted fraudulently, causing Tisch to invest millions in Whitewater Holdings. Whitewater Holdings is in receivership and creditors are owed approximately NIS 19 million. To read more, please click here
August 3, 2014
Barnea & Co.’s litigation team advised a client in a precedent setting appeal concerning fundamental issues of securities law and tort law
Barnea’s litigation team represented a client before the Supreme Court in a precedent setting landmark appeal concerning fundamental obligations under Israel's securities law and tort law. The Supreme Court overturned the rulings of the District Court and accepted our firm’s position that a duty of care does not exist between shareholders of a company, which were found jointly guilty in violating securities laws.
May 29, 2014
Channel 10 News Interview - Zohar Lande
Zohar Lande, Senior Partner and head of Litigation department, was interviewed by Channel 10 News re the Cadbury Anti-Trust litigation.
April 30, 2014
The publisher Israel Mizrahi is suing his former partner
The publisher Israel Mizrahi is suing his former partner Lior Sharf in an amount of about NIS 11 million, claiming that he has been misled through cover-up and concealment" Mizrachi, represented by adv. Zohar Lande and Daphne Klein, from Barnea, claims that Mr. Sharf covered up and concealed financial information related to Agam Publishing, their former business partnership.
April 9, 2014
Barnea & Co. represented "IN SPI AIR"
The Tel Aviv District Court rejected yesterday (Tuesday) a claim of NIS 67 million that was filed by the Canadian businessman David Geller, against the LR Group and start-up "IN SPI AIR".
IN SPI AIR was represented by adv. Zohar Lande and adv. Gal Lifshitz
March 9, 2014
Barnea litigation team filed a monetary claim for NIS 4.8 million
Adv. Zohar Lande and adv. Moran Bickel, filed a monetary claim for NIS 4.8 million with the Tel-Aviv District Court concerning the alleged fraudulent actions of a trustee relating to real estate investments in Thailand.
March 7, 2014
A global trend towards mediation: views from lawyers in 13 countries
Zohar Lande was quoted in an article by the Kingsley Napley law firm. The article records recent quotes of leading commercial litigators from around the world. The experts discuss the recent trends in their respective countries. Zohar Lande is the only commercial litigation lawyer from Israel to be approached for his comments.
February 13, 2014
"If I testify against Strauss - Elite I'll burn myself"
Lenny Sackstein, the chairman at Carmit Candy Industries Ltd. which is represented by Barnea, described in court yesterday the difficulties in bringing witnesses to testify against Elite – Strauss Cadbury case. To read more, please click here
February 9, 2014
Mediation between Ori Yogev and Benny Tisch regarding “Whitewater Holdings” has failed
The Canadian businessman, Benny Tisch, has filed a claim against Ori Yogev, currently Director of the Government Companies Authority, in the amount of NIS 15 million. Tisch claims that Yogev made false representations and acted fraudulently, causing Tisch to invest millions in Whitewater Holdings. Whitewater Holdings is in liquidation and creditors are owed NIS 19 million.
January 15, 2014
IAA transcripts from the Strauss - Cadbury investigation has been revealed
Carmit's civil suit is partly based on records and documents collected by the Antitrust Authority in during its investigations. The following was submitted by Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Shai Sharvit and Adv. Moran Bickel, from Barnea, to the Tel Aviv District Court.
January 9, 2014
Developments in the Carmit Candy Ltd. action against the Strauss Group
Important information is currently being unveiled at the Central District Court regarding the ways in which the Strauss Group was allegedly attempting to block Cadbury from entering the Israeli Market in 2002. To read more, please click here
December 19, 2013
The former shareholer in Vita will not be sued
The Tel Aviv court has overturned and a court order allowing service of the claim against a former shareholder in a company called "Vita" outside of the Israeli jurisdiction.
November 17, 2013
8.5 years in jail to the former treasurer of kibbutz Shefayim
The former treasurer of kibbutz Shefayim and his wife were convicted of stealing 16.5 million NIS from the kibbutz and sentenced to 8.5 years in jail. The kibbutz members are still hoping that Adv. Zohar Lande will recover the money that the family is still hiding.
September 30, 2013
The former treasurer of Kibbutz Shefayim and his wife were convicted of stealing 16.5 million NIS from the Kibbutz
Attorney Zohar Lande, head of the litigation department at Barnea Co, made a short statement on behalf of the Kibbutz: "We respectfully acknowledge the Court's verdict. Sadly, this sordid affair has had a major impact on the social fabric of the Kibbutz in the last decade. Since Doron's embezzlement was exposed, we have acted within the Kibbutz community, as well as within the judicial system, in an effort to retrieve the money that has been stolen from the Kibbutz. The Kibbutz shall keep cultivating the values of solidarity between its members. We are hopeful that today's verdict shall enable the members of the Kibbutz to return with much enthusiasm to their normal routine of productiveness and creativity".
January 15, 2013
Claim in the amount of NIS 15,000,000 against Uri Yoggev
Claim in the amount of NIS 15,000,000 against Uri Yoggev: "He has provided false representations and has acted fraudulently". The claim was filed through Advocates Zohar Lande, Shay Sharvit and Itay Wigoda of Barnea Law Offices. To read more, please click here
November 4, 2012
Barnea & Co. filed an urgent request for provisional foreclosure and a prohibition of disposition order against Gad Zeevi
Advocates Zohar Lande and Itay Wigoda of Barnea filed an urgent request for provisional foreclosure and a prohibition of disposition order against Gad Zeevi. The purpose of the request is to guarantee that Gad Zeevi will pay to Zeev Rom the amount awarded to Zeev Rom in recent litigation.