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September 29, 2026
Israel Securities Authority Publishes Second Draft Directive Regulating One-Off Services and Restricted Assets
On September 10, 2026, the Israel Securities Authority (ISA) published a second draft of a directive governing the activities of licensed investment advisors and marketers when providing one-off services and services relating to restricted assets (formerly “alternative assets”), following public comments received on the first draft.
September 27, 2026
Interview with Adv. Liat Keisary – Impact of Israeli Elections on Real Estate Market
Tel Aviv's real estate market has entered a holding pattern, with foreign residents choosing to wait for the upcoming election results. This caution is also influenced by exchange rate considerations and concerns about the potential economic implications for Israel. Adv. Liat Keisary was interviewed on the matter.
September 27, 2026
Nadlan Center's Most Significant Judgments of the Jewish Year – Interview with Adv. Terry Almozlino Arnon
As part of its annual review of the most significant judgments issued over the past year, Nadlan Center interviewed leading legal professionals in the fields of real estate and real estate taxation, including Adv. Terry Almozlino Arnon. Terry discussed a Supreme Court ruling that emphasized that, in real estate transactions, demonstrating the parties’ intention to enter into an agreement is not sufficient. A written document reflecting the agreed terms is also required.
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 27, 2026
September 2026: United Nations Updates Database of Companies Operating in Israeli Settlements
On September 25, 2026, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) published an update to its database of companies involved in activities in Israeli settlements, commonly referred to in Israel as “the blacklist.” The database now includes 214 companies from 11 countries.
September 23, 2026
National Labor Court: Silence Does Not Necessarily Constitute Agreement
In an op-ed, Adv. Eli Beloshevsky discusses a recent National Labor Court ruling concerning an HR manager at a cybersecurity company who alleged that she had been sexually harassed by her supervisor. The evidence included recordings in which the HR manager confronted her supervisor with various allegations, some of which drew no response. The National Labor Court held that silence alone should not be construed as agreement with the allegations or as an admission.
September 22, 2026
Dun's 100 Forum for Senior Tax Professionals 2026
Harel Perlmutter, a partner and head of our Tax Department, participated in the Dun's 100 Forum for Senior Tax Professionals 2026, where senior tax professionals discussed key developments in Israeli tax policy. The discussion addressed the implications of the retained earnings reform, the challenges of the 2027 budget, changes to VAT collection mechanisms, tax policy affecting the high-tech sector, and the impact of AI and digitalization on taxation. Harel addressed permanent establishment issues in light of the new legislation, as well as changes affecting new immigrants and returning residents.
September 21, 2026
Calcalist: The Rules of the Game Are Changing for Agrivoltaic Projects
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Electricity Authority have published new regulatory measures expected to affect the development, operation, and financing of agrivoltaic projects in Israel. In an op-ed for Calcalist, Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe, a partner and head of the firm's Kibbutz Sector and Energy Department, examines the proposed agricultural cultivation, monitoring, and reporting requirements, as well as the tariff-reduction mechanism for non-compliance with agricultural obligations.
September 17, 2026
Inven Capital Co-Leads Wint’s Funding Round
We are proud to have advised Inven Capital, which co-led Wint’s funding round. Wint develops technology for the early detection of water waste and the prevention of costly water damage. Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss and Adv. Rahaf Awawdi of our firm advised Inven Capital throughout the transaction.
September 17, 2026
Conference at Barnea: Managing Risks Associated with AI Agents
In collaboration with the ACC AI Forum, Barnea will host a conference examining the challenges of working with AI agents and the organizational preparations they require. The conference will address governance and oversight, as well as the regulatory, contractual, commercial, and operational risks associated with deploying AI agents across organizations. Leading in-house counsel, technology professionals, and product leaders will share practical insights and experience.
When where: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 9:00 AM | Barnea Jaffa Lande, 58 HaRakevet Street, Electra City Tower, Tel Aviv
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 15, 2026
How Are Changes in Competition Law Affecting Companies in Israel?
Adv. Irit Brodsky, a partner in the firm's Antitrust and Competition Department, participated in a panel discussion on Rules of the Game, hosted by Dafna Shahar on The Economic Channel. The discussion addressed recent developments in competition law and their implications for companies operating in Israel, including merger control, import-related enforcement, and exposure to competition proceedings in multiple jurisdictions.
September 15, 2026
Incentivizing High-Tech Companies and Investment Funds: Israel’s Draft Income Tax and VAT Regulations
As a rule, foreign residents investing in Israel are exempt from Israeli capital gains tax, unless their activities are considered a business or are attributable to a permanent establishment in Israel. Investment funds that invest in Israel, however, are not necessarily eligible for this exemption, even where their limited partners are passive investors. This distinction may discourage foreign investment in Israel.
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 10, 2026
Israeli Capital Market Authority Regulates Crypto Licensees’ Listings of Virtual Currencies
Israel’s Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority (CMISA) is seeking to establish a regulatory framework for approving listings of new virtual currencies by licensed crypto service providers. The new initiative follows a surge in virtual-currency activity in Israel, where hundreds of thousands of customers receive crypto financial services involving billions of shekels.
September 10, 2026
Sanctions on Trade with Israeli Settlements in the West Bank
On September 8, 2026, the foreign ministers of twelve countries issued a joint statement concerning trade restrictions on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Three signatories—the UK, France, and Canada—announced their intention to impose national import bans. Five European countries have already implemented such measures.
September 10, 2026
Capital Gains Tax Rules for Israeli Real Estate Owners: Key Considerations Following Recent Legislative Amendments
Owners of vacant land who intend to build a residential apartment on it, and owners of real estate assets that were transferred to them from closely held corporations in 2025 who intend to sell those assets, should pay particular attention to the following issues that may materially affect their capital gains tax liability.
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.
September 8, 2026
Femtech: Navigating Legal and Regulatory Risk
Femtech spans a broad spectrum of long overdue solutions addressing women’s health, from connected devices to digital health platforms and data-driven care tools. It is a fast growing and historically underserved market operating at the intersection of evolving healthcare, AI and privacy laws and regulation, each with distinct nuances, costs and operational demands.