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June 8, 2025
The Legal 500: Class Actions Comparative Guide – 3rd Edition Published
We are pleased to announce the publication of the third edition of The Legal 500: Class Actions Comparative Guide. The guide provides a comparative overview of class action procedures across multiple jurisdictions and serves as a valuable resource for legal professionals and international businesses. The Israel chapter was authored by Adv. Eyal Nachshon and Adv. Avinadav Preuss from the firm's Litigation Department.
May 12, 2025
Increased Insolvency Proceedings in Israeli High-Tech Sector
Adv. Idan Miller, a partner and head of the firm's insolvency and corporate recovery practice, was interviewed by Channel 10, Israel's business news channel, about the growing number of insolvency cases among Israeli tech companies. The interview addresses the underlying causes, legal implications, and practical measures available to company directors in situations of financial distress.
May 4, 2025
Live Webinar on Trends in Class Actions: The Rise of Serial Plaintiffs and Repeat Claims
What? In recent years, public and private companies have faced a growing number of class action lawsuits, marked by an increase in serial plaintiffs and repetitive claims, often targeting the same companies or industries. Who? Adv. Eyal Nachshon, head of the firm’s class actions practice, will outline key legal developments, proposed legislative reforms, and offer practical tools for legal counsel to address and prevent serial filings. When? Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM (Zoom link to be sent to registered participants).
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 Advs. Eran Winner and Hadar Gonen.
March 31, 2025
Across Generations: Connecting Israel’s International Arbitration Community
We hosted an event focused on international arbitration, led by Advs. Lina Makhuli and Zohar Lande. The event was held in collaboration with the Israeli Forum of International Arbitration and ILVYAP, the forum for young arbitration lawyers, for which Lina serves on the founding and managing committee, alongside Adv. Ksenia Zemskov, Dr. Miriam Feinberg, and Adv. Shay Lechter. The event featured a roundtable discussions on various topics, from practical insights into professional development to tips for building a successful career in the field.
March 25, 2025
Can ChatGPT Be Sued in Israel? Israeli Court Issues Its Ruling
The District Court in Israel recently ruled that it has jurisdiction to adjudicate a class action filed against OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT.
March 13, 2025
New Real Estate Brokers Regulations in Israel Require Professionalism, Transparency, Fairness, and Accountability
On March 9, 2025, the Real Estate Brokers Regulations (Ethics and Professional Duties) of 2024 came into effect which, for the first time, impose rules of ethics and binding professional obligations on all real estate brokers in Israel and regulate key aspects of real estate brokers’ work.
March 11, 2025
Shahar Poller Atzil on Channel 10: New Broker Regulations
New ethics regulations for real estate brokers in Israel recently came into effect, requiring them to operate with full transparency and uphold high standards of integrity toward their clients. Adv. Shahar Poller Atzil, a partner in our Litigation Department, was interviewed by Channel 10, Israel's business news channel, on the new reform, which is set to radically change the landscape of the real estate brokerage market in Israel.
January 13, 2025
Following the Supreme Court's Recent Ruling: What Do You Need to Know About a Mutual Will?
Adv. Liat Keisary, head of the firm's Private Clients Department , and Adv. Gal Livshits, a partner in the Litigation Department who represents high-net-worth clients in inheritance disputes, were interviewed by Calcalist following a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding mutual wills.
January 8, 2025
It’s Not Every Day Three Judges Overturn a Ruling and Set an Important Economic Precedent
The Economic Court's decision to revoke the approval of a derivative lawsuit filed against the controlling shareholder of Equital has sparked controversy among corporate law experts. As a capital market expert, Adv. Micky Barnea was interviewed by Globes on the matter and stated, among other things, that directors on the audit committee examining transactions should be allowed to consult with the controlling shareholder without it being considered as subordinating themselves to his will.
December 19, 2024
New Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Changes To a Mutual Will After The Spouse’s Demise
A new Supreme Court ruling overturns lower courts’ rulings and regulates the application of the “successive heirs” provision of the Succession Law, in instances when a surviving spouse who inherited property by virtue of a mutual will changes his/her will after the spouse’s death.
December 8, 2024
2023 Arbitration Year in Review
Jus Mundi has published a comprehensive overview designed for those with an interest in international arbitration. The publication examines recent developments in international arbitration in Israel, offering an in-depth analysis of the evolving legal framework. Adv. Lina Makhuli, a senior associate at Barnea Jaffa Lande, was selected to contribute to this publication as part of the writing team for the chapter on Israel.
December 5, 2024
Unregulated Trust Mechanisms
We tend to think of a “trust” as a regulated contractual mechanism that people create through an agreement, a letter of authorization to a trustee etc. But is it possible to become part of a trust arrangement without it being formally regulated? The (perhaps surprising) answer is unequivocally “yes.”
November 19, 2024
Representing 100 Apartment Owners in a TAMA 38 Insolvency Case
Advs. Idan Miller and Hadar Eilon represented 100 apartment owners in a Tama 38 project in Holon, in which the development company entered insolvency proceedings. They guided the residents through a mediation process that resulted in an agreement safeguarding the residents' rights and securities without requiring any additional payment. The agreement also paved the way for resuming construction on the project. The mediation agreement, which included commitments from new apartment buyers (not the firm's clients) to inject ILS tens of millions into the project to fund its completion, was approved by the district court.
October 27, 2024
"Three Rulings a Week": Representation in Appeal over Tender Rejection
Globes' "Three Rulings a Week" section selected the Supreme Court's decision to annul a tender for public transportation services in the Golan, due to a conflict of interest involving a lawyer who advised the tender committee while also providing legal counsel to the winning bidder. Adv. Eran Winner, who represented Superbus, which was declared "second qualified" in the Supreme Court appeal, stated, "We are pleased the Supreme Court emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the tender process. However, we regret that it did not establish as a precedent that the entire tender should be annulled; rather, only the winning bid was disqualified, and our company was declared the winners of the tender as 'second qualified.'"
September 30, 2024
Interview with Eyal Nachshon: When Should You File a Class Action Against an Airline?
Eyal Nachshon, an expert in class actions, was interviewed by Globes following the recent rise in motions to certify class action, mainly due to the escalation in Israel's security situation. Among other things, Eyal noted, "Nowadays, people tend to rush to file lawsuits in order to be first in line, but it’s important to stop and consider whether this is the right legal tool for their specific case."
August 28, 2024
Barnea: Representing Aviv Group in an Administrative Petition
Advs. Zohar Lande, Adi Shoham, Shay Bello, and Anna Elenport are representing Aviv Group in an administrative petition against the Herzliya Municipality. The petition was filed after the municipality undertook to approve a development plan for land within a year, a condition precedent to the transfer of the land to Aviv. The municipality, however, has yet to review the plan. Aviv Group is currently bearing the financial cost, even as construction is not expected to start any time soon.
August 19, 2024
Representing Bank Hapoalim in Class Action Suit
Eyal Nachshon, Zohar Haim Levinger and Anna Elenport represented Bank Hapoalim in a class action lawsuit filed by the Association of Representatives of Society and the Environment. In the application for the class action, it is claimed that the bank charges excessive exchange fees when converting monies in foreign currency. The court rejected the application out of hand and stated that the submission of the application constitutes conduct in bad faith and misuse of a legal process.
July 28, 2024
Israel: Increased Enforcement of Packaging Law
The uptrend in warning letters, enforcement proceedings, and motions to certify class actions against manufacturers and importers obligated to achieve defined recycling targets by virtue of the Processing of Packaging Law is likely to intensify, inter alia, because filing such motions does not involve paying a fee.