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May 23, 2026
Global Operations Under Sanctions and Restrictions: A Professional Webinar for Israeli Companies and Exporters
The international business environment for Israeli companies is evolving rapidly. As part of a professional webinar hosted by our firm in collaboration with the Israel Export Institute, Prof. Amichai Cohen will discuss the practical implications of emerging sanctions, restrictions, and regulatory barriers affecting Israeli companies operating in global markets. The webinar will address key legal and commercial risks, the challenges companies and exporters are encountering in practice, and practical strategies for mitigating exposure and preparing for an increasingly complex international landscape.
May 14, 2026
Lecture: “Legal Opportunities and Risks in Artificial Intelligence” – Law and High-Tech Club
Adv. Masha Yudashkin, from the firm's Privacy, Cyber, and Artificial Intelligence Department, delivered a lecture at the third meeting of the Law and High-Tech Club at the Faculty of Law of Bar-Ilan University, titled “Legal Opportunities and Risks in Artificial Intelligence.” The lecture addressed the key legal and technological challenges in the field, including the need for regulation, the development of corporate governance and risk management mechanisms, and the balance between innovation and data security in both the private and public sectors.
May 12, 2026
Globes: Returning from In-House Roles to Law Firms
Adv. Efrat Cohen, a senior partner at our firm, was interviewed by Globes about the growing movement between law firms and in-house legal roles, and the return to private practice. She discussed her own transition back to private practice following senior positions in the business sector, including serving as Head of Regulation in the Legal Division of Bank Leumi. According to Efrat, working within a corporate environment provided her with a broader understanding of decision-making processes, risk management, and clients’ practical business needs.
May 7, 2026
Globes: The Slice Affair Continues to Raise Regulatory Questions in the Capital Market
In an interview with Globes regarding developments in the Slice case, we addressed issues relating to the scope of regulatory enforcement, the responsibility of controlling shareholders, and available enforcement tools. At the center of the case is the enforceability of a ILS 71 million capital injection into a pension fund company to cover a deficit and restore capital adequacy, following the court's acceptance of the regulator’s position. Additional enforcement options are also being considered, including civil proceedings, administrative fines, and other regulatory actions.
March 30, 2026
Globes: Concerns Over Insider Trading and the Challenge of Enforcement in Crypto and Prediction Markets
Adv. Hadar Israeli, a partner at our firm, spoke with Globes about a troubling new phenomenon: unusual betting patterns and extraordinary activity across financial markets and prediction platforms just moments before major policy announcements. These patterns are raising growing concerns about the potential use of non-public, insider information. Hadar explains that enforcement is especially challenging in the crypto space, where identifying the individuals behind suspicious activity is inherently difficult. With no requirement for verified user identities, a single individual can control dozens of wallets, each appearing as a separate user, significantly complicating detection and enforcement efforts.
March 17, 2026
Interview with Channel 10: Regulatory Challenges in Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Israel
During an interview on the program "Game Rules" on Israel’s economic channel about AI regulation in Israel, we discussed Israel’s position compared to other countries, how to advance regulatory initiatives, the key current regulatory challenges, and the need for a framework that balances oversight and clear boundaries with innovation and the adoption of advanced technologies, while maintaining a stable environment for technological and economic growth.
March 8, 2026
Key Trends and Regulatory Challenges in Israel’s Financial Sector
Adv. Efrat Cohen, a senior partner in our firm's Regulation Department, discussed in an interview the most significant ongoing developments in the Israeli financial market: the payments initiative revolution and its impact on both businesses and consumers; expansion of the open banking reform toward open finance, including broader access for insurance agents to clients’ financial and banking information; and the AI and algorithmic report by the Bank of Israel and the Israel Securities Authority, which establishes a new compliance framework and extends reporting and supervisory obligations regarding the use of artificial intelligence and algorithmic models in the financial sector.
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.
November 27, 2025
How to Spot Sophisticated Online Fraud in the Age of AI
Dr. Avishay Klein, a partner and head of our firm's Privacy, Cyber AI Department, shared with Israel Hayom some key points on the latest online fraud tactics and how to detect them. With the recent surge in online scams and AI tools capable of mimicking brands and generating nearly flawless human-like language, these schemes have become more sophisticated than ever.
November 23, 2025
Lecture at 2025 Annual Compliance Conference
We were invited to speak at the 2025 Annual Compliance Community Conference, organized by the BDO Finance Academy and MITGATE Compliance Risk Management, where we shared insights on current global standards in compliance and financial enforcement.
November 5, 2025
Prof. Amichai Cohen Receives Lerner Prize for International Law
Prof. Amichai Cohen, a special counsel on international law at our firm, has been awarded the Lerner Prize for International Law by the Harry Radzyner Law School at Reichman University. This recognition highlights Prof. Cohen’s significant and influential contributions to the fields of international law and national security.
October 20, 2025
Professional Webinar: Business Operations Under International Sanctions
Barnea Jaffa Lande, in collaboration with the Israel Export Institute, will host a professional webinar on the implications of international sanctions for Israeli companies. Prof. Amichai Cohen, a special counsel at the firm, will review key global sanctions regimes, their impact on corporate activity, current and emerging compliance risks, and effective measures for mitigating exposure in cross-border operations. The webinar will take place on October 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM (IST).
September 7, 2025
Our New Podcast Is Now Live on Spotify – Barnea on Business!
We are excited to launch our new podcast, where we translate complex legal issues into practical tools you can apply in the real world. In each episode, our firm’s partners analyze current and key topics in the business world, including corporate law, MA, regulation and ESG, labor law, real estate, taxation, capital markets, and more, demonstrate how to put legal tools into action. This podcast is designed for anyone operating at the intersection of law and business and seeking hands-on knowledge and practical insights.
September 1, 2025
Globes Interview on Proposed Bill to Regulate Social Media Influencers
The firm was interviewed by Globes on the Israel Securities Authority’s new proposed bill, which seeks to tighten oversight of social media influencers providing financial and investment advice without a license. Under the proposal, influencers would be allowed to continue operating, but only under particularly restrictive conditions.
September 1, 2025
Dr. Avishay Klein on Channel 10: Former MK Threatens to Sue Artificial Intelligence
Following former Knesset Member Oren Hazan’s threat to sue Grok, X and Elon Musk’s AI platform, as though it were a real person, questions have arisen regarding the possibility of suing companies that develop AI systems, as well as broader intellectual property implications in the age of artificial intelligence. Dr. Avishay Klein, head of the firm's Privacy, Cyber and AI Department, was interviewed on the Channel 10 program “The Next Big Thing” with Danny Roup.
July 27, 2025
Interview with Channel 10: A Historic Move by the US That Will Reshape the Crypto Market
The firm was interviewed by Channel 10 on the emerging US regulation of stablecoins. During the interview, we emphasized the importance of regulation to ensure financial stability and consumer transparency, compared the initiative to the already-established European framework, and discussed its expected impact on investors, entrepreneurs, and consumers, while highlighting the need to balance technological innovation with appropriate regulatory safeguards.
July 17, 2025
Adv. Harel Perlmutter on Walla News: The Upcoming Voluntary Disclosure Procedure for Digital Assets
Adv. Harel Perlmutter, a partner and head of the firm's Tax Department, was interviewed by Walla regarding the Israel Tax Authority’s upcoming voluntary disclosure procedure for holders of cryptocurrencies and digital assets. The new framework is expected to offer immunity from criminal proceedings for taxpayers who come forward, without an anonymous track and without relief from interest or inflation adjustments. The procedure will apply to assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and NFTs, provided the disclosure is made before any investigation is initiated or relevant information reaches the authorities.
July 7, 2025
Webinar: July 2025 - Status and Future Outlook
Our firm hosted a webinar focused on the current situation in Israel, following nearly two years of ongoing conflict and the recent removal of some of the major threats facing the country, most notably from Hezbollah and Iran. The discussion addressed Israel’s entry into a new geopolitical reality and explored pressing questions regarding the country’s future direction in the Middle East, as well as its diplomatic and security positioning on the global stage.
Speakers included Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror, former National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of Israel and former Head of the Research Department in the IDF Directorate of Military Intelligence; Prof. Yossi Shain, former Member of Knesset (24th Knesset), founding head of Tel Aviv University’s School of Government, and Emeritus Professor of International Affairs at Georgetown University and author of several internationally acclaimed books; and Mr. Jeffrey Kahn, an international strategy expert who has held senior positions across global institutions and industries.
The webinar concluded with a lecture by Prof. Amichai Cohen, Special Counsel on International Law at our firm, on extending the Abraham Accords and new opportunities in the Middle East.
June 30, 2025
A Practical Webinar: Revising the Compensation Policy
We are holding a practical and focused webinar with GCs for GCs, led by Adv. Omri Oren, a partner in the firm's Capital Markets Department. The session will provide clear guidelines for building an effective compensation policy, including best practices for structure, mandatory components, and key considerations from regulatory, legal, and market perspectives that should inform the decision-making process. We will also take a close look at the special grant: when it is appropriate to include one, the rationale and circumstances for doing so, and how to best integrate it into the overall compensation framework, with a particular focus on the Israel Securities Authority’s current position and applicable legal requirements.
May 27, 2025
Possible Suspension of EU-Israel Trade Agreement
The European Union has signaled the potential suspension of its trade agreement with Israel, raising concerns about the economic implications of such a move. Prof. Amichai Cohen, special counsel on international law at our firm, was interviewed about the legal and economic consequences of this development.