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July 17, 2025
Adv. Harel Perlmutter on Walla News: 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, a special counsel on international law at our firm. He discussed extending the Abraham Accords and new opportunities in the Middle East.
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.
May 23, 2025
Regulation and Cost of Living in Israel Panel
We participated in a panel discussion on Channel 10, Israel's business news channel, moderated by Dafna Shahar. The panel addressed the impact of regulation on the cost of living in Israel and potential strategies for addressing regulatory challenges. Participants included the Head of the Israeli Regulatory Authority, the former Director General of the Israel Competition Authority, and other leading experts.
May 8, 2025
Israel’s Privacy Authority Sets Strict AI Rules
In a recent op-ed in Israel Hayom, Dr. Avishay Klein from our firm comments on the draft guidelines issued by Israel’s Privacy Protection Authority to regulate the use of AI in organizations. The guidelines, set to take effect with Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law in August 2025, introduce strict requirements, including a ban on using personal data without prior consent and heavy penalties for violations. While establishing clear AI standards is a positive step, the one-sided emphasis on privacy—without addressing technological complexity and business needs—may create significant challenges. Organizations are urged to begin managing technological and regulatory risks in tandem.
April 11, 2025
Is Trump Manipulating the Markets? Interview with N12
Shortly before US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day freeze on tariffs affecting most of the US’s trade partners—sending global markets soaring—he published a series of controversial posts referencing the ticker of a company he owns. These posts raised serious legal questions regarding potential market manipulation, conflicts of interest, and regulatory exposure. We shared our legal insights in an interview with N12.
March 11, 2025
Adv. 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.
March 2, 2025
Legal Assistance Between States Law: A Violation of Suspects' Rights?
Recently, in an effort to intensify the fight against international crime, the Knesset passed an amendment to the Legal Assistance Between States Law, 1998, expanding the authorities' powers to confiscate assets located in Israel that belong to individuals facing criminal proceedings abroad. The amendment raises critical legal dilemmas concerning the rights of suspects and third parties.
March 2, 2025
ESG in the Crosshairs: Will Trump's Policies Change the Rules of the Game?
In the past, ESG matters were primarily handled by accounting firms and external consultants. However, in recent years, leading law firms in Israel have begun establishing dedicated ESG departments or integrating ESG advisory services into existing practice areas such as corporate law, regulation, and environmental law. This shift has been driven, among other factors, by increasing regulatory demands from the Bank of Israel, the Israel Securities Authority, and the Capital Market Authority. Now, with Trump's return to the White House and his new policy direction, is the status of ESG set to change? Read the interview in Globes.
February 20, 2025
Interview on Channel 10: Trump's Decision to Revoke the International Law Against Bribery Worldwide
In an interview with Channel 10, Israel's business news channel, about President Trump's decision to revoke the enforcement of the law against bribery payments to foreign governments worldwide, we explained how this decision may also affect Israeli companies operating in the market.
January 21, 2025
Everything You Need to Know About DORA – A Guide for Legal Counsel
Our firm hosted a webinar in collaboration with GCs for GCs, where Dr. Avishay Klein delivered practical tools for navigating the DORA regulation in light of the new directives.
December 11, 2024
Israeli Chapter in Legal 500's International Trade Guide
Our firm was chosen to cover the Israeli chapter of The Legal 500 International Trade Guide. The chapter, written by Prof. Amichai Cohen, provides insights on key issues in international trade law, including WTO agreements, FTAs, and trade sanctions.
November 25, 2024
Do the Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu and Gallant Have Economic Implications?
An interview with Prof. Amichai Cohen, an expert in international law, discussing the economic ramifications of the arrest warrants and Israel's broader standing on the global stage.
November 24, 2024
How Should Israel Handle the Implications of Arrest Warrants Issued by The Hague?
The decision by the judges of the International Criminal Court has placed Israel in one of the most complex situations it has ever faced on the international stage. Prof. Amichai Cohen, our firm's special counsel on international law, published an op-ed on the Mako website, sharing his expert insights.
September 24, 2024
Webinar: Payment Services Law – More Relevant than You Thought
Our firm hosted a webinar in collaboration with GCs for GCs, focusing on the Payment Services Law. The webinar was designed for legal advisors in companies within the financial and service sectors. Presenting at the event were two of the firm's partners, along with CPA Julie Raboy, who delivered a lecture on the technological adjustments required in light of the law.
August 5, 2024
Podcast: The Payment Services Revolution
Our firm participated in the BDO Business Talk podcast, where we discussed payment services, the new regulatory requirements, and their impact on the financial industry.
July 11, 2024
AI, Data Privacy, and Technology for the Modern Legal Counsel
Our firm organized a unique four-part course in collaboration with Microsoft, TrustIZ, and Taylor Wessing UK. Designed for legal advisors, the course covered critical topics including AI regulation, drafting and negotiating privacy aspects of AI agreements, and managing data breach events. The final session took place at our offices yesterday, marking the completion of this comprehensive and valuable series.
May 28, 2024
International Law: Prof. Amichai Cohen Interviewed on “One a Day” Podcast
Prof. Amichai Cohen, a special counsel at our firm and an expert on international law, was interviewed for an episode of the “One a Day” podcast hosted by Channel 12 News correspondent Elad Simchayoff. The episode dealt with the following question: “What does recognition of a Palestinian state mean?”
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.
May 1, 2024
Potential ICC Arrest Warrants – Prof. Amichai Cohen Interviewed on “One a Day” Podcast
Prof. Amichai Cohen and Channel 12 news correspondent Yaron Avraham were featured on Elad Simchayoff’s “One a Day” podcast to discuss the International Criminal Court’s potential arrest warrants for senior Israeli officials over the war in Gaza.