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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
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.
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 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.
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
Representing Guy Sal Group in Securing Approval for a 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.
January 1, 2026
2025 Legal Year in Review: Key Business Updates and 2026 Outlook
As 2025 comes to a close and the new year begins, we have compiled the key legal developments affecting the Israeli business sector across multiple practice areas, together with practical recommendations for implementation ahead of corporate activity in 2026. The review is designed to provide an up-to-date overview and actionable guidance for informed legal planning in the year ahead.
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?