Insights & News / Environmental Law

May 8, 2024

Barnea: Participating in Bar-Ilan University Environmental Law Hackathon

Our firm advised participants in Bar-Ilan University's Environmental Law Hackathon on formulating their project proposals.

February 27, 2024

Environmental Aspects of M&A Transactions: Lecture by Adv. Sagi Gross

Adv. Sagi Gross, a partner in our firm, lectured at Bar-Ilan University as part of a course on environmental law. He discussed the environmental aspects of MA transactions.

June 5, 2023

Adv. Sagi Gross Lectures at Bar-Ilan University

Adv. Sagi Gross, a firm partner, was a guest lecturer in an environmental law course at Bar-Ilan University. He spoke about the environmental aspects of merger and acquisition transactions.

July 6, 2023

Conference: ESG – What’s the Story?

Our firm hosted a morning workshop of experts from the ESG and sustainability field. Dr. Zvi Gabbay lectured on the legal angle of ESG. Michal Weiss, the ESG manager at Doral, discussed how to undertake ESG activities within an organization. Hagit Genish Gil lectured on how to make ESG activity suitable for a large organization. Michal Gat, the CEO of Titan, closed the event with a lecture on how to build a branding story that is right for a company’s activities.

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February 9, 2023

Webinar for Legal Counsels on Role of Legal Advisor in Relation to ESG Risks

Our firm held a webinar for members of GCs for GCs, in which we presented the existing regulation in Israel in the field of ESG and the trends in the US and Europe. The webinar also addressed ESG risk management in an environmental context.

December 18, 2022

Representation in Class Action for Polluting Ashalim River

Following pollution to the Ashalim River and its surrounding areas in 2017, three plaintiffs filed a class action against Rotem Amfert, a subsidiary of ICL Group, for ILS 400 million. The plaintiffs demanded compensation for the ecological damage caused to the area.

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June 8, 2022

Adv. Sagi Gross Lectures to Bar-Ilan University’s Law and Environment Club

As part of our ongoing collaboration with Bar-Ilan University’s Law and Environment Club, Adv. Sagi Gross lectured to students of on the environmental aspects of MA transactions. He discussed due diligence processes, indemnity mechanisms, ESG investments, and more.

December 27, 2021

Lecture: The Practice of Environmental Law

We lectured today to members of the "Law and Environment" student club at Bar-Ilan University, addressing the practice of environmental law and analyzing precedent-setting judgments involving the environment.

December 1, 2021

ESG – Risks and Legal Responsibility

Since the COVID-19 outbreak and the exacerbation of the climate crisis, ESG factors have increasingly influenced the profit line of businesses. The ESG Management Program at the Coller School of Management at Tel Aviv University, which will open in March 2022, will bring the most important aspects of ESG to those whose activities have an impact on the investment chain: executives, directors, investors, analysts, and public sector personnel. As part of the program, we will give a lecture entitled "Risks and Legal Responsibility – How ESG Becomes a Significant Part of the Duties of an Organization's Officers and What Happens When Neglected."

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October 25, 2021

Bar-Ilan University Law and Environment Club: Ethical Consumerism and Sustainable Fashion

As part of the inaugural event of Bar-Ilan University’s Law and Environment Club, Adv. Sagi Gross will deliver opening remarks on the importance of law and the environment. His speech will touch on developments and changes in recent years.

October 13, 2016

Hackathon for Sustainable Urban Mobility

Adv. Asaf Shalev will serve as a mentor and participate at the Herzliya sustainable urban mobility Hackathon, which takes place on October 27 , in cooperation with the European Union.

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December 16, 2014

The Treatment of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries Law

The Treatment of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries Law recently came into effect. Adv. Asaf Shalev, head of our environmental law practice, explains the law and its implications for suppliers, distributors, and marketers.

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January 1, 2012

The Challenges of Technological Innovation in Israel’s Water Sector

Israel takes pride in its water industry, which has developed in response to limited water resources, growing domestic demand, and the global need for water solutions. Israeli water technology companies have earned an international reputation for their expertise. Israel is also known for its technology sector, built on proven capabilities in launching, financing, growing, and ultimately realizing the value of companies across technology and life sciences.

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January 26, 2011

Barnea Represents Global Environmental Solutions Ltd.

Barnea advised Global Environmental Solutions Ltd. on an international tender issued by the Republic of Rwanda for the supply and installation of two containerized water treatment units.

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